BLGGB - ZINC OXIDE GRADE CR-44

  • MSDS: BLGGB
  • Manufacturer: G H CHEMICALS LTD
  • Product Name: ZINC OXIDE GRADE CR-44
  • National Stock Number: 6850-00N018954
Product Identification

Product ID:ZINC OXIDE GRADE CR-44
MSDS Date:10/18/1989
FSC:6850
NIIN:00N018954
MSDS Number: BLGGB

Responsible Party
G H CHEMICALS LTD
1550 BROUILLETTE ST
ST HYACINTHE, PQ
CA

Emergency Phone: 514-774-9151

Info Phone: 514-774-9151

Cage: GHCHM

Contractor
G H CHEMICALS LTD
456 ST HYACINTHE CA

Telephone: 514-774-9151

Cage: GHCHM

Ingredients

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

Hazards

LD50 LC50 Mixture:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:YES Ingestion:YES
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 OXIDES FUMES MAY CAUSE FLU LIKE ILLNESS CALLED METAL FUME
FEVER. SYMP:SWEAT/ SHIVER/HDCH/FE VER/CHILLS/THIRST, MUSCLE ACHES,
NAUS, VOMIT, WEAK, & TIREDNESS. 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:
SHORT TERM EXPOS DOES NOT CAUSE SYMP OF SKIN IRRIT. EYE: SHORT TERM
EXPOS MAY CAUSE MILD IRRIT. THERE ARE NO CUMULATIVE EFTS AS RSLT OF
LONG TERM EXPOS TO ZI NC OXIDE DUST/FUMES. SKIN: OCCUP DERM(OXIDE
POX) CAN OCCUR IN CASES WHERE ZINC OXIDE DUST COMBINES W/DEBRIS
&(SUPP DATA)
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

First Aid

First Aid:INHAL: IF EXPOSED TO AMOUNTS OF ZINC OXIDE FUME ABOVE TLV
LIMITS, 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 IRRITATION OCCURS, FLUSH CONTAMD EYE WITH LUKEWARM GENTLY
FLOWING WATER FOR AT LEAST 20 MIN. IF IRRIT PERSISTS, OBTAIN MED
ATTN IMMED.

Fire Fighting

Fire Fighting Procedures:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

Accidental Release

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

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

Exposure Controls

Respiratory Protection:USE NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED DUST MASK OR MECHANICAL
FILTER RESPIRATOR.
Ventilation:PROVIDE LOCAL EXHAUST &/OR GEN MECH VENTILATION TO
ADEQUATELY PREVENT BUILDUP OF DUST OR FUMES ABOVE APPROVED 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 REACT VIGOROUSLY. STRONG BASES: FORMS
WATER SOLUBLE ZINCATES. EFTS OF OVEREXP: BACTERIA TO BLOCK SWEAT
GLANDS ON THE SKIN AS A RESULT OF POOR PERSONAL HYGIENE. HNDLG/
STOR PREC: EMPTY. AVOID GENERATING DUST.

Chemical Properties

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

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

Disposal

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

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