Section 1: Product Identification
Chemical Name: Holmium(III) trifluoromethanesulfonate, min. 98% (Holmium triflate)
CAS Registry Number: 139177-63-2
Formula: Ho(CF3SO3)3
EINECS Number: none
Chemical Family: metal triflate compound
Synonym: Holmium triflate
Section 2: Composition and Information on Ingredients
Ingredient CAS Number Percent ACGIH (TWA) OSHA (PEL)
Title compound 139177-63-2 100% 2.5mg/m3 (as F) 2.5mg/m3 (as F)
Section 3: Hazards Identification
Emergency Overview: Irritating to skin, eyes and respiratory tract.
Primary Routes of Exposure: Contact with skin and eyes. Inhalation of dust.
Eye Contact: A moderate irritant to the eyes causing redness and pain.
Skin Contact: Causes moderate irritation of the skin causing redness, swelling and itching.
Irritation of dust will lead to irritation of the respiratory tract, soreness of the nose and throat, coughing and
Inhalation:
sneezing.
Ingestion: No information available on the physiological effects of ingestion. May be harmful if swallowed.
Acute Health Affects: Irritating to skin, eyes and respiratory tract.
Product contains fluorine which, under certain conditions of use, decomposition or metabolism, may generate
Chronic Health Affects: fluoride ion causing nausea, vomiting, labored breathing, hypocalcaemia, deterioration of bone and tooth
structure, kidney and liver damage.
NTP: No
IARC: No
OSHA: No
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.
SECTION 5: Fire Fighting Measures
Flash Point: none
Autoignition Temperature: none
Explosion Limits: none
Extinguishing Medium: carbon dioxide, dry powder or foam
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 and This material may emit toxic fumes hydrogen fluoride, carbonyl fluoride and sulfur dioxide.
Decomposion Products:
Unusual Fire or Explosion Hazards: No unususal fire or explosion hazards.
SECTION 6: Accidental Release Measures
Small spills can be neutralized with sodium carbonate, sodium bicarbonate or lime. The solids can then be
Spill and Leak Procedures:
swept up and properly disposed of.
SECTION 7: Handling and Storage
Handling and Storage: Store in a tightly sealed container. Keep in a cool, dry, well ventilated place. Keep away from moisture.
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: Handle the material in an efficient fume hood.
If ventilation is not available a respirator should be worn. The use of respirators requires a Respirator
Respirator:
Protection Program to be in compliance with 29 CFR 1910.134.
Ventilation: Handle the material in an efficient fume hood.
Additional Protection: No additional protection required.
SECTION 9: Physical and Chemical Properties
Color and Form: white to off-white powder
Molecular Weight: 612.14
Melting Point: no data
Boiling Point: no data
Vapor Pressure: no data
Specific Gravity: no data
Odor: none
Solubility in Water: soluble
SECTION 10: Stability and Reactivity
Stability: hygroscopic
Hazardous Polymerization: no hazardous polymerization
Conditions to Avoid: none
Incompatibility: none
Decomposition Products: carbonyl fluoride, carbon monoxide, organic fumes, hydrogen fluoride, sulfur dioxide, and metal salts.
SECTION 11: Toxicological Information
RTECS Data: No information available in the RTECS files.
Carcinogenic Effects: no data
Mutagenic Effects: no data
Tetratogenic Effects: no data
SECTION 12: Ecological Information
Ecological Information: No information available
SECTION 13: Disposal Considerations
Disposal: Dispose of according to local, state and federal regulations.
SECTION 14: Transportation
Shipping Name (CFR): Non-hazardous
Hazard Class (CFR): NA
Additional Hazard Class (CFR): NA
Packaging Group (CFR): NA
UN ID Number (CFR): NA
Shipping Name (IATA): Non-hazardous
Hazard Class (IATA): NA
Additional Hazard Class (IATA): NA
Packaging Group (IATA): NA
UN ID Number (IATA): NA
SECTION 15: Regulatory Information
TSCA: Not listed in the TSCA inventory
SARA (Title 313): Title compound not listed
Second Ingredient: none
SECTION 16 - ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
N/A
