Product ID:ZINC OXIDE KADOX 720CP
MSDS Date:02/12/1988
FSC:6505
NIIN:00N019958
MSDS Number: BLDZP

ZINC CORPORATION OF AMERICA

300 FRANKFORT ROAD
MONACA, PA 15061
US

Emergency Phone: 215-826-8604;800-424-9300(CHEMTREC)

Info Phone: 412-774-1020

Cage: HO977

ZINC CORPORATION OF AMERICA

MONACA, PA 15061 US

Telephone: 412-774-1020

Cage: HO977

ZINC OXIDE

CAS: 1314-13-2

RTECS: ZH4810000

Fraction By Weight: 99.2%

OSHA PEL 15MG/M3 TDUST/5 FUME

ACGIH TLV: 10MG/M3 TDUST; 9293

LEAD (SARA III)

CAS: 7439-92-1

RTECS: OF7525000

Fraction By Weight: 0.04%

OSHA PEL 0.05 MG/M3;1910.1025

ACGIH TLV: 0.15 MG/M3;DUST 9192

EPA Report Quantity: 1 LB

DOT Report Quantity: 1 LB

CADMIUM (SARA III)

CAS: 7440-43-9

RTECS: EU9800000

Fraction By Weight: 0.04%

OSHA PEL SEE 1910.1027

ACGIH TLV: 0.01 MG/M3 DUST;9394

EPA Report Quantity: 10 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 10 LBS

PROPIONIC ACID (SARA III)

CAS: 79-09-4

RTECS: UE5950000

Fraction By Weight: 0.2%

OSHA PEL 10 PPM

ACGIH TLV: 10 PPM; 9192

EPA Report Quantity: 5000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 5000 LBS

LD50 LC50 Mixture:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:NO Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:YES IARC:YES OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:INHALATION OF HIGH LEVELS OF ZINC
OXIDE MAY RESULT IN TIGHTNESS OF CHEST, METALLIC TASTE, COUGH,
DIZZINESS, FEVER, CHILLS, HEADACHE, NAUSEA, AND DRY THROAT.
OVEREXPOSURE MAY PRDCE METAL FUME FEVER OR "ZINC SHAKES". SYMPTOMS
OF METAL FUME FEVER INCLUDE: CHILLS, FEVER, MUSCULAR PAIN, NAUSEA
AND VOMITING.(EFTS OF OVEREXP)
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:CADMIUM:IARC-GROUP2A,NTP-GROUP2.
Effects of Overexposure:HLTH HAZ: LIKE ANY FINELY DIVIDED PARTICULATE
MATTER, ZINC OXIDE MAY CAUSE MECHANICAL IRRITATION TO SKIN AND
EYES. CHRONIC: MAY CAUSE RESPIRATORY IRRITATION WITH
NASOPHARYNGITIS AND LARYNGITIS.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

First Aid:INHAL: SYMPTOMS USUALLY DISAPPEAR WITHIN 24 HOURS. TREAT
SYMPTOMATICALLY. EYES: FLUSH WITH COPIOUS AMOUNTS OF WATER FOR AT
LEAST 15 MINUTES. CALL MD. SKIN: FLUSH WITH COPIOUS AMOUNTS OF
WATER. C ALL MD . INGEST: CALL MD IMMEDIATELY .

Extinguishing Media:WATER SPRAY, DRY CHEMICAL, OR CO2 EXTINGUISHERS MAY
BE USED FOR FIRES IN STORAGE AREAS.
Fire Fighting Procedures:USE NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED SCBA AND FULL
PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:ZINC OXIDE DOES NOT BURN.

Spill Release Procedures:AS WITH ANY NUISANCE DUST, AVOID EXCESSIVE
DUSTING. MATERIAL SHOULD BE CONTAINED FOR RECYCLING.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN DRY WELL-VENT LOCATION.
PROTECT FROM PHYSICAL DAMAGE.
Other Precautions:PRACTICE GOOD PERSONAL HYGIENE WHEN WORKING IN AREAS
WHERE THIS MATERIAL IS USED. AVOID PROLONGED CONTACT WITH SKIN.

Respiratory Protection:USE NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED TYPE RESPIRATOR FOR
PROTECTION AGAINST DUST.
Ventilation:LOCAL EXHAUST OR OTHER VENTILATION THAT WILL REDUCE DUST
CONCENTRATIONS TO < PERMISSIBLE EXPOSURE LIMITS.
Protective Gloves:IMPERVIOUS GLOVES
Eye Protection:CHEMICAL WORKERS GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:BARRIER CREAMS MAY HELP PREVENT SKIN
IRRITATION IN HYPERSENSITIVE INDIVIDUALS.
Work Hygienic Practices:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Supplemental Safety and Health
NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

HCC:T6
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:3587F,1975C
Spec Gravity:5.61
Solubility in Water:NEGLIGIBLE
Appearance and Odor:WHITE POWDER W/MILD VINEGAR TYPE ODOR.

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
NONE KNOWN.
Stability Condition to Avoid:NONE.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:NONE.

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE IN A CLOSED CONTAINER OR HEAVY BAG.
MATERIAL MAY BE RECYCLED OR DISPOSED OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH FEDERAL,
STATE, AND LOCAL ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATIONS. THIS MATERIAL MAY BE
REGULTED UNDER CERCLA, TSCA, SARA, AND/OR RCRA REGULATIONS.

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