Material Safety Data
Sheet
Zinc Metal (Granular and Mossy)
ACC# 88125
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Section 1 - Chemical Product and Company
Identification |
MSDS Name: Zinc Metal (Granular and
Mossy)
Catalog Numbers: S71224, S71225, S71225-1, S80087,
Z0030, Z11 500, Z11-500, Z15 3, Z15 500, Z15-3, Z15-500, Z153, Z153LC, Z15500,
Z16 500, Z16-500, Z16500, Z2 3, Z2-3, Z23
Synonyms: None
Company Identification:
Fisher Scientific
1
Reagent Lane
Fair Lawn, NJ
07410
For information, call: 201-796-7100
Emergency
Number: 201-796-7100
For CHEMTREC assistance, call: 800-424-9300
For International CHEMTREC assistance, call: 703-527-3887
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Section 2 -
Composition, Information on Ingredients |
| CAS# |
Chemical Name |
Percent |
EINECS/ELINCS |
| 7440-66-6 |
Zinc |
100 |
231-175-3 |
Hazard
Symbols: None listed.
Risk Phrases: None listed.
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Section 3 - Hazards
Identification |
EMERGENCY OVERVIEW
Appearance: bluish white, silvery gray. Caution! The
toxicological properties of this material have not been fully investigated. May
cause eye and skin irritation. May cause respiratory and digestive tract
irritation.
Target Organs: No data found.
Potential Health Effects
Eye: May cause eye irritation.
Skin: May cause skin irritation.
Ingestion: May cause irritation of the digestive tract. The
toxicological properties of this substance have not been fully investigated.
Inhalation: May cause respiratory tract irritation.
Inhalation of fumes may cause metal fume fever, which is characterized by
flu-like symptoms with metallic taste, fever, chills, cough, weakness, chest
pain, muscle pain and increased white blood cell count. The toxicological
properties of this substance have not been fully investigated.
Chronic: Repeated inhalation may cause chronic bronchitis.
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Section 4 - First Aid
Measures |
Eyes: Flush eyes with plenty of water for at least
15 minutes, occasionally lifting the upper and lower eyelids. Get medical aid.
Skin: Get medical aid if irritation develops or persists.
Wash clothing before reuse. Flush skin with plenty of soap and water.
Ingestion: If victim is conscious and alert, give 2-4
cupfuls of milk or water. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person.
Get medical aid immediately.
Inhalation: Remove from
exposure to fresh air immediately. If not breathing, give artificial
respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Get medical aid.
Notes to Physician: Treat symptomatically and supportively.
Antidote: The use of Calcium disodium EDTA as a chelating
agent should be determined by qualified medical personnel.
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Section 5 - Fire
Fighting Measures |
General
Information: As in any fire, wear a self-contained breathing apparatus
in pressure-demand, MSHA/NIOSH (approved or equivalent), and full protective
gear. During a fire, irritating and highly toxic gases may be generated by
thermal decomposition or combustion. Use water spray to keep fire-exposed
containers cool. Containers may explode in the heat of a fire.
Extinguishing Media: Use agent most appropriate to
extinguish fire.
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Section 6 -
Accidental Release Measures |
General
Information: Use proper personal protective equipment as indicated in
Section 8.
Spills/Leaks: Clean up spills immediately,
observing precautions in the Protective Equipment section. Sweep up or absorb
material, then place into a suitable clean, dry, closed container for disposal.
Avoid generating dusty conditions. Provide ventilation.
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Section 7 - Handling
and Storage |
Handling: Wash thoroughly after handling. Remove
contaminated clothing and wash before reuse. Use only in a well-ventilated area.
Use with adequate ventilation. Do not allow water to get into the container
because of violent reaction. Avoid contact with eyes, skin, and clothing. Avoid
contact with skin and eyes. Keep container tightly closed. Avoid ingestion and
inhalation. Do not allow contact with water. Keep from contact with moist air
and steam.
Storage: Store in a tightly closed container.
Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from incompatible substances.
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Section 8 - Exposure
Controls, Personal Protection |
Engineering
Controls: Facilities storing or utilizing this material should be
equipped with an eyewash facility and a safety shower. Use adequate ventilation
to keep airborne concentrations low.
Exposure Limits
| Chemical Name |
ACGIH |
NIOSH |
OSHA -
Final PELs |
| Zinc |
none listed |
none listed |
none
listed |
OSHA Vacated PELs: Zinc: No
OSHA Vacated PELs are listed for this chemical.
Personal Protective
Equipment
Eyes: Wear appropriate protective
eyeglasses or chemical safety goggles as described by OSHA's eye and face
protection regulations in 29 CFR 1910.133 or European Standard EN166.
Skin: Wear appropriate protective gloves to prevent skin
exposure.
Clothing: Wear appropriate protective clothing to
prevent skin exposure.
Respirators: Follow the OSHA respirator
regulations found in 29CFR 1910.134 or European Standard EN 149. Always use a
NIOSH or European Standard EN 149 approved respirator when necessary.
