CH2609 Hafnium (IV) Chloride Powder, HfCl4 (CAS No. 13499-05-3)

SECTION 1. IDENTIFICATION

Product Name: Hafnium Chloride

CAS #: 13499-05-3

Relevant identified uses of the substance: Scientific research and development

Supplier details:

Stanford Advanced Materials

E-mail: sales@samaterials.com

Tel: (949) 407-8904

Address: 23661 Birtcher Dr., Lake Forest, CA 92630 U.S.A.

SECTION 2. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION

Classification of the substance or mixture

GHS Classification in accordance with 29 CFR 1910 (OSHA HCS)

Skin corrosion (Category 1B), H314

Serious eye damage (Category 1), H318

For the full text of the H-Statements mentioned in this Section, see Section 16.

GHS Label elements, including precautionary statements

Pictogram

Signal word Danger

Hazard statement(s)

H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.

H318 Causes serious eye damage.

Precautionary statement(s)

P260 Do not breathe dust or mist.

P264 Wash skin thoroughly after handling.

P280 Wear protective gloves/ protective clothing/ eye protection/ face

protection.P301 + P330 + P331 IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting.

P303 + P361 + P353 IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing.

Rinse skin with water/shower.

P304 + P340 + P310 IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for

breathing. Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor.

P305 + P351 + P338 + P310 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove

contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. Immediately

call a POISON CENTER/doctor.

P363 Wash contaminated clothing before reuse.

P405 Store locked up.

P501 Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant.

Hazards not otherwise classified (HNOC) or not covered by GHS - none

SECTION 3. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS

Substances

Formula : Cl4Hf

Molecular weight : 320.3 g/mol

CAS-No. : 13499-05-3

EC-No. : 236-826-5

SECTION 4. FIRST AID MEASURES

Description of first aid measures

General advice

Consult a physician. Show this safety data sheet to the doctor in attendance.Move out of dangerous

area.

If inhaled

If breathed in, move person into fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. Consult a

physician.

In case of skin contact

Take off contaminated clothing and shoes immediately. Wash off with soap and plenty of water.

Consult a physician.

In case of eye contact

Rinse thoroughly with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes and consult a physician.Continue rinsing

eyes during transport to hospital.

If swallowed

Do NOT induce vomiting. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Rinse mouth with

water. Consult a physician.

Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delayed

The most important known symptoms and effects are described in the labelling (see section 2) and/or

in section 11

Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed

No data available

SECTION 5. FIREFIGHTING MEASURES

Extinguishing media

Suitable extinguishing media

Use water spray, alcohol-resistant foam, dry chemical or carbon dioxide.Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture

Hydrogen chloride gas, Hafnium oxide

Advice for firefighters

Wear self-contained breathing apparatus for firefighting if necessary.

Further information

No data available

SECTION 6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES

Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures

Use personal protective equipment. Avoid dust formation. Avoid breathing vapours, mist or gas.

Ensure adequate ventilation. Evacuate personnel to safe areas. Avoid breathing dust.

For personal protection see section 8.

Environmental precautions

Do not let product enter drains.

Methods and materials for containment and cleaning up

Pick up and arrange disposal without creating dust. Sweep up and shovel. Keep in suitable, closed

containers for disposal.

Reference to other sections

For disposal see section 13.

SECTION 7. HANDLING AND STORAGE

Precautions for safe handling

Avoid formation of dust and aerosols.Further processing of solid materials may result in the formation

of combu

formation should be taken into consideration before additional processing

Provide appropriate exhaust ventilation at places where dust is formed.

For precautions see section 2.

Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities

Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place.

Moisture sensitive. Keep in a dry place.

Specific end use(s)

Apart from the uses mentioned in section 1 no other specific uses are stipulated

SECTION 8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION

Exposure controls

Appropriate engineering controls

Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety practice. Wash hands before breaks

and at the end of workday.

Personal protective equipment

Eye/face protection

Face shield and safety glasses Use equipment for eye protection tested and approved under

appropriate government standards such as NIOSH (US) or EN 166(EU).

Skin protection

Handle with gloves. Gloves must be inspected prior to use. Use proper glove removal technique

(without touching glove's outer surface) to avoid skin contact with this product. Dispose of

contaminated gloves after use in accordance with applicable laws and good laboratory practices.

Wash and dry hands.Body Protection

Complete suit protecting against chemicals, The type of protective equipment must be selected

according to the concentration and amount of the dangerous substance at the specific workplace.

Respiratory protection

Where risk assessment shows air-purifying respirators are appropriate use (EN 143) respirator

cartridges as a backup to engineering controls. If th full-face supplied air respirator. Use respirators

and components tested and approved under appropriate government standards such as NIOSH (US)

or CEN (EU).

Control of environmental exposure

Do not let product enter drains.

