General Information
Version
ALFAA44286
Revision date
2021-01-07
Product name
Yttrium(III) oxide
Product Synonyms
Yttrium Oxide 4N; Yttrium (III) Oxide; Yttrium Oxide 3N
CAS No.
1314-36-9
supplier name
Alfa Aesar
Emergency telephone
+44 (0) 1524 850608, +44 (0) 1865 407333, +44 (0) 1235 239670
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Company Information
company name
Avocado Research Chemicals, Ltd
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
uktech@alfa.com
GHS Information
Signal word
Warning
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H315, H319, H335
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H315
Causes skin irritation
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
Physical State
Appearance/Odor
Powder Solid White Odorless Emergency Overview Causes skin irritation. Causes serious eye irritation. May cause respiratory irritation. Hygroscopic. Classification of the substance or mixture Skin Corrosion/Irritation Category 2 Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Category 2 Specific target organ toxicity - (single exposure) Category 3 Label Elements
Signal word
Warning Hazard Statements H315 - Causes skin irritation H319 - Causes serious eye irritation H335 - May cause respiratory irritation
Prevention
P261 - Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray P264 - Wash face, hands and any exposed skin thoroughly after handling P271 - Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area P280 - Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection
Response
P302 + P352 - IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap and water P304 + P340 - IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing P305 + P351 + P338 - IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing P312 - Call a POISON CENTER or doctor if you feel unwell P362 + P364 - Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse
Storage
P403 + P233 - Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed
Disposal
P501 - Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant
Other physicochemical hazards
Hygroscopic.
Health hazards
Causes skin irritation. Causes serious eye irritation. May cause respiratory irritation.
Environmental hazards
Contains no substances known to be hazardous to the environment or not degradable in waste water treatment plants. Is not likely mobile in the environment due its low water solubility. Spillage unlikely to penetrate soil.
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Category 2 Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Category 2 Specific target organ toxicity - (single exposure) Category 3
