Yttrium nitrate
Agent Name
Yttrium nitrate
CAS Number
10361-93-0
Formula
H-N-O3.1/3Y
Major Category
Metals
Synonyms
Yttrium(3+) nitrate; Yttrium(III) nitrate; Nitric acid, yttrium(3+) salt; Nitric acid, yttrium(3+) salt (3:1); Yttrium trinitrate; [ChemIDplus] UN1477
Category
Rare Earth Metals
Description
Off-white powder; [MSDSonline]
Comments
An eye irritant; [eChemPortal: ERMA] An oxidizing agent; May cause fire on contact with other material; An irritant; [MSDSonline] See "NITRATES and NITRITES." 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
Explanatory Notes
The Guide in the Emergency Response Guidebook is for "Nitrates, inorganic, n.o.s."
Adverse Effects
Fibrogenic
Yes
Methemoglobinemia
MetHgb is secondary toxic effect
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
Other Information
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