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