Mike Gordon on wed 17 sep 08
From my files, Mike Gordon
Begin forwarded message:
> From: "Edouard Bastarache Inc."
> Date: September 21, 2007 12:54:12 PM PDT
> To: CLAYART@LSV.CERAMICS.ORG
> Subject: Black Praseodymium Oxide (Pr6O11 )
> Reply-To: Clayart
>
> Hello all,
>
> more information on praseodymium oxide
>
> I-HEALTH HAZARD INFORMATION
>
> Effects of Exposure:
>
> 1-Acute Effects: No data was found for this product, but, based on
> data for other rare earth oxides, it is expected to have low acute
> inhalation, ingestion, and dermal toxicity, skin contact is expected
> to be non-irritating, and eye contact is expected to be non-irritating
> to slightly irritating.
>
> 2-Chronic Effects: Long term inhalation of rare earth oxide dusts may
> lead to congestion, coughing, granuloma in lungs and hemoglobinemia.
>
> 3-Carcinogenicity: This product does not contain any ingredient
> designated by IARC, NTP, ACGIH, or OSHA as a probable human
> carcinogen.
>
> 4-Medical Conditions Possibly Aggravated by Overexposure: None found
>
> II-EMERGENCY AND FIRST AID PROCEDURES:
>
> 1-INHALATION: Remove from area of exposure. Get medical attention as
> needed.
>
> 2-INGESTION: If swallowed and victim is fully conscious, induce
> vomiting immediately by giving two glasses of water and sticking
> finger down throat. GET IMMEDIATE MEDICAL ATTENTION.
>
> 3-SKIN: In case of contact, immediately wash with soap and plenty of
> water for at least 5 minutes. Remove contaminated clothing and shoes.
> Thoroughly clean contaminated clothing and shoes before reuse. Get
> medical attention if irritation develops or persists.
>
> 4-EYE: In case of contact, immediately flush eyes with plenty of water
> for at least 15 minutes using an eyewash fountain. Lift upper and
> lower lids and rinse well under them. Get medical attention if
> irritation develops or persists.
>
>
>
> Gis la revido,
> (A la revoyure)
>
> Edouard Bastarache
> Spertesperantisto
>
> Sorel-Tracy
> Quebec
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