Holmium Chloride

 

 

SAFETY DATA SHEET

 

 

1   PRODUCT AND SUPPLIER IDENTIFICATION

Product Name:    Holmium Chloride

Formula:             HoCl3

Supplier:             ESPI Metals

                            1050 Benson Way

                            Ashland, OR 97520

Telephone:          800-638-2581

Fax:                     541-488-8313

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Emergency:         Infotrac 800-535-5053 (US) or 352-323-3500 (24 hour)

Recommended Uses:   Scientific Research

 

 

2   HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION

GHS Classification (29 CFR 1910.1200): Skin corrosion/irritation, category 2,  Eye damage/irritation, category 2A,  Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure, category 3.

GHS Label Elements:

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Signal Word: Warning

Hazard Statements: H315  Causes skin irritation,  H319  Causes serious eye irritation,  H335  May cause respiratory irritation.

Precautionary Statements: P261  Avoid breathing dust or fume,  P264  Wash skin thoroughly after handling,  P271  Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area,  P280  Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection,  P302+P352  IF ON SKIN: wash with plenty of soap and water,  P332+P313  IF SKIN irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention,  P305+P351+P338  IF IN EYES: rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing,  P337+P313  IF eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention,  P304+P340  IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing,  P312  Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell,  P362+P364  Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse,  P403+P233  Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed,   P405  Store locked up,  P501  Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local, state or federal regulations.

 

 

3   COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS

Ingredient:       Holmium (III) Chloride

CAS#:                10138-62-2

%:                     100

EC#:                  233-387-1

 

 

4   FIRST AID MEASURES

General Measures: Remove patient from area of exposure.

INHALATION: Remove to fresh air, keep warm and quiet, give oxygen if breathing is difficult. Seek medical attention.

INGESTION: Rinse mouth with water. Do not induce vomiting. Seek medical attention. Never induce vomiting or give anything by  mouth to an unconscious person.

SKIN: Remove contaminated clothing, brush material off skin, wash affected area with soap and water. Seek medical attention if symptoms persist.

EYES: Flush eyes with lukewarm water, including under upper and lower eyelids, for at least 15 minutes. Seek medical attention if symptoms persist.

Most Important Symptoms/Effects, Acute and Delayed: May cause irritation. See section 11 for more information.

Indication of Immediate Medical Attention and Special Treatment: No other relevant information available.

 

 

5   FIREFIGHTING MEASURES

Extinguishing Media: Use suitable extinguishing agent for surrounding materials and type of fire.

Unsuitable Extinguishing Media: No information available.

Specific Hazards Arising from the Material: May emit toxic fumes under fire conditions.

Special Protective Equipment and Precautions for Firefighters: Full face, self-contained breathing apparatus and full protective clothing to prevent contact with skin and eyes.

 

 

6   ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES

Personal Precautions, Protective Equipment, and Emergency Procedures: Wear appropriate respiratory and protective equipment specified in section 8. Isolate spill area and provide ventilation. Avoid breathing dust or fume. Avoid contact with skin and eyes. Eliminate all sources of ignition.

Methods and Materials for Containment and Cleaning Up: Avoid raising dust. Scoop or vacuum up using a vacuum system equipped with a HEPA filter. Place in properly labeled closed containers.

Environmental Precautions: Do not flush to sewer, stream, or other bodies of water. Do not allow to enter drains or to be released to the environment.

 

 

7   HANDLING AND STORAGE

Precautions for Safe Handling: Handle in an enclosed, controlled process. Protect from moisture. Avoid creating dust. Provide adequate ventilation if dusts are created. Avoid breathing dust or fumes. Avoid contact with skin and eyes. Wash thoroughly before eating or smoking. See section 8 for information on personal protection equipment.

Conditions for Safe Storage, Including Any Incompatibilities: Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area. Store in a tightly sealed container. Protect from moisture. See section 10 for more information on incompatible materials.

 

 

8   EXPOSURE CONTROLS AND PERSONAL PROTECTION

Exposure Limits:     OSHA/PEL:                              ACGIH/TLV:

Holmium Chloride      No exposure limit established      No exposure limit established

Appropriate Engineering Controls: Whenever possible the use of local exhaust ventilation or other engineering controls is the preferred method of controlling exposure to airborne dust and fume to meet established occupational exposure limits. Use good housekeeping and sanitation practices. Do not use tobacco or food in work area. Wash thoroughly before eating or smoking. Do not blow dust off clothing or skin with compressed air.

