GFS CHEMICALS, INC.
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MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
1063
ZIRCONYL CHLORIDE, OCTAHYDRATE
CHEMICAL NAME & SYNONYMS DOT CLASS SARA TITLE 313
Zirconyl Chloride, Octahydrate; 8/III No
Zirconium Oxychloride TSCA listed - Yes
FORMULA REPORTABLE QUANTITY F.W. CAS#
ZrOCl 2鈥?8H 2O N/A 322.25 13520-92-8 (hyd)
7699-43-6 (anhy)
PHYSICAL DATA
Density 1.9; Very soluble in water; Melting point 150掳C (looses water).
APPEARANCE & ODOR
White damp crystals. Odor may be faint of HCl.
REACTIVITY & CONDITIONS TO AVOID
Corrosive, acidic in solution. Stable. No hazardous self-reactivity.
FIRE HAZARDS
May decompose in general fire. Firefighters wear SCBA.
EXTINGUISHER FLASHPOINT LEL UEL
Fight surrounding fire. N/A N/A N/A
HEALTH HAZARDS
Corrosive and irritating to skin, eyes and mucous membranes. Harmful if swallowed or inhaled.
LD 50 (oral-rat) 3.5 g/kg. OSHA PEL/ACGIH TLV: TWA 5 mg (Zr)/m 3. No evidence of carcinogenicity.
SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS
Use goggles and rubber gloves while handling. Use good ventilation or suitable respirator if
dust is raised.
FIRST AID
Wash contact area thoroughly with water. If eye irritation persists, get medical attention.
If ingested, give water or milk to drink and get medical attention.
SPILLS & LEAKS
Sweep solids, minimizing dust formation. Collect for recovery or disposal. Flush area with water
and dispose to drain. Check local regulations for disposal limitations on zirconium.
CATALOG # PREPARED BY DATE
1063 MDM October 12, 2006
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