Yttrium bromide

Agent Name
Yttrium bromide
CAS Number
13469-98-2
Formula
Br3-Y
Major Category
Metals
Yttrium bromide formula graphical representation
Synonyms
Yttrium tribromide; [ChemIDplus] Yttrium (III) bromide; [MSDSonline]
Category
Rare Earth Metals
Description
Nonahydrate: Colorless hygroscopic solid; [Hawley] Crystalline solid; [MSDSonline]
Comments
An irritant; [MSDSonline] See "Bromine." 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

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