Hafnium Oxynitrate

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

This chemical is considered hazardous by the 2012 OSHA Hazard Communication Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200) Acute toxicity - Oral Category 4 Skin corrosion/irritation Category 1B Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 1 Oxidizing solids Category 2

2.2 Label elements

Emergency Overview Danger

Hazard statements

May intensify fire; oxidizer Causes severe skin burns and eye damage Causes serious eye damage Harmful if swallowed Appearance Powder Physical state Powder Odor Pungent, Slight nitric

Prevention

Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection Do not breathe dust/gas/mist Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product Wash hands thoroughly after handling Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. - No smoking Store away from flammable substances, reducing agents, metal powders, and organic materials.

Response

IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician IF ON SKIN (or hair): Brush off loose particles from skin, Remove/Take off immediately all contaminated clothing, Rinse skin with water/shower IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing Wash contaminated clothing before reuse In case of fire: Use media appropriate for class of fire for extinction.

Storage

Store in a dry place

Precautionary statements

Disposal Dispose of contents/container to an approved waste disposal plant

2.3 Other hazards

Not applicable