Yttrium acetate
Agent Name
Yttrium acetate
CAS Number
23363-14-6
Formula
C2-H4-O2.1/3Y
Major Category
Metals
Synonyms
Acetic acid, yttrium(3+) salt; Acetic acid, yttrium(3+) salt (3:1); Yttrium(3+) acetate; [ChemIDplus]
Category
Rare Earth Metals
Description
Nonahydrate: Colorless solid; [Hawley] Hydrate: White crystals; [MSDSonline]
Sources/Uses
Nonahydrate: Used in analytical chemistry; [Hawley]
Comments
Hydrate: An irritant; [MSDSonline] See "RARE EARTH METALS" and the linked occupational diseases.
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
TLV (ACGIH)
1 mg/m3, as Y
PEL (OSHA)
1 mg/m3, as Y
Adverse Effects
Fibrogenic
Yes
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
Other Information
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