General Information
Version
01
Revision date
2016-02-25
Product name
YTTERBIUM NITRATE, PENTAHYDRATE, 99.99%
CAS No.
35725-34-9
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
professional, scientific and technical activities: other professional, scientific and technical activities
Manufacturer Name
GFS Chemicals, Inc
Emergency telephone
800-424-9300
Icons in SDS
Company Information
company name
GFS Chemicals, Inc
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
service@gfschemicals.com
GHS Information
Signal word
Warning
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H272, H315, H319, H335
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H272
May intensify fire; oxidiser
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
Physical hazards
Oxidizing solids Category 2
Health hazards
Skin corrosion/irritation Category 2 Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 2 Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure Category 3 respiratory tract irritation
Environmental hazards
Not classified.
2.2 Label elements
6
Signal word
Warning
Hazard statements
May intensify fire; oxidizer. Causes skin irritation. Causes serious eye irritation. May cause respiratory irritation.
Prevention
Keep away from heat. Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. Wear protective gloves/eye protection/face protection. Wash thoroughly after handling.
Response
IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap and water. Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell. 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. IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention. Take off contaminated clothing and wash before reuse.
Storage
Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. Store locked up.
Disposal
Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations. Hazard(s) not otherwise None known.
Additional information
None.
