Yttrium iodide

Agent Name
Yttrium iodide
CAS Number
13470-38-7
Formula
I3-Y
Major Category
Metals
Yttrium iodide formula graphical representation
Synonyms
Yttrium triiodide; [ChemIDplus] Yttrium (III) iodide; [MSDSonline]
Category
Rare Earth Metals
Description
White or light grey flakes; [MSDSonline]
Comments
An irritant; [MSDSonline] See "RARE EARTH METALS" and the linked occupational diseases. See "Iodine" for the TLV of Iodides.
Biomedical References

Exposure Assessment

TLV (ACGIH)
0.01 ppm, inhalable fraction and vapor (iodides) [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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