Synonym:Nitric acid, lutetium(3+) salt

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Section 2: Composition and Information on Ingredients
IngredientCAS NumberPercentACGIH (TWA)OSHA (PEL)
Title Compound10099-67-9100%no datano data

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Section 3: Hazards Identification
Emergency Overview:Irritating to eyes, skin and respiratory tract. May be harmful if swallowed.
Primary Routes of Exposure:Ingestion
Eye Contact:Causes slight to mild irritation of the eyes
Skin Contact:Causes slight to mild irritation of the skin.
Inhalation:Irritating to the nose, mucous membranes and respiratory tract.
Ingestion:Ingestion may lead to dizziness, abdominal cramps, vomiting, bloody diarrhea, weakness, and convulsions.
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:not applicable
Autoignition Temperature:none
Explosion Limits:none
Extinguishing Medium:carbon dioxide, foam or dry powder
If this product is involved in a fire, fire fighters should be equipped with a NIOSH approved positive pressure
Special Fire Fighting Procedures:
self-contained breathing apparatus and full protective clothing.
Hazardous Combustion andIf involved in a fire this material may emit irritating fumes.
Decomposion Products:
Unusual Fire or Explosion Hazards: Metal nitrates can be oxidizers. Contact with strong reducing agents could lead to fires and/or explosions.

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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 in a tightly sealed container. Keep away from heat and direct sunlight.

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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 xtl.
Molecular Weight:360.98
Melting Point:no data
Boiling Point:no data
Vapor Pressure:not applicable
Specific Gravity:no data
Odor:none
Solubility in Water:very soluble

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SECTION 10: Stability and Reactivity
Stability:air and moisture stable
Hazardous Polymerization:no hazardous polymerization
Contact with strong reducing agents or organic matter. Some nitrates can explode if heated to high
Conditions to Avoid:
temperatures.
Incompatibility:reducing agents, organic matter, phosphorus and sulfur
Decomposition Products:nitrogen oxides and lutetium salts

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SECTION 11: Toxicological Information
RTECS Data:Intraperitoneal (rat); LD50: 258 mg/kg. Intraperitoneal (mouse); LD50: 223 mg/kg.
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 data 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):Nitrates, Inorganic, N.O.S.
Hazard Class (CFR):5.1
Additional Hazard Class (CFR):NA
Packaging Group (CFR):II
UN ID Number (CFR):UN# 1477
Shipping Name (IATA):Nitrates, Inorganic, N.O.S.
Hazard Class (IATA):5.1
Additional Hazard Class (IATA):NA
Packaging Group (IATA):II
UN ID Number (IATA):UN# 1477

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SECTION 15: Regulatory Information
TSCA:Listed in the TSCA inventory.
SARA (Title 313):Title Compound: See Category Code N511 for reporting.
Second Ingredient:none

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SECTION 16 - ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
N/A