Holmium iodide
Agent Name
Holmium iodide
CAS Number
13813-41-7
Formula
Ho-I3
Major Category
Metals
Synonyms
Holmium triiodide; [ChemIDplus] Holmium (III) iodide; [MSDSonline]
Category
Rare Earth Metals
Description
Light yellow solid; [Merck Index] Light yellow flakes; [MSDSonline]
Comments
An irritant; "Sensitization possible" through inhalation and skin contact; [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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