ZIRCONIUM PICRAMATE, WET

organometallic, nitro 

PICRAMIC ACID, ZIRCONIUM SALT; UN 1517

Emergency Overview 

Change in color: Not available

Physical Form: dispersion, sludge

Physical Hazards:  May explode if exposed to shock, friction or heating. Flammable solid. Explosive if dry. May ignite combustibles. 

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:  no information on significant adverse effects 

Long Term:  no information is available 

Short Term:  no information on significant adverse effects 

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 

Severe fire hazard. Severe explosion hazard. Vapor/air mixtures are explosive above flash point. Oxidizer. May ignite or explode on contact with combustible materials. Containers may rupture or explode if exposed to heat. Flood with water. If no water is available, use dry chemical or earth. 

For fires in cargo or storage area: Cool containers with water from unmanned hose holder or monitor nozzles until well after fire is out. If this is impossible then take the following precautions: Keep unnecessary people away, isolate hazard area and deny entry. Let the fire burn. 

Avoid heat, flames, sparks and other sources of ignition. Do not touch spilled material. Small spills: Flood with water. Large spills: Wet down area with water. Dike for later disposal. Remove sources of ignition. Keep unnecessary people away, isolate hazard area and deny entry. 

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

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. 

Explosive if dry. May explode if exposed to shock, friction or heating. 

Keep material wetted. Avoid heat, flames, sparks and other sources of ignition. Avoid shock or friction. 

metals, metal salts, reducing agents, 

ZIRCONIUM PICRAMATE, WET: CUPFERRON: Explosion hazard at elevated temperatures. HEAVY METALS: Violent reaction. HEAVY METAL SALTS: Violent reaction. REDUCING AGENTS: Violent reaction.

oxides of nitrogen 

Thermal decomposition products: oxides of nitrogen.

Will not polymerize. 

Component Analysis - LD50/LC50 

Component Carcinogenicity

skin disorders and allergies 

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

ZIRCONIUM PICRAMATE, WET Pulmonary granulomas have been observed in zirconium workers.

ZIRCONIUM PICRAMATE, WET: May cause irritation Zirconium compounds may cause sensitization dermatitis in persons previously exposed.

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

ZIRCONIUM PICRAMATE, WET No data available.

ZIRCONIUM PICRAMATE, WET No data available.

ZIRCONIUM PICRAMATE, WET No data available.

ZIRCONIUM PICRAMATE, WET No data available.

Component Analysis - Aquatic Toxicity 

Dispose in accordance with all applicable regulations. 

Component Waste Numbers 

ADR Tunnel Code Restrictions 

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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Japan GHS Labeling Information 

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Taiwan GHS Classifications 

Taiwan GHS Labeling Information 

No classification assigned. 

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