zinc oxide.acgih tlv for dust w/ <1% crystalline silica & lead.acgih tlv for inorganic dusts and fumes.osha pel for cadmium.acgih tlv:total dust.from intended changes
MSDS NAME:ZINC OXIDE
NIIN:00N012704
MSDS Number: BQPLJ
=== Responsible Party ===
Company:ZINC CORP OF AMERICA
Address:FOURTH STREET
City:PALMERTOWN
State:PA
ZIP:18071
Country:US
Info Phone Num:215-826-8692
Emergency Phone Num:215-826-8604,CHEMTREC:800-424-9300
CAGE:ZINCC
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company:ZINC CORP OF AMERICA
Address:FOURTH STREET
Box:City:PALMERTOWN
State:PA
ZIP:18071
Country:US
Phone:215-826-8692
CAGE:ZINCC
============= Composition/Information on Ingredients =============
Name:ZINC OXIDE.ACGIH TLV FOR DUST W/ <1% CRYSTALLINE SILICA &
NO ASBESTOS.TLV:5 MG/M3 FUME.OSHA PEL 5 MG/M3 RESP FRACTION.
CAS:1314-13-2
RTECS #:ZH4810000
Fraction by Wt: 99.6-.8%
Other REC Limits:N/K
OSHA PEL:15MG/M3 TDUST/5 FUME
ACGIH TLV:10MG/M3 TDUST; 9293
Name:LEAD.ACGIH TLV FOR INORGANIC DUSTS AND FUMES.OSHA PEL FOR
INORGANIC LEAD AS PB.
CAS:7439-92-1
RTECS #:OF7525000
Fraction by Wt: 0.001%
Other REC Limits:N/K
OSHA PEL:0.05 MG(PB)/M3
ACGIH TLV:0.15 MG(PB)/M3
EPA Rpt Qty:1 LB
DOT Rpt Qty:1 LB
LD50 LC50 Mixture:N/K
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:NO Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:SEE SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS OF
OVEREXPOSURE.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE
Effects of Overexposure:EYES/SKIN:FINELY DIVIDED PARTICULATE MATTER MAY
CAUSE MECHANICAL IRRIT.INGEST:N/K .INHAL:PROLONGED INHALATION OF
HIGH LEVELS OF FINE DUST MAY CAUSE TIGHTNESS IN CHEST,METALLIC
TASTE,COUGH,D IZZ,FEVER,CHILLS,HDCH,NAUS & DRY THROAT.SUBLIMED FUME
MAY PRDCE OXIDE CHILLS WHICH HAVE NO RECOGNIZED COMPLICATIONS.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:ZINC OXIDE MAY BE AN IRRITANT TO
PRE-EXISTING RESPIRATORY CONDITIONS.
======================= First Aid Measures =======================
Eyes:FLUSH EYES WITH COPIOUS AMOUNTS OF WATER FOR AT LEAST 15
MINUTES.CONSULT PHYSICIAN.SKIN:CONSULT PHYSICIAN.INGESTION:CONSULT
PHYSICIAN.INHALATION:SYMPTOMS USUALLY DISAPPEAR WITHIN 24
HOURS.GIVE SY MPTOMATIC TREATMENT (BED REST,ASPIRIN) TO RELIEVE
FEVER AND CHILLS.CONSULT PHYSICIAN.
===================== Fire Fighting Measures =====================
Extinguishing Media:NONE
Fire Fighting Procedures:NONFLAMMABLE
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NONE
Respiratory Protection:USE NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED TYPE RESPIRATOR FOR
DUSTING CONDITIONS.
Ventilation:LOCAL EXHAUST OR OTHER VENTILATION THAT WILL REDUCE DUST
CONCENTRATIONS TO LESS THAN PERMISSIBLE EXPOSURE LIMITS.
Protective Gloves:RECOMND TO PVNT IRRIT IN HYPERSENS PERS.
Eye Protection:USE SAFETY EYEWEAR FOR PROT (SEE SUPP)
Other Protective Equipment:BARRIER CREAMS MAY HELP PREVENT SKIN
IRRITATION IN HYPERSENSITIVE INDIVIDUALS.
Work Hygienic Practices:PRACTICE GOOD PERSONAL HYGIENE WHEN WORKING IN
AREAS WHERE THIS MATERIAL IS USED.
Supplemental Safety and Health
EYE PROTECTION:AGAINST AIRBORNE PARTICULATE MATTER.ROUTES OF
ENTRY:INGESTION .
HCC:N1
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:3587F,1975C
Decomp Temp:Decomp Text:N/K
Spec Gravity:5.61,WATER=1
Solubility in Water:NEGLIGIBLE
Appearance and Odor:WHITE POWDER WITH NO ODOR.
================= Stability and Reactivity Data =================
Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
NO INFORMATION FOUND.
Stability Condition to Avoid:NO INFORMATION FOUND.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:NONE
Conditions to Avoid Polymerization:WILL NOT OCCUR.
Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE IN A CLOSED CONTAINER OR HEAVY
BAG.MATERIAL MAY BE RECYCLED OR DISPOSED OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH
FEDERAL,STATE AND LOCAL ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATIONS.
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