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Product Name: Zirconium Oxychloride Octahydrate
Chemical Formula: ZrOCl₂·8H₂O
CAS Number: 13520-92-8
Synonyms: Zirconyl chloride octahydrate, Zirconium chloride oxide octahydrate
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Recommended Use: Used in ceramics, pigment manufacturing, catalyst, water treatment, and chemical synthesis
Restrictions on Use: Not for food, drug, or household use
Classification: Irritant to skin and eyes, may be harmful if swallowed
GHS Label Elements: Warning symbol, exclamation mark
Hazard Statements: Causes skin irritation, causes serious eye irritation, may cause respiratory irritation
Precautionary Statements: Avoid breathing dust, wash hands thoroughly after handling, use gloves and eye protection, seek medical advice for persistent symptoms
Potential Health Effects: Contact can trigger redness, itching, or swelling. Inhalation can irritate throat, nose, and lungs. Ingestion can cause gastrointestinal discomfort.
Environmental Hazards: Avoid release to environment; potentially hazardous to aquatic organisms.
Chemical: Zirconium Oxychloride Octahydrate
Purity: 98-100%
CAS Number: 13520-92-8
Hazardous Components: No additional constituents considered hazardous at concentrations above reporting thresholds
Eye Contact: Rinse eyes gently with water for at least 15 minutes. Remove contact lenses if present and continue rinsing. Get prompt medical help.
Skin Contact: Wash area thoroughly with soap and water. Remove contaminated clothing and wash before reuse. Seek medical advice if irritation persists.
Inhalation: Move person to fresh air. Keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. Seek medical attention if symptoms continue.
Ingestion: Rinse mouth with water, do not induce vomiting. Get immediate medical assistance.
Suitable Extinguishing Media: Use water spray, dry chemical, carbon dioxide, or foam.
Unsuitable Extinguishing Media: Avoid strong streams of water with powder material.
Specific Hazards: Emits corrosive fumes of hydrogen chloride, zirconium oxides during fire conditions.
Special Protective Equipment: Firefighters should wear full protective gear and self-contained breathing apparatus.
Firefighting Instructions: Avoid inhalation of vapors or fumes, use water to cool unopened containers, keep upwind of fire.
Personal Precautions: Evacuate area, ventilate, use protective clothing, gloves, and goggles.
Spill Cleanup Methods: Sweep or shovel into suitable containers for disposal. Use wet methods to reduce dust. Wash spill site after material pickup is complete.
Environmental Precautions: Prevent from entering drains or watercourses; report significant releases to local authorities.
Decontamination: Clean contaminated surfaces thoroughly with water; dispose of solids in accordance with regulations.
Handling: Handle in a well-ventilated area away from incompatible materials. Avoid breathing dust. Don’t eat, drink, or smoke in work area.
Storage Condition: Store in cool, dry, well-ventilated place in tightly sealed containers. Keep away from sources of moisture and strong acids.
Recommended Packaging: Use corrosion-resistant containers. Check integrity of packaging regularly. Store away from foodstuffs.
Control Parameters: No established OSHA or ACGIH exposure limits. Apply general dust limit standards for nuisance particulate.
Engineering Controls: Use local exhaust or general room ventilation to maintain airborne levels below recommended exposure limits.
Personal Protection: Wear protective gloves (nitrile, PVC), safety goggles, and suitable respirator for dust. Use lab coat or chemical-resistant clothing.
Hygiene Measures: Wash hands and face thoroughly after handling. Do not touch eyes or skin unnecessarily. Remove contaminated clothing and wash before reuse.
Appearance: White to off-white crystalline solid
Odor: Odorless
Melting Point: 180°C (decomposes)
Boiling Point: Not applicable (decomposes)
Density: 1.91 g/cm³
Solubility: Soluble in water
pH (aqueous solution): 1-2 (for 5% solution)
Vapor Pressure: Not relevant under ambient conditions
Partition Coefficient: Not available
Flashpoint: Not flammable
Chemical Stability: Stable under recommended storage conditions. Absorbs moisture from air.
Reactivity: Reacts with strong acids, bases, and reducing agents.
Incompatible Materials: Avoid interaction with alkalis and oxidizing agents.
Hazardous Decomposition: Yields zirconium oxides and hydrogen chloride gas at elevated temperatures or contact with strong acids.
Polymerization: Will not occur in normal handling situations.
Routes of Entry: Inhalation, ingestion, skin contact, eye contact
Acute Toxicity: Not classified as acutely toxic; irritation effects to mucous membranes and eyes
Skin Corrosion/Irritation: Repeated or prolonged contact cause redness, itching, or dermatitis
Eye Damage/Irritation: Causes irritation and may cause eye burns
Respiratory Sensitization: Dust inhalation may irritate respiratory tract
Carcinogenicity: Not listed as a carcinogen according to IARC, NTP, ACGIH, or OSHA
Chronic Effects: No known chronic toxicity in low-level occupational exposure; high or prolonged exposures not fully studied
Aquatic Toxicity: Practically non-toxic for most aquatic organisms but avoid discharge in large amounts
Persistence and Degradability: Inorganic compound, not easily biodegradable
Mobility in Soil: May leach through soil if spilled, especially under acidic conditions
Bioaccumulation Potential: Not likely to bioaccumulate due to solubility and low lipid solubility
Other Effects: Large spills may temporarily affect aquatic environments by altering pH or increasing concentrations of soluble metals
Waste Treatment Methods: Collect and transfer waste to approved chemical disposal facility. Avoid sending down drains.
Disposal of Packaging: Rinse containers before recycling or disposal as hazardous waste.
Special Precautions: Comply with national, regional, and local regulations for hazardous chemical disposal. Consult waste handler or environmental agency for guidance.
UN Number: Not classified as dangerous for transport
Transport Hazard Class: Not regulated
Packing Group: Not applicable
Labeling Requirements: None required under normal shipment
Special Transport Precautions: Secure containers to prevent movement or breakage. Protect from moisture and contact with incompatible materials.
Inventory Listings: Listed in TSCA (United States), EINECS/ELINCS (Europe), DSL (Canada), and similar bodies
SARA Title III (Sections 311/312): Classified as irritant
California Proposition 65: Does not contain chemicals known to cause cancer, birth defects, or reproductive harm
REACH Registration: Complies with EU REACH standards
Other International Standards: Check compliance with local, regional, and national regulations as restrictions and obligations can differ based on location.
