Product ID:ZINC OXIDE GRADE CR-4USP
MSDS Date:10/18/1989
FSC:6850
NIIN:00N018952
MSDS Number: BLGFY

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Cage: GHCHM

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Cage: GHCHM

ZINC OXIDE

CAS: 1314-13-2

RTECS: ZH4810000

Fraction By Weight: +99.8%

OSHA PEL 15MG/M3 TDUST/5 FUME

ACGIH TLV: 10MG/M3 TDUST; 9293

LD50 LC50 Mixture:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:YES Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE:INHAL:ZINC OXIDE DUST WHICH IS
NOT FRESHLY FORMED IS VIRTUALLY INNOCUOUS. INHALING FRESHLY FORMED
ZINC OXIDE FUMES MAY CAUSE FLU LIKE ILLNESS CALLED METAL FUME
FEVER. SYMP:SWEAT/ SHIVER/HDCH/FEV ER/CHILLS, THIRST, MUSCLE ACHES,
NAUS, VOMIT, WEAK & TIRED. SYMP OCCUR 4 TO 12 HR AFTER EXPOS & (SEE
EFTS OF OVEREXP)
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NOT RELEVANT.
Effects of Overexposure:HLTH HAZ:USUALLY LAST UP TO 24 HR. SKIN:SHOR
TERM EXPOS DOES NOT CAUSE SYMP OF SKIN IRRIT. EYE:SHORT TERM EXPOS
MAY CAUSE MILD IRRIT. CHRONIC:THERE ARE NO CUMULATIVE EFTS AS RSLT
OF LONG TERM EXPOS TO ZINC OXIDE DUST/FUMES. SKIN:OCCUP DERM(OXIDE
POX) CAN OCCUR IN CASES WHERE ZINC OXIDE DUST COMBINES W/DEBRIS
&(SUPDAT)
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

First Aid:INHAL: MOVE VICTIM TO FRESH AIR. TREAT ACCORDING TO SYMPTOMS.
SKIN: WASH CONTACTED AREA THOROUGHLY WITH NON- ABRASIVE SOAP AND
WATER. IF SKIN IRRITATION OCCURS AND PERSISTS, SEEK MED ADVICE.
EYE: IF I RRITATION OCCURS, FLUSH CONTAMD EYES WITH LUKEWARM GENTLY
FLOWING WATER FOR AT LEAST 20 MIN. IF IRRITATION PERSISTS, OBTAIN
MED ATTN IMMED. INGEST: SEEK MD IMMED .

Fire Fighting Procedures:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

Spill Release Procedures:SHOVEL SPILLED PRODUCT INTO CLEAN, DRY
LABELLED CONTAINERS AND COVER. SWEEP AND/OR FLUSH AREA CLEAN WITH
WATER. PROVIDE ADEQUATE VENTILATION TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION
DURING CLEANUP.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE ZINC OXIDE AWAY FROM ITS INCOMP
MATL. STORE IN SUITABLE, LBLD CONTR IN DRY PLACE. KEEP CONTR
TIGHTLY CLSD WHEN NOT IN USE & WHEN EMPTY. (SUPDAT)
Other Precautions:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

Respiratory Protection:USE NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED DUST MASK OR MECHANICAL
FILTER RESPIRATOR.
Ventilation:PROVIDE LOCAL EXHAUST &/OR GEN MECH VENT TO ADEQUATELY
PREVENT BUILDUP OF DUST OR FUMES ABOVE APPRVD LIMITS.
Protective Gloves:IMPERVIOUS GLOVES .
Eye Protection:CHEMICAL WORKERS GOGGLES .
Other Protective Equipment:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Work Hygienic Practices:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Supplemental Safety and Health
MATLS TO AVOID:STRONG ACIDS:MAY REACTS VIGOROUSLY. STRONG BASES:FORMS
H2O SOL ZINCATES. EFTS OF OVEREXP:BATERIA TO BLOCK SWEAT GLANDS ON
SKIN AS A RESULT OF POOR PERSONAL HYGIENE. HNDLG/ STOR PREC:AVO ID
GENERATING DUST.

HCC:N1
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:3587F,1975C
Spec Gravity:5.65
pH:7.40
Solubility in Water:INSOLUBLE
Appearance and Odor:FINE, WHITE POWDER, ODORLESS.

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
CHLORINATED RUBBER:REACTS VIOLENTLY W/ZINC OXIDE @ 215C. MAGNASIUM:CAN
REACT EXPLOS W/ZINC OXIDE WHEN HEATED.(SUPP DATA)
Stability Condition to Avoid:NONE.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:NONE.

Waste Disposal Methods:RECYCLE USED SPILLED PRODUCT IF IN ACCEPTABLE
CONDITION. OTHERWISE, DISPOSE ACCORDING TO APPLICABLE REGULATIONS
AND/OR CONTACT MANUFCTURER FOR ASSISTANCE AND ADVICE CONCERNING
DISPOSAL. DISPOSE OF I/A /W FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL REGS .

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