General Information
Revision date
2020-11-12
Product name
LANTHANUM NITRATE HEXAHYDRATE
CAS No.
10277-43-7
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
Laboratory chemicals
Emergency telephone
1-800-424-9300 Contract CCN7661
Icons in SDS
Company Information
company name
Electron Microscopy Sciences
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
sgkcck@aol.com
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H272, H302, H312, H320, H332
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H272
May intensify fire; oxidiser
Section 2
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
GHS03 Flame over circle Oxidizing Solids – Category 2 H272 May intensify fire; oxidizer. GHS07 Acute Toxicity (Oral) - Category 4 H302 Harmful if swallowed. Acute Toxicity (Dermal) – Category 4 H312 Harmful in contact with skin. Acute Toxicity (Inhalation) - Category 4 H332 Harmful if inhaled. Eye Irritation - Category 2B H320 Causes eye irritation.
2.2 Label elements
The substance is classified and labeled according to the Globally Harmonized System (GHS)
Hazard pictograms
GHS03 GHS07
Signal word
Danger
Hazardous Ingredients
Lanthanum Nitrate Hexahydrate
Hazard statements
May intensify fire; oxidizer. Harmful if swallowed, in contact with skin or if inhaled. Causes eye irritation.
Precautionary statements
Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking. Keep away from clothing and other combustible materials. Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. Wash thoroughly after handling. Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. If swallowed: Call a poison center/doctor if you feel unwell. Rinse mouth. If on skin: Wash with plenty of water. IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. Specific measures (see on this label). If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention. Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. In case of fire Use for extinction CO2, powder or water spray Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool. Store away from oxidizing agents. Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations.
Classification system
NFPA ratings (scale 0 - 4) 0 Health = 2 2 2 Fire = 0 OX Reactivity = 2 The substance possesses oxidizing properties. · HMIS-ratings (scale 0 - 4) HEALTH 2 Health = 2 0 Fire = 0 FIRE REACTIVITY 2 Reactivity = 2
