General Information
Revision date
2018-01-17
Product name
Yttrium Nitrate Hexahydrate
Product Synonyms
Nitric acid, yttrium(3+) salt, hexahydrate; Yttrium nitrate hexahydrate (1 3 6)
CAS No.
13494-98-9
Emergency telephone
Inside the USA 800-424-9300
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Company Information
company name
Fisher Scientific
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Section 2
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
This chemical is considered hazardous by the
Signal word
Danger
Hazard statements
May intensify fire; oxidizer May cause cancer Causes skin irritation Causes serious eye irritation
Prevention
Obtain special instructions before use Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. - No smoking Keep/Store away from clothing/ other combustible materials Take any precaution to avoid mixing with combustibles Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area Wash face, hands and any exposed skin thoroughly after handling
Response
IF exposed or concerned: Get medical attention/advice Skin IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap and water Take off contaminated clothing and wash before reuse If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention Eyes IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention Fire Explosion risk in case of fire In case of fire: Evacuate area. Fight fire remotely due to the risk of explosion Evacuate area
Storage
Store locked up Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool
Disposal
Dispose of contents/container to an approved waste disposal plant
2.3 Other hazards
None identified
