SOUTHERN IONICS INCORPORATED MSDS. NO. 019
MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET Effective Date: April 7, 2003
PRODUCT NAME: ZIRCONIUM ORTHOSULFATE SOLUTION -
ZIRCONIUM HYDROXYSULFATE SOLUTION
Transportation Emergencies, Call (800) 424-9300 (CHEMTREC)
Health Emergencies, contact Your Local Poison Center
Caution: Causes irritation. Avoid contact with skin, eyes or clothing.
I. PRODUCT INFORMATION
Product Name: Zirconium Orthosulfate Solution Formula: Zr(OH)x (SO 4 )2-0.5x
Zirconium Hydroxysulfate Solution
Chemical Name: Zirconium Sulfate Solution
CAS Number: 14644-61-2
Typical Composition CAS #'s %
Zirconium Basic Sulfate 84583-91-5 40-60%
Sulfuric Acid 7664-93-9 10-20%
Water 7732-18-5 Balance
NOTE: Hafnium is naturally occurring in zirconium ore. Commercial grade zirconium contains
from 1 to 3% hafnium. Zirconium sulfate is included in the CERCLA list (5,000 lb. RQ).
Inventories of this product in excess of the Threshold Planning Quantity (TPQ) must be reported
under SARA Title III, Section 311 & 312.
The ACGIH has established a TLV for zirconium of 5mg/m3 . OSHA
Exposure Standard:
has established a PEL of 5 mg/m3 for zirconium. The STEL is 10
mg/m3 . The ACGIH has established a TLV for hafnium of 0.5 mg/m3 .
OSHA has established a PEL of 0.5 mg/m3 for hafnium oxide.
Hazard Ratings: Health = 2 Flammability = 0 Reactivity = 1
0 = Least; 1 = Slight; 2 = Moderate; 3 = High; 4 = Extreme;
II. PERSONAL PROTECTION INFORMATION
Ventilation: Use with local exhaust ventilation sufficient to minimize exposure below
PEL/TLV exposure limits.
Eye: Chemical goggles and face shield.
Skin: Rubber or neoprene gloves
Respiratory: Use NIOSH approved "PAPRD/SA:CF" or better respirator for
concentrations at or above PEL and TLV. For concentrations below PEL
and TLV, NIOSH approved "DM" or better mask are recommended.
Other: Long sleeve shirt and long pants to cover entire body where exposure
will be prolonged or repeated. Safety shoes recommended.
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Work/Hygienic
Practices: Do not use unless eye bath and safety shower are available in the work
area. Wash hands before eating, drinking, smoking, or using restroom.
Use good housekeeping practices.
III. HEALTH INFORMATION
PHYSIOLOGICAL & HEALTH EFFECTS
Routes of Entry:
Eyes: Corrosive to eyes.
Skin: Causes irritation, local swelling and redness
Inhalation: Vapors are irritating and harmful
Ingestion: Corrosive to digestive tract
Toxicity: LD50 in rats 3.5g/kg orally
Carcinogenicity: Ingredients not listed on NTP.
Ingredients not listed in IARC monographs.
EMERGENCY & FIRST AID PROCEDURES
Eyes: Immediately flush eyes in clear running water for at least 15 minutes
lifting upper and lower lids periodically. Get medical attention
immediately.
Skin: Flush skin with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes. Remove
contaminated clothing and shoes. If irritation results, seek medical
attention. Wash clothing before reuse. Discard shoes.
Inhalation: Remove victim to fresh air. If breathing is difficult, administer oxygen.
If breathing has stopped, administer artificial respiration or
cardiopulmonary resuscitation. If breathing does not return to n ormal
within a few minutes, get medical attention immediately.
Ingestion: Do not induce vomiting. Give limewater or milk of magnesia. If these
are not available, give large quantities of water. Avoid alcohol. Never
give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Get medical attention
immediately.
