Section 1: Product Identification
Chemical Name: Zirconium carbide (99+%-Zr)
CAS Registry Number: 12070-14-3
Formula: ZrC
EINECS Number: 235-125-1
Chemical Family: metal carbides
Synonym: none
Section 2: Composition and Information on Ingredients
Ingredient CAS Number Percent ACGIH (TWA) OSHA (PEL)
Title compound 12070-14-3 100% 5mg/m3 (as Zr) 5mg/m3 (as Zr)
Section 3: Hazards Identification
Emergency Overview: May be irritating to skin, eyes and mucous membranes.
Primary Routes of Exposure: Ingestion
Eye Contact: May cause mild to moderate irritation of the eyes.
Skin Contact: May cause slight to mild irritation of the skin.
Inhalation: Dust may be irritating to the nose, mucous membranes and respiratory tract.
Ingestion: No information is available on the physiological effects of ingestion.
Acute Health Affects: May be irritating to skin, eyes and respiratory tract.
Chronic Health Affects: No information available on long-term chronic effects.
NTP: No
IARC: No
OSHA: No
SECTION 4: First Aid Measures
Immediately flush the eyes with copious amounts of water for at least 10-15 minutes. A victim may need
Eye Exposure:
assistance in keeping their eye lids open. Get immediate medical attention.
Wash the affected area with water. Remove contaminated clothes if necessary. Seek medical assistance if
Skin Exposure:
irritation persists.
Remove the victim to fresh air. Closely monitor the victim for signs of respiratory problems, such as difficulty in
Inhalation:
breathing, coughing, wheezing or pain. In such cases seek immediate medical assistance.
Seek medical attention immediately. Keep the victim calm. Give the victim water (only if conscious). Induce
Ingestion:
vomiting only if directed by medical personnel.
SECTION 5: Fire Fighting Measures
Flash Point: no data
Autoignition Temperature: no data
Explosion Limits: no data
Extinguishing Medium: carbon dioxide, foam or dry powder
If this product is involved in a fire, firefighters should be equipped with NIOSH approved positive pressure
Special Fire Fighting Procedures:
self-contained breathing apparatus.
Hazardous Combustion and If involved in a fire this material may release toxic and corrosive fumes.
Decomposion Products:
Unusual Fire or Explosion Hazards: Flammable. No unusual fire or explosion hazards.
SECTION 6: Accidental Release Measures
Spill and Leak Procedures: Sweep up the solids and dispose of properly.
SECTION 7: Handling and Storage
Handling and Storage: Store the material in a sealed container. Keep away from heat.
SECTION 8: Exposure Controls and Personal Protection
Eye Protection: Always wear approved safety glasses when handling a chemical substance in the laboratory.
Skin Protection: Wear protective clothing and gloves.
Ventilation: If possible, handle the material in an efficient fume hood.
If ventilation is not available a respirator should be worn. The use of respirators requires a Respiratory
Respirator:
Protection Program to be in compliance with 29 CFR 1910.134.
Ventilation: If possible, handle the material in an efficient fume hood.
Additional Protection: No additional protection required.
SECTION 9: Physical and Chemical Properties
Color and Form: 3 micron black powder
Molecular Weight: 103.23
Melting Point: 3540°
Boiling Point: 5100°C
Vapor Pressure: no data
Specific Gravity: 6.73
Odor: none
Solubility in Water: insoluble
SECTION 10: Stability and Reactivity
Stability: air and moisture stable
Hazardous Polymerization: No hazardous polymerization.
Conditions to Avoid: none
Incompatibility: oxidizing agents and halogens
Decomposition Products: carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide and zirconium oxide.
SECTION 11: Toxicological Information
RTECS Data: No information available in the RTECS files.
Carcinogenic Effects: no data
Mutagenic Effects: no data
Tetratogenic Effects: no data
SECTION 12: Ecological Information
Ecological Information: No information available
SECTION 13: Disposal Considerations
Disposal: Dispose of according to local, state and federal regulations.
SECTION 14: Transportation
Shipping Name (CFR): Flammable solid, Inorganic, N.O.S.
Hazard Class (CFR): 4.1
Additional Hazard Class (CFR): NA
Packaging Group (CFR): III
UN ID Number (CFR): UN# 3178
Shipping Name (IATA): Flammable solid, Inorganic, N.O.S.
Hazard Class (IATA): 4.1
Additional Hazard Class (IATA): NA
Packaging Group (IATA): III
UN ID Number (IATA): UN# 3178
SECTION 15: Regulatory Information
TSCA: Listed in the TSCA inventory.
SARA (Title 313): Title compound not listed
Second Ingredient: none
SECTION 16 - ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
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