Neodymium nitrate hexahydrate
Agent Name
Neodymium nitrate hexahydrate
CAS Number
16454-60-7
Formula
N3-O9.Nd.6H2-O
Major Category
Metals
Synonyms
Neodymium trinitrate hexahydrate; Nitric acid, neodymium(3+) salt, hexahydrate; Neodymium(III) nitrate, hexahydrate (1:3:6); [ChemIDplus] UN1477
Category
Rare Earth Metals
Description
Pink solid; [Hawley] Violet odorless crystalline solid; [MSDSonline]
Comments
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.
Biomedical References
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
Other Information
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