Zirconium(IV) acetate
Agent Name
Zirconium(IV) acetate
CAS Number
4229-34-9
Formula
C2-H4-O2.1/4Zr
Major Category
Metals
Synonyms
Acetic acid, zirconium(4+) salt; Acetic acid, zirconium(4+) salt (4:1); Zirconium(4+) acetate; Zirconium acetate; [ChemIDplus] UN2790
Category
Organic Acids, Metal Salts
Description
Aqueous solution is faint yellow; [MSDSonline]
Sources/Uses
Used to make water repellents and other chemicals; [HSDB] Available as zirconium acetate solution with 22-27% acetic acid; [MSDSonline]
Comments
May cause skin and eye irritation; [HSDB] A corrosive substance that can cause injury to the skin, eyes, and respiratory tract; [MSDSonline] See "Acetic acid" and "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
Explanatory Notes
The Guide in the Emergency Response Guidebook is for "Acetic acid solution, more than 10% but not more than 80% acid."
Adverse Effects
Dermatotoxin
Skin burns
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
Other Information
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