Product ID:PYBN-100 YTTERBIUM PLASMA EMISSION STANDARD (SUPDAT)
MSDS Date:03/06/1995
FSC:6810
NIIN:00N066496
MSDS Number: CBDQM

VHG LABS INC

180 ZACHARY RD 5
MANCHESTER, NH 03109
US

Emergency Phone: 603-622-7660

Info Phone: 603-622-7660

Cage: 0RP29

VHG LABS, INC.

MANCHESTER, NH 03109 US

Telephone: 603-622-7660/ -5180 FAX

Cage: 0RP29

YTTERBIUM

CAS: 7440-64-4

RTECS: ZG1925000

Fraction By Weight: 0.1%

OSHA PEL N/K

ACGIH TLV: N/K

NITRIC ACID (SARA 302/313) (CERCLA)

CAS: 7697-37-2

RTECS: QU5775000

Fraction By Weight: 5%

OSHA PEL 2 PPM

ACGIH TLV: 2 PPM/4 STEL; 9495

EPA Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

WATER

CAS: 7732-18-5

RTECS: ZC0110000

Fraction By Weight: BALANCE

OSHA PEL N/K

ACGIH TLV: N/K

LD50 LC50 Mixture:LD50: (ORAL, RAT) 2500 PPM
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:YES Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE: INHALATION:HEADACHE, NAUSEA,
VOMITING, DIZZINESS, IRRITATION OF RESPIRATORY SYSTEM. SKIN
CONTACT:SEVERE IRRIT. EYE:SEVERE IRRITATION. SKIN ABSORPTION:NONE
IDENTIFIED. INGESTION:BURNS TO MOUTH, THROAT, AND STOMACH, KIDNEY
DISFUNCTION. CHRONIC: YTTERBIUM COMPOUNDS MAY DAMAGE BLOOD CLOTTING
SYSTEM.(EFTS OF OVEREXP)
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NOT RELEVANT.
Effects of Overexposure:HLTH HAZ: TARGET ORGANS: RESPIRATORY SYSTEM,
EYES, SKIN, TEETH.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:DAMAGED SKIN, EYE DISORDERS,
CARDIOPULMONARY DISEASE.

First Aid:INGEST:CALL MD. IF SWALLOWED, DO NOT INDUCE VOMIT IF
CONSCIOUS, GIVE H*2O, MILK, OR MILK OF MAGNESIA. INHAL:REMOVE TO
FRESH AIR. IF NOT BREATHING, GIVE ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION. IF
BREATHING IS DIFFICUL T, GIVE OXYGEN. SKIN:IMMED FLUSH SKIN
W/PLENTY OF H*2O FOR AT LEAST 15 MIN WHILE REMOVING CONTAMD
CLOTHING & SHOES. WASH CLOTHING BEFORE REUSE. EYE:IMMED FLUSH
W/PLENTY OF H*2O FOR AT LEAST 15 MIN.

Extinguishing Media:USE EXTINGUISHING MEDIA APPROPRIAE FOR SURROUNDING
FIRE.
Fire Fighting Procedures:USE NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED SCBA & FULL PROTECTIVE
EQUIPMENT .
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:REACTS WITH MOST METALS TO PRODUCE
HYDROGEN GAS, WHICH CAN FORM AN EXPLOSIVE MIXTURE WITH AIR.

Spill Release Procedures:WEAR NIOSH/MSHA APPVD SCBA & FULL PROT CLTHG.
STOP LEAK IF YOU CAN DO SO W/OUT RISK. VENTILATE AREA. NEUT SPILL
W/SODA ASH/LIME. WITH CLEAN SHOVEL, CAREFULLY PLACE MATL INTO
CLEAN, DRY CNTNR & COVER; REMOVE FROM AREA. FLUSH SPILL AREA
W/WATER.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

Handling and Storage Precautions:KEEP CONTAINER TIGHTLY CLOSED. STORE
IN SECURE POISON AREA. ISOLATE FROM INCOMPATIBLE MATERIALS.
Other Precautions:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

Respiratory Protection:NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED RESPIRATOR APPROPRIATE FOR
EXPOSURE OF CONCERN .
Ventilation:VENT HOOD.
Protective Gloves:IMPERVIOUS GLOVES .
Eye Protection:ANSI APPROVED CHEM WORKERS GOGGS(SUPDAT)
Other Protective Equipment:EYE WASH FOUNTAIN & DELUGE SHOWER WHICH MEET
ANSI DESIGN CRITERIA . LAB COAT & APRON.
Work Hygienic Practices:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Supplemental Safety and Health
MFR'S TRADE NAME/PATH #: 1000 UG/ML. MATLS TO AVOID: INCOMPATIBLE WITH
AQUEOUS SOLUTIONS. EYE PROT: & FULL LENGTH FACESHIELD.

Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:212F,100C
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:32.0F,0.0C
Spec Gravity:1 (H*2O = 1)
Solubility in Water:COMPLETE (100%)
Appearance and Odor:COLORLESS LIQUID. ODORLESS.
Percent Volatiles by Volume:99

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG BASES, METALLIC POWDERS, CARBIDES, HYDROGEN SULFIDE AND
COMBUSTIBLE ORGANICS, WILL REACT W/THOSE MATLS (SUPDAT)
Stability Condition to Avoid:HEAT.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:OXIDES OF NITROGEN.

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE IN ACCORDANCE WITH ALL APPLICABLE
FEDERAL, STATE, AND LOCAL ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATIONS. EPA HAZARDOUS
WASTE NUMBER: D002 (CORROSIVE WASTE).

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