Ytterbium

NOTE! H/P and R/S phrases are safety assessments from suppliers. Different suppliers have different assessments for the same material, and the safety assessments are furthermore highly dependent on the physical forms of the materials. Therefore, the presented safety asssessments are subject to variations, depending of the supplier and form, and only serves as a general guideline for the risks, or lack thereof, when handling the elements.

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- GHS pictograms and hazard classes
- GHS Hazard and Precautionary Statements (H/P phrases)
- Risk and Safety Phrases (R/S phrases)
- European hazard symbols and classes for chemicals
- ADR transport pictograms and hazard classes

Labelling according Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 (GHS):

Foil

Not a hazardous substance or mixture according to Regulation (EC) No. 1272/2008.

Powder

Pictogram:

Signal word: Danger

Hazard statement(s)

H228	Flammable Solid.
H302	Harmful if swallowed.
H312	Harmful in contact with skin.
H315	Causes skin irritation.
H319	Causes serious eye irritation.
H332	Harmful if inhaled.
H335	May cause respiratory irritation.

Precautionary statement(s)

P210	Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking.
P261	Avoid breathing dust/ fume/ gas/ mist/ vapours/ spray.
P280	Wear protective gloves/ protective clothing.
P305 + P351 + P338	IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.

Supplemental Hazard Statements: None

European marking and R/S phrases (obsolete):

Symbol: Xi
R-phrases: 36/37/38
S-phrases: 26-36