Product ID:ZINC DUST 64
MSDS Date:02/25/1988
FSC:6550
NIIN:00N019960
MSDS Number: BLDZR

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 (SARA III)

CAS: 7440-66-6

RTECS: ZG8600000

Fraction By Weight: 95.6%

OSHA PEL 10 MG ZNO/M3

ACGIH TLV: 10 MG ZNO/M3; 9192

EPA Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

ZINC OXIDE

CAS: 1314-13-2

RTECS: ZH4810000

Fraction By Weight: 4%

OSHA PEL 15MG/M3 TDUST/5 FUME

ACGIH TLV: 10MG/M3 TDUST; 9293

CADMIUM (SARA III)

CAS: 7440-43-9

RTECS: EU9800000

Fraction By Weight: 0.08%

OSHA PEL SEE 1910.1027

ACGIH TLV: 0.01 MG/M3 DUST;9394

EPA Report Quantity: 10 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 10 LBS

LEAD (SARA III)

CAS: 7439-92-1

RTECS: OF7525000

Fraction By Weight: 0.03%

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

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 PRODUCE METAL FUME FEVER O R "ZINC SHAKES".
SYMPTOMS OF METAL FUMEFEVER INLCUDE CHILLS, FEVER, MUSCULAR PAIN,
NAUSEA & VOMITING. (EFTS OF OVEREXP)
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:CADMIUM:IARC -2A, NTP -2.
Effects of Overexposure:CHRONIC: MAY CAUSE RESPIRATORY IRRITATION WITH
NASOPHARYNGITIS AND LARYNGITIS. LIKE ANY FINELY DIVIDED PARTICULATE
MATTER, ZINC OXIDE MAY CAUSE MECHANICAL IRRITATION TO SKIN AND
EYES.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

Extinguishing Media:SMOTHER AND COOL WITH A SUITABLE DRY EXTINGUISHING
AGENT SUCH AS DRY POWDER, ZINC OXIDE OR DRY SAND. DO NOT USE WATER.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR NIOSH/MSHA APPRVD SCBA AND FULL PROT
EQUIP. DO NOT SPREAD BURNING MATL. SMOTHER & ALLOW FIRE TO GO OUT.
DRY ZINC DUST WILL NOT IGNITE SPONT(SUPP DATA
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:BULK DUST IN COTNACT WITH WATER OR DAMP
AIR EVOLVES HYDROGEN. HEAT PRODUCED DURING THIS REACTION COULD
IGNITE HYDROGEN. AN EXPLOSIVE CONDITION MAY (SUPP DATA)

Spill Release Procedures:PROHIBIT SMOKING, AVOID ALL IGNITION SOURCES,
AND AVOID DUSTING. MATERIAL SHOULD BE CONTAINED FOR RECYCLING.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN A COOL, DRY, WELL-VENTILATED
LOCATION, SEPARATE FROM ACIDS AND ALKALIS. 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 AND METAL FUMES.
Ventilation:LOCAL EXHAUST VENT TO REDUCE DUST CONCENTRATIONS TO LESS
THAN PERMISSABLE EXPOSURE LIMITS.
Protective Gloves:IMPERVIOUS GLOVES
Eye Protection:CHEMICAL WORKERS GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:BARRIER CREAMS MAY HELP PREVENT SKIN
IRRITATION IN HYPERSENSITIVE INDIVIDUALS. FIRE RESISTANT COVERALLS
ARE RECOMMENDED.
Work Hygienic Practices:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Supplemental Safety and Health
FIRE FIGHT PROC: BUT ONCE IGNITED, MAY BURN READILY IN AIR. EXPLOS HAZ:
EXIST IF THIS HAPPENS IN A CONFINED SPACE. DRY DUST MAY FORM A DUST
EXPLOSIVE MIXTURE IN AIR. ZINC OXIDE FUME MAY RESULT FROM CO
MBUSTION OF ZINC DUST.

HCC:T6
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:1665F,907C
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:788F,420C
Spec Gravity:7.11
Solubility in Water:REACTS WITH WATER.
Appearance and Odor:VERY FINE BLUE-GRAY POWDER.

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
AVOID CONTACT WITH WATER, ACIDS, AND ALKALIS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:HYDROGEN WILL EVOLVE WHEN IN CONTACT WITH
WATER OR DAMP AIR.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:NONE.

Waste Disposal Methods:CONTAIN IN A DRY CLOSED CONTAINER. MATL MAY BE
RECYCLED OR DISPOSED OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH FEDERAL, STATE, AND
LOCAL ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATIONS.

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