**** SECTION 2 - COMPOSITION, INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS **** 
 
+----------------+--------------------------------------+----------+-----------+ 
|      CAS#      |              Chemical Name           |    %     |  EINECS#  | 
|----------------|--------------------------------------|----------|-----------| 
|     7440-66-6  |Zinc                                  |   100    | 231-175-3 | 
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          Hazard Symbols: None Listed. 
          Risk Phrases: None Listed. 
 
                  **** SECTION 3 - HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION **** 
 
                               EMERGENCY OVERVIEW 
The toxicological properties of this material have not been fully 
investigated. 
 
Potential Health Effects 
     Eye: 
          May cause eye irritation. 
     Skin: 
          May cause skin irritation. 
     Ingestion: 
          May cause irritation of the digestive tract. The toxicological 
          properties of this substance have not been fully investigated. 
     Inhalation: 
          May cause respiratory tract irritation. Inhalation of fumes may 
          cause metal fume fever, which is characterized by flu-like symptoms 
          with metallic taste, fever, chills, cough, weakness, chest pain, 
          muscle pain and increased white blood cell count. The toxicological 
          properties of this substance have not been fully investigated. 
     Chronic: 
          Repeated inhalation may cause chronic bronchitis. 
 
                    **** SECTION 4 - FIRST AID MEASURES **** 
 
     Eyes: 
          Flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes, 
          occasionally lifting the upper and lower eyelids. Get medical aid. 
     Skin: 
          Get medical aid if irritation develops or persists. Wash clothing 
          before reuse. Flush skin with plenty of soap and water. 
     Ingestion: 
          If victim is conscious and alert, give 2-4 cupfuls of milk or water. 
          Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Get medical 
          aid immediately. 
     Inhalation: 
          Remove from exposure and move to fresh air immediately. If not 
          breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, 
          give oxygen. Get medical aid. 
     Notes to Physician: 
 
                  **** SECTION 5 - FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES **** 
 
     General Information: 
          As in any fire, wear a self-contained breathing apparatus in 
          pressure-demand, MSHA/NIOSH (approved or equivalent), and full 
          protective gear. During a fire, irritating and highly toxic gases 
          may be generated by thermal decomposition or combustion. Use water 
          spray to keep fire-exposed containers cool. Containers may explode in 
          the heat of a fire. 
     Extinguishing Media: 
          Use agent most appropriate to extinguish fire. 
 
                **** SECTION 6 - ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES **** 
 
     General Information: Use proper personal protective equipment as indicated 
                          in Section 8. 
     Spills/Leaks: 
          Clean up spills immediately, observing precautions in the Protective 
          Equipment section. Sweep up or absorb material, then place into a 
          suitable clean, dry, closed container for disposal. Avoid generating 
          dusty conditions. Provide ventilation. 
 
                   **** SECTION 7 - HANDLING and STORAGE **** 
 
     Handling: 
          Wash thoroughly after handling. Remove contaminated clothing and 
          wash before reuse. Use only in a well-ventilated area. Use with 
          adequate ventilation. Do not allow water to get into the container 
          because of violent reaction. Avoid contact with eyes, skin, and 
          clothing. Avoid contact with skin and eyes. Keep container tightly 
          closed. Avoid ingestion and inhalation. Do not allow contact with 
          water. Keep from contact with moist air and steam. 
     Storage: 
          Store in a tightly closed container. Store in a cool, dry, 
          well-ventilated area away from incompatible substances. 
 