Individual Protection Measures, Such as Personal Protective Equipment:

   Respiratory Protection: Wear a NIOSH/MSHA approved respirator when dust or fumes are present.

   Eye Protection: Safety glasses

   Skin Protection: Wear impermeable gloves, protective work clothing as necessary.

 

 

9   PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES

Appearance:

  Form:                 Crystalline

  Color:                 White to light yellow (pink under fluorescent lighting)

Odor:                    Not determined

Odor Threshold:  Not determined

pH:                                              N/A

Melting Point:                             718 oC

Boiling Point:                              1500 oC

Flash Point:                                N/A

Evaporation Rate:                      N/A

Flammability:                             No data

Upper Flammable Limit:             No data

Lower Flammable Limit:             No data

Vapor Pressure:                          No data

Vapor Density:                            N/A

Relative Density (Specific Gravity):     No data

Solubility in H2O:                         Soluble

Partition Coefficient (n-octanol/water):   Not determined

Autoignition Temperature:         No data

Decomposition Temperature:     No data

Viscosity:                                     N/A

 

 

10   STABILITY AND REACTIVITY

Reactivity: No specific test data available.

Chemical Stability: Stable under recommended storage conditions.

Possibility of Hazardous Reactions: Hazardous polymerization will not occur.

Conditions to Avoid: Protect from moisture.

Incompatible Materials: Acids, oxidizing agents, water/moisture.

Hazardous Decomposition Products: Holmium oxide fumes, hydrogen chloride fumes.

 

 

11   TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION

Likely Routes of Exposure: Inhalation, skin and eyes.

Symptoms of Exposure: May cause irritation to eyes and abraded skin. May cause irritation to lungs.

Acute and Chronic Effects:

Holmium Compounds: Holmium, as with other rare earths, appears to have a low degree of acute toxicity.

Rare Earth Chlorides: The rare earth chlorides are not irritants to and are not absorbed by intact skin, and they are poorly absorbed from the gastrointestinal tract. In high concentrations, they are severe eye irritants, and subchronic dietary exposure to rare earth chlorides may lead to liver damage. Inhalation exposure to high concentrations of the rare earth chloride dusts may lead to pulmonary fibrosis and pneumoconiosis. There are no indications of carcinogenicity in the rare earth chlorides. Mutagenicity studies on these substances have mixed results, but are predominately negative. There are no reports of cancer in humans caused by exposure to rare earth chlorides.

Acute Toxicity: No data

Carcinogenicity: NTP:  Not identified as carcinogenic    IARC: Not identified as carcinogenic

To the best of our knowledge the chemical, physical and toxicological characteristics of the substance are not fully known.

 

 

12   ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION

Ecotoxicity: No data

Persistence and Degradability: No data

Bioaccumulative Potential: No data

Mobility in Soil: No data

Other Adverse Effects: Do not allow material to be released to the environment. No further relevant information available.

 

 

13   DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS

Waste Disposal Method:

Product: Dispose of in accordance with Federal, State and Local regulations.

Packaging: Dispose of in accordance with Federal, State and Local regulations.

 

 

14   TRANSPORT INFORMATION

Shipping Regulations:  Not regulated

   UN Number:                           N/A

   UN Proper Shipping Name:   N/A

   Transport Hazard Class:       N/A

   Packing Group:                      N/A

   Marine Pollutant:                   No

 

 

15   REGULATORY INFORMATION

TSCA Listed: Yes

DSL Listed: Yes

Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 (CLP): Skin corrosion/irritation, category 2,  Eye damage/irritation, category 2A,  Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure, category 3.

WHMIS 2015 Classification: Skin corrosion/irritation, category 2,  Eye damage/irritation, category 2A,  Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure, category 3.

HMIS RatingsHealth:  1     Flammability:  0    Physical:  0

NFPA RatingsHealth:  1     Flammability:  0    Instability:  0

Chemical Safety Assessment:  A chemical safety assessment has not been carried out.

 

 

16   OTHER INFORMATION

Holmium compounds appear to be a yellow color in natural light but appear bright pink under fluorescent lighting.

The information contained in this document is based on the state of our knowledge at the time of publication and is believed to be correct, but does not purport to be all inclusive and shall be used only as a guide. ESPI Metals makes no representation, warranty, or guarantee of any kind with respect to the information contained in this document or any use of the product based on this information. ESPI Metals shall not be held liable for any damages resulting from handling or from contact with the above product. Users should satisfy themselves that they have all current data relevant to their particular use.

 

Prepared by:              ESPI Metals

Revised/Reviewed:    July 2017