Product Name: Zirconium Isooctanoate
Chemical Formula: C32H60O8Zr
Synonyms: Zirconium 2-ethylhexanoate, Zirconium bis(2-ethylhexanoate)
CAS No.: 22464-99-9
Recommended Use: Catalyst, drier in paints and coatings, curing agent
Supplier Information: Name, address, and phone number of the manufacturer or distributor
Emergency Contact: 24-hour emergency telephone number for chemical incidents
Hazard Classification: Flammable liquid Category 3, Skin irritation Category 2, Eye irritation Category 2A
Label Elements: Pictograms (Flame, Exclamation mark), Signal word: Warning
Hazard Statements: May cause skin irritation, may cause serious eye irritation, may cause respiratory irritation, flammable liquid and vapor
Hazards Not Otherwise Classified: Prolonged or repeated exposure may cause organ damage
Precautionary Statements: Keep away from heat, sparks, open flames, avoid breathing vapors, use protective equipment, wash hands thoroughly after handling
Chemical Identity: Zirconium Isooctanoate
CAS Number: 22464-99-9
Concentration: 100% for pure material, or specify composition for blend
Impurities or Stabilizing Additives: None expected under normal use
Inhalation: Remove person to fresh air, keep comfortable, seek medical attention for persistent symptoms
Skin Contact: Remove contaminated clothing, wash skin with copious amounts of soap and water, seek medical attention for persistent redness or irritation
Eye Contact: Rinse cautiously with water for at least 15 minutes, remove contact lenses, continue rinsing, consult an eye specialist if irritation persists
Ingestion: Do not induce vomiting, rinse mouth with water, seek immediate medical advice
Most Important Symptoms: Burning sensation, redness, skin and eye irritation, respiratory discomfort
Extinguishing Media: Use alcohol-resistant foam, carbon dioxide, dry chemical powder, do not use water jet
Specific Hazards: Releases toxic fumes under fire (carbon oxides, zirconium oxide), vapors may form explosive mixtures with air
Protective Equipment: Firefighters use self-contained breathing apparatus and full protective gear
Advice for Firefighters: Isolate area, cool exposed containers with water spray from a safe distance, avoid breathing fumes
Personal Precautions: Ventilate area, remove ignition sources, avoid inhalation and contact with skin or eyes, use personal protective equipment
Environmental Precautions: Prevent entry to sewers or waterways, notify authorities if material enters environment
Methods for Cleanup: Absorb with inert material such as dry sand or earth, collect and place in suitable closed chemical waste container, clean contaminated area with detergent and water
Safe Handling: Work in well-ventilated area, keep away from open flames and heat sources, prevent spills and splashing, avoid contact with skin and eyes, use non-sparking tools
Safe Storage: Store in original container tightly closed, in cool, dry, and well-ventilated place away from incompatible substances such as strong oxidizers and acids
Incompatible Materials: Strong acids, strong oxidizing agents, moisture
Special Storage Conditions: Ground/bond container and receiving equipment, keep away from food and animal feed
Occupational Exposure Limits: No established specific limits for zirconium isooctanoate, observe recommended limits for nuisance particulates
Engineering Controls: Ensure adequate local exhaust ventilation, use explosion-proof equipment
Respiratory Protection: Wear NIOSH-approved respirators under inadequate ventilation conditions
Skin Protection: Wear chemical-resistant gloves (nitrile, PVC), long-sleeved clothing
Eye Protection: Chemical safety goggles and face shield
General Hygiene: Wash hands before breaks and at end of work, avoid eating or drinking in work area, promptly remove contaminated clothing
Physical State: Clear to light amber liquid
Odor: Mild chemical
pH: Not available
Melting Point/Freezing Point: Below 0°C
Boiling Point/Range: 200 – 250°C (decomposes)
Flash Point: 65°C (closed cup)
Evaporation Rate: Not determined
Flammability: Flammable liquid and vapor
Vapor Pressure: Low
Vapor Density: Greater than 1 (air=1)
Relative Density: Approx. 1.05 – 1.30 g/cm³
Solubility: Insoluble in water, miscible with organic solvents
Partition Coefficient (n-octanol/water): Not available
Auto-Ignition Temperature: Not available
Decomposition Temperature: Decomposes above 200°C
Viscosity: 50 – 120 mPa.s at 25°C
Stability: Stable under recommended storage and handling conditions
Reactive Hazards: Contact with strong oxidizers and acids may result in hazardous decomposition
Conditions to Avoid: Heat, flames, sparks, static electricity, moisture
Incompatible Materials: Strong acids, strong oxidizers, water (hydrolysis may occur)
Hazardous Decomposition Products: Gives off carbon oxides, zirconium oxide, irritating organic vapors on decomposition
Routes of Exposure: Inhalation, skin contact, eye contact, ingestion
Acute Toxicity: May cause irritation to respiratory tract, skin, and eyes; oral LD50 (rat): >2000 mg/kg; data for component acids indicate low toxicity
Skin Corrosion/Irritation: Causes skin irritation with prolonged or repeated exposure
Serious Eye Damage/Irritation: Causes eye irritation
Respiratory Sensitization: Not expected to cause sensitization
Carcinogenicity: Not classified by IARC, OSHA, NTP
Reproductive Toxicity: No data indicating reproductive effects
Chronic Effects: Prolonged exposure may cause dryness or cracking of skin, potential kidney or liver impact with significant exposure
Ecotoxicity: Expected to be toxic to aquatic organisms based on component data, may cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic environment
Persistence and Degradability: Not readily biodegradable, persists in environment for extended period
Bioaccumulative Potential: Possibility of bioaccumulation in aquatic organisms
Mobility in Soil: Low mobility, tends to bind to soil and sediment particles
Other Adverse Effects: Prevent spillage from reaching waterways, difficult to remove from environment after release
Waste Treatment Methods: Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local, regional, national, and international regulations
Disposal of Product: Treat as hazardous waste, send to licensed chemical disposal facility
Disposal of Packaging: Triple rinse empty containers, puncture and dispose of according to regulations
Special Precautions: Do not pour down the drain, do not release to environment, avoid landfill without proper assessment
UN Number: 1993
UN Proper Shipping Name: Flammable Liquid, n.o.s. (Zirconium Isooctanoate)
Transport Hazard Class: 3 (Flammable liquid)
Packing Group: III
Environmental Hazards: Marine pollutant, substance can impact aquatic life
Special Transport Precautions: Keep containers upright, secure during transport, mark as hazardous according to DOT/IATA/IMDG standards
US TSCA: Listed
EU REACH Status: Pre-registered or registered, comply with specific restrictions
OSHA Hazard Communication: Hazardous chemical as defined by OSHA 29 CFR 1910.1200
SARA Title III: Not subject to reporting under Sections 302, 304, 313
California Proposition 65: No known ingredients listed
Other Regulations: May be subject to additional requirements for workplace exposure and environmental handling, check for regional and national restrictions
