Zirconium sulfate
Agent Name
Zirconium sulfate
CAS Number
14644-61-2
Formula
H2-O4-S.1/2Zr
Major Category
Metals
Synonyms
Disulfatozirconic acid; Zirconium disulfate; Zirconium orthosulfate; Zirconium sulfate (1:2); Zirconium(IV) sulfate (1:2); Zirconyl sulfate; Sulfuric acid, zirconium(4+) salt (2:1); [ChemIDplus] UN9163
Category
Metals, Inorganic Compounds
Description
Hygroscopic; [HSDB] Colorless solid; [CAMEO] White powder; [MSDSonline]
Sources/Uses
Used in catalysts, precipitants, lubricants, and reagents; Also used in tanning leather and in making flame-resistant wool fabric; [HSDB]
Comments
A skin, eye, nose, and throat irritant; [HSDB]; An irritant; Harmful if swallowed; [MSDSonline] See "Zirconium(IV) sulfate tetrahydrate." 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: