**** SECTION 1 - CHEMICAL PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION ****
MSDS Name: Zinc Metal (Shot, Pieces and Sheet)
Catalog Numbers:
S71226-3, S71226-4, S71226-5, S712264, S712265, Z12 500, Z12500
Synonyms:
None
Company Identification: Fisher Scientific
1 Reagent Lane
Fairlawn, 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
**** SECTION 2 - COMPOSITION, INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS ****
+----------------+--------------------------------------+----------+-----------+
| CAS# | Chemical Name | % | EINECS# |
|----------------|--------------------------------------|----------|-----------|
| 7440-66-6 |Zinc | 100 | 231-175-3 |
+----------------+--------------------------------------+----------+-----------+
Hazard Symbols: F
Risk Phrases: 15 17
**** SECTION 3 - HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION ****
EMERGENCY OVERVIEW
Contact with water liberates highly flammable gases. Spontaneously
flammable in air.Water-Reactive.
Potential Health Effects
Eye:
Causes eye irritation.
Skin:
Causes skin irritation.
Ingestion:
Causes gastrointestinal irritation with nausea, vomiting and
diarrhea.
Inhalation:
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.
Chronic:
Repeated inhalation may cause chronic bronchitis.
**** 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:
Antidote:
The use of Calcium disodium EDTA as a chelating agent should be
determined by qualified medical personnel.
**** 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. Water
Reactive. Material will react with water and may release a flammable
and/or toxic gas. Use water spray to keep fire-exposed containers
cool. Containers may explode in the heat of a fire. May ignite or
explode on contact with steam or moist air.
Extinguishing Media:
Use dry sand or earth to smother fire. DO NOT USE WATER! Do NOT get
water inside containers. Contact professional fire-fighters
immediately. Cool containers with flooding quantities of water until
well after fire is out.
**** 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. Remove all sources of ignition. Use a spark-proof
tool. Provide ventilation. Do not expose spill to water.
**** SECTION 7 - HANDLING and STORAGE ****
Handling:
Wash thoroughly after handling. Remove contaminated clothing and
wash before reuse. Use only in a well-ventilated area. Do not allow
water to get into the container because of violent reaction. Avoid
contact with skin and eyes. Avoid ingestion and inhalation. Do not
allow contact with water. Keep from contact with moist air and steam.
Storage:
Store in a cool, dry place. Keep away from water. Keep containers
tightly closed.
**** SECTION 8 - EXPOSURE CONTROLS, PERSONAL PROTECTION ****
Engineering Controls:
Use explosion-proof ventilation equipment. Use adequate general or
local exhaust ventilation to keep airborne concentrations below the
permissible exposure limits.
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:
A respiratory protection program that meets OSHA's 29
CFR :1910.134 and ANSI Z88.2 requirements or European
Standard EN 149 must be followed whenever workplace
conditions warrant a respirator's use. 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.
**** SECTION 9 - PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES ****
Physical State: Solid
Appearance: grey
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.
Explosion Limits, lower: Not available.
Explosion Limits, upper: Not available.
Decomposition Temperature: Not available.
Solubility: Reacts with water
Specific Gravity/Density: 7.14
Molecular Formula: Zn
Molecular Weight: 65.38
**** SECTION 10 - STABILITY AND REACTIVITY ****
Chemical Stability:
Stable. Combines vigorously or explosively with water.
Conditions to Avoid:
Incompatible materials, ignition sources, excess heat, exposure to
moist air or water, mechanical shock.
Incompatibilities with Other Materials:
Halogenated agents, strong oxidizing agents, alkali hydroxides.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:
Toxic fumes of zinc oxide.
Hazardous Polymerization: Has not been reported
**** SECTION 11 - TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION ****
RTECS#:
CAS# 7440-66-6: ZG8600000
LD50/LC50:
Not available.
Carcinogenicity:
Zinc -
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.
**** SECTION 12 - ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION ****
**** SECTION 13 - DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS ****
Dispose of in a manner consistent with federal, state, and local regulations.
**** SECTION 14 - TRANSPORT INFORMATION ****
US DOT
No information available
Canadian TDG
No information available.
**** SECTION 15 - REGULATORY INFORMATION ****
US FEDERAL
TSCA
CAS# 7440-66-6 is listed on the TSCA inventory.
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
Zinc 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: F
Risk Phrases:
R 15 Contact with water liberates highly flammable
gases.
R 17 Spontaneously flammable in air.
Safety Phrases:
WGK (Water Danger/Protection)
CAS# 7440-66-6: 0
United Kingdom Occupational Exposure Limits
Canada
CAS# 7440-66-6 is listed on Canada's DSL List.
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
**** SECTION 16 - ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ****
MSDS Creation Date: 4/09/1998 Revision #3 Date: 8/23/2000
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, express or implied, with respect to
such information, and we assume no liability resulting from its use. Users
should make their own investigations to determine the suitability of the
information for their particular purposes. In no way shall the company be
liable for any claims, losses, or damages of any third party or for lost
profits or any special, indirect, incidental, consequential or exemplary
damages, howsoever arising, even if the company has been advised of
the possibility of such damages.
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