Yttrium silicide
Agent Name
Yttrium silicide
CAS Number
12067-55-9
Formula
Si2-Y
Major Category
Metals
Synonyms
Yttrium disilicide; [ChemIDplus]
Category
Rare Earth Metals
Description
Gray odorless pieces; [Materion Advanced Chemicals MSDS]
Comments
May cause irritation; Inhalation may cause labored respiration and loss of coordination; [Materion Advanced Chemicals MSDS] See "Magnesium silicide." See "RARE EARTH METALS" and linked occupational diseases.
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
TLV (ACGIH)
1 mg/m3, as Y
PEL (OSHA)
1 mg/m3, as Y
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
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