lanthanum acetate

Manufacturer
RTECSAI5075000
SPECTRUM CHEMICAL MFG. CORP.
TSCATSCA 8(b) inventory:
Lanthanum acetate
Commercial Name(s)Not available.
CI# Not available.
SynonymNot available.
IN CASE OF EMERGENCY
Not available.
Chemical Name
Chemical FamilyNot available.CALL (310) 516-8000
La(OOCCH3)3.1-1/2H20
Chemical Formula
SPECTRUM CHEMICAL MFG. CORP.

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Section 2.Composition and Information on Ingredients
Exposure Limits
TWA (mg/m3)STEL (mg/m3) CEIL (mg/m3)
NameCAS #% by Weight
1) Lanthanum acetate917-70-4100
Toxicological DataLanthanum acetate:
on IngredientsORAL (LD50):Acute: 10000 mg/kg [Rat].

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Section 3. Hazards Identification
Potential Acute Health Effects Hazardous in case of skin contact (irritant), of eye contact (irritant), of ingestion, of inhalation.
Potential Chronic HealthCARCINOGENIC EFFECTS: Not available.
MUTAGENIC EFFECTS: Not available.
Effects
TERATOGENIC EFFECTS: Not available.
DEVELOPMENTAL TOXICITY: Not available.
Repeated or prolonged exposure is not known to aggravate medical condition.
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Section 4. First Aid Measures
Eye ContactCheck for and remove any contact lenses. Do not use an eye ointment. Seek medical attention.
Skin ContactAfter contact with skin, wash immediately with plenty of water. Gently and thoroughly wash the contaminated skin
with running water and non-abrasive soap. Be particularly careful to clean folds, crevices, creases and groin.
Cover the irritated skin with an emollient. If irritation persists, seek medical attention. Wash contaminated
clothing before reusing.
Serious Skin ContactWash with a disinfectant soap and cover the contaminated skin with an anti-bacterial cream. Seek medical
attention.
InhalationAllow the victim to rest in a well ventilated area. Seek immediate medical attention.
Serious InhalationNot available.
IngestionDo not induce vomiting. Loosen tight clothing such as a collar, tie, belt or waistband. If the victim is not
breathing, perform mouth-to-mouth resuscitation. Seek immediate medical attention.
Serious IngestionNot available.

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Section 5. Fire and Explosion Data
Flammability of the Product May be combustible at high temperature.
Auto-Ignition Temperature Not available.
Flash PointsNot available.
Flammable LimitsNot available.
These products are carbon oxides (CO, CO2).
Products of Combustion
Fire Hazards in Presence of Not available.
Various Substances
Explosion Hazards in Presence Risks of explosion of the product in presence of mechanical impact: Not available.
of Various SubstancesRisks of explosion of the product in presence of static discharge: Not available.
Fire Fighting MediaSMALL FIRE: Use DRY chemical powder.
and InstructionsLARGE FIRE: Use water spray, fog or foam. Do not use water jet.
Special Remarks onNot available.
Fire Hazards
Special Remarks on Explosion Not available.
Hazards

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Section 6. Accidental Release Measures
Small SpillUse appropriate tools to put the spilled solid in a convenient waste disposal container. Finish cleaning by
spreading water on the contaminated surface and dispose of according to local and regional authority
requirements.
Large Spill
Use a shovel to put the material into a convenient waste disposal container. Finish cleaning by spreading water
on the contaminated surface and allow to evacuate through the sanitary system.
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Section 7. Handling and Storage
PrecautionsKeep away from heat. Keep away from sources of ignition. Empty containers pose a fire risk, evaporate the
residue under a fume hood. Ground all equipment containing material. Do not ingest. Do not breathe dust.
Wear suitable protective clothing In case of insufficient ventilation, wear suitable respiratory equipment If
ingested, seek medical advice immediately and show the container or the label. Avoid contact with skin and eyes
StorageKeep container dry. Keep in a cool place. Ground all equipment containing material. Keep container tightly
closed. Keep in a cool, well-ventilated place. Combustible materials should be stored away from extreme heat
and away from strong oxidizing agents.

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Section 8. Exposure Controls/Personal Protection
Engineering ControlsUse process enclosures, local exhaust ventilation, or other engineering controls to keep airborne levels below
recommended exposure limits. If user operations generate dust, fume or mist, use ventilation to keep exposure to
airborne contaminants below the exposure limit.
Personal ProtectionSplash goggles. Lab coat. Dust respirator. Be sure to use an approved/certified respirator or equivalent.
Gloves.
Personal Protection in Case of Splash goggles. Full suit. Dust respirator. Boots. Gloves. A self contained breathing apparatus should be used
a Large Spillto avoid inhalation of the product. Suggested protective clothing might not be sufficient; consult a specialist
BEFORE handling this product.
Exposure LimitsNot available.

