Zirconium (powder)
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Hazard Statements
| Code | Statement | Hazard Class |
|---|---|---|
H228 |
Flammable solid | Flammable solids |
H250 |
Catches fire spontaneously if exposed to air | Pyrophoric liquids |
H251 |
Self-heating; may catch fire | Self-heating substances and mixtures |
H317 |
May cause an allergic skin reaction | Sensitization, Skin |
H335 |
May cause respiratory irritation | Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure; Respiratory tract irritation |
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. |
P235 |
Keep cool. |
P240 |
Ground/bond container and receiving equipment. |
P241 |
Use explosion-proof [electrical/ventilating/lighting/.../] equipment. |
P261 |
Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray. |
P271 |
Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. |
P272 |
Contaminated work clothing should not be allowed out of the workplace. |
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]. |
P302+P352 |
IF ON SKIN: wash with plenty of water/... |
P304+P340 |
IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. |
P319 |
Get medical help if you feel unwell. |
P321 |
Specific treatment (see information on this label and safety datasheet)). |
P333+P317 |
If skin irritation or rash occurs: Get medical help. |
P362+P364 |
Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse. |
P370+P378 |
In case of fire: Use ... to extinguish. |
P403+P233 |
Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. |
P405 |
Store locked up. |
P407 |
Maintain air gap between stacks or pallets. |
P410 |
Protect from sunlight. |
P413 |
Store bulk masses greater than ... kg/...lbs at temperatures not exceeding ... °C/...°F. |
P420 |
Store separately. |
P501 |
Dispose of contents/container to ... |
Physical Properties
Soft, malleable, ductile, solid or gray to gold, amorphous powder.
| Boiling Point | 6471°F |
| Vapor Pressure | 0 mmHg (approx) |
| Specific Gravity | 6.51 (metal) |
Synonyms
zirconium metal: zirconium. Synonyms of other zirconium compounds vary depending upon the specific compound.
Data Sources
- GHS Classification: PubChem CID 23995
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