Section 1: Product Identification
Chemical Name: Zirconium (IV) sulfate tetrahydrate (99.99+%-Zr) PURATREM
CAS Registry Number: 7446-31-3
Formula: Zr(SO4)2.4H2O
EINECS Number: 238-694-4
Chemical Family: metal sulfate
Synonym: Sulfuric acid, zirconium(4+) salt (2:1), Zirconium sulfate
Section 2: Composition and Information on Ingredients
Ingredient CAS Number Percent ACGIH (TWA) OSHA (PEL)
Title Compound 7446-31-3 100% 5mg/m3 (as Zr) 5mg/m3 (as Zr)
Section 3: Hazards Identification
Irritating to skin, eyes and respiratory tract. This material partially hydrolyzes in water to form dilute sulfuric
Emergency Overview:
acid, a strong irritant.
Primary Routes of Exposure: Ingestion, inhalation, skin, eyes
Eye Contact: Dust is a moderate to severe irritant to the eyes.
Skin Contact: Causes irritation to skin. Symptoms include redness, itching, and pain.
Inhalation: Inhalation of dust may irritate the respiratory tract. Symptoms may include coughing, shortness of breath.
Ingestion: Ingestion may lead to nausea, vomiting and diarrhea.
Acute Health Affects: Acidic behavior causes irritation of skin, eyes and respiratory and gastrointestinal tracts.
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
Inhalation:
in 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: not applicable
Autoignition Temperature: none
Explosion Limits: none
Extinguishing Medium: none required
If involved in a fire, fire fighters should be equipped with a NIOSH approved positive pressure self-contained
Special Fire Fighting Procedures:
breathing apparatus and full protective clothing.
Hazardous Combustion and If involved in a fire this material may emit toxic fumes of sulfur oxides.
Decomposion Products:
Unusual Fire or Explosion Hazards: No unusual fire or explosion hazards.
SECTION 6: Accidental Release Measures
Spill and Leak Procedures: Small spills can be mixed with powdered sodium carbonate or ground limestone and swept up.
SECTION 7: Handling and Storage
Handling and Storage: Store material in a tightly sealed bottle away from moisture.
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 appropriate chemical resistant gloves and protective clothing.
Ventilation: If possible, handle the material in an efficient fume hood.
In the absence of adequate ventilation a respirator should be worn. The use of a respiratory requires a
Respirator:
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: white xtl.
Molecular Weight: 283.33 (355.39)
Melting Point: 100°C (-3H2O)
Boiling Point: no data
Vapor Pressure: not applicable
Specific Gravity: no data
Odor: none
Solubility in Water: soluble
SECTION 10: Stability and Reactivity
Stability: air and moisture stable
Hazardous Polymerization: no hazardous polymerization
Conditions to Avoid: none
Incompatibility: Strong bases
Decomposition Products: In water, dilute sulfuric acid
SECTION 11: Toxicological Information
Oral (rat); LD50: 3500 mg/kg. Intraperitoneal (rat); LD50: 175 mg/kg. Subcutaneous (rat); LDLo: 500 mg/kg.
RTECS Data:
Intratesticular (rat); TDLo: 22667 ug/kg. Mouse Lymphocyte; Unscheduled DNA synthesis: 20 umol/L.
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): Non-hazardous
Hazard Class (CFR): NA
Additional Hazard Class (CFR): NA
Packaging Group (CFR): NA
UN ID Number (CFR): NA
Shipping Name (IATA): Non-hazardous
Hazard Class (IATA): NA
Additional Hazard Class (IATA): NA
Packaging Group (IATA): NA
UN ID Number (IATA): NA
SECTION 15: Regulatory Information
TSCA: Listed in the TSCA inventory.
SARA (Title 313): Title compound not listed.
Second Ingredient: none
SECTION 16 - ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
N/A
Xi:Irritant
