Yttrium chloride hexahydrate
Agent Name
Yttrium chloride hexahydrate
CAS Number
10025-94-2
Formula
Cl3-Y.6H2-O
Major Category
Metals
Synonyms
Yttrium trichloride hexahydrate; [ChemIDplus] Yttrium (III) chloride hexahydrate; [MSDSonline]
Category
Rare Earth Metals
Description
Transparent reddish-white solid; Deliquescent; [Hawley] Colorless deliquescent solid; [Merck Index] Fine white crystals; [MSDSonline]
Sources/Uses
Used in analytical chemistry; [Hawley] Used to make yttrium metal; [Merck Index]
Comments
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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