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Section 9 - Physical
and Chemical Properties |
Physical State:
Solid
Appearance: bluish white, silvery gray
Odor:
odorless
pH: Not available.
Vapor Pressure: 1 mm Hg @ 487C
Vapor Density: Not available.
Evaporation Rate:Not
applicable
Viscosity: Not applicable
Boiling Point: 908
deg C
Freezing/Melting Point:419 deg C
Autoignition
Temperature: 460 deg C ( 860.00 deg F)
Flash Point: Not
available.
Decomposition Temperature:Not available.
NFPA
Rating: (estimated) Health: 1; Flammability: 0; Reactivity: 0
Explosion Limits, Lower:Not available.
Upper: Not
available.
Solubility: Reacts with water
Specific
Gravity/Density:7.14
Molecular Formula:Zn
Molecular
Weight:65.38
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Section 10 -
Stability and Reactivity |
Chemical
Stability: Stable.
Conditions to Avoid: Incompatible materials,
excess heat, strong oxidants.
Incompatibilities with Other Materials:
Oxidizing agents.
Hazardous Decomposition Products: Irritating and
toxic fumes and gases, toxic fumes of zinc oxide.
Hazardous
Polymerization: Has not been reported
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Section 11 -
Toxicological Information |
RTECS#:
CAS# 7440-66-6: ZG8600000
LD50/LC50:
Not
available.
Carcinogenicity:
CAS# 7440-66-6: Not listed by
ACGIH, IARC, NIOSH, NTP, or OSHA.
Epidemiology: No information
available.
Teratogenicity: No information available.
Reproductive Effects: No information available.
Neurotoxicity: No information available.
Mutagenicity: No
information available.
Other Studies: No data available.
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Section 12 -
Ecological Information |
No information available.
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Section 13 - Disposal
Considerations |
Chemical waste generators
must determine whether a discarded chemical is classified as a hazardous waste.
US EPA guidelines for the classification determination are listed in 40 CFR
Parts 261.3. Additionally, waste generators must consult state and local
hazardous waste regulations to ensure complete and accurate classification.
RCRA P-Series: None listed.
RCRA U-Series: None listed.
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Section 14 -
Transport Information |
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IATA |
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IMO |
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TDG |
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Section 15 -
Regulatory Information |
US
FEDERAL
TSCA
CAS# 7440-66-6 is listed on the TSCA
inventory.
Health & Safety Reporting List
None of the
chemicals are on the Health & Safety Reporting List.
Chemical Test
Rules
None of the chemicals in this product are under a Chemical Test
Rule.
Section 12b
CAS# 7440-66-6: 6a/12b
TSCA Significant
New Use Rule
None of the chemicals in this material have a SNUR under
TSCA.
SARA
Section 302 (RQ)
CAS# 7440-66-6: final RQ
= 1000 pounds (454 kg) (no reporting of releases of this hazardous
Section 302 (TPQ)
None of the chemicals in this product have a
TPQ.
SARA Codes
CAS # 7440-66-6: acute.
Section
313
This material contains Zinc (CAS# 7440-66-6, 100%),which is subject
to the reporting requirements of Section 313 of SARA Title III and 40 CFR Part
373.
Clean Air Act:
This material does not contain any hazardous
air pollutants. This material does not contain any Class 1 Ozone depletors. This
material does not contain any Class 2 Ozone depletors.
Clean Water
Act:
None of the chemicals in this product are listed as Hazardous
Substances under the CWA. CAS# 7440-66-6 is listed as a Priority Pollutant under
the Clean Water Act. CAS# 7440-66-6 is listed as a Toxic Pollutant under the
Clean Water Act.
OSHA:
None of the chemicals in this product are
considered highly hazardous by OSHA.
STATE
CAS# 7440-66-6 can be
found on the following state right to know lists: California, New Jersey,
Florida, Pennsylvania, Massachusetts.
California No Significant Risk Level:
None of the chemicals in this product are listed. European/International
Regulations
European Labeling in Accordance with EC
Directives
Hazard Symbols:
Not available.
Risk
Phrases:
Safety Phrases:
S 24/25 Avoid contact with skin
and eyes.
WGK (Water Danger/Protection)
CAS# 7440-66-6: 0
Canada
CAS# 7440-66-6 is listed on Canada's DSL List. CAS#
7440-66-6 is listed on Canada's DSL List.
This product does not have a WHMIS
classification.
CAS# 7440-66-6 is not listed on Canada's Ingredient
Disclosure List.
Exposure Limits
CAS# 7440-66-6: OEL-ARAB Republic
of Egypt:TWA 0.1 mg/m3
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Section 16 -
Additional Information |
MSDS Creation Date:
4/09/1998
Revision #2 Date: 3/29/2001
The information above is
believed to be accurate and represents the best information currently available
to us. However, we make no warranty of merchantability or any other warranty,
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for lost profits or any special, indirect, incidental, consequential or
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