SECTION 1. IDENTIFICATION
Product Identifiers: All applicable American Elements product codes for CAS #13801-49-5
Relevant identified uses of the substance: Scientific research and development
Supplier details:
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Emergency telephone number:
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SECTION 2. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
Classification of the substance or mixture
GHS02 Flame
Flam. Liq. 2 H225 Highly flammable liquid and vapor.
Water-react. 2 H261 In contact with water releases flammable gas.
GHS05 Corrosion
Skin Corr. 1B H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
Eye Dam. 1 H318 Causes serious eye damage.
Label elements
GHS label elements
The substance is classified and labeled according to the Globally Harmonized System (GHS).
Hazard pictograms
GHS02d GHS05
Signal word Danger
Hazard-determining components of labeling:
Tetrakis(diethylamino)zirconium, 99%
Hazard statements
H225 Highly flammable liquid and vapor.
H261 In contact with water releases flammable gas.
H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
Precautionary statements
P231+P232 Handle under inert gas. Protect from moisture.
P235 Keep cool.
P303+P361+P353 If on skin (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/
shower.
P305+P351+P338 If in eyes: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present
and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
P422 Store contents under inert gas.
P501 Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international
regulations.
Classification system:
NFPA ratings (scale 0 - 4)
Health = 3
Fire = 0
Reactivity = 2
The substance demonstrates unusual reactivity with water.
HMIS-ratings (scale 0 - 4)
Health = 3
Fire = 0
Reactivity = 2
Other hazards
Results of PBT and vPvB assessment
PBT: Not applicable.
vPvB: Not applicable.
SECTION 3. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Chemical characterization: Substances
CAS No. Description
13801-49-5 Tetrakis(diethylamino)zirconium, 99%
SECTION 4. FIRST AID MEASURES
Description of first aid measures
General information: Immediately remove any clothing soiled by the product.
After inhalation: In case of unconsciousness place patient stably in side position for transportation.
After skin contact: Immediately wash with water and soap and rinse thoroughly.
After eye contact: Rinse opened eye for several minutes under running water. Then consult a doctor.
After swallowing: Drink copious amounts of water and provide fresh air. Immediately call a doctor.
Information for doctor:
Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delayed No further relevant information available.
Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed
No further relevant information available.
SECTION 5. FIREFIGHTING MEASURES
Extinguishing media
Suitable extinguishing agents:
Sand. Do not use water.
CO2, sand, extinguishing powder. Do not use water.
For safety reasons unsuitable extinguishing agents: Water with full jet
Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture No further relevant information available.
Advice for firefighters
Protective equipment: No special measures required.
SECTION 6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures
Wear protective equipment. Keep unprotected persons away.
Environmental precautions: Prevent seepage into sewage system, workpits and cellars.
Methods and material for containment and cleaning up:
Absorb with liquid-binding material (sand, diatomite, acid binders, universal binders, sawdust).
Use neutralizing agent.
Dispose contaminated material as waste according to item 13.
Ensure adequate ventilation.
Do not flush with water or aqueous cleansing agents
Reference to other sections
See Section 7 for information on safe handling.
See Section 8 for information on personal protection equipment.
See Section 13 for disposal information.
SECTION 7. HANDLING AND STORAGE
Handling:
Precautions for safe handling Open and handle receptacle with care.
Information about protection against explosions and fires:
Keep ignition sources away - Do not smoke.
Protect against electrostatic charges.
Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities
Storage: Keep cool.
Requirements to be met by storerooms and receptacles: Store in a cool location.
Information about storage in one common storage facility: Not required.
Further information about storage conditions:
Keep receptacle tightly sealed.
Store in cool, dry conditions in well sealed receptacles.
Recommended storage temperature: Store at temperatures not exceeding -18 °C.
Specific end use(s) No further relevant information available.
SECTION 8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION
Additional information about design of technical systems: No further data; see item 7.
Control parameters
Components with limit values that require monitoring at the workplace: Not required.
