Zirconium fluoride hydrate
Agent Name
Zirconium fluoride hydrate
Synonyms
Zirconium (IV) fluoride hydrate; [MSDSonline] UN3260
Category
Metals, Inorganic Compounds
Comments
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."
BEI
Fluorides in urine = 2 mg/L prior to shift or 3 mg/L at end of shift; (Repeated measurements recommended.)
TLV (ACGIH)
5 mg/m3, as Zr (2.5 mg/m3, as F)
STEL (ACGIH)
10 mg/m3, as Zr
PEL (OSHA)
5 mg/m3, as Zr (2.5 mg/m3, as F)
MAK
1 mg/m3, inhalable fraction, as F
Explanatory Notes
The Guide in the Emergency Response Guidebook is for "Corrosive solid, acidic, inorganic, n.o.s."
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