Product ID:BUTTER OF ZINC
MSDS Date:07/16/1980
FSC:6810
NIIN:00-247-0610
MSDS Number: BJDZG

MALLINCKRODT INC. SCIENCE PRODUCTS DIVISION

PARIS BYPASS
PARIS, KY 40361
US

Emergency Phone: 606-987-7000

Info Phone: 606-987-7000

Cage: 62910

MALLINCKRODT SPECIALTY CHEMICALS CO

PHILLIPSBURG, NJ 08865 US

Telephone: 908-859-2151

Cage: 62910

ZINC CHLORIDE (SARA III)

CAS: 7646-85-7

RTECS: ZH1400000

Fraction By Weight: 94%MINIM

OSHA PEL 1 MG/M3/2 STEL

ACGIH TLV: 1 MG/M3/2STEL FUME93

EPA Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

LD50 LC50 Mixture:LD50 (ORAL RAT) IS 350 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-EYE: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: REDNESS AND PAIN,SKIN: IRRITANT,
INHALATION:IRRITANT.
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:SKIN:WASH WELL WITH WATER. EYES:FLUSH FOR AT LEAST 15 MINUTES
WITH WATER. IF IRRITATION PERSISTS, SEE PHYSICIAN. INHALATION AND
INGESTION:SEE PHYSICIAN. REMOVE ALL CONTAMINATED CLOTHING AT ONCE.

Flash Point:NONE
Extinguishing Media:USE WATER FOG, CARBON DIOXIDE, FOAM, OR DRY
CHEMICAL TO EXTINGUISH THE SUPPORTING FIRE.
Fire Fighting Procedures:USE SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:FIRE OR EXCESSIVE HEAT MAY CAUSE
PRODUCTION OF HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS.

Spill Release Procedures:COLLECT IN A CONTAINER AND DISSOLVE IT IN
WATER. NEUTRALIZE WITH SODA ASH AND WASH DOWN DRAIN WITH EXCESS
WATER.
Neutralizing Agent:SODA ASH

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN A COOL, DRY, WELL VENTILATED
AREA. KEEP CONTAINERS TIGHTLY CLOSED WHEN NOT IN USE. PROTECT
CONTAINERS FROM PHYSICAL DAMAGE.
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:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Ventilation:MECHANICAL (GENERAL) ROOM VENTILATION IS NORMALLY ADEQUATE.
LOCAL EXHAUST MAY BE REQUIRED IF WORK AREA NOT VENTED.
Protective Gloves:RUBBER
Eye Protection:SAFETY GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:LAB COAT OR COVERALLS.
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
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:1350F,732C
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:554F,290C
Vapor Pres:1 @ 428C
Spec Gravity:2.91
Solubility in Water:432GM/100GM @ 25C
Appearance and Odor:WHITE CRYSTALLINE GRANULES-ODORLESS.

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
CAN REACT VIOLENTLY WITH POTASSIUM.
Stability Condition to Avoid:NONE
Hazardous Decomposition Products:CHLORINE AND ZINC OXIDE WHEN HEATED TO
DECOMPOSITION.

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE AS STATED IN SPILL SECTION. DISPOSAL
SHOULD BE MADE IN ACCORDANCE WITH ALL APPLICABLE FEDERAL, STATE AND
LOCAL LAWS AND REGULATIONS.

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