Samarium fluoride
Agent Name
Samarium fluoride
CAS Number
13765-24-7
Formula
F3-Sm
Major Category
Metals
Synonyms
Samarium trifluoride; [ChemIDplus] Samarium (III) fluoride; [Alfa Aesar MSDS] UN3288
Category
Rare Earth Metals
Description
Off-white odorless powder; Hygroscopic; [Alfa Aesar MSDS]
Comments
An irritant; Harmful by ingestion, inhalation, and skin absorption; [Alfa Aesar MSDS] See "Samarium." See "RARE EARTH METALS" and linked occupational diseases.
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
BEI
Fluorides in urine = 2 mg/L prior to shift or 3 mg/L at end of shift; (Repeated measurements recommended.)
TLV (ACGIH)
2.5 mg/m3, as F
PEL (OSHA)
2.5 mg/m3, as F
MAK
, inhalable fraction, as F
Explanatory Notes
The Guide in the Emergency Response Guidebook is for "Toxic solid, inorganic, n.o.s."
Adverse Effects
Fibrogenic
Yes
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
Other Information
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