Product ID:MIL-A-18001 ZINC
MSDS Date:02/01/1995
FSC:5340
NIIN:01-284-4836
MSDS Number: BXBRL

BELMONT METALS INC

330 BELMONT AVE
BROOKLYN, NY 11207-4010
US

Emergency Phone: 718-342-4900

Info Phone: 718-342-4900

Preparer: CHARLES GAVER

Cage: 70774

BELMONT METALS INC

BROOKLYN, NY 11207

Telephone: 718-342-4900

Cage: 70774

ZINC (SARA III)

CAS: 7440-66-6

RTECS: ZG8600000

Fraction By Weight: 99%+

OSHA PEL 10 MG ZNO/M3

ACGIH TLV: 10 MG ZNO/M3; 9192

EPA Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

ALUMINUM (SARA III)

CAS: 7429-90-5

RTECS: BD0330000

Fraction By Weight: .1-.5%

OSHA PEL 15MG/M3 DUST/5 FUME

ACGIH TLV: 10MG/M3 DUST; 9192

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:YES Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:INHALATION-EXPOSURE MAY CAUSE
IRRITATION TO EYES, NOSE, THROAT & CAUSE AMETALLIC TASTE IN MOUTH
(METAL FUME FEVER OR PRODUCE FLU LIKE SYMPTOMS). INGESTION-IS NOT
LIKELY. EYE-MECHAICAL IRRITATION POSSI BLE. SKIN-MAY CAUSE
DERMATITIS.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NOT LISTED AS A CARCINOGEN.
Effects of Overexposure:ZINC (AS OXIDE): MAY CAUSE COUGH, STOMACH PAIN,
HEADACHE, NAUSEA, VOMITING, METALLIC TASTE, CHILLS, FEVER, PAIN IN
THE MUSCLES AND JOINTS, THIRST, BRONCHITIS OR PENUMONIA AND A
BLUISH TINT TO THE SKIN . THESE SYMPTOMS GO AWAY IN 24-48 HOURSAND
LEAVE NO EFFETS.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:LUNG DISEASE.

First Aid:INHALATION-REMOVE FROM EXPOSURE TO FUME OR DUST. SEEK MEDICAL
HELP IF REQUIRED. INGESTION-INGESTION OF SIGNIFICANT AMOUNTS
UNLIKELY; SEEK MEDICAL HELP IF LARGE QUANTITIES ARE INGESTED.
EYE-FLUSH WITH WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 MINUTES. SEEK MEDICAL HELP IF
REQUIRED. SKIN-FLUSH THOROUGHLY WITH WATER.

Flash Point:N.AP
Autoignition Temp:Autoignition Temp Text:N.AP
Lower Limits:N.AP
Upper Limits:N.AP
Extinguishing Media:DRY POWDER, CARBON DIOXIDE EXTINGUISHER. DO NOT USE
WATER WILL REACT VIOLENTLY WITH ANY MOLTEN MATERIAL.
Fire Fighting Procedures:USE SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS TO
PROTECT AGAINST FUME.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:SMALL CHIPS, TURNINGS AND DUST WILL
IGNITE READILY. DUST CLOUDS MAY BE EXPLOSIVE.

Spill Release Procedures:NON HAZARDOUS SOLID-NO SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS
REQUIRED FOR SPILLS OR BULK MATERIAL SCRAP METAL MAY HAVE RECYCLE
VALUE.

Handling and Storage Precautions:MATERIAL SHOULD NEVER BE CHARGED INTO
MOLD BATH. EYE PROTECTION SHOULD BE USED WHEN CUTTING, GRINDING,
MACHINING OR BUFFING PRODUCT.
Other Precautions:EYE PROTECTION AND RESPIRATOR SHOULD BE USED WHEN
DUST/FUME GENERATED. WASH HANDS THROUGHLY AFTER USE, ESPECIALLY
BEFORE EATING.

Respiratory Protection:USE NIOSH APPROVED RESPIRATOR WHEN FUME OR DUST
PRESENT.
Ventilation:USE LOCAL EXHAUST VENTILATION FOR DUST/FUME.
Protective Gloves:USE OF APPROVED GLOVES RECOMMENDED.
Eye Protection:USE OF APPROVED GOGGLES OR FACE SHIELD.
Other Protective Equipment:FULL PROTECTIVE CLOTHING FOR DUST/FUMES.
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH HNADS THROUGHLY AFTER USE, ESPECIALLY
BEFORE EATING.
Supplemental Safety and Health
NONE

HCC:N1
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:1661F,905C
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:787F,419C
Decomp Temp:Decomp Text:N.AP
Vapor Pres:N.AP
Vapor Density:N.AP
Spec Gravity:N.AP
pH:N.AP
Viscosity:N.AP
Evaporation Rate & Reference:N.AP
Solubility in Water:INSOLUBLE
Appearance and Odor:SILVERY WHITE METALLIC, ODORLESS.
Percent Volatiles by Volume:N.AP
Corrosion Rate:N.AP

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG ACIDS AND HALOGENS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:STORAGE NEAR STRONG ACIDS AND HALOGENS.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:N.AP

Waste Disposal Methods:FOLLOW STATE AND LOCAL REGULATIONS REGARDING
DISPOSAL.

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