Additional information: The lists that were valid during the creation were used as basis.
Exposure controls
Personal protective equipment:
General protective and hygienic measures:
Keep away from foodstuffs, beverages and feed.
Immediately remove all soiled and contaminated clothing.
Wash hands before breaks and at the end of work.
Avoid contact with the eyes.
Avoid contact with the eyes and skin.
Breathing equipment: Not required.
Protection of hands:
Protective gloves
The glove material has to be impermeable and resistant to the product/ the substance/ the preparation.
Due to missing tests no recommendation to the glove material can be given for the product/ the preparation/ the
chemical mixture.
Selection of the glove material on consideration of the penetration times, rates of diffusion and the degradation
Material of gloves
The selection of the suitable gloves does not only depend on the material, but also on further marks of quality and
varies from manufacturer to manufacturer.
Penetration time of glove material
The exact break through time has to be found out by the manufacturer of the protective gloves and has to be
observed.
Eye protection:
Tightly sealed goggles
SECTION 9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Information on basic physical and chemical properties
General Information
Appearance:
Form: Liquid
Color: Yellow
Odor: Fish-like
Odor threshold: Not determined.
pH-value: Not determined.
Change in condition
Melting point/Melting range: no data °C
Boiling point/Boiling range: 112 /0.1mm °C (234 /32mm °F)
Flash point: Not applicable.
Flammability (solid, gaseous): Not applicable.
Ignition temperature:
Decomposition temperature: Not determined.
Auto igniting: Not determined.
Danger of explosion: Not determined.
Explosion limits:
Lower: Not determined.
Upper: Not determined.
Vapor pressure: no data hPa
Density at 20 °C (68 °F): 1.026 g/cm³ (8.562 lbs/gal)
Relative density Not determined.
Vapor density Not determined.
Evaporation rate Not determined.
Solubility in / Miscibility with
Water: Not miscible or difficult to mix.
Partition coefficient (n-octanol/water): Not determined.
Viscosity:
Dynamic: Not determined.
Kinematic: Not determined.
Solvent content:
Organic solvents: 0.0 %
VOC content: 0.0 g/l / 0.00 lb/gl
Other information No further relevant information available.
SECTION 10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Reactivity No further relevant information available.
Chemical stability
Thermal decomposition / conditions to be avoided: No decomposition if used according to specifications.
Possibility of hazardous reactions No dangerous reactions known.
Conditions to avoid No further relevant information available.
Incompatible materials: No further relevant information available.
Hazardous decomposition products: No dangerous decomposition products known.
SECTION 11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Information on toxicological effects
Acute toxicity:
Primary irritant effect:
on the skin: Caustic effect on skin and mucous membranes.
on the eye:
Strong caustic effect.
Strong irritant with the danger of severe eye injury.
Sensitization: No sensitizing effects known.
Additional toxicological information:
Swallowing will lead to a strong caustic effect on mouth and throat and to the danger of perforation of esophagus
and stomach.
Carcinogenic categories
IARC (International Agency for Research on Cancer)
Substance is not listed.
NTP (National Toxicology Program)
Substance is not listed.
OSHA-Ca (Occupational Safety & Health Administration)
Substance is not listed.
SECTION 12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Toxicity
Aquatic toxicity: No further relevant information available.
Persistence and degradability No further relevant information available.
Behavior in environmental systems:
Bioaccumulative potential No further relevant information available.
Mobility in soil No further relevant information available.
Additional ecological information:
General notes: Must not reach bodies of water or drainage ditch undiluted or unneutralized.
Results of PBT and vPvB assessment
PBT: Not applicable.
vPvB: Not applicable.
Other adverse effects No further relevant information available.
SECTION 13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
Waste treatment methods
Recommendation:
Must not be disposed of together with household garbage. Do not allow product to reach sewage system.
Uncleaned packagings:
Recommendation: Disposal must be made according to official regulations.