SECTION 9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES

Information on basic physical and chemical properties

Appearance Form: powder

Odour No data available

Odour Threshold No data available

pH No data available

Melting point/freezing point

No data available

Initial boiling point and boiling range

No data available

Flash point Not applicable

Evaporation rate No data available

Flammability (solid, gas) No data available

Upper/lower flammability or explosive limits

No data available

Vapour pressure 1 hPa at 190 °C (374 °F)

Vapour density No data available

Relative density No data available

Water solubility No data available

Partition coefficient: noctanol/water

No data available

Auto-ignition temperature

No data available

Decomposition temperature

No data available

Viscosity No data available

Explosive properties No data available

Oxidizing properties No data available

Other safety information

No data available

SECTION 10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY

Reactivity

No data available

Chemical stability

Stable under recommended storage conditions.

Possibility of hazardous reactions

No data availableConditions to avoid

No data available

Incompatible materials

Strong oxidizing agents

Hazardous decomposition products

Hazardous decomposition products formed under fire conditions. - Hydrogen chloride gas, Hafnium

oxide

Other decomposition products - No data available

In the event of fire: see section 5

SECTION 11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION

Information on toxicological effects

Acute toxicity

No data availableHafnium tetrachloride

Inhalation: No data available(Hafnium tetrachloride)

Dermal: No data available(Hafnium tetrachloride)

No data available(Hafnium tetrachloride)

Skin corrosion/irritation

No data available(Hafnium tetrachloride)

Serious eye damage/eye irritation

No data available(Hafnium tetrachloride)

Respiratory or skin sensitisation

No data available(Hafnium tetrachloride)

Germ cell mutagenicity

No data available(Hafnium tetrachloride)

Carcinogenicity

IARC: No component of this product present at levels greater than or equal to 0.1% is identified as

probable, possible or confirmed human carcinogen by IARC.

No component of this product present at levels greater than or equal to 0.1% is identified as

probable, possible or confirmed human carcinogen by IARC.

NTP: No component of this product present at levels greater than or equal to 0.1% is identified as a

known or anticipated carcinogen by NTP.

No component of this product present at levels greater than or equal to 0.1% is identified as a

known or anticipated carcinogen by NTP.

OSHA: No component of this product present at levels greater than or equal to 0.1% is identified as a

carcinogen or potential carcinogen by OSHA.

No component of this product present at levels greater than or equal to 0.1% is identified as a

carcinogen or potential carcinogen by OSHA.

Reproductive toxicity

No data available(Hafnium tetrachloride)

No data available(Hafnium tetrachloride)

Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure

No data available(Hafnium tetrachloride)

Specific target organ toxicity - repeated exposure

No data available

Aspiration hazard

No data available(Hafnium tetrachloride)

Additional Information

RTECS: Not available

burning sensation, Cough, wheezing, laryngitis, Shortness of breath, spasm, inflammation and edema

of the larynx, spasm, inflammation and edema of the bronchi, pneumonitis, pulmonary edema,

Material is extremely destructive to tissue of the mucous membranes and upper respiratory tract, eyes,and skin., To the best of our knowledge, the chemical, physical, and toxicological properties have not

been thoroughly investigated.(Hafnium tetrachloride)

SECTION 12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION

Toxicity

No data available

Persistence and degradability

No data available

Bioaccumulative potential

No data available

Mobility in soil

No data available(Hafnium tetrachloride)

Results of PBT and vPvB assessment

PBT/vPvB assessment not available as chemical safety assessment not required/not conducted

Other adverse effects

No data available

SECTION 13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS

Waste treatment methods

Product

Offer surplus and non-recyclable solutions to a licensed disposal company. Contact a licensed

professional waste disposal service to dispose of this material. Dissolve or mix the material with a

combustible solvent and burn in a chem scrubber.

Contaminated packaging

Dispose of as unused product.

SECTION 14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION

DOT (US)

UN number: 3260 Class: 8 Packing group: II

Proper shipping name: Corrosive solid, acidic, inorganic, n.o.s. (Hafnium tetrachloride)

Poison Inhalation Hazard: No

IMDG

UN number: 3260 Class: 8 Packing group: II EMS-No: F-A, S-B

Proper shipping name: CORROSIVE SOLID, ACIDIC, INORGANIC, N.O.S. (Hafnium tetrachloride)

IATA

UN number: 3260 Class: 8 Packing group: II

Proper shipping name: Corrosive solid, acidic, inorganic, n.o.s. (Hafnium tetrachloride)

SECTION 15. REGULATORY INFORMATION

SARA 302 Components

No chemicals in this material are subject to the reporting requirements of SARA Title III, Section 302.

SARA 313 Components

This material does not contain any chemical components with known CAS numbers that exceed the

threshold (De Minimis) reporting levels established by SARA Title III, Section 313.SARA 311/312 Hazards

Acute Health Hazard

Massachusetts Right To Know Components

No components are subject to the Massachusetts Right to Know Act.

Pennsylvania Right To Know Components

Hafnium tetrachloride

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New Jersey Right To Know Components

Hafnium tetrachloride

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California Prop. 65 Components

This product does not contain any chemicals known to State of California to cause cancer, birth

defects, or any other reproductive harm.

SECTION 16. OTHER INFORMATION

Safety Data Sheet according to Regulation (EC) No. 1907/2006 (REACH). The above information is

believed to be correct but does not purport to be all inclusive and shall be used only as a guide. The

information in this document is based on the present state of our knowledge and is applicable to the

product with regard to appropriate safety precautions. It does not represent any guarantee of the

properties of the product.