Hafnium (EC: 231-166-4)
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Precautionary Statements
| Code | Statement |
|---|---|
P210 |
Keep away from heat, hot surface, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking. |
P222 |
Do not allow contact with air. |
P231 |
Handle and store contents under inert gas/... |
P233 |
Keep container tightly closed. |
P280 |
Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection/hearing protection/... |
P302+P335+P334 |
Brush off loose particles from skin. Immerse in cool water [or wrap in wet bandages]. |
P370+P378 |
In case of fire: Use ... to extinguish. |
Exposure Limits
| OSHA PEL | 0.5 mg-m3 |
| NIOSH REL | 0.5 mg-m3 |
| NIOSH IDLH | 50 mg-m3 |
| Skin Notation | Yes — can be absorbed through skin |
Physical Properties
Highly lustrous, ductile, grayish solid.
| Boiling Point | 8316°F |
| Vapor Pressure | 0 mmHg (approx) |
| Specific Gravity | 13.31 |
Target Organs
liver damage and eye and skin irritation in animals
Synonyms
Celtium; elemental hafnium; hafnium metal
Data Sources
- GHS Classification: PubChem CID 23986
- OSHA PEL: OSHA Occupational Chemical Database
- NIOSH REL/IDLH: NIOSH Pocket Guide
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