SECTION 1. IDENTIFICATION
Product Name: Zirconium(IV) Sulfate Tetrahydrate
CAS #: 7446-31-3
Relevant identified uses of the substance: Scientific research and development
Supplier details:
Stanford Advanced Materials
E-mail: sales@samaterials.com
Tel: (949) 407-8904
Address: 23661 Birtcher Dr., Lake Forest, CA 92630 U.S.A.
SECTION 2. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
Classification of the substance or mixture in accordance with 29 CFR 1910 (OSHA HCS)
GHS07
Skin Irrit. 2 H315 Causes skin irritation.
Eye Irrit. 2A H319 Causes serious eye irritation.
Hazards not otherwise classified
No data available
GHS label elements
GHS label elements, including precautionary statements
Hazard pictograms
GHS07
Signal word
Warning
Hazard statements
H315 Causes skin irritation.
H319 Causes serious
eye irritation.
Precautionary statements
P280
Wear protective gloves/protective
clothing/eye protection/face protection.P264
Wash thoroughly after handling.
P305+P351+P338 IF IN EYES: Rinse c
autiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue
rinsing.
P362
Take off contaminated clothing and wash before reuse.
P321
Specific treatment (see on this label).
P332+P313
If skin irritation occurs
: Get medical advice/attention.
P337+P313
If eye irritation persists:
Get medical advice/attention.
P302+P352
IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water.
WHMIS classification
D2B - Toxic material causing other toxic effects
Classification system
HMIS ratings (scale 0-4)
(Hazardous Materials Identification System)
Health (acute effects) = 1
Flammability = 0
Physical Hazard = 0
Other hazards
Results of PBT and vPvB assessment
PBT:
N/A
vPvB:
N/A
SECTION 3. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Substances
CAS No. / Substance Name:
7446-31-3 Zirconium(IV) sulfate tetrahydrate
Concentration:
≤100%
Identification number(s):
EC number:
238-694-4
SECTION 4. FIRST AID MEASURES
Description of first aid measures
If inhaled:
Supply patient with fresh air. If not breathing, provide artificial respiration. Keep patient warm.
Seek immediate medical advice.In case of skin contact:
Immediately wash with soap and water; rinse thoroughly.
Seek immediate medical advice.
In case of eye contact:
Rinse opened eye for several minutes under
running water. Consult a physician.
If swallowed:
Seek medical treatment.
Information for doctor
Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delayed
Causes skin irritation.
Causes serious eye irritation.
Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed
No data available
SECTION 5. FIREFIGHTING MEASURES
Extinguishing media
Suitable extinguishing agents
Product is not flammable. Use fire-fighting measures that suit the surrounding fire.
Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture
If this product is involved in a fire, the following can be released:
Sulfur oxides (SOx)
Zirconium oxide
Advice for firefighters
Protective equipment:
Wear self-contained respirator.
Wear fully protective impervious suit
SECTION 6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures
Use personal protective equipment. Keep unprotected persons away.
Ensure adequate ventilation
Environmental precautions:
Do not allow product to enter drains, sewage systems, or other water courses.
Methods and materials for containment and cleanup:
Pick up mechanically.
Prevention of secondary hazards:
No special measures required.
Reference to other sections
See Section 7 for information on safe handling
See Section 8 for information
on personal protection equipment.
See Section 13 for disposal information
SECTION 7. HANDLING AND STORAGE
Handling
Precautions for safe handlingKeep container tightly sealed.
Store in cool, dry place in tightly closed containers.
Ensure good ventilation at the workplace.
Information about protection against explosions and fires:
The product is not flammable
Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities
Requirements to be met by storerooms and receptacles:
No special requirements.
Information about storage in one common storage facility:
Store away from oxidizing agents.
Further information about storage conditions:
Keep container tightly sealed.
Store in cool, dry conditions
in well-sealed containers.
Specific end use(s)
No data available
SECTION 8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION
Additional information about design of technical systems:
Properly operating chemical fume hood designed for hazardous chemicals and having an average
face velocity of at least 100 feet per minute.
