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Product Name: Lanthanum Nitrate
Chemical Formula: La(NO3)3•6H2O
CAS Number: 10277-43-7
Synonyms: Lanthanum(III) nitrate hexahydrate
Recommended Use: Used in chemical research, optics, catalysts, ceramics, pyrotechnics
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GHS Classification: Oxidizing solid (Category 3), Acute toxicity (Oral Category 4), Eye irritation (Category 2A), Skin irritation (Category 2)
Signal Word: Warning
Hazard Statements: May intensify fire (oxidizer); Harmful if swallowed; Causes serious eye irritation; Causes skin irritation
Pictograms: Flame over circle, Exclamation mark
Precautionary Statements: Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces; Wash hands thoroughly after handling; Avoid breathing dust/fume; Wear protective gloves/eye protection/face protection
Chemical Name: Lanthanum Nitrate Hexahydrate
Percentage by Weight: 98-100%
CAS Number: 10277-43-7
Impurities: Minimal, generally includes traces of other rare earth nitrates
Molecular Weight: 433.01 g/mol
EC Number: 233-238-0
Other Information: Contains water of crystallization (hexahydrate)
Inhalation: Move person to fresh air; Seek medical attention if symptoms persist
Skin Contact: Remove contaminated clothing and wash affected area with plenty of soap and water; Seek attention if irritation develops
Eye Contact: Rinse opened eye under running water for several minutes; Remove contact lenses if present; Seek medical advice
Ingestion: Rinse mouth; Do not induce vomiting; Call medical center or poison control if necessary
Symptoms: Irritation to eyes, skin, mucous membranes; Nausea if ingested; Respiratory discomfort if inhaled
General Advice: Provide doctor with this safety sheet information
Suitable Extinguishing Media: Water spray, alcohol-resistant foam, dry chemical powder, carbon dioxide; Avoid dry combustibles
Unsuitable Extinguishing Media: Do not use water jets or foam directly on the product
Hazardous Combustion Products: Nitrogen oxides, lanthanum oxides
Specific Hazards: Product acts as an oxidizer, intensifies combustion
Special Protective Equipment for Firefighters: Use self-contained breathing apparatus, chemical protective clothing
Advice for Firefighters: Stay upwind, use water spray to cool containers, avoid inhalation of fumes
Personal Precautions: Use protective gloves, splash goggles and dust mask; Ventilate area
Environmental Precautions: Avoid release to drains, sewers, or watercourses; Contain spill
Methods for Cleaning Up: Sweep up spilled product, avoiding dust formation; Use non-sparking tools; Collect in closed, labeled containers
Decontamination: Wash spill area with plenty of water after material collection
Prevention of Secondary Hazards: Remove all sources of ignition, keep away from combustibles
Safe Handling: Avoid inhalation of dust, wash hands thoroughly after use, use only in well-ventilated areas, keep away from heat and ignition sources
Handling Precautions: Do not mix with combustibles or reducing agents
Storage Conditions: Store in tightly closed containers, keep in dry, cool, well-ventilated location, segregate from incompatible materials such as organic compounds, reducing agents, and strong acids
Storage Materials: Use corrosion-resistant containers; avoid materials that react with nitrates
Incompatible Products: Strong acids, strong bases, flammable materials, ammonium salts, organic matter
Occupational Exposure Limits: No specific limits set for lanthanum nitrate; maintain general dust exposure limits (e.g., OSHA PEL for nuisance dust: 15 mg/m³ total dust, 5 mg/m³ respirable fraction)
Engineering Controls: Use local exhaust ventilation; utilize general mechanical ventilation in enclosed spaces
Personal Protective Equipment: Safety goggles, chemical-resistant gloves, laboratory coat, dust mask (N95 type or equivalent), use respiratory protection for dusty conditions
Hygiene Measures: Wash hands and face after use, do not eat, drink or smoke in work areas, launder contaminated clothing before reuse
