Zirconium nitrate
Agent Name
Zirconium nitrate
CAS Number
13746-89-9
Formula
N4-O12.Zr
Major Category
Metals
Synonyms
Dusicnan zirkonicity [Czech]; Nitric acid, zirconium(4+) salt; Tetranitratozirconium; Zirconium tetranitrate; UN2728; [ChemIDplus]
Category
Metals, Inorganic Compounds
Description
Colorless to white crystals that absorb moisture from the air; [HSDB]
Sources/Uses
Used as a reagent, preservative, and medication; [HSDB]
Comments
See "Zirconium." See "NITRATES and NITRITES."
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
TLV (ACGIH)
5 mg/m3, as Zr
STEL (ACGIH)
10 mg/m3, as Zr
PEL (OSHA)
5 mg/m3, as Zr (compounds)
IDLH (NIOSH)
25 mg/m3, as Zr
Lethal Concentration
LCLo (rat) = 500 mg/m3/30 min
Adverse Effects
Methemoglobinemia
MetHgb is secondary toxic effect
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
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