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Hafnium powder

CAS 7440-58-6
EC 231-166-4

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01

Identification

Product identifiers, regulatory numbers, and supplier information

Product Information

Product Name
Hafnium powder
Product Code
00674

Regulatory Identifiers

CAS Number
7440-58-6 Check regulations →
EC Number
231-166-4 Check regulations →

Identified Uses

SU24 Scientific research and development

Manufacturers & Suppliers

Alfa Aesar, Thermo Fisher Scientific Chemicals, Inc. logo

Alfa Aesar, Thermo Fisher Scientific Chemicals, Inc.

manufacturer

30 Bond Street, Ward Hill, MA 01835-8099

800-343-0660

http://www.alfa.com

Emergency Contacts

Emergency Contact

(800) 343-0660

Monday-Friday, 8am-7pm EST

Carechem 24

(866) 928-0789

After normal business hours

02

Hazard Identification

GHS classification, signal word, pictograms, and hazard statements

Classified danger

Hazard Classifications

Self-heat. Cat. 1 H251

GHS Pictograms

GHS02 - Flammable

GHS02

Hazard Statements

H251 Self-heating: may catch fire.

Precautionary Statements

P235 + P410 Keep cool. Protect from sunlight.
P280 Wear protective gloves / eye protection / face protection.
P407 Maintain air gap between stacks/pallets.
P420 Store away from other materials.

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03

Composition / Information on Ingredients

Chemical components, concentration ranges, and hazardous substance identification

Type substance

Chemical characterization: Substances

Chemical Name CAS Number Concentration Hazardous
Hafnium powder EC: 231-166-4 7440-58-6 100% No
04

First Aid Measures

Emergency procedures for chemical exposure incidents

Inhalation

Supply fresh air. If required, provide artificial respiration. Keep patient warm.

Skin contact

Immediately wash with water and soap and rinse thoroughly.

Eye contact

Rinse opened eye for several minutes under running water.

Immediate Medical Attention

Seek immediate medical advice (for inhalation and skin contact). Consult a doctor (for eye contact). Seek medical treatment (for swallowing).

Medical Treatment

No further relevant information available.

05

Firefighting Measures

Extinguishing media, specific hazards, and firefighter protection

Suitable media

Special powder for metal fires.

Unsuitable media

Water

Specific hazards

Spontaneously flammable in air.

Firefighter Protection

Wear self-contained respirator. Wear fully protective impervious suit.

06

Accidental Release Measures

Spill cleanup procedures, containment, and environmental protection

Emergency procedures

Wear protective equipment. Keep unprotected persons away. Ensure adequate ventilation. Keep away from ignition sources.

Environmental

Do not allow product to reach sewage system or any water course.

Cleanup methods

Ensure adequate ventilation.

Related Products

Similar products with comparable safety profiles

07

Handling and Storage

Safe handling precautions, storage conditions, and workplace requirements

Handling

Handle under dry protective gas. Keep container tightly sealed. Ensure good ventilation at the workplace.

Storage

Store in cool, dry place in tightly closed containers. Store under dry inert gas.

Fire prevention

Protect against electrostatic charges.

08

Exposure Controls / PPE

Occupational exposure limits, engineering controls, and protective equipment

Hands

Impervious gloves. Check protective gloves prior to each use for their proper condition. The selection of suitable gloves not only depends on the material, but also on quality. Quality will vary from manufacturer to manufacturer. Material of gloves Nitrile rubber, NBR Penetration time of glove material (in minutes) 480 Glove thickness: 0.11 mm

Eyes

Full face protection Safety glasses with side shields / NIOSH (US) or EN 166(EU)

Respiratory

Use suitable respirator when high concentrations are present. Recommended filter device for short term use: Use a respirator with type P100 (USA) or P3 (EN 143) cartridges as a backup to engineering controls. Risk assessment should be performed to determine if air-purifying respirators are appropriate. Only use equipment tested and approved under appropriate government standards.

Skin/Body

Protective work clothing.

09

Physical and Chemical Properties

Appearance, physical state, melting point, boiling point, and material characteristics

Physical State
solid
Physical State Data
solid
State Under Standard Conditions
---
Appearance
Powder
Colour
---
Colour Intensity
---
Form
Powder
Odor
Odorless
Odor Threshold
Not determined.
Ph
Not applicable.
Melting Point
2222 °C (4032 °F)
Boiling Point
5400 °C (9752 °F)
Flash Point
---
Freezing Point
---
Softening Point
---
Solidification Point
---
Cloud Point
---
Crystallisation Point
---
Relative Evaporation Rate
---
Evaporation Rate
Not applicable.
Vapor Pressure
Not applicable
Vapor Density
Not applicable.
Relative Density
Not determined.
Bulk Density
---
Density
13.09 g/cm³ (109.236 lbs/gal)
Flammability
Not determined.
Upper Explosive Limit
Not determined
Lower Explosive Limit
Not determined
Explosive Limits
---
Auto Ignition Temperature
Spontaneously flammable in air.
Decomposition Temperature
Not determined
Solubility
---
Partition Coefficient
Not determined.
Solubility In Water
Insoluble
Solubility In Fat
---
Molecular Weight
---
Voc Content
---
Metal Corrosion
---
Dynamic Viscosity
Not applicable.
Kinematic Viscosity
Not applicable.
Properties Status
---
10

Stability and Reactivity

Chemical stability, hazardous reactions, and incompatible materials

Stability

Stable under recommended storage conditions.

Reactivity

Catches fire spontaneously if exposed to air.

Hazardous reactions

Reacts with strong oxidizing agents. Spontaneously flammable in air.

Avoid

No further relevant information available.

Incompatible

Air, Oxidizing agents

Decomposition

Hafnium oxide

12

Ecological Information

Environmental toxicity, biodegradation, and bioaccumulation data

The data for this section has not been processed yet.

13

Disposal Considerations

Waste treatment methods, disposal recommendations, and waste codes

Treatment

Consult state, local or national regulations to ensure proper disposal.

Disposal

Consult state, local or national regulations to ensure proper disposal.

14

Transport Information

UN numbers, shipping names, transport classes, and regulatory requirements

UN Number
UN2545
Shipping Name
Hafnium powder, dry
Transport Class
4.2
Packing Group
II
ADR

Warning: Substances liable to spontaneous combustion

IMDG

Warning: Substances liable to spontaneous combustion, Powdered metals, D, H1, Keep as dry as reasonably practicable, SG26. In addition: from goods of classes 2.1 and 3 when stowed on deck of a containership a minimum distance of two container spaces athwartship shall be maintained, when stowed on ro-ro ships a distance of 6 m athwartship shall be maintained.

IATA

Warning: Substances liable to spontaneous combustion

15

Regulatory Information

Chemical regulations, safety assessments, and compliance status

The product is classified and labeled in accordance with 29 CFR 1910 (OSHA HCS). For use only by technically qualified individuals.

Chemical Safety Assessment Not performed
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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about safety, handling, and properties

What is the hazard signal word for Hafnium powder?

The signal word is danger.

What is the physical form of Hafnium powder?

Hafnium powder is a solid appearing as powder . It has odorless odor.

What is Hafnium powder used for?

SU24 Scientific research and development

What are the hazard statements for Hafnium powder?

This substance has 1 hazard statement:

  • H251: Self-heating: may catch fire.

What is the melting point of Hafnium powder?

The melting point is 2222 °C (4032 °F) and the boiling point is 5400 °C (9752 °F).