Section 1: Product Identification
Chemical Name: Lanthanum (III) chloride hexahydrate (99.9%-La) (REO)
CAS Registry Number: 17272-45-6
Formula: LaCl3.6H2O
EINECS Number: none
Chemical Family: metal halide
Synonym: Lanthanum trichloride hexahydrate
Section 2: Composition and Information on Ingredients
Ingredient CAS Number Percent ACGIH (TWA) OSHA (PEL)
Title compound 17272-45-6 100% no data no data
Section 3: Hazards Identification
Emergency Overview: Irritating to skin, eyes and respiratory tract.
Primary Routes of Exposure: Ingestion, inhalation
Eye Contact: Causes mild to severe irritation to the eyes.
Skin Contact: Causes slight to mild irritation of the skin.
Inhalation: Irritating to the nose, mucous membranes and respiratory tract.
Ingestion: No information is available on the physiological effects of ingestion.
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
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: none required
If involved in a fire, fire fighters should be equipped with a NIOSH approved positive pressure self-contained
Special Fire Fighting Procedures:
breathing apparatus and full protective clothing.
Hazardous Combustion and If involved in a fire this material may emit toxic chlorine and hydrochloric acid fumes.
Decomposion Products:
Unusual Fire or Explosion Hazards: No unusual fire or explosion hazards.
SECTION 6: Accidental Release Measures
Spill and Leak Procedures: Small spills can be mixed with vermiculite or sodium carbonate and swept up.
SECTION 7: Handling and Storage
Handling and Storage: Store material in a tightly sealed bottle and keep away from heat.
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.
SECTION 9: Physical and Chemical Properties
Color and Form: white crystal
Molecular Weight: 353.36
Melting Point: 91° dec.
Boiling Point: decomposes
Vapor Pressure: not applicable
Specific Gravity: no data
Odor: none
Solubility in Water: soluble in water
SECTION 10: Stability and Reactivity
Stability: air and moisture stable
Hazardous Polymerization: none
Conditions to Avoid: none
Incompatibility: active metals such as sodium or potassium
Decomposition Products: hydrogen chloride
SECTION 11: Toxicological Information
For lanthanum chloride (anhydrous): Oral (rat); LD50: 4184mg/kg. Interperitoneal (rat); LD50: 106mg/kg.
Intravenous (rat); LDLo: 4mg/kg. Intraperitoneal (mouse); LD50: 121mg/kg. Subcutaneous (mouse); LD50:
2424mg/kg. Intravenous (mouse); LD50: 18mg/kg. Intravenous (rabbit); LD50: 148mg/kg. Intraperitoneal
RTECS Data: (guinea pig); LD50: 129mg/kg. Intraperitoneal (frog); LD50: 694mg/kg. Intraperitoneal (mouse); TDLo:
112mg/kg. Intratesticular (domestic mammal); TDLo: 5mg/kg. Morphological transformation (mouse cells); 30
umol/L. Sperm Morphology (Intratesticular - domestic mammal); 5mg/kg. Effects include somnolence and
general depression.
Carcinogenic Effects: No data available
Mutagenic Effects: No data available
Tetratogenic Effects: No data available
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: listed in the TSCA inventory as LaCl3 (CAS# 10099-58-8)
SARA (Title 313): not regulated by Title 313
Second Ingredient: none
SECTION 16 - ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
N/A
