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Material Safety Data Sheet

acc. to OSHA and ANSI
  Printing date 01/14/2002 Reviewed on 12/07/2001  
  •   1 Identification of substance:

    • Product details:


    • Trade name: Lead zirconium ethylhexano-isopropoxide, 10% w/v in hexane


    • Stock number: 36575


    • Manufacturer/Supplier:

      • Alfa Aesar, A Johnson Matthey company
      Johnson Matthey Catalog Company, Inc.
      30 Bond Street
      Ward Hill, MA 01835-8099
      Emergency Phone: (978) 521-6300
      CHEMTREC: (800) 424-9300
      Web Site: www.alfa.com

    • Information department: Health, Safety and Environmental Department

    • Emergency information:

      • During normal hours the Health, Safety and Environmental Department. After normal hours call Chemtrec at (800) 424-9300.
  •   2 Composition/Data on components:

    • Chemical characterization:

      •            Description: (CAS#)                                        
      Lead zirconium ethylhexano-isopropoxide (CAS# ?): 10%
                  n-Hexane (CAS# 110-54-3): 90%
  •   3 Hazards identification

    • Hazard description:

      • T+ Very toxic
      F  Highly flammable
      N  Dangerous for the environment
    • Information pertaining to particular dangers for man and environment

      • R 61       May cause harm to the unborn child
      R 62       Possible risk of impaired fertility
      R 11       Highly flammable.
      R 26/27/28 Very toxic by inhalation, in contact with skin and if swallowed.
      R 33       Danger of cumulative effects.
      R 38       Irritating to skin.
      R 48/20    Harmful: danger of serious damage to health by prolonged exposure through inhalation.
      R 51/53    Toxic to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic environment
      R 65       Harmful: may cause lung damage if swallowed.
      R 67       Vapours may cause drowsiness and dizziness
  •   4 First aid measures

    • General information

      • Immediately remove any clothing soiled by the product.
      Remove breathing apparatus only after contaminated clothing has been completely removed.
      In case of irregular breathing or respiratory arrest provide artificial respiration.
    • After inhalation

      • Supply fresh air. If required, provide artificial respiration. Keep patient warm.
      Seek immediate medical advice.
    • After skin contact

      • Immediately wash with water and soap and rinse thoroughly.
      Seek immediate medical advice.
    • After eye contact

      • Rinse opened eye for several minutes under running water. Then consult a doctor.
    • After swallowing

      • Do not induce vomiting; immediately call for medical help.
      Seek immediate medical advice.
  •   5 Fire fighting measures

    • Suitable extinguishing agents

      • CO2, sand, extinguishing powder. Do not use water.
    • For safety reasons unsuitable extinguishing agents Water

    • Special hazards caused by the material, its products of combustion or

      •   resulting gases:
      In case of fire, the following can be released:
      Carbon monoxide and carbon dioxide
      Lead oxide fume
      Metal oxide fume
    • Protective equipment:

      • Wear self-contained respirator.
      Wear fully protective impervious suit.
  •   6 Accidental release measures

    • Person-related safety precautions:

      • Wear protective equipment. Keep unprotected persons away.
      Ensure adequate ventilation
      Keep away from ignition sources
    • Measures for environmental protection:

      • Do not allow material to be released to the environment without proper governmental permits.
    • Measures for cleaning/collecting:

      • Absorb with liquid-binding material (sand, diatomite, acid binders, universal binders, sawdust).
      Dispose contaminated material as waste according to item 13.
      Ensure adequate ventilation.
      Keep away from ignition sources.
    • Additional information:

      • See Section 7 for information on safe handling
      See Section 8 for information on personal protection equipment.
      See Section 13 for disposal information.
  •   7 Handling and storage


    • Handling

    • Information for safe handling:

      • Handle under dry protective gas.
      Keep container tightly sealed.
      Store in cool, dry place in tightly closed containers.
      Ensure good ventilation at the workplace.
      Open and handle container with care.
    • Information about protection against explosions and fires:

      • Keep ignition sources away.
      Protect against electrostatic charges.
      Fumes can combine with air to form an explosive mixture.

    • Storage

    • Requirements to be met by storerooms and receptacles:

      • Store in a cool location.
    • Information about storage in one common storage facility:

      • Store away from oxidizing agents.
      Do not store together with acids.
    • Further information about storage conditions:

      • Store under dry inert gas.
      Keep container tightly sealed.
      Store in cool, dry conditions in well sealed containers.
      Store under lock and key and with access restricted to technical experts or their assistants only.
  •   8 Exposure controls and personal protection

    • Additional information about design of technical systems:

      • Properly operating chemical fume hood designed for hazardous chemicals and having an average face velocity of at least 100 feet per minute.

