MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
Pure Tech Emergency Phone Numbers:
P.O. Box 1950 CHEMTREC: 800/424-9300
Brewster, New York 10509 POISON CENTER: 800/562-8236
845/279-0900
Date of Last Revision: 08-03-93
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SECTION 1
PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION
CHEMICAL NAME(S) AND SYNONYM(S): Zinc FORMULA: Zn
CHEMICAL FAMILY: Element CHEM. ABSTRACT NO.: 7440-66-6
TSCA: Product is listed. CAL. MOLECULAR WEIGHT: 65.37
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SECTION 2
INGREDIENTS/SUMMARY OF HAZARDS
INGREDIENT(S) CAS # % TLV OSHA PEL
Zinc 7440-66-6 99.99 5.0mg/m3 5.0mg/m3
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SECTION 3
PHYSICAL DATA
BOILING POINT (oF) : 1661 DENSITY
(gm/cc): 7.133
VAPOR PRESSURE: NA % VOLATILE BY
VOLUME: NA
REACTION WITH WATER: None EVAPORATION RATE: NA
MELTING POINT (oC):
SOLUBILITY WITH WATER: Insoluble 419.58
APPEARANCE/ODOR: Silvery white metallic; no odor.
OTHER:
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SECTION 4
FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD DATA
FLASHPOINT/METHOD: NA
AUTOIGNITION TEMP (oC): NA
FLAMMABILITY: Non-flammable; Dust form may be hazardous.
EXTINGUISHING MEDIA: ( ) Water ( ) Foam ( ) Class D Extinguisher
(x) Dry Chemical (x) CO(2)
( ) Other (specify):
SPECIAL FIRE FIGHTING PROCEDURES: Wear NIOSH/MSHA approved self-
contained breathing apparatus and full protective clothing. DO NOT USE
WATER!
UNUSUAL FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARDS: Molten metal will explode if water
is used. Small chips, turnings, dust will ignite readily. Dust cloud
may be explosive.
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SECTION 5
HEALTH HAZARD DATA
TOXICITY DATA: Not established for Zinc.
ROUTE(S) OF ENTRY: ( ) Inhalation ( ) Skin ( ) Ingestion
EFFECTS OF OVEREXPOSURE (acute and chronic)
INHALATION: Causes metallic taste in mouth. May cause metal fume
fever.
DERMAL/EYE CONTACT: May cause irritation and dermatitis.
OTHER (specify): None
MEDICAL CONDITIONS GENERALLY AGGRAVATED BY EXPOSURE: Lung disease.
CARCINOGENCITY: none NTP: no IARC MONOGRAPHS: no OSHA REGULATED:
no
EMERGENCY AND FIRST AID PROCEDURES:
INGESTION: Induce vomiting. Seek Medical attention.
INHALATION: Remove victim to fresh air. Administer oxygen. Seek
medical attention.
SKIN: Brush material off skin. Wash affected area with soap and water.
EYES: Flush eyes with water for 15 mins. Seek medical attention.
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SECTION 6
REACTIVITY DATA
STABILITY: (x) Stable ( ) Unstable
CONDITIONS CONTRIBUTING TO UNSTABILITY: None
INCOMPATIBILITY (materials to avoid):
( ) Water ( ) Combustible materials ( ) Strong bases
( ) Reducing Agents ( ) Strong oxidizing materials (x) Strong acids
(x) Other (specify): Halogens
HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS: None
HAZARDOUS POLYMERIZATION: ( ) May occur (x) Will not occur
CONDITIONS TO AVOID: Storage near acids or halogens.
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SECTION 7
SPILL OR LEAK PROCEDURES
STEPS TO BE TAKEN IN CASE MATERIAL IS RELEASED OR SPILLED: Wearing full
protective clothing, isolate the area and insure proper ventilation.
Vacuum up spill and place in a container for proper disposal.
WASTE DISPOSAL METHOD: In accordance with regulations.
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SECTION 8
SPECIAL PROTECTIVE INFORMATION
RESPIRATORY PROTECTION: (Specify type) NIOSH/MSHA approved respirator
VENTILATION: LOCAL EXHAUST: For dust and fumes
MECHANICAL (General): NA
SPECIAL: None
PROTECTIVE GLOVES: Recommended
EYE PROTECTION: (x) Safety Glasses with Side Shields
( ) Chemical Workers Dust-Proof Goggles (under dusting
conditions)
( ) Gas-Tight Goggles or Equivalent
( ) Other (specify):
OTHER PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT: Maintain sink, safety shower and eyewash
fountain in the work area. Wear full protective clothing at all
times.
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SECTION 9
SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS AND TRANSPORTATION REGULATIONS
PRECAUTIONS TO BE TAKEN IN HANDLING AND STORING: Store in tightly
closed
containers in a cool, dry place. Wash hands and face thoroughly.
TRANSPORTATION REQUIREMENTS: Not regulated by the D.O.T.
DOT CLASS:
UN NUMBER:
IMCO CLASS:
OTHER:
ND = No Data Found NA = Not Applicable
MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
Employers should use this information only as a supplement to other
information gathered by them and should make independent judgement of
suitability of this information to ensure proper use and protect the
health and safety of employees. This information is furnished without
warranty, and any use of the product not in conformance with this
Material Safety Data Sheet, or in combination with any other product or
process, is the responsibility of the user.
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