Yttria-Stabilized Zirconia (Spheroidal), Thermal Spray Powder - NIST SRM 1982 Safety Data Sheet PAGE 1 Date of Issue: 16 September 2016 SAFETY DATA SHEET 1. SUBSTANCE AND SOURCE IDENTIFICATION Product Identifier SRM Number: 1982 SRM Name: Thermal Spray Powder – Particle Size Distribution Yttria-Stabilized Zirconia (Spheroidal) Other Means of Identification: Not applicable. Recommended Use of This Material and Restrictions of Use This Standard Reference Material (SRM) is primarily intended for use in the calibration of equipment used to measure particle size distributions (PSD) in the 10 μm to 150 μm range. A unit of SRM 1982 consists of a single bottle containing approximately 10 g of yttria stabilized zirconia (YSZ) powder. Company Information National Institute of Standards and Technology Standard Reference Materials Program 100 Bureau Drive, Stop 2300 Gaithersburg, Maryland 20899-2300 Telephone: 301-975-2200 Emergency Telephone ChemTrec: FAX: 301-948-3730 1-800-424-9300 (North America) E-mail: SRMMSDS@nist.gov +1-703-527-3887 (International) Website: http://www.nist.gov/srm 2. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION Note: SRM 1982 is supplied in a small quantity and under normal laboratory conditions it does not constitute a combustible dust hazard. The physical properties of this material indicate that accumulated dust on surfaces generated where operations produce fine particulates, may lead to combustible dust concentrations in air. Classification Physical Hazard: Not classified. Health Hazard: Not classified. Label Elements Symbol No Symbol/No Pictogram. Signal Word No signal word. Hazard Statement(s): Not applicable. Precautionary Statement(s): Not applicable. Hazards Not Otherwise Classified: Not applicable. Ingredients(s) with Unknown Acute Toxicity: Not applicable. 3. COMPOSITION AND INFORMATION ON HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS Substance: Yttria stabilized zirconia (YSZ) powder Other Designations: Zirconia (Zirconium oxide; zirconium dioxide; zirconium white) Yttria (Diyttrium trioxide; yttrium oxide; yttrium sesquioxide; yttrium(3+) oxide) Hafnium oxide (Hafnia, hafnium dioxide) Components are listed in compliance with OSHA’s 29 CFR 1910.1200. SRM 1982 Page 1 of 6 PAGE 2 Hazardous Component(s) CAS Number EC Number Nominal Mass Concentration (EINECS) (%) Zirconium oxide 1314-23-4 215-227-2 >90 Yttrium oxide 1314-36-9 215-233-5 7.33 Hafnium oxide 12055-23-1 235-013-2 1.39 4. FIRST AID MEASURES Description of First Aid Measures Inhalation: If adverse effects occur, remove to uncontaminated area. Give artificial respiration if not breathing. Get immediate medical attention. Skin Contact: Wash skin with soap and water for at least 15 minutes while removing contaminated clothing and shoes. Get medical attention, if needed. Thoroughly clean and dry contaminated clothing and shoes before reuse. Eye Contact: Flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes. Then get immediate medical attention. Ingestion: If a large amount is swallowed, get medical attention. Most Important Symptoms/Effects, Acute and Delayed: Exposure may irritate the eyes, skin, respiratory system, and mucous membranes. Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed, if necessary: If any of the above symptoms are present, seek immediate medical attention. 5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES Fire and Explosion Hazards: Negligible fire hazard. Avoid generating dust; sufficient concentrations of fine dust dispersed in air, and in the presence of an ignition source is a potential hazard. See Section 9, “Physical and Chemical Properties” for flammability properties. Extinguishing Media Suitable: Regular dry chemical, carbon dioxide, water, regular foam. Unsuitable: None listed. Specific Hazards Arising from the Chemical: Not applicable. Special Protective Equipment and Precautions for Fire-Fighters: Move container from fire area if it can be done without personal risk. Avoid inhalation of material or combustion by-products. Wear full protective clothing and NIOSH-approved self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA). NFPA Ratings (0 = Minimal; 1 = Slight; 2 = Moderate; 3 = Serious; 4 = Severe) Health = 1 Fire = 0 Reactivity = 0 6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES Personal Precautions, Protective Equipment and Emergency Procedures: Any accumulated material on surfaces should be removed and properly disposed of. Use suitable protective equipment; see Section 8, “Exposure Controls and Personal Protection”. Methods and Materials for Containment and Clean up: Collect spilled material in appropriate container for disposal. Avoid generating dust. Clean up residue with a high-efficiency particulate filter vacuum. 