Control parameters
Components with limit values that require monitoring at the workplace:
None.
Additional Occupational Exposure Limit Values for related materials or possible hazards during
processing:
14644-61-2 Zirconium sulphate
PEL (USA)
Long-term value: 5 mg/m
3
as Zr
REL (USA)
Short-term value: 10 mg/m
3
Long-term value: 5 mg/m
3
as Zr
TLV (USA)
Short-term value: 10 mg/m
3
Long-term value: 5 mg/m
3
as Zr
EL (Canada) Short-term value: 10 mg/m
3
Long-term value: 5 mg/m
3
as Zr
Additional information:
No data
Exposure controls
Personal protective equipment
Follow typical protective and hygienic practices for handling chemicals.
Keep away from foodstuffs, beverages and feed.
Remove all soiled and contaminated clothing immediately.
Wash hands before breaks and at the end of work.Avoid contact with the eyes and skin.
Maintain an ergonomically appropriate working environment.
Breathing equipment:
Use suitable respirator when hi
gh concentrations are present.
Recommended filter device for short term use:
Use a respirator with type N95 (USA) or PE (EN 143) cartridges as a backup to engineering controls.
Risk assessment should be performed to determine if air-purifying respirators are appropriate. Only
use equipment tested and approved under appropriate government standards.
Protection of hands:
Impervious gloves
Inspect gloves prior to use.
Suitability of gloves should be determined both by material and quality, the latter of which may vary by
manufacturer.
Eye protection:
Safety glasses
Body protection:
Protective work clothing
SECTION 9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Information on basic physical and chemical properties
Appearance:
Form:
Crystalline powder
Odor:
No data available
Odor threshold:
No data available.
pH:
N/A
Melting point/Melting range:
No data available
Boiling point/Boiling range:
No data available
Sublimation temperature / start:
No data available
Flammability (solid, gas)
No data available.
Ignition temperature:
No data available
Decomposition temperature:
No data available
Autoignition:
No data available.
Danger of explosion:
No data available.
Explosion limits:
Lower:
No data available
Upper:
No data available
Vapor pressure:N/A
Density at 20 °C (68 °F):
3.22 g/cm
3
(26.871 lbs/gal)
Relative density
No data available.
Vapor density
N/A
Evaporation rate
N/A
Solubility in / Miscibility with
Water at 18 °C (64 °F):
525 g/l
Partition coefficient (n-octanol/water):
No data available.
Viscosity:
Dynamic:
N/A
Kinematic:
N/A
Other information
No data available
SECTION 10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Reactivity
No data available
Chemical stability
Stable under recommended storage conditions.
Thermal decomposition / conditions to be avoided:
Decomposition will not occur if used and stored according to specifications.
Possibility of hazardous reactions
Reacts with strong oxidizing agents
Conditions to avoid
No data available
Incompatible materials:
Oxidizing agents
Hazardous decomposition products:
Sulfur oxides (SOx)
Zirconium oxide
SECTION 11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Information on toxicological effects
Acute toxicity:
The following RTECS statement/statements refer to the anhydrous compound:
The Registry of Toxic Effects of Chemical Substances (RTECS) contains acute toxicity data for this
substance.
LD/LC50 values that are relevant for classification:
No data
Skin irritation or corrosion:
Causes skin irritation.Eye irritation or corrosion:
Causes serious eye irritation.
Sensitization:
No sensitizing effects known.
Germ cell mutagenicity:
The following RTECS statement/statements refer to the anhydrous compound:
The Registry of Toxic Effects of Chemical Substances (RTECS) contains mutation data for this
substance.
Carcinogenicity:
ACGIH A4: Not classifiable as a human carcinogen: Inadequate data on
which to classify the agent in terms of its carcinogenicity in humans and/or animals.
Reproductive toxicity:
The following RTECS statement/statements refer to the anhydrous compound:
The Registry of Toxic Effects of Chemical Substances
(RTECS) contains reproductive data for this substance.
