Yttrium sulfide
Agent Name
Yttrium sulfide
CAS Number
12039-19-9
Formula
S3-Y2
Major Category
Metals
Synonyms
Diyttrium trisulphide; [ChemIDplus] Yttrium (III) sulfide; [MSDSonline]
Category
Rare Earth Metals
Description
Yellow powder with an odor of rotten eggs; [MSDSonline]
Comments
Reacts with water producing toxic, highly flammable gas; 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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