CGTZB - HOLMIUM OXIDE, HO61-25

  • MSDS: CGTZB
  • Manufacturer: SPEX CERTIPREP
  • Product Name: HOLMIUM OXIDE, HO61-25
  • National Stock Number: 6810-00N084821
Product Identification

Product ID:HOLMIUM OXIDE, HO61-25
MSDS Date:03/20/1997
FSC:6810
NIIN:00N084821
MSDS Number: CGTZB

Responsible Party
SPEX CERTIPREP
203 NORCROSS AVE
METUCHEN, NJ 08840
US

Emergency Phone: 800-424-9300 (CHEMTREC)

Info Phone: 908-549-7144

Preparer: SUSHA RAMONE

Cage: 04XT3

Contractor
SPEX CERTIPREP INC
METUCHEN, NJ 08840 US

Telephone: 732-549-7144

Cage: 04XT3

Ingredients

HOO*3; (HOLMIUM OXIDE)

CAS: 12055-62-8

Fraction By Weight: 100%

OSHA PEL N/K

ACGIH TLV: N/K

Hazards

LD50 LC50 Mixture:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:YES Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE: THIS SOLUTION MAY BE HARMFUL IF
INHALED, INGESTED, OR CONTACTED WITH THE SKIN OR EYES. IRRITATION
TO THE SKIN OR EYE MAY OCCUR. RESPIRATORY TRACT IRRITATION CAN
OCCUR UPON INHALATION. AS A LANT HANON, IT MAY CAUSE BLOOD
IMPAIRMENT. CHRONIC: NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NOT RELEVANT.
Effects of Overexposure:SEE HEALTH HAZARDS.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

First Aid

First Aid:EYES: FLUSH W/WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 MINUTES OCCASIONALLY
LIFTING UPPER & LOWER EYELIDS. SKIN: REMOVE CONTAMINATED CLOTHING,
THEN FLUSH W/WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 MINUTES. WASH CLOTHING
THOROUGHLY BEFORE REUSE. INHAL: MOVE TO FRESH AIR. INGEST: DO NOT
INDUCE VOMITING. GET IMMEDIATE MEDICAL HELP. IF CONSCIOUS, GIVE
LARGE QUANTITY OF WATER/MILK. IF IRRITATION CONTINUES GET MEDICAL
ATTENTION IMMEDIATELY.

Fire Fighting

Flash Point:NOT COMBUSTIBLE
Extinguishing Media:APPROPRIATE TO SURROUNDING FIRE CONDITIONS.
Fire Fighting Procedures:NONE. WEAR NIOSH APPROVED SCBA AND FULL
PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT .
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

Accidental Release

Spill Release Procedures:EVACUATE AND VENTILATE AREA. SWEEP UP AND
PLACE IN BAG. HOLD FOR DISPOSAL. WEAR PROTECTIVE CLOTHING.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

Handling

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN A COOL, DRY AREA. KEEP
TIGHTLY SEALED WHEN NOT IN USE.
Other Precautions:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

Exposure Controls

Respiratory Protection:NIOSH APPROVED RESPIRATOR.
Ventilation:CHEMICAL FUME HOOD.
Protective Gloves:IMPERVIOUS GLOVES .
Eye Protection:ANSI APPRVD CHEM WORKERS GOGGLES .
Other Protective Equipment:EMERGENCY EYEWASH AND DELUGE SHOWER MEETING
ANSI DESIGN CRITERIA . LAB COAT.
Work Hygienic Practices:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Supplemental Safety and Health
NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

Chemical Properties

Solubility in Water:INSOLUBLE
Appearance and Odor:TAN POWDER

Stability

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Stability Condition to Avoid:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:TOXIC FUMES.

Disposal

Waste Disposal Methods:CONTACT LOCAL HAZARDOUS OR CHEMICAL WASTE
DISPOSAL AGENCY FOR REGULATIONS. DISPOSE OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH
LOCAL, STATE AND FEDERAL REGULATIONS .

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