Specific target organ system toxicity - repeated exposure:
No effects known.
Specific target organ system toxicity - single exposure:
No effects known.
Aspiration hazard:
No effects known.
Subacute to chronic toxicity:
No effects known.
Additional toxicological information:
To the best of our knowledge the acute and chronic toxicity of this substance is not fully known.
Carcinogenic categories
OSHA-Ca (Occupational Safety & Health Administration)
Substance is not listed.
SECTION 12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Toxicity
Aquatic toxicity:
No data available
Persistence and degradability
No data available
Bioaccumulative potential
No data available
Mobility in soil
No data available
Additional ecological information:
Do not allow product to reach groundwater, water courses, or sewage systems.
Danger to drinking water if even small quantities leak into the ground.
Avoid transfer into the environment.
Results of PBT and vPvB assessment
PBT:
N/A
vPvB:
N/A
Other adverse effects
No data available
SECTION 13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
Waste treatment methods
Recommendation
Consult official regulations to ensure proper disposal.
Uncleaned packagings:
Recommendation:
Disposal must be made according to official regulations.
SECTION 14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION
UN-Number
DOT, ADN, IMDG, IATA
N/A
UN proper shipping name
DOT, ADR, ADN, IMDG, IATA
N/A
Transport hazard class(es)
DOT, ADR, ADN, IMDG, IATA
Class
N/A
Packing group
DOT, ADR, IMDG, IATA
N/A
Environmental hazards:
N/A
Special precautions for user
N/A
Transport in bulk according to Annex II of MARPOL73/78 and the IBC Code
N/A
Transport/Additional information:
DOT
Hazardous substance:
5000 lbs, 2270 kg
Marine Pollutant (DOT):
No
SECTION 15. REGULATORY INFORMATION
Safety, health and environmental regulations/legislation specific for the substance or mixture
GHS GHS label elements, including precautionary statements
Hazard pictograms
GHS07
Signal word
Warning
Hazard statements
H315 Causes skin irritation.
H319 Causes serious eye irritation.
Precautionary statements
P280Wear protective gloves/protective
clothing/eye protection/face protection.
P264
Wash thoroughly after handling.
P305+P351+P338 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact
lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
P362
Take off contaminated clothing and wash before reuse.
P321
Specific treatment (see on this label).
P332+P313
If skin irritation occurs
: Get medical advice/attention.
P337+P313
If eye irritation persists:
Get medical advice/attention.
P302+P352
IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water.
National regulations
All components of this product are listed in the U.S. Environmental
Protection Agency Toxic Substances Control Act Chemical substance Inventory.
All components of this product are listed on the Canadian Domestic Substances List (DSL).
SARA Section 313 (specific toxic chemical listings)
Substance is not listed.
California Proposition 65
Prop 65 - Chemicals known to cause cancer
Substance is not listed.
Prop 65 - Developmental toxicity
Substance is not listed.
Prop 65 - Developmental toxicity, female
Substance is not listed.
Prop 65 - Developmental toxicity, male
Substance is not listed.
Information about limitation of use:
For use only by technically qualified individuals.
Other regulations, limitations and prohibitive regulations
Substance of Very High Concern (SVHC) according to the REACH Regulations (EC) No. 1907/2006.
Substance is not listed.
The conditions of restrictions according to Article 67 and A
nnex XVII of the Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 (REACH) for the manufacturing, placing on the
market and use must be observed.
Substance is not listed.
Annex XIV of the REACH Regulations (requiring Authorisation for use)
Substance is not listed.
Chemical safety assessment:
A Chemical Safety Assessment has not been carried out.
SECTION 16. OTHER INFORMATION
Safety Data Sheet according to Regulation (EC) No. 1907/2006 (REACH). The above information is
believed to be correct but does not purport to be all inclusive and shall be used only as a guide. The
information in this document is based on the present state of our knowledge and is applicable to the
product with regard to appropriate safety precautions. It does not represent any guarantee of theproperties of the product.
Converters & Calculators
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