      Components with limit values that require monitoring at the workplace:

      n-Hexane
                            ppm
      ACGIH TLV             50 (skin)
      Belgium TWA           50
      France  TWA           50
      Germany TWA           50
      Netherlands TWA      100
      Switzerland TWA       50, 100-STEL
      United Kingdom TWA   100, 125-STEL
      Russia TWA            40
      Denmark               50
      Finland               50, 150-STEL
      Hungary TWA          100 mg/m3, 200 mg/m3-STEL
      Poland TWA           400 mg/m3
      Sweden                25, 50-STEL
      USA PEL              500

      Zirconium and compounds, as Zr
                            mg/m3
      ACGIH TLV             5; 10-STEL
      Germany TWA           5-inhalable fraction of the aerosol
      United Kingdom TWA    5; 10-STEL
      Netherlands TWA       5
      Finland TWA           5
      Ireland TWA           5; 10-STEL
      Poland TWA            5
      Russia                6-STEL
      OSHA PEL              5

      Lead, elemental, and inorganic compounds (as Pb)
                            mg(Pb)/m3
      ACGIH TLV             0.05
      Belgium TWA           0.15
      Germany TWA           0.1
      Netherlands TWA       0.15
      Switzerland TWA       0.1
      United Kingdom TWA    0.1
      Denmark TWA           0.1
      Finland TWA           0.1
      France TWA            0.15
      Hungary STEL          0.04
      Poland TWA            0.05
      Sweden TWA            0.1
      USA PEL               0.05
    • Additional information: No data


    • Personal protective equipment

    • General protective and hygienic measures

      • The usual precautionary measures for handling chemicals should be followed.
      Keep away from foodstuffs, beverages and feed.
      Remove all soiled and contaminated clothing immediately.
      Wash hands before breaks and at the end of work.
      Store protective clothing separately.
      Avoid contact with the skin.
      Avoid contact with the eyes and skin.
    • Breathing equipment:

      • Use suitable respirator when high concentrations are present.
      Refer to 29CFR1910.1025 for regulations on respiratory protection required during exposure to lead and lead compounds.
    • Protection of hands: Impervious gloves

    • Eye protection: Safety glasses

    • Body protection: Protective work clothing.
  •   9 Physical and chemical properties:


    • Form: Liquid

    • Odor: Not determined

    •                                      Value/Range  Unit    Method      

    • Change in condition

    • Melting point/Melting range:       Not determined

    • Boiling point/Boiling range:       Not determined

    • Sublimation temperature / start:   Not determined


    • Flash point:                       Not determined


    • Ignition temperature:              Not determined


    • Decomposition temperature:         Not determined


    • Explosion limits:

    • Lower:                             Not determined

    • Upper:                             Not determined


    • Vapor pressure:                    Not determined


    • Density:                           Not determined


    • Solubility in / Miscibility with

    • Water:                             Not determined
  •  10 Stability and reactivity

    • Thermal decomposition / conditions to be avoided:

      • Decomposition will not occur if used and stored according to specifications.
    • Materials to be avoided:

      • Oxidizing agents
      Acids
    • Dangerous reactions No dangerous reactions known

    • Dangerous products of decomposition:

      • Carbon monoxide and carbon dioxide
      Metal oxide fume
  •  11 Toxicological information

    • Acute toxicity:

      • LD/LC50 values that are relevant for classification:                   
      Oral: LD50: 25 gm/kg (rat)
      Inhalative: LC50/4H: 48000 ppm/4H (rat)
      LCLo: 120 gm/m3 (mus)
      Irritation of eyes: mild: 10 mg (rbt)
    • Primary irritant effect:

    • on the skin: Irritant to skin and mucous membranes.

    • on the eye: Irritating effect.

    • Sensitization: No sensitizing effects known.

    • Other information (about experimental toxicology):

      • Tumorigenic effects have been observed on tests with laboratory animals.
      Reproductive effects have been observed on tests with laboratory animals.
      Mutagenic effects have been observed on tests with bacteria.
      Mutagenic effects have been observed on tests with laboratory animals.
    • Subacute to chronic toxicity:

      • Hexane causes skin irritation, CNS effects, lung irritation, headache, dizziness, drowsiness, incoordination, slowed reaction time, slurred speech and unconsciousness.  Causes reproductive and teratogenic effects in laboratory animals.
      Inhalation of zirconium and zirconium compounds may cause pulmonary granulomas.
      Lead and lead compounds may cause abdominal pain, diarrhea, loss of appetite, metallic taste, nausea, vomiting, lassitude, insomnia, muscle weakness, joint and muscle pain, irritability, headache and dizziness. Red blood cells may be damaged resulting in anemia.  Gastritis and injury to the kidneys, liver, male gonads, and central nervous system may also occur.
    • Subacute to chronic toxicity:

