Cyclopentadienylzirconium trichloride

Agent Name
Cyclopentadienylzirconium trichloride
CAS Number
34767-44-7
Formula
C5-H5-Cl3-Zr
Major Category
Metals
Synonyms
Cyclopentadienylzirconium (IV) trichloride; Zirconium, [(1,2,3,4,5-.eta.)-2,4-cyclopentadiene-1-yl] trichloro; [MSDSonline] UN3261
Category
Metals, Organic Compounds
Description
Off-white to tan powder; [MSDSonline]
Comments
Evolves hydrogen chloride on contact with moisture; A corrosive substance that can cause injury to the skin, eyes, and respiratory tract; Inhalation may cause chemical pneumonitis and pulmonary edema; [MSDSonline] See "Zirconium."
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Exposure Assessment

TLV (ACGIH)
5 mg/m3, as Zr
STEL (ACGIH)
10 mg/m3, as Zr
PEL (OSHA)
5 mg/m3, as Zr
MAK
1 mg/m3, inhalable fraction (metal and insol. compds.)
IDLH (NIOSH)
25 mg/m3
Explanatory Notes
The Guide in the Emergency Response Guidebook is for "Corrosive solid, acidic, organic, n.o.s."

Adverse Effects

Toxic Pneumonitis
Yes
Dermatotoxin
Skin burns

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