7. HANDLING AND STORAGE Safe Handling Precautions: Minimize dust generation and accumulation on surfaces. Use suitable personal protection equipment (PPE). See Section 8, “Exposure Controls and Personal Protection”. Storage and Incompatible Materials: Store and handle in accordance with all current regulations and standards. Keep separated from incompatible substances (see Section 10, “Stability and Reactivity”). SRM 1982 Page 2 of 6 PAGE 3 8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS AND PERSONAL PROTECTION Exposure Limits Component(s) OSHA (PEL) ACGIH (TLV) NIOSH (REL) Zirconium Oxide TWA: 5 mg/m3 TWA: 50 mg/m3 TWA: 5 mg/m3 as Zr (related to STEL: 10 mg/m3 STEL: 10 mg/m3 Zirconium compounds) IDLH: 25 mg/m3 (except Zirconium tetrachloride) Yttrium Oxide No occupational TWA: 1 mg/m3 TWA: 1 mg/m3 as Y (related to Yttrium exposure limits IDLH: 500 mg/m3 compounds) established Hafnium Oxide No occupational TWA: 0.5 mg/m3 TWA: 0.5 mg/m3 as Hf (related to exposure limits IDLH: 50 mg/m3 Hafnium compounds) established Engineering Controls: Provide local exhaust or process enclosure ventilation system. Ensure compliance with applicable exposure limits. Personal Protection Measures: In accordance with OSHA 29 CFR 1910.132, subpart I, wear appropriate PPE to minimize exposure to this material. Respiratory Protection: If workplace conditions warrant a respirator, a respiratory protection program that meets OSHA 29CFR 1910.134 must be followed. Refer to NIOSH 42 CFR 84 for applicable certified respirators. Eye Protection: Splash resistant safety goggles and emergency eyewash are recommended. Skin and Body Protection: Chemical resistant clothing and gloves are recommended. 9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES Descriptive Properties YSZ powder Molar Mass (g/mol) varies Molecular Formula not applicable Appearance (physical state, color, etc.) fine powder Odor odorless Odor threshold not available pH not available Evaporation rate not available Melting point/freezing point not available Relative Density as Specific Gravity (water = 1) 5.8(a) Vapor Pressure not available Vapor Density (air = 1) not available Viscosity not available Solubilities insoluble in water Partition coefficient (n-octanol/water) not available Thermal Stability Properties Autoignition Temperature not available Thermal Decomposition not available Initial boiling point and boiling range not available Explosive Limits, LEL (Volume %) not available Explosive Limits, UEL (Volume %) not available Flash Point (Closed Cup) not available Flammability (solid, gas) not available (a) Vendor supplied health and safety information. SRM 1982 Page 3 of 6 PAGE 4 10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY Reactivity: Stable at normal temperatures and pressure. Stability: X Stable Unstable Possible Hazardous Reactions: Not applicable. Conditions to Avoid: Avoid heat, flames, sparks, and other ignition sources. Avoid contact with incompatible materials. Incompatible Materials: Oxidizing materials. Hazardous Decomposition: Miscellaneous decomposition products. Hazardous Polymerization: Will Occur X Will Not Occur 11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION Route of Exposure: X Inhalation X Skin X Ingestion Symptoms Related to the Physical, Chemical and Toxicological Characteristics: Exposure may irritate the eyes, skin, respiratory system, and mucous membranes. Potential Health Effects (Acute, Chronic, and Delayed) Inhalation: Inhalation exposure to zirconia in animals resulted in no detectable effects. Acute inhalation of yttria, a rare earth, has caused sensitivity to heat and itching. Prolonged exposure to rare earth oxides has resulted in transient chemical pneumonitis, subacute bronchitis and bronchiolitis. Hafnia may be irritating to mucous membranes; liver damage may occur. Skin Contact: Acute and chronic exposure of zirconia to abraded skin may cause allergic granuloma formation. Application of yttria and hafnia may cause irritation. Eye Contact: Rare earths may irritate the conjunctiva. Ingestion: Zirconia and rare earths are poorly absorbed by the gastrointestinal tract. Hafnia ingestion may cause liver damage. Numerical Measures of Toxicity Acute Toxicity: Not classified. Zirconium oxide: Mouse, Oral LD50: >8.8 g/kg Yttrium oxide: Rat, Oral LD50: >10 g/kg Hafnium oxide: No data available. Skin Corrosion/Irritation: Not classified. Zirconium oxide: Rabbit, Dermal: not irritating. Hafnium compounds may cause mild irritation. Serious Eye Damage/Irritation: Not classified. Hafnium compounds may cause mild irritation. Respiratory Sensitization: Not classified; no data available. Skin Sensitization: Not classified; no data available. Germ Cell Mutagenicity: Not classified; no data available. Carcinogenicity: Not classified. Listed as a Carcinogen/Potential Carcinogen Yes X No Zirconium oxide, yttrium oxide, and hafnium oxide are not listed by OSHA, IARC, or NTP as a carcinogen/potential carcinogen. Reproductive Toxicity: Not classified; no data available. Specific Target Organ Toxicity, Single Exposure: Not classified; no data available. Specific Target Organ Toxicity, Repeated Exposure: Not classified; no data available. Aspiration Hazard: Not applicable. SRM 1982 Page 4 of 6 PAGE 5 12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION Ecotoxicity Data: No data available. Persistence and Degradability: No data available. Bioaccumulative Potential: Zirconium oxide (no bioaccumulation expected); yttrium oxide (BCF 1.3 to 54, low to moderate). Mobility in Soil: No data available. Other Adverse effects: No data available. 13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS Waste Disposal: Dispose in accordance with all applicable federal, state, and local regulations. 14. TRANSPORTATION INFORMATION U.S. DOT and IATA: Not regulated by DOT and IATA. 15. REGULATORY INFORMATION U.S. Regulations CERCLA Sections 102a/103 (40 CFR 302.4): Not regulated. SARA Title III Section 302 (40 CFR 355.30): Not regulated. SARA Title III Section 304 (40 CFR 355.40): Not regulated. SARA Title III Section 313 (40 CFR 372.65): Not regulated. OSHA Process Safety (29 CFR 1910.119): Not regulated. SARA Title III Sections 311/312 Hazardous Categories (40 CFR 370.21) ACUTE HEALTH: No CHRONIC HEALTH: No FIRE: No REACTIVE: No PRESSURE: No State Regulations California Proposition 65: Not listed. U.S. TSCA Inventory: Zirconium oxide, yttrium oxide, and hafnium oxide are listed. TSCA 12(b), Export Notification: Not listed. Canadian Regulations: WHMIS Information is not provided for this material. 16. OTHER INFORMATION Issue Date: 16 September 2016 Sources: ChemADVISOR, Inc., SDS Zirconium Oxide, 09 December 2015. ChemADVISOR, Inc., SDS Yttrium Oxide, 09 December 2015. ChemADVISOR, Inc., SDS Hafnium Oxide, 09 December 2015. Metallurgical Technologies, Inc, Vendor MSDS, Metec 1081 Yttria stabilized zirconia 7 % Yttrium oxide, 01 July 1988. Hazardous Substances Data Bank (HSDB), National Library of Medicine's TOXNET system, Zirconium Compounds; Hafnium Compounds; Yttrium Compounds; available at http://toxnet.nlm.nih.gov (accessed Sep 2016). ESIS, IUCLID Dataset, Zirconium Dioxide CAS No. 1314-23-4; available at https://echa.europa.eu/ (accessed Sep 2016). ChemIDplus; National Library of Medicine's TOXNET system, Yttria CAS No.1314-36-9; available at http://toxnet.nlm.nih.gov (accessed Sep 2016). SRM 1982 Page 5 of 6 PAGE 6 Key of Acronyms: ACGIH American Conference of Governmental Industrial NTP National Toxicology Program Hygienists CAS Chemical Abstracts Service OSHA Occupational Safety and Health Administration CERCLA Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, PEL Permissible Exposure Limit and Liability Act CFR Code of Federal Regulations RCRA Resource Conservation and Recovery Act DOT Department of Transportation REL Recommended Exposure Limit EINECS European Inventory of Existing Commercial Chemical RQ Reportable Quantity Substances EPCRA Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act RTECS Registry of Toxic Effects of Chemical Substances IARC International Agency for Research on Cancer SARA Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act IATA International Air Transport Association SCBA Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus IDLH Immediately Dangerous to Life and Health SRM Standard Reference Material LC50 Lethal Concentration STOT Specific Target Organ Toxicity LD50 Median Lethal Dose or Lethal Dose, 50 % STEL Short Term Exposure Limit LEL Lower Explosive Limit TLV Threshold Limit Value MSDS Material Safety Data Sheet TPQ Threshold Planning Quantity NFPA National Fire Protection Association TSCA Toxic Substances Control Act NIOSH National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health TWA Time Weighted Average NIST National Institute of Standards and Technology UEL Upper Explosive Limit n.o.s. Not Otherwise Specified WHMIS Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System Disclaimer: Physical and chemical data contained in this SDS are provided only for use in assessing the hazardous nature of the material. The SDS was prepared carefully, using current references; however, NIST does not certify the data in the SDS. The values for this material are given in the NIST Certificate of Analysis. Users of this SRM should ensure that the SDS in their possession is current. This can be accomplished by contacting the SRM Program: telephone (301) 975-2200; fax (301) 948-3730; e-mail srmmsds@nist.gov; or via the Internet at http://www.nist.gov/srm. SRM 1982 Page 6 of 6