      • Behavioral - general anesthetic.
      Behavioral - altered sleep time (including change in righting reflex).
      Lung, Thorax, or Respiration - respiratory depression.
      Peripheral Nerve and Sensation - structural change in nerve or sheath.
    • Additional toxicological information:

      • Danger through skin absorption.
      May cause harm to the unborn child.
      Possible risk of impaired fertility.
      To the best of our knowledge the acute and chronic toxicity of this substance is not fully known.
      No classification data on carcinogenic properties of this material is available from the EPA, IARC, NTP, OSHA or ACGIH.
  •  12 Ecological information:

    • General notes:

      • Also poisonous for fish and plankton in water bodies.
      Do not allow material to be released to the environment without proper governmental permits.
  •  13 Disposal considerations


    • Product:

    • Recommendation

      • Consult state, local or national regulations for proper disposal.

    • Uncleaned packagings:

    • Recommendation:

      • Disposal must be made according to official regulations.
  •  14 Transport information


    • DOT regulations:

    • Hazard class:             3

    • Identification number:    UN2924

    • Packing group:            II

    • Proper shipping name (technical name):

      •                           Flammable liquid, corrosive, n.o.s. (lead                           zirconium ethylhexano-isopropoxide, 10%w/v in                           hexane)

    • Land transport ADR/RID  (cross-border)

    • ADR/RID class:            3 Flammable liquids

    • Danger code (Kemler):     338

    • UN-Number:                2924

    • Description of goods:     Flammable liquid, corrosive, n.o.s. (lead

      •                           zirconium ethylhexano-isopropoxide, 10%w/v in                           hexane)

    • Maritime transport IMDG:

    • IMDG Class:               3

    • UN Number:                2924

    • Packaging group:          II

    • Proper shipping name:     Flammable liquid, corrosive, n.o.s. (lead

      •                           zirconium ethylhexano-isopropoxide, 10%w/v in                           hexane)

    • Air transport ICAO-TI and IATA-DGR:

    • ICAO/IATA Class:          3

    • UN/ID Number:             2924

    • Packaging group:          II

    • Proper shipping name:     Flammable liquid, corrosive, n.o.s. (lead

      •                           zirconium ethylhexano-isopropoxide, 10%w/v in                           hexane)
  •  15 Regulations


    • Product related hazard informations:


    • Hazard symbols:

      • T+ Very toxic F Highly flammable N Dangerous for the environment

    • Risk phrases:

      • 61       May cause harm to the unborn child
      62       Possible risk of impaired fertility
      11       Highly flammable.
      26/27/28 Very toxic by inhalation, in contact with skin and if swallowed.
      33       Danger of cumulative effects.
      38       Irritating to skin.
      48/20    Harmful: danger of serious damage to health by prolonged exposure through inhalation.
      51/53    Toxic to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic environment
      65       Harmful: may cause lung damage if swallowed.
      67       Vapours may cause drowsiness and dizziness

    • Safety phrases:

      • 53       Avoid exposure - obtain special instructions before use.
      9        Keep container in a well-ventilated place.
      16       Keep away from sources of ignition - No smoking.
      29       Do not empty into drains.
      33       Take precautionary measures against static discharges.
      36/37    Wear suitable protective clothing and gloves.
      60       This material and its container must be disposed of as hazardous waste.
      61       Avoid release to the environment. Refer to special instructions/Safety data sheets
      62       If swallowed, do not induce vomiting: seek medical advice immediately and show this container or label

    • National regulations

      • This product is not listed in the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Toxic Substances Control Act Chemical Substance Inventory.  Use of this product is restricted to research and development only.
      This product contains a chemical known to the state of California to cause cancer or reproductive toxicity.

    • Information about limitation of use:

      • For use only by technically qualified individuals.
      This product is subject to the reporting requirements of section 313 of the Emergency Planning and Community Right to Know Act of 1986 and 40CFR372.
      This product contains lead and is subject to the reporting requirements of section 313 of the Emergency Planning and Community Right to Know Act of 1986 and 40CFR372.

    • Other regulations, limitations and prohibitive regulations

      • Refer to 29CFR1910.1025 for regulations concerning lead and lead compounds.
  •  16 Other information:

      • Employers should use this information only as a supplement to other information gathered by them, and should make independent judgement of suitability of this information to ensure proper use and protect the health and safety of employees.  This information is furnished without warranty, and any use of the product not in conformance with this Material Safety Data Sheet, or in combination with any other product or process, is the responsibility of the user.

    • Department issuing MSDS: Health, Safety and Environmental Department.

    • Contact: Darrell R. Sanders