MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
ZINC SULFATE POWDER
Common Name Zinc Sulfate
Manufacturer Old Bridge Chemicals, Inc.
P.O. Box 194
Old Bridge, New Jersey 08857
Telephone (732) 727-2225
Emergency Telephone 1(800) 275-3924
CHEMTREC 1(800) 424-9300
This document is prepared pursuant to the OSHA Hazard Communication Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200).
SECTION I. MATERIAL IDENTIFICATION
Common Name Zinc Sulfate
Trade Name Zinc Sulfate Monohydrate
Molecular Formula ZnSO4 鈥? H2O
Molecular Weight 179
CAS Number 7733-02-0
SECTION II. HAZARDS
This material or the components of this material are included in the Toxic Chemical Inventory as required
in Section 8 (b) of the Toxic Substance Control Act (Public Law 94-469) and is codified in 40 CFR 720.
Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act - Title II Applicability
Section 312 - 40 CFR 370.40:
Health X Acute
Hazard X Chronic
Section 313 Zinc Compounds - 40 CFR 372.85
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SECTION III. PHYSICAL DATA
Physical State White powder or granules
Boiling Point NA
Melting Point No data
Crystallization Point 70潞 F
Vapor Density 0 (water = 1)
Specific Gravity 3.28
Solubility in H2O 30% at 70潞 F
Evaporation Rate NA
Appearance White powder or granules
SECTION IV. FIRE AND EXPLOSION DATA
Flash Point Not flammable
Extinguishing Media Dry chemical, Carbon Dioxide or Foam. Water may be ineffective,
but water spray or fog may be used as a cooling agent.
Fire and Explosion Hazards May release toxic Oxides of Zinc and Sulfur in a fire.
SECTION V. REACTIVITY DATA
Stability Stable at normal temperatures and pressures.
Thermal Decomposition May release toxic and hazardous Oxides of Zinc and Sulfur.
Polymerization Will not occur.
SECTION VI. HEALTH AND HAZARD INFORMATION
Route of Entry Ingestion or inhalation
Target Organs Respiratory system, eyes and skin
Acute Exposure May cause skin irritation
May cause eye irritation, possible corneal burn
May cause gastrointestinal disturbance
May cause irritation to nose and throat
Chronic Exposure May cause skin dermatitis
May cause eye conjunctivitis
No know ingestion reaction anticipated
May cause inhalation reflex brochoconstriction
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SECTION VII. FIRST AID PROCEDURES
Swallowing If person is conscious induce vomiting. Call Poison Control Center
or a physician. Do not give anything by mouth to an unconscious
person.
Skin Immediately wash skin with soap and plenty of water. Remove
contaminated clothing and shoes. Call a physician. Wash
contaminated clothing before reuse.
Eyes Immediately flush eyes with plenty of water for 15 minutes. Hold
eyelids apart during irrigation. Call a physician.
Inhalation Immediately remove person to fresh air. If breathing is difficult,
administer oxygen. If breathing has stopped, administer artificial
respiration. Keep person warm and calm. Call a physician.
Carcinogenicity None
SECTION VIII. HANDLING PRECAUTIONS
Personal Protective Equipment
Respirators If exposure cannot be maintained at or below established OSHA
guidelines, respiratory protection must be provided in accordance
with 29 CFR 1910.134 requirements.
Skin Protection Wear appropriate protective clothing and chemical resistant gloves
as needed to prevent skin contact. Consult manufacturer to
determine appropriate type of gloves or clothing for your particular
application. Clean contaminated clothing and protective equipment
before reuse. Wash thoroughly after handling material.
Ventilation Provide local exhaust or process enclosing ventilation to maintain
exposures below OSHA guidelines 29 CFR 1910.1000 subpart 7.
GENERAL GUIDELINES
Known concentrations 19.5%. No respirator is required. Known concentrations
>PEL* 19.5%. Air purifying full-face piece respirator with high-efficient
particulate filters.
Unknown concentration and/or IDLH* and/or oxygen levels <19.5%. Self-contained breathing apparatus
with full face piece operated in pressure-demand or other positive pressure mode. Supplied-air respirator
with full-face piece operated in pressure demand or other positive pressure mode in combination with an
auxiliary self-contained breathing apparatus operated in pressure-demand or other positive pressure
mode.
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SECTION IX. SPILL OR LEAK PROCEDURES
Spills and Leaks Comply with Federal, State and local regulations on reporting spills.
Confine spill or leak to as small an area as possible. Vacuum or
shovel spilled material into clean, dry containers and dispose of
according to Federal, State and local regulations. Zinc Sulfate
Solutions should be flushed with plenty of water to an approved
chemical sewer.
Waste Disposal Comply with Federal, State and local regulations. Zinc Sulfate
Solutions can be carefully reacted with Sodium Carbonate to form
an insoluble Zinc Carbonate solid that can be scooped up and sent
to a disposal contractor.
SECTION X. SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS
Storage Store in a cool dry place.
Other Precautions Do not take internally.
SECTION XI. REGULATORY INFORMATION
NOTICE: The information herein is presented in good faith and believed to be accurate. However, no
warranty, expressed or implied, is given. Regulatory requirements are subject to change and may differ
from one location to another. It is the buyer鈥檚 responsibility to ensure that its activities comply with
Federal, State and local laws.
U.S. REGULATIONS: SARA 313 Information. This product contain the following substance subject to the
reporting requirements of Section 313 of Title III of the Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act
of 1986 and 40 CFR Part 372: ZINC COMPOUND 40.5%
SARA HAZARD CATEGORY: This product has been reviewed according to the EPA "Hazard Categories"
promulgated under Sections 311 and 312 of the Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act of 1986
(SARA Title III) and is considered, under applicable definitions, to meet the following category: AN
IMMEDIATE HEALTH HAZARD.
SECTION XII. SHIPPING INFORMATION
Containers Weighing Less Than 1000 Pounds
Exempted from DOT Regulations. Each package contains less than RQ
Containers Weighing 1000 Pounds or More
ENVIRONMENTALLY HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES, SOLID, N.O.S., (ZINC SULFATE), 9, UN3077,
PGIII, RQ
GUIDE NUMBER 31
SECTION XIII. MSDS PREPARATION INFORMATION
Prepared by Joel L. Goldschmidt, Vice President
Updated March 16, 1999
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