Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:NO Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:PRIMARY IRRITANT. ZINC: METAL FUME
FEVER.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE
Effects of Overexposure:METALLIC TASTE, CHILLS, FEVER, ACHING, MUSCLES,
DRYNESS OF MOUTH & THROAT, HEADACHE.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:RESPIRATORY DISORDERS, ASTHMA,
EMPHYSEMA.
======================= First Aid Measures =======================
First Aid:INHALATION: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. GIVE CPR/OXYGEN IF
NECESSARY. TREAT SYMPTOMATICALLY BY BED REST. SKIN: WASH
ABRASIONS/CUTS & CLOSE BY CLEAN COMPRESS. TREAT BURNS. WASH
AFFECTED AREA W/SOAP/WATER. EYE S: FLUSH W/WATER. OBTAIN MEDICAL
ATTENTION IN ALL CASES.
===================== Fire Fighting Measures =====================
Flash Point:NON-FLAMMABLE
Fire Fighting Procedures:USE FIRE FIGHTING TECHNIQUES/AGENTS APPLICABLE
TO SURROUNDING MATERIALS.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:STEEL SHEET & PLATE PRODUCTS DON'T
PRESENT AN EXPLOSION HAZARD & DON'T CONTRIBUTE TO COMBUSTION OF
OTHER MATERIALS.
Spill Release Procedures:PRODUCTS CAN EASILY DESTROY OBJECTS IN THEIR
PATH. CONTROL SITUATION. DETERMINE IF ANY
UTILITIES/PERSONS/VEHICLES ARE INVOLVED. ASSIST INJURED/CONTROL
TRAFFIC/CONTROL SOURCES. NOTIFY NEAREST FIRE FIGH TING FACILITY.
====================== Handling and Storage ======================
Handling and Storage Precautions:BE ALERT TO SHARP EDGES, SLIPPERY
SURFACES WHEN HANDLING & FOR UNSECURED LOADS.
Respiratory Protection:WHEN CONTROLS ARE NOT SUFFICIENT TO REDUCE
EXPOSURE BELOW LIMITS, USE MSHA/NIOSH APPROVED RESPIRATORY
PROTECTION W/IN THE USE LIMITATIONS OF THE RESPIRATOR.
Ventilation:LOCAL EXHAUST/VENTILATION SYSTEMS SUFFICIENT TO MAINTAIN
EXPOSURE LEVELS TO CONTAMINANTS BELOW LIMITS
Protective Gloves:REQUIRED
Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASSES, GOGGLES, FACE SHIELD
Other Protective Equipment:HELMET, APPROPRIATE HEAT SHIELDING GARMENTS
Work Hygienic Practices:REPLACE DAMAGED/OIL SOAKED GLOVES & GARMENTS.
Supplemental Safety and Health
MELTING POINT: BASE METAL- >2700F. METALLIC COATING- (ZINC) 786F.
APPEARANCE/ODOR: SHEET/STRIP/PLATE THAT CAN VARY FROM GRAYISH TO
SILVER. A FILM OF RUST PREVENTATIVE OIL MAY BE PRESENT. ODORLESS
BUT PRESENCE OF PROTECTIVE FILM MAY IMPART A REFINED OIL AROMA.
Waste Disposal Methods:DAMAGED PRODUCTS ARE NOT CONSIDERED HAZARDOUS
WASTE UNDER RCRA. THIS MATERIAL MAY BE CLAIMED FOR REUSE/DISPOSAL
IN ACCORDANCE W/STATE, LOCAL, & FEDERAL REGULATIONS.
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