Product ID:ZINC DUST
MSDS Date:04/12/1990
FSC:6810
NIIN:00N017673
MSDS Number: BLCMZ

CARBOLINE

350 HANLEY INDUSTRIAL CT
ST LOUIS, MO 63144-1599
US

Emergency Phone: 800-424-9300 (CHEMTREC)

Info Phone: 314-644-1000

Cage: HO925

CARBOLINE CO

ST. LOUIS, MO 63144-1599 US

Telephone: 314-644-1000

Cage: 06634

ZINC (SARA III)

CAS: 7440-66-6

RTECS: ZG8600000

Fraction By Weight: 100%

OSHA PEL 10 MG ZNO/M3

ACGIH TLV: 10 MG ZNO/M3; 9192

EPA Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

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:INHALATION OF EXCESSIVE
QUANTITIES OF DUST, PARTICULARLY IF FRESHLY FORMED ZINC OXIDE FUME
IS PRESENT WILL CAUSE "METAL FUME FEVER". SYMPTOMS INCLUDE
HEADACHE, FEVER, CHILLS, MUSCLE ACHES, NAUSE A, VOMITING, WEAKNESS
& TIREDNESS. ATTACK MAY LAST 6-24 HOURS. NO LONG-TERM EFFECTS
KNOWN. (SEE EFTS OF OVEREXP)
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NOT RELEVANT
Effects of Overexposure:HLTH HAZ:EYE:CONTACT WILL RESULT IN IRRITATION.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:IF YOU HAVE A CONDITION THAT COULD
BE AGGRAVATED BY EXPOSURE TO DUST OR ORGANIC VAPORS, SEE MD PRIOR
TO USE.

First Aid:EYE:FLUSH W/WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 MIN. SKIN:WASH W/SOAP &
WATER. REMOVE CONTAMINATED CLOTHING & CLEAN BEFORE REUSE.
INHAL:REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. PROVIDE OXYGEN IF BREATHING IS
DIFFICULT. USE ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION IF NOT BREATHING. GET MD.
INGEST:DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING. ALWAYS GET MD.

Extinguishing Media:DRY CHEMICAL. DO NOT USE WATER.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR NIOSH/MSHA APPRVD SCBA & FULL PROT EQUIP
. EVACUATE HAZ AREA. COVER ALL OPEN ZINC DUST CNTNRS. DO NOT SPREAD
OUT MATL. WATER WILL REACT (SUPP DATA)
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:HYDROGEN GAS EVOLVES WHEN IN CONTACT
W/MOISTURE, ALKALIS OR ACIDS. MAY EXPLODE ON CNTCT W/OXIDIZING
AGENTS SUCH AS SULFUR & OXYGEN OR OTHERS.

Spill Release Procedures:USE DRY CLEANUP METHODS THAT DO NOT DISPERSE
DUST INTO AIR. AVOID BREATHING DUST. TAKE UP MATERIAL & SEAL
TIGHTLY FOR PROPER DISPOSAL.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

Handling and Storage Precautions:KEEP AWAY FROM HEAT & WATER & STRONG
OXIDIZING AGENTS. KEEP CNTNRS CLOSED. STORE IN COOL, DRY PLACE
W/ADEQUATE VENTILATION.
Other Precautions:DO NOT WELD, HEAT OR DRILL ON FULL OR EMPTY
CONTAINERS.

Respiratory Protection:USE NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED AIR-PURIFYING RESPIRATOR
WHEN NECESSARY.
Ventilation:USE EXPLOSION-PROOF VENTILATION AS REQUIRED. USE ONLY
W/VENTILATION TO KEEP LEVELS BELOW EXPOSURE GUIDELINES.
Protective Gloves:IMPERVIOUS GLOVES.
Eye Protection:CHEMICAL WORKERS GOGGLES .
Other Protective Equipment:WEAR IMPERVIOUS CLOTHING.
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH W/SOAP & WATER BEFORE EATING, DRINKING OR
USING TOILET FACILITIES. LAUNDER CONTAMINATED CLOTHING BEFORE
REUSE.
Supplemental Safety and Health
FIRE FIGHT PROC:W/HOT ZINC DUST TO FORM HYDROGEN WHICH IS AN EXPLOSIVE
GAS.

HCC:N1
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:1665F,907C
Appearance and Odor:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
CONTACT W/STRONG OXIDIZING AGENTS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:WATER AND MOISTURE.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:HYDROGEN GAS W/WATER.

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF I/A/W FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL
REGULATIONS .

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