SYMPTOMS OF OVEREXPOSURE
Eyes: Solutions are corrosive to eye tissue and cause severe pain.
Skin: Irritating and painful
Inhalation: Repeated and prolonged exposure may result in respiratory irritation,
pulmonary injury or disease. NOTE: The risk of chronic pulmonary
injury or disease is increased for individuals who smoke.
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Ingestion: Causes severe irritation of the mouth and throat, abdominal pain,
vomiting and diarrhea.
IV. REACTIVITY DATA
Stability: Heating will liberate H2 SO4 mist and SO 3 gas.
Conditions To Avoid: Exposure to heat
Incompatibility: Avoid contact with combustible materials, carbides, chlorates, nitrates,
fulminates, picrates, metallic powders, sulfides, strong reducing agents,
or strong alkalies.
Hazardous Decomposition
Products: SO3 gas
Hazardous
Polymerization: Will not occur.
V. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Appearance and
Odor: Colorless solution
Boiling Point: 101癈
Freezing Point: 5癋 - 20癋
410癈; with decomposition [This data is for the compound Zr(SO 4 )2 .]
Melting Point:
Vapor Density
(air = 1): Heavier than air
Vapor Pressure
(mm Hg & Temp): Less than 450 mmHg at 30癈
Solubility: Miscible in water.
Specific Gravity
(H2 O =1): 1.40 ?.60 g/ml
pH: <1.0
Molecular Weight: Not applicable for solution
VI. SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS
Handling and Storage
Precautions: Store upright in a cool, dry, well ventilated area. Avoid contact with
water. Keep containers closed at all times when not in use. Avoid
contamination. See section on incompatibility data.
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VII. FIRE PROTECTION INFORMATION
Flash Point: None
Flammable Limits: Not flammable
Extinguishing Media: Use extinguishing media suitable to surrounding fire.
Special Firefighting
Procedures: This solution is acidic and corrosive to skin, eyes, mucous membranes.
Fire fighters should wear self-contained breathing apparatus and full
protective clothing when fighting fires in the area of this material.
Unusual Fire and
Explosion Hazards: This product is not flammable but when strongly heated it will emit
corrosive and irritating fumes. This product is corrosive. Cool containers
with water spray. Avoid contact with the solution and avoid breathing
the fumes or mists.
VIII. TRANSPORTATION REQUIREMENTS
DOT Proper Shipping Name:Corrosive Liquid, Acidic, Inorganic, n.o.s. (Zirconium Sulfate
Solution)
DOT Classification: 8
UN/NA Identification:
Number: UN3264
Packing Group: II
Additional DOT
Labels Required: Corrosive
IX. SPILL AND LEAK PROCEDURES
Precaution if
Spilled or Released: Spills in excess of 10,200 lbs must be reported under the Comprehensive
Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act of 1980 and
SARA Title III, Section 304.
Stay upwind of large spills. Provide mechanical ventilation when
possible. Personnel cleaning up spills should wear self-contained
breathing apparatus. Full waterproof disposal is required in an approved
hazard waste site according to federal, state, and local regulations. Area
should be neutralized with soda ash or lime solutions. Neutralized
solutions should be collected for disposal.
Neutralizing
Chemicals: Soda ash or slaked lime
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Waste Disposal
Methods: Dispose in an approved hazardous waste site in accordance with
applicable federal, state, and local regulations.
Reportable
Quantities: 5,000 lbs of zirconium sulfate.
SALES OFFICE
For Product Information: Post Office Drawer 1217 To Place An Order:
TEL: 662-494-3055 West Point, MS 39773 TEL: 800-953-3585
FAX: 662-494-2828 FAX: 800-953-3588
IMPORTANT
The information on this Material Safety Data Sheet is believed to be accurate but is not warranted to be so. Protective equipment,
health effects, and other related safety measures are based on intended and anticipated product use. Recipients are advised to confirm
in advance of need that the information is applicable and suitable to their circumstances.
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