ZIRCONIUM HYDRIDE

inorganic, salt 

ZIRCONIUM DIHYDRIDE; UN 1437

Emergency Overview 

Color:  black 

Change in color: Not available

Physical Form: powder

Physical Hazards:  Flammable solid. May ignite on contact with water or air. Contact with water or moist air may generate flammable and/or toxic gases. 

Short Term:  difficulty breathing 

Long Term:  no information on significant adverse effects 

Short Term:  irritation 

Long Term:  same as effects reported in short term exposure 

Short Term:  irritation 

Long Term:  no information is available 

Short Term:  no information is available 

Long Term:  no information is available 

This product may be regulated, have exposure limits or other information identified as the following: Zirconium compounds, n.o.s.

If adverse effects occur, remove to uncontaminated area. Give artificial respiration if not breathing. Get immediate medical attention. 

Wash skin with soap and water for at least 15 minutes while removing contaminated clothing and shoes. Get medical attention, if needed. Thoroughly clean and dry contaminated clothing and shoes before reuse. 

Flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes. Then get immediate medical attention. 

Contact local poison control center or physician immediately. Never make an unconscious person vomit or drink fluids. When vomiting occurs, keep head lower than hips to help prevent aspiration. If person is unconscious, turn head to side. Get medical attention. 

See Section 9 for Flammability Properties 

Flammable solid. Dangerous when wet. Avoid contact with water or moisture. 

Flammable solid, dangerous when wet. Easily ignited and burns with intense flame. Addition of water may increase the intensity of flame. 

regular dry chemical, dry sand, lime, soda ash 

Do not use water. Do not use foam. Move container from fire area if it can be done without risk. 

hydrogen 

Avoid heat, flames, sparks and other sources of ignition. Do not touch spilled material. Stop leak if possible without personal risk. Do not get water directly on material. Small dry spills: Collect material into suitable, loosely covered container for disposal. Move containers away from spill to a safe area. Small liquid spills: Absorb with sand or other non-combustible material. Collect spilled material in appropriate container for disposal. Large spills: Dike for later disposal. Powder spills: Cover with plastic sheet or tarp to minimize spreading and protect from contact with water. Keep unnecessary people away, isolate hazard area and deny entry. Stay upwind and keep out of low areas. 

Store and handle in accordance with all current regulations and standards. Keep separated from incompatible substances. 

Component Exposure Limits 

Biological limit value 

Provide local exhaust or process enclosure ventilation system. Ensure compliance with applicable exposure limits. 

Eyes/Face Wear splash resistant safety goggles with a faceshield. Provide an emergency eye wash fountain and quick drench shower in the immediate work area. 

Wear appropriate chemical resistant clothing. 

Wear appropriate chemical resistant gloves. 

The following respirators and maximum use concentrations are drawn from NIOSH and/or OSHA. Measurement Element: Zirconium (Zr) 25 mg/m3 Any quarter-mask respirator. 50 mg/m3 Any particulate respirator equipped with an N95, R95, or P95 filter (including N95, R95, and P95 filtering facepieces) except quarter-mask respirators. The following filters may also be used: N99, R99, P99, N100, R100 or P100. Any powered, air-purifying respirator with a high-efficiency particulate filter. Any air-purifying, full-facepiece respirator equipped with an N100, R100, or P100 filter. Any supplied-air respirator. Any self-contained breathing apparatus with a full facepiece. Emergency or planned entry into unknown concentrations or IDLH conditions - Any self-contained breathing apparatus that has a full facepiece and is operated in a pressure-demand or other positive-pressure mode. Any supplied-air respirator with a full facepiece that is operated in a pressure-demand or other positive-pressure mode in combination with an auxiliary self-contained breathing apparatus operated in pressure-demand or other positive-pressure mode. Escape - Any air-purifying, full-facepiece respirator equipped with an N100, R100, or P100 filter. Any appropriate escape-type, self-contained breathing apparatus. 

concentrated acids, hydrogen fluoride 

Contact with water or moist air may form flammable and/or toxic gases or vapors. May ignite on contact with water or moist air. 

Avoid contact with air. Keep dry. Keep out of water supplies and sewers. 

oxidizing materials 

ZIRCONIUM HYDRIDE: STRONG OXIDIZERS: Fire and explosion hazard.

hydrogen 

Decomposition products on contact with water or moisture: hydrogen.

Will not polymerize. 

Component Analysis - LD50/LC50 

Component Carcinogenicity

ZIRCONIUM HYDRIDE Zirconium compounds may cause nose and throat irritation, with coughing and dyspnea.

ZIRCONIUM HYDRIDE Pulmonary granulomas have been observed in zirconium workers.

ZIRCONIUM HYDRIDE: May cause irritation Some zirconium compounds may cause sensitization dermatitis in persons previously exposed.

ZIRCONIUM HYDRIDE Repeated contact with some zirconium compounds have produced allergic granulomas and sensitization dermatitis, characterized by dusky red-brown papules.

ZIRCONIUM HYDRIDE Powder may be irritating.

ZIRCONIUM HYDRIDE No data available.

ZIRCONIUM HYDRIDE: No data available Zirconium and its salts generally have a low order of systemic toxicity.

ZIRCONIUM HYDRIDE No data available.

Component Analysis - Aquatic Toxicity 

Dispose in accordance with all applicable regulations. 

Component Waste Numbers 

Component Marine Pollutants (IMDG) 

SARA Section 311/312 (40 CFR 370 Subparts B and C) 

Not listed under California Proposition 65 

Canadian WHMIS Ingredient Disclosure List (IDL) 

The listed component(s) of this material have been checked for country-specific published classifications according to the Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labeling (GHS). The results of the queries are displayed below. Please see the individual country listings, as additional interpretations or reference information may be available. For a reference list of H- or P-statements, please visit ChemADVISOR’s website at http://www.chemadvisor.com/product-resources/26-pure-substance-and-mixture-databases/247-ghs-hazard-and-physical-statements 

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Taiwan GHS Classifications 

Taiwan GHS Labeling Information 

No classification assigned. 

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