BMDGZ - PRYMALL NO. 55 PRIMER-ZINC DUST, 0000984B

Product Identification

Product ID:PRYMALL NO. 55 PRIMER-ZINC DUST, 0000984B
MSDS Date:01/15/1991
FSC:8010
NIIN:00N026966
Kit Part:Y
MSDS Number: BMDGZ

Responsible Party
MOBILE PAINT MANUFACTURING CO INC
THEODORE, AL 36582
US

Emergency Phone: 800-255-3924

Info Phone: 205-443-6110

Preparer: JULIE HOAGLAND

Cage: 88663

Contractor
MOBILE PAINT MANUFACTURING CO INC
717 THEODORE, AL 36582 US

Telephone: 334-443-6110

Cage: 88633

Ingredients

ZINC

CAS: 7440-66-6

RTECS: ZG8600000

Fraction By Weight: 100%

OSHA PEL 10 MG/M3 TDUST

ACGIH TLV: 10 MG/M3 TDUST

EPA Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

Hazards

LD50 LC50 Mixture:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:NO Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:INHAL:TIGHTNESS OF CHEST, METALLIC
TASTE, COUGH, DIZZ, FEVER, CHILLS, HDCH, NAUS & DRY THROAT. MAY
PRODUCE SYMPS KNOWN AS METAL FUME FEVER/ZINC SHAKES, AN ACUTE
SELF-LIMITING CONDITION W/ OUT RECOGNIZ ED COMPLICATIONS. SKIN/EYE:
LIKE ANY FINELY DIVIDED PARTICULATE MATTER, THIS MATL MAY CAUSE
MECH IRRIT TO SKIN & EYES.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NOT RELEVANT
Effects of Overexposure:SEE HEALTH HAZARDS.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:ZINC VAPOR MAY BE AN IRRITANT TO
PRE- EXISITING RESPIRATORY CONDITIONS.

First Aid

First Aid:INHAL: SYMPTOMS OF OVEREXPOSURE USUALLY DISAPPEAR WITHIN 24
HOURS. SYMPTOMATIC TREATMENT, SUCH AS BED REST, POSSIBLY ASPIRIN,
TO AFFORD RELIEF FROM FEVER AND CHILLS. EYE: FLUSH WITH COPIOUS
AMOUNTS OF WATER. IN ALL CASES, CONSULT MD FOR MEDICAL ATTENTION.
INGEST: CALL MD IMMEDIATELY . SKIN: FLUSH W/COPIOUS AMOUNTS OF
WATER. CALL MD. .

Fire Fighting

Extinguishing Media:DRY CHEMICAL.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR NIOSH/MSHA APPRVD SCBA & FULL PROT EQUIP
. DRY POWDER EXTING PREF. DO NOT SPREAD BURNING MATL. SMOTHER &
ALLOW FIRE TO GO OUT. DRY ZINC (SUPP DATA)
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:BULK DUST IN CONT W/WATER/DAMP AIR
EVOLVES HYDROGEN. HEAT PRODUCED DURING THIS REACTION COULD IGNITE
THE HYDROGEN. AN EXPLO CONDITION MAY EXIST IF (SUPP DATA)

Accidental Release

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

Handling

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN A COOL, DRY, WELL VENTILATED
SPACE, SEPARATE FROM ACIDS AND ALKALIS. PROTECT FROM PHYSICAL
DAMAGE.
Other Precautions:PRACTICE GOOD PERSONAL HYGIENE WHEN WORKING IN AREAS
WHERE THIS MATERIAL IS USED. KEEP AREAS WHERE ZINC DUST IS USED
AND/OR STORED FREE FROM ALL IGNITION SOURCES.

Exposure Controls

Respiratory Protection:USE NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED TYPE RESPIRATOR FOR
DUSTING CONDITIONS OR IN THE PRESENCE OF ZINC VAPOR.
Ventilation:LOCAL EXPLOSION-PROOF EXHAUST VENTILATION TO REDUCE DUST
CONCENTRATIONS TO LESS THAN 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. FIRE RESISTANT COVERALLS
ARE RECOMMENDED.
Work Hygienic Practices:PRACTICE GOOD PERSONAL HYGIENE WHEN WORKING IN
AREAS WHERE THIS MATERIAL IS USED.
Supplemental Safety and Health
FIRE FIGHT PROC: DUST WILL NOT IGNITE SPONTANEOUSLY, BUT ONCE IGNITED,
MAY BURN READILY IN AIR. EXPLO HAZ: THIS HAPPENS IN A CONFINED
SPACE. DRY DUST MAY FORM A DUST EXPLOSIVE MIXTURE IN AIR. ZINC OXI
DE FUME MAY RESULT FROM COMBUSTION OF ZINC DUST.

Chemical Properties

HCC:N1
Spec Gravity:7
Solubility in Water:NONE
Appearance and Odor:VERY FINE BLUE-GRAY POWDER.

Stability

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

Disposal

Waste Disposal Methods:CONTAIN IN A DRY CLOSED CONTAINER. MATERIAL MAY
BE RECYCLED OR DISPOSED OF I/A/W FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL
ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATIONS.

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