Lanthanum(III) chloride heptahydrate, ACS, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Description

Lanthanum chloride solutions are used in various water treatment applications. Lanthanum chloride is also used in biochemical research. Doped with cerium, it is applied as a scintillator material. In organic synthesis, lanthanum trichloride functions as a mild lewis acid. This compound is used in gamma detectors.

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

Specifications

• Melting Point: 91°C (decomposition)
• Physical Form: Crystalline
• Quantity: 250 g
• Merck Index: 14,5363
• Solubility Information: Soluble in ethanol and water.
• Formula Weight: 371.37 (245.27 Anhydrous)
• Grade: ACS
• Odor: Odorless
• Chemical Name or Material: Lanthanum(III) chloride heptahydrate, For analysis ACS

Safety and Handling

Product Identifier

• Lanthanum(III) chloride heptahydrate

Signal Word

• Danger

Hazard Category

• LONG-TERM AQUATIC HAZARD Chronic 2
• Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 1
• Substances and mixtures corrosive to metals Category 1
• Skin sensitiser Category 1

Hazard Statement

• H290-May be corrosive to metals.
• H317-May cause an allergic skin reaction.
• H318-Causes serious eye damage.
• H411-Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.

Precautionary Statement

• P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
• P302+P352-IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water/soap.
• P305+P351+P338-IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
• P310-Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor/.

Supplemental information

• MIXTURE LIST-Contains : Lanthanum chloride heptahydrate, Lanthanum chloride

RUO – Research Use Only