Synonym:Dichlorooxohafnium octahydrate, Hafnium oxychloride octahydrate

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Section 2: Composition and Information on Ingredients
IngredientCAS NumberPercentACGIH (TWA)OSHA (PEL)
Title Compound14456-34-998%0.5mg/m3 (as Hf)0.5mg/m3 (as Hf)
zirconium (IV) dichloride oxide 15461-27-52%5mg/m3 (as Zr)5mg/m3 (as Zr)

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Section 3: Hazards Identification
Emergency Overview:Irritating to skin, eyes and respiratory tract. May be harmful if swallowed.
Primary Routes of Exposure:Ingestion, inhalation
Eye Contact:Causes slight to mild irritation of the eyes
Skin Contact:Causes slight to mild irritation of the skin.
Inhalation:Do not breath dust. Irritating to the nose, mucous membranes and respiratory tract.
Ingestion:No information available on the effects of ingestion. May be harmful if swallowed.
Acute Health Affects:Irritating to skin, eyes and respiratory tract. May be harmful if swallowed.
Chronic Health Affects:No information available on long-term chronic effects.
NTP:No
IARC:No
OSHA:No

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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.

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SECTION 5: Fire Fighting Measures
Flash Point:not applicable
Autoignition Temperature:none
Explosion Limits:none
Extinguishing Medium:None. Material is non-flammable.
Special Fire Fighting Procedures:No special fire fighting procedures required.
Hazardous Combustion andnone
Decomposion Products:
Unusual Fire or Explosion Hazards: No unusual fire or explosion hazards.

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SECTION 6: Accidental Release Measures
To avoid raising dust, small spills may be mixed with diatomaceous earth, sand, vermiculite or other suitable
Spill and Leak Procedures:
inert material and swept up.

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SECTION 7: Handling and Storage
Handling and Storage:Store solid in a tightly sealed container.

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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. Consult with glove manufacturer to determine the proper type of glove.
Ventilation:Material may form a fine dust. If possible, handle the material in an efficient fume hood.
If in form of fine dust and ventilation is not available a respirator should be worn. The use of respirators
Respirator:
requires a Respirator Protection Program to be in compliance with 29 CFR 1910.134.
Ventilation:Material may form a fine dust. If possible, handle the material in an efficient fume hood.
Additional Protection:No additional protection required.

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SECTION 9: Physical and Chemical Properties
Color and Form:white pwdr.
Molecular Weight:265.40 (409.52)
Melting Point:no data
Boiling Point:no data
Vapor Pressure:no data
Specific Gravity:no data
Odor:none
Solubility in Water:soluble

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SECTION 10: Stability and Reactivity
Stability:air and moisture stable
Hazardous Polymerization:no hazardous polymerization
Conditions to Avoid:none
Incompatibility:none
Decomposition Products:water, metal oxychloride, metal oxide

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SECTION 11: Toxicological Information
RTECS Data:Intradermal (mouse); TDLo: 800 ug/kg.
Carcinogenic Effects:Insufficient data
Mutagenic Effects:no data
Tetratogenic Effects:no data

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SECTION 12: Ecological Information
Ecological Information:No information available

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SECTION 13: Disposal Considerations
Disposal:Dispose of according to local, state and federal regulations.

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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

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SECTION 15: Regulatory Information
TSCA:Not listed in the TSCA inventory.
SARA (Title 313):Title compound not listed.
Second Ingredient:none

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SECTION 16 - ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
N/A