Product ID:FLOWERS OF ZINC, ZINC WHITE
MSDS Date:09/12/1980
FSC:6810
NIIN:00-241-1157
MSDS Number: BJDZD

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Cage: 62910

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Cage: 62910

ZINC OXIDE

CAS: 1314-13-2

RTECS: ZH4810000

Fraction By Weight: 100%

OSHA PEL 15MG/M3 TDUST/5 FUME

ACGIH TLV: 10MG/M3 TDUST; 9293

LD50 LC50 Mixture:LD50 (ORAL RAT) IS 240 MG/KG
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:YES Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE-EYES: IRRITANT,SKIN: IRRITANT,
INHALATION: IRRITANT. CHRONIC:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE OF THE COMPOUNDS IN THIS PRODUCT IS
LISTED BY IARC, NTP, OR OSHA AS A CARCINOGEN.
Effects of Overexposure:EYES: PAIN. SKIN: IRRITATION.INHALATION:
RESPIRATORY TRACT IRRITATION.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:PERSONS WITH A HISTORY OF AILMENTS
OR WITH A PRE-EXISTING DISEASE INVOLVING THE EYES, SKIN, OR
RESPIRATORY TRACT MAY BE AT INCREASED RISK FROM EXPOSURE.

First Aid:INHALATION:REMOVE TO FRESH AIR.RESUSCITATE IF NOT
BREATHING.GET MEDICAL ATTENTION.EYES:IMMEDIATELY FLUSH WITH PLENTY
OF WATER FOR 15 MINUTES HOLDING EYELIDS OPEN.GET MEDICAL
ATTENTION.SKIN:REMOVE CONT AMINATED CLOTHING. WASH WITH SOAP AND
WATER.IF IRRITATION PERSISTS, GET MEDICAL ADVICE.INGESTION:INDUCE
VOMITING.GET IMMEDIATE MEDICAL ATTENTION.

Flash Point:NOT FLAMMABLE
Extinguishing Media:USE WATER FOG, CARBON DIOXIDE, FOAM, OR DRY
CHEMICAL.
Fire Fighting Procedures:FIRE FIGHTERS SHOULD USE NIOSH APPROVED SCBA &
FULL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT WHEN FIGHTING CHEMICAL FIRE. USE WATER
SPRAY TO COOL NEARBY CONTAINERS EXPOSED TO FIRE.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:FIRE OR EXCESSIVE HEAT MAY CAUSE
PRODUCTION OF HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS.

Spill Release Procedures:SWEEP UP AND DISPOSE OF AS AN INERT CHEMICAL.
Neutralizing Agent:NOT APPLICABLE.

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN A COOL, DRY AREA.
Other Precautions:DO NOT TAKE INTERNALLY. DO NOT BREATHE MIST. AVOID
PROLONGED OR REPEATED BREATHING OF VAPOR. AVOID CONTACT WITH EYES.
USE WITH ADEQUATE VENTILATION. WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING. FOR
INDUSTRIAL USE ONLY.

Respiratory Protection:USE DUST RESPIRATOR. FOR EMERGENCIES,
SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS MAY BE NECESSARY.
Ventilation:MECHANICAL (GENERAL) ROOM VENTILATION IS NORMALLY ADEQUATE.
Protective Gloves:RUBBER
Eye Protection:SAFETY GOGGLES OR GLASSES.
Other Protective Equipment:EYE WASH STATION AND SAFETY SHOWER.
INDUSTRIAL-TYPE WORK CLOTHING AND APRON AS REQUIRED.
Work Hygienic Practices:OBSERVE GOOD PERSONAL HYGIENE PRACTICES AND
RECOMMENDED PROCEDURES. DO NOT WEAR CONTAMINATED CLOTHING OR
FOOTWEAR.
Supplemental Safety and Health
AVOID PROLONGED OR REPEATED EXPOSURE. DO NOT GET ON SKIN OR IN EYES. DO
NOT BREATHE VAPORS OR MISTS.

HCC:N1
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:3272F,1800C
Spec Gravity:5.47
Solubility in Water:INSOLUBLE
Appearance and Odor:WHITE TO SLIGHT YELLOW POWDER; ODORLESS.

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
MAGNESIUM
Stability Condition to Avoid:NONE
Hazardous Decomposition Products:ZINC FUMES

Waste Disposal Methods:USE ABOVE SPILL PROCEDURE; OR, SEND TO AN
APPROVED LANDFILL.DISPOSAL SHOULD BE MADE IN ACCORDANCE WITH ALL
APPLICABLE FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL LAWS AND REGULATIONS.

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