MSDS Of Yttria Stabilized Zirconia Grinding Jar

SAFETY DATA SHEET

1. IDENTIFICATION OF THE SUBSTANCE
Information about the product:
Trade name: Yttria Stabilised Zirconia Grinding Jar
Article code: YSZ-GJ
Manufacturer/Supplier: Stanford Advanced Materials

2. COMPOSITION/ INFORMATION ON THE CONSTITUENTS
Chemical characterisation:
Description: (CAS):
Zirconium dioxide (CAS No. 1314-23-4); 85–96%.
Yttrium oxide (CAS No. 1314-36-9); 4–15%.
Identification number(s): EINECS number: 2152272
Additional information: Zirconium usually occurs with a small proportion of hafnium, given that the separation of the two elements is difficult.

3. IDENTIFICATION OF HAZARDS
Description of hazards: - Not applicable
Indications of particular risks to human health and the environment: Not applicable

4. FIRST AID MEASURES
After inhalation: Not applicable
After skin contact: Not applicable
After eye contact: Not applicable
After ingestion: Seek medical advice.

5. FIRE-FIGHTING MEASURES
Suitable extinguishing media: The product is non-combustible. Fire-fighting measures should be adapted to the surrounding fire conditions.
Protective equipment: Not applicable

6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Personal safety precautions: Not applicable
Measures to protect the environment: Do not allow the material to enter the environment without official authorisation.
Methods for cleaning up/recovery: Recover mechanically.

7. HANDLING AND STORAGE
Handling
Advice on safe handling: No special precautions are required if used correctly.
Advice on protection against explosions and fire: No special measures are required.

Storage
Requirements for storage rooms and containers: No special requirements.
Information on storage in a common storage area: Not required.
Other information on storage conditions: Keep the container tightly closed. Store in well-sealed containers in a cool, dry place.

8. CONTROL OF EXPOSURE AND PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT
Additional information on the design of technical systems: None
Additional notes: None
Personal protective equipment: General protective and hygiene measures apply. No special equipment is required.
Respiratory protection: No special equipment required
Hand protection: No special equipment required
Eye protection: Safety goggles
Body protection: Workwear.

9. PHYSICO-CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Form: Solid
Colour: Off-white
Odour: Odourless

Change of state Value/Range
Melting point/melting range: 2 700°C
Boiling point/boiling range: 5 000°C
Sublimation temperature/onset: Not determined
Flash point: Not applicable
Flammability (solid, gaseous): The product is non-combustible.
Ignition temperature: Not determined
Decomposition temperature: Not determined
Risk of explosion: The product is not explosive.
Explosive limits:
Lower: Not determined
Upper: Not determined
Vapour pressure: Not determined
Density: At 20°C, 6,0 g/cm³
Solubility in / miscibility with water: Insoluble

10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Thermal decomposition/ conditions to avoid: Not applicable
Substances to avoid: Not applicable
Hazardous reactions: No hazardous reactions are known.
Hazardous decomposition products: No hazardous decomposition products are known.

11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Acute toxicity: Not applicable
Primary irritation: skin: The product is generally not irritating to the skin.
Eye: Not applicable
Sensitisation: No sensitising effects are known.
Subacute to chronic toxicity: Inhalation of zirconium powder can cause lung granulomas. Yttrium powder exhibits effects similar to lanthanides and may result in reduced blood clotting. Exposure to lanthanides can also lead to increased heat sensitivity, pruritus, heightened olfactory and gustatory perceptions and liver damage.
Additional toxicological information: To the best of our knowledge, the acute and chronic toxicity of this substance is not fully known. No classification data regarding its carcinogenic properties are available from EPA, IARC, NTP, OSHA or ACGIH.

12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
General remarks: Do not allow the material to enter the environment without official authorisation.

13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
Product: Follow the relevant state, local or national regulations for proper disposal.
Contaminated packaging: Disposal must comply with official requirements.

14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION
Not a hazardous material for transportation.
DOT regulations:
Hazard class: None
Road transport ADR/RID (cross-border)
ADR/RID class: None
Maritime transport IMDG:
IMDG class: None
Air transport ICAO-TI and IATA-DGR:
ICAO/IATA class: None
Transport/Additional information: Not hazardous as per the above information.

15. REGULATORY INFORMATION
Product-specific hazard warnings: When handling chemicals, follow general safety protocols.
National regulations: All components of this product are listed in the Chemical Inventory of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Toxic Substances Control Act.
Information on restrictions of use: For use only by technically qualified personnel.
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