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Section 9. Physical and Chemical Properties
Physical state and appearance Solid.OdorNot available.
TasteNot available.
343.07 g/mole
Molecular Weight
ColorNot available.
pH (1% soln/water)Not available.
Boiling PointNot available.
Melting PointDecomposes.
Critical TemperatureNot available.
Specific GravityNot available.
Not applicable.
Vapor Pressure
Vapor DensityNot available.
VolatilityNot available.
Odor ThresholdNot available.
Water/Oil Dist. Coeff.Not available.
Not available.
Ionicity (in Water)
Dispersion PropertiesNot available.
Not available.
Solubility

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Section 10. Stability and Reactivity Data
The product is stable.
Stability
Instability TemperatureNot available.
Not available.
Conditions of Instability
Incompatibility with various Not available.
substances
Lanthanum acetate
CorrosivityNon-corrosive in presence of glass.
Special Remarks onNot available.
Reactivity
Special Remarks onNot available.
Corrosivity
PolymerizationNo.

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Section 11. Toxicological Information
Routes of EntryEye contact. Inhalation. Ingestion.
Toxicity to AnimalsAcute oral toxicity (LD50): 10000 mg/kg [Rat].
Chronic Effects on Humans Not available.
Other Toxic Effects onHazardous in case of skin contact (irritant), of ingestion, of inhalation.
Humans
Special Remarks onNot available.
Toxicity to Animals
Special Remarks onNot available.
Chronic Effects on Humans
Special Remarks on otherNot available.
Toxic Effects on Humans

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Section 12. Ecological Information
EcotoxicityNot available.
BOD5 and CODNot available.
Products of BiodegradationPossibly hazardous short term degradation products are not likely. However, long term degradation products may
arise.
Toxicity of the ProductsThe products of degradation are more toxic.
of Biodegradation
Special Remarks on theNot available.
Products of Biodegradation

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Section 13. Disposal Considerations
Waste Disposal

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Section 14. Transport Information
DOT ClassificationNot a DOT controlled material (United States).
IdentificationNot applicable.
Special Provisions forNot applicable.
Transport
Lanthanum acetate
DOT (Pictograms)

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Section 15. Other Regulatory Information and Pictograms
TSCA 8(b) inventory: Lanthanum acetate
Federal and State
Regulations
California
Proposition 65
Warnings
Other RegulationsNot available..
WHMIS (Canada) Not controlled under WHMIS (Canada).
Other Classifications
DSCL (EEC)R36/38- Irritating to eyes and skin.
Health Hazard
HMIS (U.S.A.)2 National Fire Protection
1 Flammability
1 Association (U.S.A.)
Fire Hazard
2 0 Reactivity
Health
Reactivity
0
Specific hazard
Personal Protection
E
WHMIS (Canada)
(Pictograms)
DSCL (Europe)
(Pictograms)
TDG (Canada)
(Pictograms)
ADR (Europe)
(Pictograms)
Protective Equipment
Gloves.
Lab coat.
Dust respirator. Be sure to use an
approved/certified respirator or
equivalent.
Lanthanum acetate

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SECTION 16 - ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
N/A

MOLECULAR FORMULA :

C2-H4-O2.1/3La

MOLECULAR WEIGHT :

1032.43

WISWESSER LINE NOTATION :

OV1 & #-LA-

HEALTH HAZARD DATA

ACUTE TOXICITY DATA

TYPE OF TEST :

LD50 - Lethal dose, 50 percent kill

ROUTE OF EXPOSURE :

Oral

SPECIES OBSERVED :

Rodent - rat

DOSE/DURATION :

10 gm/kg

TOXIC EFFECTS :

Details of toxic effects not reported other than lethal dose value

TYPE OF TEST :

LD50 - Lethal dose, 50 percent kill

ROUTE OF EXPOSURE :

Intraperitoneal

SPECIES OBSERVED :

Rodent - rat

DOSE/DURATION :

475 mg/kg

TOXIC EFFECTS :

Details of toxic effects not reported other than lethal dose value

TYPE OF TEST :

LD50 - Lethal dose, 50 percent kill

ROUTE OF EXPOSURE :

Subcutaneous

SPECIES OBSERVED :

Rodent - mouse

DOSE/DURATION :

3500 mg/kg

TOXIC EFFECTS :

Behavioral - somnolence (general depressed activity) Skin and Appendages - dermatitis, other (after systemic exposure)

MUTATION DATA

TYPE OF TEST :

DNA adduct

TEST SYSTEM :

Bacteria - Escherichia coli

DOSE/DURATION :

100 umol/L

REFERENCE :

MUREAV Mutation Research. (Elsevier Science Pub. B.V., POB 211, 1000 AE Amsterdam, Netherlands) V.1- 1964- Volume(issue)/page/year: 89,95,1981 *** REVIEWS *** TOXICOLOGY REVIEW JPMSAE Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences. (American Pharmaceutical Assoc., 2215 Constitution Ave., NW, Washington, DC 20037) V.50- 1961- Volume(issue)/page/year: 54,663,1965