General Information
Revision date
2006-02-01
Product name
Hafnium Oxide
Product Synonyms
Hafnia, Hafnium Dioxide
Chemical name
Hafnium (IV) Oxide
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
Metal oxide
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Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
OSHA EMERGENCY OVERVIEW CAUTION! Irritating powder May cause eye and skin irritation. May cause respiratory and digestive tract irritation. Self-contained breathing apparatus and protective clothing may be required by rescue workers. Under ambient conditions, this is an odorless, white powder. OSHA REGULATORY STATUS: This material is considered hazardous by the OSHA Hazard Communications Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200).
Potential health effects
Effects of a Single (Acute) Overexposure Inhalation. May cause respiratory tract irritation. Skin Contact. May cause skin irritation. Swallowing. May cause irritation of the digestive tract. Eye Contact. May cause eye irritation. Effects of Repeated (Chronic) Overexposure. Not available. Other Effects of Overexposure. Not available.
Medical Conditions Generally Aggravated by Exposure
Overexposure. Not available CARCINOGENICITY: Hafnium oxide is not listed by NTP, OSHA, or IARC.
Environmental effects
No known effects. For further information, see section 12, Ecological Information. Copyright © 2006, Praxair Technology, Inc.