Environmental Controls: Prevent contamination of soil, water, and drains
Appearance: White or colorless crystalline solid
Odor: Odorless
Odor Threshold: Not applicable
pH: 4-6 (50 g/L, 20°C, aqueous solution)
Melting Point/Freezing Point: Decomposes before melting, loses water of hydration at around 50°C
Boiling Point: Not applicable
Flash Point: Not flammable
Evaporation Rate: Not applicable
Flammability: Non-flammable but oxidizing
Explosion Limits: Not explosive
Vapor Pressure: Negligible at room temperature
Vapor Density: Not applicable
Relative Density: 2.33 g/cm³ (20°C)
Solubility: Easily soluble in water; partly soluble in alcohol
Partition Coefficient: Not available
Auto-ignition Temperature: Not self-igniting
Decomposition Temperature: Decomposes at 120°C (releases nitrogen oxides)
Viscosity: Not applicable
Chemical Stability: Stable under recommended storage conditions
Possibility of Hazardous Reactions: Reacts vigorously with reducing agents, organic materials, powdered metals, combustible substances
Conditions to Avoid: Heat, open flame, dust formation, high humidity
Incompatible Materials: Reducing agents, flammable or volatile organics, ammonium salts, acids and bases
Hazardous Decomposition Products: Nitrogen oxides, lanthanum oxides, toxic metal fumes
Acute Toxicity: Harmful if swallowed; LD50 (oral, rat): ~500 mg/kg
Skin Corrosion/Irritation: May cause irritation, redness, inflammation
Serious Eye Damage/Irritation: Causes severe eye irritation
Respiratory or Skin Sensitization: May cause respiratory tract irritation, coughing, sneezing
Chronic Effects: Prolonged exposure may affect kidney and liver functions
Carcinogenicity: Not classified as carcinogen by IARC, NTP, or OSHA
Mutagenicity and Reproductive Toxicity: No data available indicating mutagenic or reproductive effects
Additional Information: Persons with pre-existing conditions may be at increased risk from exposure
Ecotoxicity: Toxic to aquatic organisms at moderate concentrations; can cause long-term effects in aquatic environments
Persistence and Degradability: Inorganic compound, does not decompose readily, persists in soil and water
Mobility in Soil: Highly mobile in water due to high solubility
Bioaccumulative Potential: Low potential for bioaccumulation
Other Adverse Effects: May pose risk to aquatic invertebrates and algae if released in large quantities
Precautions: Prevent large-scale release to surface waters, soil or sewers whenever possible
Waste Treatment Methods: Handle as hazardous waste; do not dispose with household garbage
Product Disposal: Dispose through licensed chemical waste disposal firm in accordance with local, state and national regulations
Contaminated Packaging: Containers should be emptied and triple rinsed prior to disposal; dispose of packaging as hazardous material
Environmental Precautions: Prevent release to environment; avoid discharge to drains, water courses, or soil
UN Number: UN 1477
UN Proper Shipping Name: Nitrates, inorganic, n.o.s. (Lanthanum Nitrate)
Transport Hazard Class: 5.1 (Oxidizing substance)
Packing Group: III
Environmental Hazards: May be hazardous to the environment if released
Special Precautions: Protect from physical damage, moisture, and avoid transporting with flammable, combustible or reducing materials
Label Required: Oxidizer label (Yellow background with flame over circle)
TSCA Status: Listed on United States TSCA Inventory
ECHA/REACH: Listed under the European Chemicals Agency substances
OSHA: Product meets criteria for hazardous chemicals
WHMIS (Canada): Classified as hazardous (Oxidizing material, Toxic material, Irritant)
SARA Title III: Not listed as an extremely hazardous substance (Section 302), but may be subject to reporting (Sections 311/312)
Other Local Regulations: Check additional local, state, provincial or national requirements
Label Guidance: Handle and store in accordance with established guidelines to protect worker and environmental health
