Yttrium(III) chloride anhydrous

Hazard statements (CLP)

H315, H317, H318, H335, H400, H410

Code

Statements

H315

Causes skin irritation

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Appearance/Odor

White powder, odor not determined. Classification SKIN CORROSION/IRRITATION – Category 2, H315 SKIN SENSITIZATION – Category 1B, H317 SERIOUS EYE DAMAGE/EYE IRRITATION – Category 1, H318 SPECIFIC ORGAN TOXICITY, SINGLE EXPOSURE; RESPIRATORY TRACT IRRITATION – Category 3, H335 SERIOUS EYE DAMAGE/EYE IRRITATION – Category 1, H318 HAZARDOUS TO THE AQUATIC ENVIRONMENT, ACUTE HAZARD – Category 1, H400 HAZARDOUS TO THE AQUATIC ENVIRONMENT, LONG-TERM HAZARD – Category 1, H410

Signal word

DANGER

Hazard statements

H315: Causes skin irritation. H317: May cause an allergic skin reaction. H318: Causes serious eye damage. H335: May cause respiratory irritation. H400: Very toxic to aquatic life. H410: Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.

Prevention

P261: Avoid breathing dusts, aerosols, vapors and gases. P264 + P265: Wash hands and exposed skin thoroughly after handling. Do not touch eyes. P271: Use only outdoors or with adequate ventilation. P272: Contaminated work clothing should not be allowed out of the workplace. P273: Avoid release to the environment. P280: Wear protective gloves /eye protection/ face protection.

Response

P302 + P352 IF ON SKIN Wash with plenty of water P304 + P340 IF INHALED Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. P305 + P354 + P338 IF IN EYES Immediately rinse with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. P317: Get medical help. P319: Get medical help if you feel unwell. P333 + P317 If skin irritation or rash occurs Get medical help P362 + P364: Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse. P391: Collect spillage.

Storage

P403 + P233: Store in a well ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. P405: Store locked up.

Disposal

P501: Dispose of contents/container in accordance with federal, state and local regulations.

2.3 Other hazards

None identified.

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

SKIN CORROSION/IRRITATION – Category 2, H315 SKIN SENSITIZATION – Category 1B, H317 SERIOUS EYE DAMAGE/EYE IRRITATION – Category 1, H318 SPECIFIC ORGAN TOXICITY, SINGLE EXPOSURE; RESPIRATORY TRACT IRRITATION – Category 3, H335 SERIOUS EYE DAMAGE/EYE IRRITATION – Category 1, H318 HAZARDOUS TO THE AQUATIC ENVIRONMENT, ACUTE HAZARD – Category 1, H400 HAZARDOUS TO THE AQUATIC ENVIRONMENT, LONG-TERM HAZARD – Category 1, H410