| [Fire Fighting] Wear a self-contained breathing apparatus in pressure-demand, MSHA/NIOSH (approved or equivalent), and full protective gear. During a fire, irritating and highly toxic gases may be generated by thermal decomposition or combustion. Use agent most appropriate to extinguish fire. | |
| [Ingestion] Give large amount of water. | |
| [Inhalation] Move patient to fresh air. Monitor for respiratory distress. If cough or difficulty breathing develops, evaluate for respiratory tract irritation, bronchitis, or pneumonitis. Administer oxygen and assist ventilation as required. Treat bronchospasm with beta2 agonist and corticosteroid aerosols. | |
| [Skin] Flush with water. | |
| [Eyes] Flush with water for at least 15 min.; consult a physician if irritation persists. | |
| [Storage] Store in Rubber, glass or ferrous containers. Keep in cool, dry location in a tightly sealed container. | |
| [Handling] All chemicals should be considered hazardous. Avoid direct physical contact. Use appropriate, approved safety equipment. Untrained individuals should not handle this chemical or its container. Handling should occur in a chemical fume hood. | |
| [Inhalation] Strong upper respiratory tract irritation. Ulceration of mucous membranes. | |
| [Skin] Corrosive. Will cause tissue damage, strong irritation and burns. | |
| [Eyes] Corrosive. Will cause burning, strong irritation and tissue damage. | |
| [Ingestion] Ingestion of certain zirconium salts may cause irritant or caustic effects. | |
| [Personal Protection] Rubber gloves; chemical goggles or face shield. | |
| [Respirators] NIOSH approved chemical respirator and organic vapor cartridge. | |
| [Exposure Effects] Chronic exposure can darken teeth, pulmonary effects. | |
| [Exposure limit(s)] IDHL: 500 mg/m3 | |
| [Appearance] An clear amber aqueous solution. Weak vinegar odor. | |
| [Solubility in water] Readily soluble | |
| [Density] 1.33 g/cm3 (20 C) | |
| [Usage] Insecticidal waterproofing of tent cloth. | |
| [Product Name] Zirconium acetate | |
| [CAS] "CASEN_7585-20-8.htm">7585-20-8 | |
| [Formula] C8H12O8Zr | |
| [Formula] Zr(C2H4O2)4 | |
| [Molecular Weight] 331.43 | |
| [EINECS] 231-492-7 | |
| [Beilstein/Gmelin] 391899 (G) | |
| [Small spills/leaks] Stay upwind of larg spills. Provide mechanical ventilation where possible. Clean up spill while wearing full protective equipment and NIOSH approved respirator. | |
| [Stability] Stable. | |
| [Incompatibilities] Strong oxidizing agents. | |
| [Decomposition] May emit toxic gases and vapors such as carbon monoxide. |
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