===================== Product Identification =====================
MSDS NAME:ZINC OXIDE
NIIN:00N048932
MSDS Number: BTYZW
=== Responsible Party ===
Company:KURT J. LESKER CO.
Address:1515 WORTHINGTON AVE.
City:CLAIRTON
State:PA
ZIP:15025
Country:US
Info Phone Num:800-245-1656
Emergency Phone Num:800-562-8236;800-424-9300(CHEMTREC)
CAGE:KURTJ
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company:KURT J LESKER CO
Address:1515 WORTHINGTON AVE
Box:City:CLAIRTON
State:PA
ZIP:15025
Country:US
Phone:412-233-4200
CAGE:29145
Company:KURT J. LESKER CO.
Address:5635 HORNING ROAD
City:PITTSBURGH
State:PA
ZIP:15236
Phone:(412) 655-9500
CAGE:KURTJ
============= Composition/Information on Ingredients =============
Name:ZINC OXIDE (DUST & FUME)
CAS:1314-13-2
RTECS #:ZH4810000
Fraction by Wt: 100%
OSHA PEL:5 MG/M3 (MFR)
ACGIH TLV:5 MG/M3 (MFR)
===================== Hazards Identification =====================
LD50 LC50 Mixture:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:NO Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:INHAL:FUME FEVER SYMPTOMS:FEVER,
CHILLS, MUSCULAR PAIN, NAUSEA. DERMAL/EYE CONTACT:ZINC OXIDE IS
USED IN SKIN CREAM FORMULATIONS, THE POTENTIAL FOR SKIN IRRITATION
IS LOW, ADVERSE EFFECTS ARE UNLIKELY EVEN WITH CHRONIC EXPOSURE
UNLESS PERSONAL HYGIENE IS INADEQUATE. MAY IRRITATE EYES.
OTHER:FUME INHAL,(EFTS OF OVEREXP)
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NOT RELEVANT.
Effects of Overexposure:HLTH HAZ:CLINICALLY LATENT (HUMAN) LIVER
DYSFUNCTION, PEPTIC ULCER, DEBILITY, ABDOMINAL PAIN, HEARTBURN (AT
50 MG/CU. M. AS ZN).
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
======================= First Aid Measures =======================
First Aid:INGEST:SYMPTOMS ARE NAUSEA, VOMITING. RINSE MOUTH W/WATER &
GIVE WATER TO DRINK. INDUCE VOMITING. GET MED ATTN. INHAL:SYMPTOMS
ARE COUGHING, SHORTNESS OF BREATH. GIVE FRESH AIR AND REST. SEEK
MED ATTN . SKIN:SYMPTOMS ARE REDNESS, IRRITATION. REMOVE AFFECTED
CLOTHING AND WASH W/WATER. EYE:IRRIGATE WITH PLENTY OF WATER FOR AT
LEAST 20 MINUTES. GET MEDICAL ATTENTION.
===================== Fire Fighting Measures =====================
Extinguishing Media:WATER, CO*2, FOAM, OR DRY POWDER.
Fire Fighting Procedures:USE NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED SCBA & FULL PROTECTIVE
EQUIPMENT .
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NONE KNOWN.
================== Accidental Release Measures ==================
Spill Release Procedures:SWEEP UP AND TRANSFER TO A SEALED CONTAINER.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
====================== Handling and Storage ======================
Handling and Storage Precautions:AVOID BREATHING DUST OR FUME. DO NOT
SMOKE OR EAT WHEN HANDLING. STORE IN AIRTIGHT CONTAINER IN A DRY
PLACE.
Other Precautions:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
============= Exposure Controls/Personal Protection =============
Respiratory Protection:NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED RESPIRATOR IF TLV IS
EXCEEDED.
Ventilation:LOCAL:IF DUST OR FUMING. MECHANICAL:ADEQUATE IF NOT DUSTY.
Protective Gloves:CLOTH, LEATHER GLOVES.
Eye Protection:SAFETY GOGGLES.
Other Protective Equipment:WORK CLOTHES RECOMMENDED.
Work Hygienic Practices:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Supplemental Safety and Health
NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
================== Physical/Chemical Properties ==================
HCC:N1
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:3587F,1975C
Solubility in Water:INSOLUBLE
Appearance and Odor:WHITE HEXAGONAL CRYSTALS OR YELLOWISH POWDER
================= Stability and Reactivity Data =================
Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
CHLORINATED RUBBER, ACTIVE METALS, E.G.
Stability Condition to Avoid:NONE KNOWN.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:ZINC OXIDE FUME.
==================== Disposal Considerations ====================
Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH FEDERAL, STATE AND
LOCAL REGULATIONS.
Disclaimer (provided with this information by the compiling agencies):
This information is formulated for use by elements of the Department
of Defense. The United States of America in no manner whatsoever,
expressly or implied, warrants this information to be accurate and
disclaims all liability for its use. Any person utilizing this
document should seek competent professional advice to verify and
assume responsibility for the suitability of this information to their
particular situation.
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