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Product Name: Erbium(III) Perchlorate
Synonyms: Erbium Perchlorate, Er(ClO4)3
CAS Number: 15198-44-0
Recommended Use: Laboratory reagent, research applications
Supplier Information: Information should include company name, address, contact number
Emergency Contact: Local Poison Control Center or company’s emergency line
GHS Classification: Oxidizing solid (Category 2), Acute toxicity-oral (Category 4), Eye irritation (Category 2A)
Pictograms: Oxidizer, Exclamation mark
Signal Word: Danger
Hazard Statements: May intensify fire; strong oxidizer. Harmful if swallowed. Causes serious eye irritation.
Precautionary Statements: Keep away from heat, sparks, open flames, and combustible material. Wear protective clothing. Avoid breathing dust or fume. Wash hands thoroughly after handling.
Chemical Name: Erbium(III) Perchlorate
Molecular Formula: Er(ClO4)3
Molecular Weight: 488.13 g/mol
Ingredients: Erbium(III) perchlorate hydrate, no significant impurities present that increase hazard.
Inhalation: Move person to fresh air. Keep individual at rest. Get medical attention if symptoms persist.
Skin Contact: Remove contaminated clothing. Rinse affected area with plenty of water. Get medical advice if irritation develops.
Eye Contact: Rinse cautiously with water for at least 15 minutes. Remove contact lenses if present and easy to do. Seek medical care immediately.
Ingestion: Rinse mouth. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Call a doctor or Poison Control right away.
Suitable Extinguishing Media: Water spray only.
Unsuitable Extinguishing Media: Dry chemicals, carbon dioxide, or foam may not be effective due to oxidizing properties.
Specific Hazards: Strong oxidizer, may support combustion of other materials. May release toxic gases like hydrogen chloride and chlorine oxides.
Protective Equipment: Firefighters should enter area wearing full protective gear and self-contained breathing apparatus.
Additional Information: Move containers from fire area if safe. Douse with water to prevent further heating.
Personal Precautions: Evacuate unnecessary personnel. Ensure adequate ventilation. Prevent dust or aerosol formation.
Protective Equipment: Use gloves, lab coat, safety goggles, and dust mask or respirator.
Environmental Precautions: Keep out of drains, surface water, and soil.
Methods for Clean-Up: Collect spilled material with non-combustible absorbent (such as sand) and place in suitable container for disposal. Wash spill area with water after removal of material.
Disposal: Refer to section on disposal for proper methods.
Handling: Avoid contact with eyes, skin, and clothing. Do not breathe dust or vapor. Handle away from heat, sparks, and incompatible materials like organic substances or reducing agents.
Storage: Keep container tightly closed in a cool, dry, well-ventilated location. Store away from combustible material and direct sunlight. Keep locked up and out of reach of children.
Exposure Controls: Work in fume hood or area with adequate exhaust.
Occupational Limits: No established exposure limits for erbium(III) perchlorate.
PPE - Eye Protection: Tight-fitting safety goggles.
PPE - Skin Protection: Wear chemical-resistant gloves and laboratory coat or apron.
PPE - Respiratory Protection: Use particulate respirator if dust or aerosol likely.
Hygiene Measures: Wash hands after use. Do not eat, drink, or smoke during use.
Appearance: Pink to violet crystalline solid
Odor: Odorless
Odor Threshold: Not applicable
pH: Not available
Melting Point: Decomposes on heating (decomposition temperature not specified)
Boiling Point: Not available
Solubility: Soluble in water
Vapor Pressure: Not available
Density: Not available
Partition Coefficient: Not determined
Decomposition Temperature: May emit toxic fumes of chlorine and oxides on heating
Flash Point: Not applicable
Explosive Limits: Not determined
Viscosity: Not available
Chemical Stability: Stable under recommended storage conditions.
Reactivity: Reacts with reducing agents and combustible materials.
Hazardous Reactions: May cause fire or explosions with organic substances.
Conditions to Avoid: Heat, flames, sparks, incompatible materials.
Incompatible Materials: Organic substances, reducing agents, powdered metals, sulfur, phosphorus.
Hazardous Decomposition: Hydrogen chloride, chlorine oxides, erbium oxides.
Exposure Routes: Inhalation, ingestion, skin and eye contact.
Acute Toxicity: Harmful if swallowed. May cause nausea, vomiting, gastrointestinal irritation.
Skin Corrosion/Irritation: May cause irritation.
Serious Eye Damage/Irritation: Causes serious irritation.
Respiratory Sensitization: Not expected to be a respiratory sensitizer.
Chronic Effects: Long-term health effects not well established. Repeated exposure may cause organ damage.
Carcinogenicity: Not listed as carcinogen by NTP, IARC or OSHA.
Reproductive Toxicity: Data not available.
Environmental Hazards: Harmful to aquatic organisms. May cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic environment.
Persistence and Degradability: Inorganic compound, not subject to biological degradation.
Bioaccumulation Potential: Rare earth metals can accumulate in aquatic organisms.
Mobility in Soil: High mobility in water and soil due to solubility.
Other Adverse Effects: Avoid release to environment; comply with regulatory limits to minimize impact.
Disposal Methods: Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local, regional, national, and international regulations.
Contaminated Packaging: Dispose of as unused product.
Environmental Precautions: Do not allow material to reach ground water, water bodies, or sewer system.
Special Instructions: Consult chemical waste disposal specialist for proper disposal method based on local requirements and hazard classification.
UN Number: 1479
UN Proper Shipping Name: Oxidizing solid, n.o.s. (Erbium(III) Perchlorate)
Transport Hazard Class(es): 5.1 (Oxidizer)
Packing Group: II
Special Precautions: Avoid shipment with flammable, organic, or reducing substances. Ensure packaging prevents leaking and reaction.
Marine Pollutant: Consult regulations as it may be considered a marine pollutant under some jurisdictions.
Safety, Health, Environmental Regulations: Regulated under relevant OSHA standards for hazardous chemicals. Subject to EPA and state laws restricting perchlorate handling and disposal. Listed in the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) inventory.
SARA Title III Sections 311/312: Acute health hazard, Fire hazard.
SARA Title III Section 313: Not listed.
California Proposition 65: This product does not contain any chemicals known to the state of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm.
Other International Regulations: Compliance may be required under REACH (Europe), WHMIS (Canada), or other national chemical control authorities.
