MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
Date Printed: 02/23/2006
Date Updated: 02/23/2006
Version 2.41
Section 1 - Product and Company Information
Product Name ZINC SULFATE HEPTAHYDRATE,
REAGENTPLUS TM, 99.0%
Product Number Z4750
Brand SIAL
Company World Precision Instruments, Inc.
Street Address 175 Sarasota Center Blvd.
City, State, Zip, Country Sarasota FL 34240 US
Technical Phone: 941-371-1003
Emergency Phone: 941-371-1003
Fax: 941-377-5428
Section 2 - Composition/Information on Ingredient
Substance Name CAS # SARA 313
ZINC SULFATE HEPTAHYDRATE 7446-20-0 Yes
Formula ZnSO4.7H2O
Synonyms Sulfuric acid, zinc salt (1:1), heptahydrate *
White vitriol (heptahydrate) * Zinc sulfate (1:1)
heptahydrate * Zinc vitriol (heptahydrate)
RTECS Number: ZH5300000
Section 3 - Hazards Identification
EMERGENCY OVERVIEW
Harmful. Dangerous for the environment.
Harmful if swallowed. Risk of serious damage to eyes. Very toxic
to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term adverse effects in the
aquatic environment.
Target organ(s): Kidneys. Pancreas.
HMIS RATING
HEALTH: 2*
FLAMMABILITY: 0
REACTIVITY: 0
NFPA RATING
HEALTH: 2
FLAMMABILITY: 0
REACTIVITY: 0
*additional chronic hazards present.
For additional information on toxicity, please refer to Section 11.
Section 4 - First Aid Measures
ORAL EXPOSURE
If swallowed, wash out mouth with water provided person is
conscious. Call a physician.
INHALATION EXPOSURE
If inhaled, remove to fresh air. If not breathing give
artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen.
DERMAL EXPOSURE
In case of skin contact, flush with copious amounts of water for
at least 15 minutes. Remove contaminated clothing and shoes.
Call a physician.
EYE EXPOSURE
In case of contact with eyes, flush with copious amounts of
water for at least 15 minutes. Assure adequate flushing by
separating the eyelids with fingers. Call a physician.
Section 5 - Fire Fighting Measures
FLASH POINT
N/A
AUTOIGNITION TEMP
N/A
FLAMMABILITY
N/A
EXTINGUISHING MEDIA
Suitable: Water spray. Carbon dioxide, dry chemical powder, or
appropriate foam.
FIREFIGHTING
Protective Equipment: Wear self-contained breathing apparatus
and protective clothing to prevent contact with skin and eyes.
Specific Hazard(s): Emits toxic fumes under fire conditions.
Section 6 - Accidental Release Measures
PROCEDURE TO BE FOLLOWED IN CASE OF LEAK OR SPILL
Evacuate area.
PROCEDURE(S) OF PERSONAL PRECAUTION(S)
Wear respirator, chemical safety goggles, rubber boots, and
heavy rubber gloves.
METHODS FOR CLEANING UP
Sweep up, place in a bag and hold for waste disposal. Avoid
raising dust. Ventilate area and wash spill site after material
pickup is complete.
Section 7 - Handling and Storage
HANDLING
User Exposure: Do not breathe dust. Avoid contact with eyes,
skin, and clothing. Avoid prolonged or repeated exposure.
STORAGE
Suitable: Keep tightly closed.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
Hygroscopic.
Section 8 - Exposure Controls / PPE
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ENGINEERING CONTROLS
Safety shower and eye bath. Mechanical exhaust required.
PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT
Respiratory: Use respirators and components tested and approved
under appropriate government standards such as NIOSH (US) or CEN
(EU). Where risk assessment shows air-purifying respirators are
appropriate use a dust mask type N95 (US) or type P1 (EN 143)
respirator.
Hand: Compatible chemical-resistant gloves.
Eye: Chemical safety goggles.
GENERAL HYGIENE MEASURES
Wash thoroughly after handling.
Section 9 - Physical/Chemical Properties
Appearance Physical State: Solid
Color: Colorless
Form: Crystals
Property Value At Temperature or Pressure
Molecular Weight 287.54 AMU
pH 4.0 - 6.0 20 掳C Concentration: 50
g/l
Freezing Point N/A
Vapor Pressure N/A
Vapor Density N/A
Saturated Vapor Conc. N/A
SG/Density 1.96 g/cm3
Bulk Density 800.0 - 1,000.0 kg/l
Odor Threshold N/A
Volatile% N/A
VOC Content N/A
Water Content N/A
Solvent Content N/A
Evaporation Rate N/A
Viscosity N/A
Surface Tension N/A
Partition Coefficient N/A
Decomposition Temp. N/A
Flash Point N/A
Explosion Limits N/A
Flammability N/A
Autoignition Temp N/A
Refractive Index N/A
Optical Rotation N/A
Miscellaneous Data N/A
N/A = not available
Section 10 - Stability and Reactivity
STABILITY
Stable: Stable.
Conditions to Avoid: Exposure to moisture may affect product
quality.
Materials to Avoid: Strong oxidizing agents.
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HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS
Hazardous Decomposition Products: Zinc/zinc oxides, Sulfur oxides.
HAZARDOUS POLYMERIZATION
Hazardous Polymerization: Will not occur
Section 11 - Toxicological Information
ROUTE OF EXPOSURE
Skin Contact: May cause skin irritation.
Skin Absorption: May be harmful if absorbed through the skin.
Eye Contact: Causes severe eye irritation.
Inhalation: May be harmful if inhaled. Material may be
irritating to mucous membranes and upper respiratory tract.
Ingestion: Harmful if swallowed.
TARGET ORGAN(S) OR SYSTEM(S)
Pancreas. Kidneys. Liver. Lungs.
TOXICITY DATA
Oral
Rat
1,260 mg/kg
LD50
Oral
Rat
2150 mg/kg
LD50
Intraperitoneal
Rat
200 MG/KG
LD50
Oral
Mouse
2200 mg/kg
LD50
Intraperitoneal
Mouse
75 MG/KG
LD50
CHRONIC EXPOSURE - MUTAGEN
Species: Mouse
Route: Intraperitoneal
Dose: 20 GM/KG
Mutation test: DNA inhibition
Section 12 - Ecological Information
No data available.
Section 13 - Disposal Considerations
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF DISPOSAL OF SUBSTANCE OR PREPARATION
Contact a licensed professional waste disposal service to dispose
of this material. Dissolve or mix the material with a combustible
solvent and burn in a chemical incinerator equipped with an
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afterburner and scrubber. Observe all federal, state, and local
environmental regulations.
Section 14 - Transport Information
DOT
Proper Shipping Name: Environmentally hazardous
substances, solid, n.o.s.
UN#: 3077
Class: 9
Packing Group: Packing Group III
Hazard Label: Class 9
PIH: Not PIH
IATA
Proper Shipping Name: Environmentally hazardous
substance, solid, n.o.s
IATA UN Number: 3077
Hazard Class: 9
Packing Group: III
Section 15 - Regulatory Information
EU DIRECTIVES CLASSIFICATION
Symbol of Danger: Xn-N
Indication of Danger: Harmful. Dangerous for the environment.
R: 22-41-50/53
Risk Statements: Harmful if swallowed. Risk of serious damage to
eyes. Very toxic to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term
adverse effects in the aquatic environment.
S: 22-26-39-46-60-61
Safety Statements: Do not breathe dust. In case of contact with
eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical
advice. Wear eye/face protection. If swallowed, seek medical
advice immediately and show this container or label. This
material and its container must be disposed of as hazardous
waste. Avoid release to the environment. Refer to special
instructions/safety data sheets.
US CLASSIFICATION AND LABEL TEXT
Indication of Danger: Harmful. Dangerous for the environment.
Risk Statements: Harmful if swallowed. Risk of serious damage to
eyes. Very toxic to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term
adverse effects in the aquatic environment.
Safety Statements: Do not breathe dust. In case of contact with
eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical
advice. Wear eye/face protection. If swallowed, seek medical
advice immediately and show this container or label. This
material and its container must be disposed of as hazardous
waste. Avoid release to the environment. Refer to special
instructions/safety data sheets.
US Statements: Target organ(s): Kidneys. Pancreas.
UNITED STATES REGULATORY INFORMATION
SARA LISTED: Yes
DEMINIMIS: 1 %
NOTES: This product is subject to SARA section 313 reporting
requirements - zinc compounds.
CANADA REGULATORY INFORMATION
WHMIS Classification: This product has been classified in
accordance with the hazard criteria of the CPR, and the MSDS
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contains all the information required by the CPR.
DSL: Yes
NDSL: No
Section 16 - Other Information
DISCLAIMER
For R&D use only. Not for drug, household or other uses.
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