Cerous iodide
Agent Name
Cerous iodide
CAS Number
7790-87-6
Formula
Ce-I3
Major Category
Metals
Synonyms
Cerium triiodide; [ChemIDplus] Cerium (III) iodide; [MSDSonline]
Category
Rare Earth Metals
Description
Bright yellow solid; [Merck Index] Yellow, brown, or green odorless powder; [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)
Adverse Effects
Fibrogenic
Yes
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
Other Information
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