Updated June 15, 2007





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                                             Material Safety Data Sheet ( MSDS)

                                                                              Eye Contact: May cause irritation.

1. PRODUCT I DENTI FI CATI ON

                                                                              Skin Contact: May cause irritation.

    Product Name: zinc oxide                                                  I ngestion: May cause gastrointestinal disturbances.

    I NCI Name: zinc oxide

    Synonyms:                                                              8. FI RST AI D MEASURES

    CAS Number: 1314-13-2

                                                                              Eyes: Irrigate eyes with a heavy stream of water for at least 15 to

    EI NECS Number: 215-222-5

                                                                              20 minutes. If irritation persists get medical attention.

    Origin: natural, modified

                                                                              Skin: Wash exposed areas of the body with soap and water.

                                                                              I nhalation: Remove from area of exposure. If breathing is

2. PHYSI CAL & CHEMI CAL PROPERTI ES

                                                                              difficult, give oxygen. Seek medical attention if symptoms persist.

                                        1975oC (3587oF)

    Melting Point:                                                            I ngestion: Seek immediate medical advice

    Boiling Point:                      not determined

                                                                           9. FI RE FI GHTI NG MEASURES

    Vapor Pressure:                     not determined

    Vapor Density:                      not determined                        Flash Point: Not applicable

    Evaporation Rate:        not determined                                   Flammability, Danger of Explosion: not flammable or explosive

                                        5.606 g/ cm3 at 20oC

    Density:                                                                  Fire Fighting Procedures: Firefighters should wear full fire-

    Solubility in w ater:    insoluble                                        fighting turn-out gear (full Bunker gear) including NIOSH-approved

    pH Value:                not determined                                   self-contained breathing apparatus with full facepiece operated in

    Appearance & Odor:       white fine powder, no odor                       the pressure demand or other positive pressure mode.

3. STABI LI TY & REACTI VI TY                                              10. TOXI COLOGI CAL I NFORMATI ON

   Chemical Stability: stable if stored light-protected                       Acute Toxicity: LD50 > 8437 mg/ kg (oral, rats)

   I ncompatibility: alkali metals, alkaline earth metals                     I rritation Tests: irritant to skin and eyes

   Hazardous Decomposition Products: burning can produce                      Sensitization: No sensitizing effects known

   carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, metal oxide fumes                         Chronic Toxicity: Mutagenic effects have been observed with

   Hazardous Polymerisation: will not occur                                   animals. Zinc containing fumes may cause metal fume fever. Effects

                                                                              include dry throat, metallic taste, chest pain, dyspnea, rales and dry

4. HANDLI NG & STORAGE                                                        cough. Several hours later, chills may occur with lassitude, malaise,

                                                                              fatigue, headache, back pain, muscle cramps, blurred vision, nau-

    Avoid contact with eyes. Wash thoroughly after handling. As with all

                                                                              sea, fever, perspiration, vomiting and leukocytosis.

    chemicals, good industrial hygiene practices should be followed

    when handling this material. Avoid freezing or excessive heat. Do

                                                                           11. DI SPOSAL CONSI DERATI ONS

    not handle or store near an open flame, heat or other sources of

    ignition. Keep the container tightly closed and in a cool, well-          Storage and disposal must be in accordance with applicable local,

    ventilated place.                                                         state & federal disposal regulations. Characterization and com-

                                                                              pliance with applicable laws are the responsibility solely of the

5. ACCI DENTAL RELEASE MEASURES                                               generator.

    Isolate spill area immediately. Keep unauthorized personnel away.

                                                                           12. TRANSPORT I NFORMATI ON

    Ventilate closed spaces before entering. Do not touch or walk

    through spilled material. Prevent entry into waterways, sewers,           General: not regarded as hazardous material

    basements or confined areas. Surface may become slippery after            DOT Regulations, Hazard Class: none

    spillage. Use vacuum or broom sweeping and remove to disposal             ADR/ RI C Code, Hazard Class: none

    container. If damp, flush with water.                                     Sea Transport I MDG Code, , Hazard Class: none

                                                                              Air Transport I ATA, , Hazard Class: none

6. EXPOSURE CONTROLS & PERSONAL PROTECTI ON

                                                                           13. DI SCLAI MER

    Respiratory Protection: Where exposure likely exceeds accep-

    table criteria, use NIOSH/ OSHA-approved respiratory equipment.           This information relates only to the specific material designated and

    Protective Clothing: Gloves recommended to prevent skin                   may not be valid for such material used in combination with any

    contact. Safety glasses, goggles, or face shield recommended for          other materials or in any other process. Such information is to be

    eye protection.                                                           the best of the company s knowledge and believed accurate and

    Other Protective Measures: Employees must practice good                   reliable as of the date indicated. However, no representation,

    personal hygiene, washing exposed areas of skin several times daily       warranty or guarantee of any kind, express or implied, is made as

    and laundering contaminated clothing before re-use.                       to its accuracy, reliability or completeness and we assume no res-

                                                                              ponsibility for any loss, damage or expense, direct or consequential,

7. HAZARDS I DENTI FI CATI ON

                                                                              arising out of use. It is the user s responsibility to satisfy himself as

                                                                              to the suitableness & completeness of such information for his own

    I nhalation: Avoid breathing dust. May cause irritation to the

                                                                              particular use.

    respiratory tract.





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