SECTION 14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION
UN-Number
DOT, IMDG, IATA UN3399
UN proper shipping name
DOT, IATA Organometallic substance, liquid, water-reactive, flammable
IMDG ORGANOMETALLIC SUBSTANCE, LIQUID, WATER-REACTIVE,
FLAMMABLE
Transport hazard class(es)
DOT
Class 4.3 Substances which, in contact with water, emit flammable gases
Label 4.3, 3
IMDG
Class 4.3 Substances which, in contact with water, emit flammable gases
Label 4.3/3
IATA
Class 4.3 Substances which, in contact with water, emit flammable gases
Label 4.3 (3)
Packing group
DOT, IMDG, IATA II
Environmental hazards:
Marine pollutant: No
Special precautions for user Not applicable.
EMS Number: F-G,S-N
Stowage Category D
Stowage Code SW2 Clear of living quarters.
Handling Code H1 Keep as dry as reasonably practicable
Segregation Code SG26 In addition: from goods of classes 2.1 and 3 when stowed on
deck of a containership a minimum distance of two container spaces
athwartship shall be maintained, when stowed on ro-ro ships a
distance of 6 m athwartship shall be maintained.
SG35 Stow "separated from" acids.
Transport in bulk according to Annex II of
MARPOL73/78 and the IBC Code Not applicable.
Transport/Additional information:
DOT
Quantity limitations On passenger aircraft/rail: 1 L
On cargo aircraft only: 5 L
IMDG
Limited quantities (LQ) 500 ml
Excepted quantities (EQ) Code: E2
Maximum net quantity per inner packaging: 30 ml
Maximum net quantity per outer packaging: 500 ml
UN "Model Regulation": UN 3399 ORGANOMETALLIC SUBSTANCE, LIQUID, WATERREACTIVE,
FLAMMABLE, 4.3 (3), II
SECTION 15. REGULATORY INFORMATION
Safety, health and environmental regulations/legislation specific for the substance or mixture
Sara
Section 355 (extremely hazardous substances):
Substance is not listed.
Section 313 (Specific toxic chemical listings):
Substance is not listed.
TSCA (Toxic Substances Control Act):
Substance is not listed.
Proposition 65
Chemicals known to cause cancer:
Substance is not listed.
Chemicals known to cause reproductive toxicity for females:
Substance is not listed.
Chemicals known to cause reproductive toxicity for males:
Substance is not listed.
Chemicals known to cause developmental toxicity:
Substance is not listed.
Carcinogenic categories
EPA (Environmental Protection Agency)
Substance is not listed.
TLV (Threshold Limit Value established by ACGIH)
Substance is not listed.
NIOSH-Ca (National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health)
Substance is not listed.
GHS label elements
The substance is classified and labeled according to the Globally Harmonized System (GHS).
Hazard pictograms
GHS02 GHS05
Signal word Danger
Hazard-determining components of labeling:
Tetrakis(diethylamino)zirconium, 99%
Hazard statements
H225 Highly flammable liquid and vapor.
H261 In contact with water releases flammable gas.
H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
Precautionary statements
P231+P232 Handle under inert gas. Protect from moisture.
P235 Keep cool.
P303+P361+P353 If on skin (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/
shower.
P305+P351+P338 If in eyes: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present
and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
P422 Store contents under inert gas.
P501 Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international
regulations.
Chemical safety assessment: A Chemical Safety Assessment has not been carried out.
16. OTHER INFORMATION
Safety Data Sheet according to Regulation (EC) No. 1907/2006 (REACH). The above information is believed to be correct but does not purport to be all inclusive and shall be used only as a guide. The information in this document is based on the present state of our knowledge and is applicable to the product with regard to appropriate safety precautions. It does not represent any guarantee of the properties of the product. American Elements shall not be held liable for any damage resulting from handling or from contact with the above product. See reverse side of invoice or packing slip for additional terms and conditions of sale. COPYRIGHT 1997-2022 AMERICAN ELEMENTS. LICENSED GRANTED TO MAKE UNLIMITED PAPER COPIES FOR INTERNAL USE ONLY.
