International Chemical Safety Cards

HAFNIUM POWDER ICSC: 0847

HAFNIUM POWDER
(powder)
Hf
Atomic mass: 178.5
CAS # 7440-58-6
RTECS # MG4600000
ICSC # 0847
UN # 2545 (powder, dry); 1326 (powder, wetted with water)
TYPES OF
HAZARD/
EXPOSURE 		ACUTE HAZARDS/
SYMPTOMS 		PREVENTION FIRST AID/
FIRE FIGHTING
FIRE Flammable.
NO open flames, NO sparks, and NO smoking.
Special powder.
EXPLOSION Finely dispersed particles form explosive mixtures in air. Risk of fire and explosion (see Chemical Dangers).
Do NOT expose to friction or shock. Prevent deposition of dust; closed system, dust explosion-proof electrical equipment and lighting.

 
EXPOSURE
PREVENT DISPERSION OF DUST!

INHALATION
Avoid inhalation of fine dust and mist. Local exhaust or breathing protection.

SKIN
Protective gloves.
Remove contaminated clothes. Rinse and then wash skin with water and soap.
EYES Redness.
Safety spectacles.

INGESTION
Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work. Wash hands before eating.

SPILLAGE DISPOSAL STORAGE PACKAGING & LABELLING
Evacuate danger area! Consult an expert! Eliminate all sources of ignition. Do NOT wash away into sewer. Do NOT absorb in saw-dust or other combustible absorbents. Wet powder to prevent dusting and ignition, then carefully collect powder into sealable containers. Remove to a safe place (extra personal protection: P2 filter respirator for harmful particles).
Fireproof. Separated from strong oxidants, strong bases, halogens, phosphorous and sulfur. Keep under water.

UN Hazard Class: 4.2 (dry); 4.1 (wetted)
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ICSC: 0847 Prepared in the context of cooperation between the International Programme on Chemical Safety & the Commission of the European Communities © IPCS CEC 1993

International Chemical Safety Cards

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PHYSICAL STATE; APPEARANCE:
GRAY POWDER.

PHYSICAL DANGERS:
Dust explosion possible if in powder or granular form, mixed with air.

CHEMICAL DANGERS:
May explosively decompose on shock, friction, or concussion. May explode on heating. The substance may spontaneously ignite on contact with air and at higher temperatures with nitrogen, phosphorous and sulphur. Reacts violently with strong acids, strong oxidants, halogens causing explosion hazard.

OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS (OELs):
TLV: ppm; 0.5 mg/m3 (as TWA) (ACGIH 1995-1996).


ROUTES OF EXPOSURE:
The substance can be absorbed into the body by inhalation of its aerosol.

INHALATION RISK:
Evaporation at 20°C is negligible; a harmful concentration of airborne particles can, however, be reached quickly when dispersed.

EFFECTS OF SHORT-TERM EXPOSURE:


EFFECTS OF LONG-TERM OR REPEATED EXPOSURE:
Lungs may be affected by repeated or prolonged exposure. The substance may have effects on the liver.
PHYSICAL
PROPERTIES
 Boiling point: 4602°C
Melting point: 2227°C		 Relative density (water = 1): 13.31
Solubility in water: none
ENVIRONMENTAL
DATA
N O T E S
Powder is normally handled wetted with no less than 25% of water to reduce the fire and explosion risk. Health effects of exposure to the substance have not been investigated adequately. Rinse contaminated clothes (fire hazard) with plenty of water.
Transport Emergency Card: TEC (R)-41G13
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION


ICSC: 0847 HAFNIUM POWDER
© IPCS, CEC, 1993
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