Synonym:Zirconium dioxide

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Section 2: Composition and Information on Ingredients
IngredientCAS NumberPercentACGIH (TWA)OSHA (PEL)
Title Compound64417-98-7100%5mg/m3 (as Zr)5mg/m3 (as Zr)

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Section 3: Hazards Identification
Emergency Overview:May be irritating to skin and eyes and respiratory tract.
Primary Routes of Exposure:Ingestion, inhalation
Eye Contact:May be a mild to severe irritant to the eyes.
Skin Contact:May cause slight to mild irritation of the skin.
Inhalation:Do not breath dust. Inhalation of powder may lead to irritation of the respiratory tract.
Ingestion:No information available on the effects of ingestion.
Acute Health Affects:May be irritating to skin, eyes, mucous membranes and respiratory tract. Do not breath dust.
Animal studies suggest prolonged inhalation of yttria dusts may result in progressive lung disease. Inhalation
Chronic Health Affects:
of zirconia dusts may cause pulmonary granulosis.
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. The material is non-flammable.
Hazardous Combustion andNo hazardous combustion or decomposition products.
Decomposion Products:
Unusual Fire or Explosion Hazards: No unusual fire or explosion hazards.

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SECTION 6: Accidental Release Measures
Spill and Leak Procedures:Small spills can be mixed with vermiculite or sodium carbonate and swept up.

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SECTION 7: Handling and Storage
Handling and Storage:No special storage conditions.

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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 appropriate chemical resistant gloves and protective clothing.
Ventilation:Material may form a fine dust. If possible, handle the material in an efficient fume hood.
If in the form of a fine dust and ventilation is not available, a respirator should be worn. The use of reapirators
Respirator:
requires a Respiratory Protection Program to be in compliance with 29 CFR 12910.134.
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:<3 micron pwdr. (precipitated)
Molecular Weight:not applicable
Melting Point:no data
Boiling Point:no data
Vapor Pressure:not applicable
Specific Gravity:no data
Odor:none
Solubility in Water:insoluble

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SECTION 10: Stability and Reactivity
Stability:air and moisture stable solid
Hazardous Polymerization:no hazardous polymerization
Conditions to Avoid:none
Incompatibility:none
Decomposition Products:none

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SECTION 11: Toxicological Information
RTECS Data:No information available in the RTECS files.
Carcinogenic Effects:No data available
Mutagenic Effects:No data available
Tetratogenic Effects:No data available

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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 TSCA inventory
SARA (Title 313):Title compound not listed.
Second Ingredient:none

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SECTION 16 - ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
N/A