Lanthanum chloride, hexahydrate

Synonym:Lanthanum trichloride hexahydrate

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Section 2: Composition and Information on Ingredients
IngredientCAS NumberPercentACGIH (TWA)OSHA (PEL)
Title compound17272-45-6100%no datano data

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Section 3: Hazards Identification
Emergency Overview:Irritating to skin, eyes and respiratory tract.
Primary Routes of Exposure:Ingestion, inhalation
Eye Contact:Causes mild to severe irritation to the eyes.
Skin Contact:Causes slight to mild irritation of the skin.
Inhalation:Irritating to the nose, mucous membranes and respiratory tract.
Ingestion:No information is available on the physiological effects of ingestion.
Acute Health Affects:Irritating to skin, eyes and respiratory tract.
Chronic Health Affects:No information available on long-term chronic effects.
NTP:No
IARC:No
OSHA:No

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SECTION 4: First Aid Measures
Immediately flush the eyes with copious amounts of water for at least 10-15 minutes. A victim may need
Eye Exposure:
assistance in keeping their eye lids open. Get immediate medical attention.
Wash the affected area with water. Remove contaminated clothes if necessary. Seek medical assistance if
Skin Exposure:
irritation persists.
Remove the victim to fresh air. Closely monitor the victim for signs of respiratory problems, such as difficulty
Inhalation:
in breathing, coughing, wheezing, or pain. In such cases seek immediate medical assistance.
Seek medical attention immediately. Keep the victim calm. Give the victim water (only if conscious). Induce
Ingestion:
vomiting only if directed by medical personnel.

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SECTION 5: Fire Fighting Measures
Flash Point:none
Autoignition Temperature:none
Explosion Limits:none
Extinguishing Medium:none required
If involved in a fire, fire fighters should be equipped with a NIOSH approved positive pressure self-contained
Special Fire Fighting Procedures:
breathing apparatus and full protective clothing.
Hazardous Combustion andIf involved in a fire this material may emit toxic chlorine and hydrochloric acid fumes.
Decomposion Products:
Unusual Fire or Explosion Hazards: No unusual fire or explosion hazards.

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SECTION 6: Accidental Release Measures
Spill and Leak Procedures:Small spills can be mixed with vermiculite or sodium carbonate and swept up.

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SECTION 7: Handling and Storage
Handling and Storage:Store material in a tightly sealed bottle and keep away from heat.

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SECTION 8: Exposure Controls and Personal Protection
Eye Protection:Always wear approved safety glasses when handling a chemical substance in the laboratory.
Skin Protection:Wear protective clothing and gloves.
Ventilation:If possible, handle the material in an efficient fume hood.
If ventilation is not available, a respirator should be worn. The use of respirators requires a Respiratory
Respirator:
Protection Program to be in compliance with 29 CFR 1910.134.
Ventilation:If possible, handle the material in an efficient fume hood.
Additional Protection:No additional protection required.

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SECTION 9: Physical and Chemical Properties
Color and Form:white crystal
Molecular Weight:353.36
Melting Point:91° dec.
Boiling Point:decomposes
Vapor Pressure:not applicable
Specific Gravity:no data
Odor:none
Solubility in Water:soluble in water

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SECTION 10: Stability and Reactivity
Stability:air and moisture stable
Hazardous Polymerization:none
Conditions to Avoid:none
Incompatibility:active metals such as sodium or potassium
Decomposition Products:hydrogen chloride

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SECTION 11: Toxicological Information
For lanthanum chloride (anhydrous): Oral (rat); LD50: 4184mg/kg. Interperitoneal (rat); LD50: 106mg/kg.
Intravenous (rat); LDLo: 4mg/kg. Intraperitoneal (mouse); LD50: 121mg/kg. Subcutaneous (mouse); LD50:
2424mg/kg. Intravenous (mouse); LD50: 18mg/kg. Intravenous (rabbit); LD50: 148mg/kg. Intraperitoneal
RTECS Data:(guinea pig); LD50: 129mg/kg. Intraperitoneal (frog); LD50: 694mg/kg. Intraperitoneal (mouse); TDLo:
112mg/kg. Intratesticular (domestic mammal); TDLo: 5mg/kg. Morphological transformation (mouse cells); 30
umol/L. Sperm Morphology (Intratesticular - domestic mammal); 5mg/kg. Effects include somnolence and
general depression.
Carcinogenic Effects:No data available
Mutagenic Effects:No data available
Tetratogenic Effects:No data available

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SECTION 12: Ecological Information
Ecological Information:No information available

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SECTION 13: Disposal Considerations
Disposal:Dispose of according to local, state and federal regulations.

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SECTION 14: Transportation
Shipping Name (CFR):Non-hazardous
Hazard Class (CFR):NA
Additional Hazard Class (CFR):NA
Packaging Group (CFR):NA
UN ID Number (CFR):NA
Shipping Name (IATA):Non-hazardous
Hazard Class (IATA):NA
Additional Hazard Class (IATA):NA
Packaging Group (IATA):NA
UN ID Number (IATA):NA

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SECTION 15: Regulatory Information
TSCA:listed in the TSCA inventory as LaCl3 (CAS# 10099-58-8)
SARA (Title 313):not regulated by Title 313
Second Ingredient:none

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SECTION 16 - ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
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