Yttrium chloride
Agent Name
Yttrium chloride
CAS Number
10361-92-9
Formula
Cl3-Y
Major Category
Metals
Synonyms
Yttrium trichloride; [ChemIDplus]
Category
Rare Earth Metals
Description
Off-white odorless powder; [MSDSonline]
Sources/Uses
Used to make yttrium metal; [Merck Index]
Comments
Powdered form is 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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