Hafnium
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CAS
7440-58-6
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Hf
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RTECS
MG4600000
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Synonyms & Trade Names
Celtium, Elemental hafnium, Hafnium metal
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DOT ID & Guide
1326 / 170 (powder, wet)
2545 / 135 (powder, dry)
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Exposure
Limits
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NIOSH REL*: TWA 0.5 mg/m3 [*Note: The REL also applies to other hafnium compounds (as Hf).]
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OSHA PEL*: TWA 0.5 mg/m3 [*Note: The PEL also applies to other hafnium compounds (as Hf).]
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IDLH
50 mg/m3 (as Hf)
See: 7440586
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Conversion
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Physical Description
Highly lustrous, ductile, grayish solid.
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MW: 178.5
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BP: 8316°F
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MLT: 4041°F
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Sol: Insoluble
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VP: 0 mmHg (approx)
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IP: NA
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Sp.Gr: 13.31
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Fl.P: NA
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UEL: NA
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LEL: NA
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Explosive in powder form (either dry or with <25% water); finely divided powder can be ignited by static electricity or even SPONTANEOUSLY.
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Incompatibilities & Reactivities
Strong oxidizers, chlorine
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Measurement Methods
NIOSH S194 (II-5); OSHA ID121
See: NMAM or OSHA Methods |
Personal Protection & Sanitation (See protection)
Skin: Prevent skin contact
Eyes: Prevent eye contact
Wash skin: When contaminated/Daily
Remove: When wet or contaminated
Change: Daily
Provide: Eyewash, Quick drench
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First Aid (See procedures)
Eye: Irrigate immediately
Skin: Soap wash promptly
Breathing: Respiratory support
Swallow: Medical attention immediately
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Respirator Recommendations
NIOSH/OSHA
Up to 2.5 mg/m3:
(APF = 5) Any quarter-mask respirator. Click here for information on selection of N, R, or P filters.
Up to 5 mg/m3:
(APF = 10) Any particulate respirator equipped with an N95, R95, or P95 filter (including N95, R95, and P95 filtering facepieces) except quarter-mask respirators. The following filters may also be used: N99, R99, P99, N100, R100, P100. Click here for information on selection of N, R, or P filters.
(APF = 10) Any supplied-air respirator
Up to 12.5 mg/m3:
(APF = 25) Any supplied-air respirator operated in a continuous-flow mode*
(APF = 25) Any powered air-purifying respirator with a high-efficiency particulate filter.*
Up to 25 mg/m3:
(APF = 50) Any air-purifying, full-facepiece respirator with an N100, R100, or P100 filter. Click here for information on selection of N, R, or P filters.
(APF = 50) Any supplied-air respirator that has a tight-fitting facepiece and is operated in a continuous-flow mode*
(APF = 50) Any powered, air-purifying respirator with a tight-fitting facepiece and a high-efficiency particulate filter*
(APF = 50) Any self-contained breathing apparatus with a full facepiece
(APF = 50) Any supplied-air respirator with a full facepiece
Up to 50 mg/m3:
(APF = 2000) Any supplied-air respirator that has a full facepiece and is operated in a pressure-demand or other positive-pressure mode
Emergency or planned entry into unknown concentrations or IDLH conditions:
(APF = 10,000) Any self-contained breathing apparatus that has a full facepiece and is operated in a pressure-demand or other positive-pressure mode
(APF = 10,000) Any supplied-air respirator that has a full facepiece and is operated in a pressure-demand or other positive-pressure mode in combination with an auxiliary self-contained positive-pressure breathing apparatus
Escape:
(APF = 50) Any air-purifying, full-facepiece respirator with an N100, R100, or P100 filter. Click here for information on selection of N, R, or P filters./Any appropriate escape-type, self-contained breathing apparatus
Important additional information about respirator selection
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Exposure Routes
inhalation, ingestion, skin and/or eye contact
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Symptoms
In animals: irritation eyes, skin, mucous membrane; liver damage
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Target Organs
Eyes, skin, mucous membrane, liver
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See also: INTRODUCTION
See ICSC CARD: 0847 |
