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NYACOL® ZRO2(AC)1.

Chemical Product and Company Identification
Trade Name:
Chemical Name:
Synonyms:
Product Code:
Use:
Manufacturer:
Emergency Telephone:
E-mail Contact:

2.

NYACOL® ZRO2(AC)Zirconium Oxide, Acetic Acid
None
ZRO2(AC)
Ceramics
Nyacol Nano Technologies, Inc.
Megunko Road, P.O. Box 349, Ashland, MA 01721 U.S.A.
508-881-2220
info@nyacol.com

Hazard Identification
Emergency Overview

Translucent liquid. Vinegar odor. Keep spills out of surface waters.

Classification
Symbol:Irritant. 10 wt % <Acetic Acid Concentration <25 wt %Risk Phrases:
Safety Phrases:

R36/38 Irritating to eyes and skin.
S26 In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek
medical attention.
S28 In case of contact with skin, wash immediately with plenty of soap and water.

Potential Health Effects / Health Hazard Identification
Acute Exposure:
Eye:
Irritant.
Skin:
Irritant, drying or cracking of skin due to drying effect.
Ingestion:
Not known.
Inhalation:
Not known.
Chronic Exposure:
Not known.
Other Hazards
Known Synergists:
Explosion Hazard:
Fire Hazard:
Corrosion Hazard:

3.

4.

Not available.
Not available.
Not available.
Not available.

Composition / Information on Ingredients
Component
Zirconium Oxide:
Acetic Acid:
Water:

CAS #1314-23-4
64-19-77732-18-5

Exposure Limits
5mg/M3 TWA
10 ppm TWA
None

Percent By Weight201565Component
Zirconium Oxide:
Acetic Acid:
Water:EINECS #215-227-2
200-580-7
231-791-2

RTECS #
ZH8800000
AF1225000
ZC0110000

REACH #
05-2117294598-22-000005-2117294607-31-0000
None.

First Aid Measures
Eye Contact:
Skin Contact:

Flush eyes with large quantities of water. If irritation persists get medical attention.
Wash well with soap and water.

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First Aid Measures, continued
Ingestion:

Inhalation:
First Aid Facilities:
Advice to Physicians:

5.

Firefighting Measures
Flammability:

Extinguishing Media:
Protective Equipment:
Special Exposure Hazard:

6.

Personal Protection:

Contain spill or leak with sand, clay or absorbents. Recover liquid for recycle ordisposal. Do not allow spills into sewers or surface waters. Place absorbents,waste products and contaminated soil into containers for disposal.
Wear eye protection and impervious gloves. An approved air-purifying respirator
should be worn if dust or mist is present.

Avoid generating mist or dust during use.
Store in cool dry area. Do not freeze.

Exposure Controls / Personal Protection
Engineering Control:
Respiratory Protection:
Skin Protection:
Eye Protection:

9.

Material will not burn in a fire. Containers can build pressure if exposed to heat orfire.
All are acceptable. Cool containers with water spray.
Wear standard full firefighter turn out gear (full bunker gear) and respiratory
protection (SCBA).
None known.

Handling and Storage
Handling:
Storage:8.

If swallowed seek medical attention immediately. Do not induce vomiting. Givelarge quantities of water with Milk of Magnesia or other medical antacid. Nevergive anything by mouth to an unconscious person.
Remove person from exposure source. Seek medical professional.
Eye wash station. Milk of Magnesia or other medical antacid.
None available.

Accidental Release Measures
Leaks and Spills:

7.

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When respiratory protection required or concentrations unknown use approved airpurifying respirator equipped with dust cartridge.
Clean body-covering clothing, impervious gloves such as neoprene.
Wear approved safety glasses.

