Gadolinium nitrate pentahydrate

Agent Name
Gadolinium nitrate pentahydrate
CAS Number
52788-53-1
Formula
Gd.3H-N-O3.5H2-O
Major Category
Metals
Synonyms
Gadolinium (III) nitrate pentahydrate; [MSDSonline] UN1477
Category
Rare Earth Metals
Description
Solid; [Merck Index] Fine colorless crystals; [MSDSonline]
Comments
Poses a fire risk on contact with organic substances; [Hawley] An oxidizing agent; May cause fire on contact with combustible material; An irritant; [MSDSonline] See "NITRATES and NITRITES." See "RARE EARTH METALS" and the linked occupational diseases.
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Exposure Assessment

Explanatory Notes
The Guide in the Emergency Response Guidebook is for "Nitrates, inorganic, n.o.s."

Adverse Effects

Fibrogenic
Yes
Methemoglobinemia
MetHgb is secondary toxic effect

Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent

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