Erbium sulfide
Agent Name
Erbium sulfide
CAS Number
12159-66-9
Formula
Er2-S3
Major Category
Metals
Synonyms
Dierbium trisulphide; [ChemIDplus] Erbium (III) sulfide; [MSDSonline]
Category
Rare Earth Metals
Description
Light brown powder with an odor of rotten eggs; [MSDSonline]
Comments
Reacts with water producing toxic gas; An irritant; [MSDSonline] See "RARE EARTH METALS" and the linked occupational diseases.
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
Adverse Effects
Fibrogenic
Yes
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
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