Zirconyl Chloride Solution Safety Data Sheet (SDS)
SDS #: 870
Revision Date: March 21, 2014
SECTION 1 — CHEMICAL PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION
Zirconyl Chloride Solution
Flinn Scientific, Inc. P.O. Box 219, Batavia, IL 60510 (800) 452-1261 Chemtrec Emergency Phone Number: (800) 424-10511
Signal Word DANGER
SECTION 2 — HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
Hazard class: Skin corrosion or irritation (Category 1). Causes severe skin burns and eye damage (H314). Do not breathe mist, vapors or spray (P260).
Industrial exposure to hydrochloric acid vapors and mists is listed as a known human carcinogen by IARC (IARC-1).
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SECTION 3 — COMPOSITION, INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Component Name
CAS Number
Formula
Formula Weight
Concentration
Zirconyl chloride Hydrochloric acid Water
13520-92-8 7647-01-0 7732-18-5
ZrOCl2 8H2O HCl H2O
322.25 36.46 18.00
<1%> 15-25% 74-84%1%>
SECTION 4 — FIRST AID MEASURES
Call a POISON CENTER or physician if you feel unwell. If inhaled: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing (P304+P340). If in eyes: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses if present and easy to do so. Continue rinsing (P305+P351+P338). If on skin or hair: Immediately remove all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water (P303+P361+P353). If swallowed: Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting (P301+P330+P331).
SECTION 5 — FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
Nonflammable, noncombustible solution. In case of fire: Use a tri-class dry chemical fire extinguisher.
NFPA Code
None established
SECTION 6 — ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Ventilate area. Contain spill with sand or absorbent material; neutralize with sodium bicarbonate or calcium hydroxide and deposit in sealed bag or container. See Sections 8 and 13 for further information.
SECTION 7 — HANDLING AND STORAGE
Flinn Suggested Chemical Storage Pattern: Inorganic #2. Store with acetates, halides, sulfates, sulfites, thiosulfates and phosphates.
SECTION 8 — EXPOSURE CONTROLS, PERSONAL PROTECTION
Wear protective gloves, protective clothing, and eye protection (P280). Wash hands thoroughly after handling (P264).
SECTION 9 — PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Clear liquid. Acrid odor.
pH: 1
SECTION 10 — STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Shelf life: Indefinite, if stored properly.
SECTION 11 — TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Acute effects: Corrosive to body tissue. Chronic effects: N.A. Target organs: N.A.
Please review all federal, state and local regulations that may apply before proceeding. Flinn Suggested Disposal Method #24b is one option.
SECTION 14 — TRANSPORT INFORMATION
Shipping name: Not regulated. Hazard class: N/A. UN number: N/A.
SECTION 15 — REGULATORY INFORMATION
Not listed.
SECTION 16 — OTHER INFORMATION
This Safety Data Sheet (SDS) is for guidance and is based upon information and tests believed to be reliable. Flinn Scientific, Inc. makes no guarantee of the accuracy or
completeness of the data and shall not be liable for any damages relating thereto. The data is offered solely for your consideration, investigation, and verification. The
data should not be confused with local, state, federal or insurance mandates, regulations, or requirements and CONSTITUTE NO WARRANTY. Any use of this data and
information must be determined by the science instructor to be in accordance with applicable local, state or federal laws and regulations. The conditions or methods of
handling, storage, use and disposal of the product(s) described are beyond the control of Flinn Scientific, Inc. and may be beyond our knowledge. FOR THIS AND OTHER
REASONS, WE DO NOT ASSUME RESPONSIBILITY AND EXPRESSLY DISCLAIM LIABILITY FOR LOSS, DAMAGE OR EXPENSE ARISING OUT OF OR IN ANY WAY CONNECTED WITH THE HANDLING, STORAGE, USE OR DISPOSAL OF THIS PRODUCT(S).
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