Physical and Chemical Properties
Appearance:
Odor:
Physical State:pH:
Boiling Point:
Freezing Point:
Flash Point:
Vapor Pressure:Oxidizing Properties:
Solubility in Water:
Density:
Specific Gravity:
Volatile by Weight:Viscosity:
Explosion Limits:
Partition Coefficient:
Evaporation Rate:

Translucent liquid
VinegarLiquid. NYACOL ZRO2(AC) is a water-based material.
3-4100°C (212°F) water
0°C (32°F) water
Not applicable.
2260 kPs (17 mm Hg) at 20°C water
Not an oxidizer.
Soluble in all proportions.
1260 Kg/M3
1.26
80 %
<15 cP
Not applicable.
Not available.
Slow (Butyl Acetate = 1)

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Stability and Reactivity
Chemical Stability:
Conditions To Avoid:
Incompatibility With OtherMaterials
Hazardous Decomposition
Products:
Hazardous Polymerization:

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12.

LD50, Rat, Oral
>8800 mg/kg
3310 mg/kg
None reported.

Eye Effects:
Skin Effects:
Inhalation Effects:
Ingestion Effects:

Not available.
Not available.
Not available.
Not available.

Ecological Information
Not available.
Not available.

Disposal Considerations
Recycle or solidify for disposal in a landfill approved for chemical waste.
Not an RCRA-regulated waste.

Transport Information
Regulations
U.S. D.O.T.:
ICAO / IATA:
IMO / IMDG:
ADR:

15.

Acetic Acid, Carbon Monoxide, Carbon Dioxide
Will not occur.

Material
Zirconium Oxide
Acetic Acid
Water

Disposal Considerations:
United States:

14.

Not available.

Toxicological Information

Ecotoxicity:
Persistence:

13.

Stable.
Neutralization by basic materials.

Shipping Name
Not applicable.
Not applicable.
Not applicable.
Not applicable.

Hazard Class
Not applicable.
Not applicable.
Not applicable.
Not applicable.

Packing GroupNot applicable.
Not applicable.
Not applicable.
Not applicable.

U.N. Number
Not applicable.
Not applicable.
Not applicable.
Not applicable.

Regulatory InformationU.S. Federal Regulations
EPA TSCA Inventory:
SARA Section 313:
D.O.T. Regulations:

All ingredients listed.
No ingredients listed.
See Section 14.

U.S. State Regulations
California Proposition 65:
State Right-to-Know Laws:

No ingredients listed.
Section 2 of this MSDS lists all components of ZRO2(AC).

Canadian Regulations
Domestic Substance List:
WHMIS:
Transportation ofDangerous Goods:
Controlled Products
Regulations:

All ingredients listed.
Class E
Does not meet dangerous goods criteria.
This MSDS contains all the information items specified in Schedule 1, Column 3 of
the Controlled Products Regulations in a 16-heading format.

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Regulatory Information, continued
EC Regulations
Classification:
Symbol:Risk Phrases:
Safety Phrases:

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Harmful. 10 wt % <Acetic Acid Concentration <25 wt %Xn
R36/38 Irritating to eyes and skin.
S26 In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek
medical attention.
S28 In case of contact with skin, wash immediately with plenty of soap and water.

Other Information
NFPA 704 Hazard Rating:
HMIS® Hazard Rating:
Recommended Use:Work Alert:

Health - 1, Flammability - 0, Reactivity - 0, Special - None.
Health - 1, Flammability - 0, Reactivity - 0
Protective Equipment - B: Eye Protection, Gloves
ZRO2(AC) is recommended for use in ceramics. Other uses have not been
investigated and may have other hazards. For industrial use only, not for food,
drug or home use.
Workers using ZRO2(AC) should read and understand this MSDS and be trained in
the proper use of this material.

MSDS Prepared By:David L. Catone
Technical Service and Product Development Manager
R&D Department
Nyacol Nano Technologies, Inc.
Telephone: 508-881-2220 U.S.A.

Revision Date:

December 2, 2009

Supersedes:

January 20, 2009

Information herein is accurate to the best of our knowledge. Suggestions are made without warranty or guaranteeof results. Before using, the user should determine the suitability of the products for the intended use, and theuser assumes the risk and liability in connection therewith. We do not suggest violation of any existing patents orgive permission to practice any patented invention without license.
NYACOL® is a registered trademark of Nyacol Nano Technologies, Inc.