Zirconium(IV) sulfate tetrahydrate
Agent Name
Zirconium(IV) sulfate tetrahydrate
CAS Number
7446-31-3
Formula
H2-O4-S.2H2-O.1/2Zr
Major Category
Metals
Synonyms
Sulfuric acid, zirconium(4+) salt (2:1), tetrahydrate; [ChemIDplus] Zirconium sulfate, tetrahydrate; [Alfa Aesar MSDS]
Category
Metals, Inorganic Compounds
Description
Solid; [Merck Index] White odorless crystals; Soluble in water (525 g/L); [Alfa Aesar MSDS]
Sources/Uses
Used in catalysts, precipitation of amino acids and proteins, and tanning; [Merck Index]
Comments
A skin and strong eye irritant; [Alfa Aesar MSDS] See "Zirconium sulfate." See "Zirconium."
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
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
Processes
Industrial Processes with risk of exposure: