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MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
I PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION
Zinc Sulfide ZnS 1314-9 8-3
Trade Name: Form ula: CAS #:
II HAZAR DOUS INGRED IENTS
Ingredient OSHA-PEL ACGIH-TLV % Sec. 302 Sec. 304 Sec. 311 Sec. 313
Zinc Sulfide N/E N/E 100 Yes Yes Yes Yes
III PHYSICAL DATA
1185 oC (sub limes) 1185 oC (sub limes)
Boiling Point: Melting Point:
4.01 N/A
Specific Gravity (H 2O=1): Vapor Density(air=1):
N/A Insoluble
% V olatiles by Weight: Solubility in H 2O:
Grey-w hite to yellow solid, no odor.
Appearance and Odor:
IV FIRE AND EXPLOSION H AZARDS DATA
Flash Point (Method used): N/A (Not Flammable) Flam mab le Limits: Upper: N/A Lower: N/A
Extingu ishing Media: No fire hazard. Use extinguishing agents suitable for the surrounding fire.
Special Fire Fighting Procedures: Use a self-contained breathing apparatus to prevent inhalation of dust, mist and/or fumes that
may be g enerated during fire fighting activities.
Unusual Fire & Explosion Hazards: None
V HEALTH HAZARD INFORMATION
Effects of Overexposure: Acute:
Inhalation: Dust irritates resp iratory tract. M ay be harmful.
Ingestion: Ma y be Harmful.
Skin : May irritate skin.
Eyes: Dust m ay irritate eyes.
Target Organs: May cause C NS e ffects.
Medical Conditions Aggravated by Exposure: Existing CNS d isorders.
Routes of Exposure: Material can be inha led, swallow ed or co me in contact with skin o r eyes.
Carcino genicity: IARC: No NTP: No OSHA: No
Other C hronic H ealth Effects: Unknown
EMERG ENCY AND FIRST AID PROCEDURES
INHALATION: Remove to fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen.
INGESTION: Give one or two glasses of water and induce vomiting, if victim is conscious. Contact a physician.
SK IN: Wash w ith soap and water.
EYE: Flush w ith copiou s amo unts of w ater for at least 15 m inutes.
VI REACTIVITY DATA
Stability: Stable
Co nditio ns to Av oid: Extre me heat.
Incompatibility (Material to Avoid): Concentrated m ineral acids an d oxidizers.
Haz ardous D ecomposition Produc ts: Toxic metal fumes and particles. Contact with acids liberates highly toxic hydrogen sulfide.
Hazardous Polymerization: Will not occur.
VII SPILL OR LEAK PROC EDURES
Steps to Be Taken in Case Material Is Released or Spilled: Collect material and place in a polyethylene or polyethylene-lined
waste con tainer. Store und er cool, dry conditions until disposed. M aterial in dam aged or leakin g containers sho uld b e transferred to
an intact metal or polyethylene container.
Waste Disposal Method: Dispose o f in accord ance w ith Loca l, State and Federal W aste Dispo sal Regu lations. Ma terial is a
non -hazardo us an d no n-regulated solid waste. Send b ulk o r con tainerized w astes of this m aterial to a secu re landfill. Incineration is
not recommended.
VIII SPECIAL PROTECTION INFORMATION
Respiratory Protection (Specify Type): Use a NIOSH/MSHA approved respirator if airborne dust concentrations exceed the
app ropriate PE L or TL V. A ll appropriate req uirem ents set forth in 29 C FR 191 0.13 4 sho uld b e m et.
Ventilation: Use local exhaust ventilation which is adequate to limit personal exposure to levels which do not exceed the PEL or
TLV. If such equipment is not available, use respirators as specified above. A minimum velocity of 100 CFM is recommended.
Protective gloves: Gloves are recommended if prolonged or repeated contact is likely.
Eye Protection: Safety glasses or goggles are recommended.
Other Protective Equipment: Norm al laboratory gear.
IX SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS
Precautions to Be Taken in Handling and Storage: Maintain goo d housekeeping procedures to p revent accum ulation of d ust. Use
clean-up methods which minimize dust generation such as vacuuming or wet clean-up. If airborne dust is generated, use an
appropriate NIO SH app roved respirator.
Storage Recommendations: Store in a coo l, dry place. Store awa y from conce ntrated m ineral acids. Store away from oxidizers.
Other Precautions: Wash thoroughly after handling and before eating or smoking and at the end of the work shift. Do not shake
clothing or other items to remove dust. Use a vacuum. Avoid dust inhalation and direct skin contact. Do not ingest. Material is not
regulated under OSHA and has no transportation regulations. This material appears on the TSCA chemical substances inventory and
is available for comm ercial use.
The abo ve inform ation is believ ed to be co rrect, but do es no t purp ort to b e all inclu sive an d sha ll be used only as a gu ide.
ESPI shall not be held liab le for any d am age resulting from h and ling o r from contact with the abov e pro duc t.
Issued by: S. Dierks
Date: February 1991
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