Zirconium(IV) butoxide

Agent Name
Zirconium(IV) butoxide
CAS Number
1071-76-7
Formula
C4-H10-O.1/4Zr
Major Category
Metals
Zirconium(IV) butoxide formula graphical representation
Synonyms
Butyl alcohol, zirconium(4+) salt; Butyl zirconate; Butyl zirconate(IV); Tetrabutoxyzirconium; Tetrabutyl zirconate; Zirconic acid butyl ester; Zirconium butoxide; Zirconium butoxide, Zr(Obu)4; Zirconium tetrabutoxide; 1-Butanol, zirconium(4+) salt; 1-Butanol, zirconium(4+) salt (4:1); [ChemIDplus] UN1993
Category
Metal Alkoxides
Description
Clear yellow viscous liquid; Available as Zirconium n-butoxide, 80% in n-butanol; [MSDSonline]
Comments
A corrosive substance that can cause injury to the skin, eyes, and respiratory tract; Inhalation may cause chemical pneumonitis; Inhalation of high concentrations of vapors can cause CNS depression; [MSDSonline] See "n-Butyl alcohol" 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)
MAK
1 mg/m3, inhalable fraction (metal and insol. cmpds.)
IDLH (NIOSH)
25 mg/m3, as Zr
Explanatory Notes
The Guide in the Emergency Response Guidebook is for "Flammable liquid, n.o.s."

Adverse Effects

Toxic Pneumonitis
Yes
Neurotoxin
Acute solvent syndrome
Dermatotoxin
Skin burns

Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent

Diseases

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