          **** SECTION 8 - EXPOSURE CONTROLS, PERSONAL PROTECTION **** 
 
     Engineering Controls: 
          Facilities storing or utilizing this material should be equipped 
          with an eyewash facility and a safety shower. Use adequate 
          ventilation to keep airborne concentrations low. 
     Exposure Limits 
          CAS# 7440-66-6: 
 
               Germany: 2 mg/m3 TWA (respirable fraction, smoke, With a working 
               temperature >850 °C, cas 
 
     Personal Protective Equipment 
 
                 Eyes: 
                       Wear appropriate protective eyeglasses or chemical 
                       safety goggles as described by OSHA's eye and face 
                       protection regulations in 29 CFR 1910.133 or European 
                       Standard EN166. 
                 Skin: 
                       Wear appropriate protective gloves to prevent skin 
                       exposure. 
             Clothing: 
                       Wear appropriate protective clothing to prevent skin 
                       exposure. 
          Respirators: 
                       Follow the OSHA respirator regulations found in 29 
                       CFR 1910.134 or European Standard EN 149. Use a 
                       NIOSH/MSHA or European Standard EN 149 approved 
                       respirator if exposure limits are exceeded or if 
                       irritation or other symptoms are experienced. 
 
             **** SECTION 9 - PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES **** 
 
Physical State:             Solid 
Color:                      grey 
Odor:                       odorless 
pH:                         Not available. 
Vapor Pressure:             1 mm Hg @ 487C 
Viscosity:                  Not applicable 
Boiling Point:              908 deg C 
Freezing/Melting Point:     419 deg C 
Autoignition Temperature:   460 deg C ( 860.00 deg F) 
Flash Point:                Not available. 
Explosion Limits, lower:    Not available. 
Explosion Limits, upper:    Not available. 
Decomposition Temperature:  Not available. 
Solubility in water:        Reacts with water 
Specific Gravity/Density:   7.14 
Molecular Formula:          Zn 
Molecular Weight:           65.38 
 
                 **** SECTION 10 - STABILITY AND REACTIVITY **** 
 
     Chemical Stability: 
          Stable. 
     Conditions to Avoid: 
          Excess heat. 
     Incompatibilities with Other Materials: 
          Oxidizing agents. 
     Hazardous Decomposition Products: 
          Irritating and toxic fumes and gases, toxic fumes of zinc oxide. 
     Hazardous Polymerization: Has not been reported 
 
                **** SECTION 11 - TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION **** 
 
     RTECS#: 
          CAS# 7440-66-6: ZG8600000 
     LD50/LC50: 
          Not available. 
     Carcinogenicity: 
       Zinc - 
          Not listed by ACGIH, IARC, or NTP. 
     Other: 
          See actual entry in RTECS for complete information. 
 
                  **** SECTION 12 - ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION **** 
 
 
 
                 **** SECTION 13 - DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS **** 
 
Products which are considered hazardous for supply are classified as Special 
Waste and the disposal of such chemicals is covered by regulations which may 
vary according to location.  Contact a specialist disposal company or the local 
waste regulator for advice.  Empty containers must be decontaminated before 
returning for recycling. 
 
                  **** SECTION 14 - TRANSPORT INFORMATION **** 
 
     IATA 
          Shipping Name: Not regulated. 
           Hazard Class: 
              UN Number: 
          Packing Group: 
     IMO 
          Shipping Name: Not regulated. 
           Hazard Class: 
              UN Number: 
          Packing Group: 
     RID/ADR 
          Shipping Name: Not regulated. 
           Hazard Class: 
              UN Number: 
          Packing group: 
USA RQ: CAS# 7440-66-6: 1000 lb final RQ (no reporting of releases of this hazar 
 
                  **** SECTION 15 - REGULATORY INFORMATION **** 
 
 European/International Regulations 
     European Labeling in Accordance with EC Directives 
          Hazard Symbols: Not available. 
          Risk Phrases: 
          Safety Phrases: 
                       S 24/25  Avoid contact with skin and eyes. 
   WGK (Water Danger/Protection) 
          CAS# 7440-66-6: 0 
   Canada 
          CAS# 7440-66-6 is listed on Canada's DSL List. 
          CAS# 7440-66-6 is not listed on Canada's Ingredient Disclosure List. 
 US FEDERAL 
     TSCA 
          CAS# 7440-66-6 is listed on the TSCA inventory. 
 
                  **** SECTION 16 - ADDITIONAL INFORMATION **** 
 
     MSDS Creation Date:  4/09/1998  Revision #6 Date:  5/13/2005 
 
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