Yttrium boride
Agent Name
Yttrium boride
CAS Number
12008-32-1
Formula
B6-Y
Major Category
Metals
Synonyms
Yttrium hexaboride; [ChemIDplus]
Category
Rare Earth Metals
Description
Blue powder; [MSDSonline]
Comments
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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