EMERGENCY OVERVIEW
Reacts violently with water. Harmful if swallowed. Causes
burns.Hygroscopic (absorbs moisture from the air).
Potential Health Effects
Eye:
Causes eye burns.
Skin:
Causes skin burns.
Ingestion:
May cause severe and permanent damage to the digestive tract. Causes
gastrointestinal tract burns. May be harmful if swallowed.
Inhalation:
May cause severe irritation of the respiratory tract with sore
throat, coughing, shortness of breath and delayed lung edema. Causes
chemical burns to the respiratory tract.
Chronic:
Not available.
**** SECTION 4 - FIRST AID MEASURES ****
Eyes:
In case of contact, immediately flush eyes with plenty of water for
at least 15 minutes. Get medical aid immediately.
Skin:
In case of contact, immediately flush skin with plenty of water for
at least 15 minutes while removing contaminated clothing and shoes.
Get medical aid immediately. Wash clothing before reuse.
Ingestion:
If swallowed, do NOT induce vomiting. Get medical aid immediately.
If victim is fully conscious, give a cupful of water. Never give
anything by mouth to an unconscious person.
Inhalation:
If inhaled, remove to fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial
respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Get medical aid.
Notes to Physician:
Treat symptomatically and supportively.
**** SECTION 5 - FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES ****
General Information:
As in any fire, wear a self-contained breathing apparatus in
pressure-demand, MSHA/NIOSH (approved or equivalent), and full
protective gear. Substance is noncombustible. May ignite or explode
on contact with steam or moist air. Water hydrolyzes material
liberating acidic gas which in contact with metal surfaces can
generate flammable and/or explosive hydrogen gas.
Extinguishing Media:
Use dry sand or earth to smother fire. Use dry chemical, carbon
dioxide, or alcohol-resistant foam. DO NOT USE WATER! Water may
cause violent reaction.
**** SECTION 6 - ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES ****
General Information: Use proper personal protective equipment as indicated
in Section 8.
Spills/Leaks:
Clean up spills immediately, observing precautions in the Protective
Equipment section. Sweep up, then place into a suitable container for
disposal. Avoid generating dusty conditions. Provide ventilation. Do
not expose spill to water.
**** SECTION 7 - HANDLING and STORAGE ****
Handling:
Do not allow water to get into the container because of violent
reaction. Minimize dust generation and accumulation. Do not get in
eyes, on skin, or on clothing. Keep container tightly closed. Do not
ingest or inhale. Use with adequate ventilation. Discard
contaminated shoes. Keep from contact with moist air and steam.
Storage:
Keep container closed when not in use. Store in a cool, dry,
well-ventilated area away from incompatible substances. Keep away
from water.
**** SECTION 8 - EXPOSURE CONTROLS, PERSONAL PROTECTION ****
Engineering Controls:
Facilities storing or utilizing this material should be equipped
with an eyewash facility and a safety shower. Use adequate general or
local exhaust ventilation to keep airborne concentrations below the
permissible exposure limits.
Exposure Limits
CAS# 10026-11-6:
United Kingdom, WEL - TWA: (listed as zirconium compounds, n.o.s.
mg/m3 TWA (as Zr)
United Kingdom, WEL - STEL: (listed as zirconium compounds, n.o.s
10 mg/m3 STEL (as Zr)
United States OSHA: 5 mg/m3 TWA (listed under Zirconium).5 mg/m3
(as Zr) (listed under Zirconium compounds, n.o.s.).
Belgium - TWA: (listed as zirconium compounds, n.o.s.): 5 mg/m3 V
(as Zr)
Belgium - STEL: (listed as zirconium compounds, n.o.s.): 10 mg/m3
(as Zr)
Malaysia: (listed as zirconium compounds, n.o.s.): 5 mg/m3 TWA (a
Zr)
Netherlands: (listed as zirconium compounds, n.o.s.): 5 mg/m3 MAC
Zr)
Russia: (listed as zirconium): 6 mg/m3 TWA
Spain: (listed as zirconium compounds, n.o.s.): 5 mg/m3 VLA-ED (a
Zr)
Spain: (listed as zirconium compounds, n.o.s.): 10 mg/m3 VLA-EC (
Zr)
Personal Protective Equipment
Eyes:
Wear chemical splash goggles.
Skin:
Wear appropriate protective gloves to prevent skin
exposure.
Clothing:
Wear appropriate protective clothing to prevent skin
exposure.
Respirators:
Follow the OSHA respirator regulations found in 29
CFR 1910.134 or European Standard EN 149. Use a
NIOSH/MSHA or European Standard EN 149 approved
respirator if exposure limits are exceeded or if
irritation or other symptoms are experienced.
**** SECTION 9 - PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES ****
Physical State: Solid
Color: white glistening crystals.
Odor: None reported.
pH: Not available.
Vapor Pressure: 1.3 hPa @ 190 deg C
Viscosity: Not available.
Boiling Point: sublimes @ 300 deg C
Freezing/Melting Point: 437 deg C(dec)
Autoignition Temperature: Not available.
Flash Point: Not available.
Explosion Limits, lower: Not available.
Explosion Limits, upper: Not available.
Decomposition Temperature:
Solubility in water: Reacts.
Specific Gravity/Density: 2.800 g/cm3
Molecular Formula: Cl4Zr
Molecular Weight: 233.03
**** SECTION 10 - STABILITY AND REACTIVITY ****
Chemical Stability:
Stable under normal temperatures and pressures. Liberates heat and
hydrochloric acid on contact with water.
Conditions to Avoid:
Exposure to moist air or water.
Incompatibilities with Other Materials:
Amines, alcohols, acids, water.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:
Hydrogen chloride.
Hazardous Polymerization: Has not been reported.
**** SECTION 11 - TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION ****
RTECS#:
CAS# 10026-11-6: ZH7175000
LD50/LC50:
CAS# 10026-11-6: Oral, mouse: LD50 = 489 mg/kg; Oral, rat: LD50 =
1688 mg/kg.
Carcinogenicity:
Zirconium(IV) chloride, anhydrous -
Not listed by ACGIH, IARC, or NTP.
Other:
See actual entry in RTECS for complete information.
**** SECTION 12 - ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION ****
**** SECTION 13 - DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS ****
Dispose of in a manner consistent with federal, state, and local regulations.
**** SECTION 14 - TRANSPORT INFORMATION ****
IATA
Shipping Name: ZIRCONIUM TETRACHLORIDE
Hazard Class: 8
UN Number: 2503
Packing Group: III
IMO
Shipping Name: ZIRCONIUM TETRACHLORIDE
Hazard Class: 8
UN Number: 2503
Packing Group: III
RID/ADR
Shipping Name: ZIRCONIUM TETRACHLORIDE
Hazard Class: 8
UN Number: 2503
Packing group: III
USA RQ: CAS# 10026-11-6: 5000 lb final RQ; 2270 kg final RQ
**** SECTION 15 - REGULATORY INFORMATION ****
European/International Regulations
European Labeling in Accordance with EC Directives
Hazard Symbols: C
Risk Phrases:
R 14 Reacts violently with water.
R 22 Harmful if swallowed.
R 34 Causes burns.
Safety Phrases:
S 7/8 Keep container tightly closed and dry.
S 24/25 Avoid contact with skin and eyes.
WGK (Water Danger/Protection)
CAS# 10026-11-6: No information available.
Canada
CAS# 10026-11-6 is listed on Canada's NDSL List.
CAS# 10026-11-6 is listed on Canada's Ingredient Disclosure List.
US FEDERAL
TSCA
CAS# 10026-11-6 is listed on the TSCA inventory.
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