Product ID:ZINC OXIDE KADOX 920C
MSDS Date:01/03/1990
FSC:6505
NIIN:00N019219
MSDS Number: BLGLR

ZINC CORPORATION OF AMERICA

300 FRANKFORT ROAD
MONACA, PA 15061
US

Emergency Phone: 412-774-1020 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: 99.3%

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: 0.0025%

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: 0.01%

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: 0.20%

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:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:YES IARC:YES OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:INHAL OF HIGH LEVELS OF ZINC OXIDE MAY
RESULT IN TIGHTNESS OF CHEST, METALLIC TASTE, COUGH, DIZZ, FEVER,
CHILLS, HDCH, NAUS & DRY THROAT. OVEREXP MAY PRODUCE SYMPS KNOWN AS
METAL FUME FEVER OR "ZINC S HAKES"; AN ACUTE SELF-LIMITING CNDTN
W/OUT RECOGNIZED COMPLICATIONS. SYMPS OF METAL FUME FEVER
INCL:(EFTS OF OVEREXP)
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:LEAD:IARC GROUP 2B. CADMIUM:IARC GROUP
2A, ACGIH GROUP A2, NTP KNOWN ANIMAL CARCINOGEN/SUSPECTED HUMAN
CARCINOGEN.
Effects of Overexposure:HLTH HAZ:CHILLS, FEVER, MUSCULAR PAIN, NAUSEA &
VOMITING. LIKE ANY FINELY DIVIDED PARTICULATE MATTER, ZINC OXIDE
MAY CAUSE MECH IRRIT TO SKIN AND EYES. CHRONIC OVEREXPOSURE TO ZINC
OXIDE MAY CAUSE RES P TRACT IRRIT W/NASOPHARYNGITIS & LARYNGITIS.
HOWEVER, IS AN ESSENTIAL SUBSTANCE FOR HUMANS. RDA IS 15 MG PER
DAY.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

First Aid:SYMPTOMS RESULTING FROM INHALATION OVEREXPOSURE USUALLY
DISAPPEAR WITHIN 24 HOURS. SYMPTOMATIC TREATMENT, SUCH AS BED REST
& POSSIBLY ASPIRIN IS RECOMMENDED TO PROVIDE RELIEF FROM FEVER &
CHILLS. SKIN :FLUSH W/LARGE AMOUNTS OF WATER. EYE:FLUSH WITH
COPIOUS AMOUNTS OF WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 MINUTES. IN ALL CASES,
CONSULT MD FOR MEDICAL ATTENTION.

Extinguishing Media:USE WATER SPRAY, DRY CHEMICAL, OR CARBON DIOXIDE
EXTINGUISHER TO THE CONTAINER.
Fire Fighting Procedures:USE NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED SCBA.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NONE.

Spill Release Procedures:AS WITH ANY NIUSANCE DUST, AVOID EXCESSIVE
DUSTING.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN DRY WELL-VENTILATED AREAS
AWAY FROM FIRE AND HEAT. AVOID PROLONGED CONTACT WITH SKIN.
Other Precautions:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

Respiratory Protection:USE NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED TYPE RESPIRATOR FOR
PROTECTION FOR DUSTING CONDITIONS.
Ventilation:LOCAL EXHAUST OR OTHER VENTILATION THAT WILL REDUCE DUST
CONCENTRATIONS TO LESS THAN PEL.
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:PRACTICE GOOD PERSONAL HYGIENE WHEN WORKING IN
AREAS WHERE THIS MATERIAL IS USED.
Supplemental Safety and Health
NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

HCC:N1
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:3587F,1975C
Spec Gravity:5.61
Solubility in Water:NEGLIGIBLE
Appearance and Odor:WHITE POWDER WITH MILD VINEGAR TYPE ODOR (C&P
SUFFIX MEAN COATED OR PELLETS)

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
REGULATED UNDER CERCLA, TSCA, SARA, AND/OR RCRA REGULATIONS.

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