Product ID:4321, ZINC CHLORIDE
MSDS Date:05/01/1989
FSC:6810
NIIN:00-063-6098
MSDS Number: BMYZT

J T BAKER INC

222 RED SCHOOL LANE
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ 08865-2219
US

Emergency Phone: 201-859-2151;800-424-9300(CHEMTREC)

Info Phone: 800-582-2537

Cage: DO803

MALLINCKRODT BAKER, INC.

PHILLIPSBURG, NJ 08865 US

Telephone: 800-582-2537

Cage: 70829

ZINC CHLORIDE (SARA III)

CAS: 7646-85-7

RTECS: ZH1400000

Fraction By Weight: 97-100%

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) 350 MG/KG.
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:NO Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE:INHAL:HEADACHE, COUGHING,
DIFFICULT BREATHING, CHEST PAINS, SEVERE LUNG IRRITATION, PULMONARY
EDEMA. SKIN/EYE:SEVERE IRRITATION OR BURNS. INGEST:NAUSEA,
VOMITING, GASTROINTESTINAL IRRITATION, BU RNS TO MOUTH AND THROAT.
CHRONIC:DAMAGETO LIVER, KIDNEYS, LUNGS. TESTS ON LAB ANIMALS
INDICATE MATL (EFTS OF OVEREXP)
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NOT RELEVANT.
Effects of Overexposure:HLTH HAZ:MAY BE MUTAGENIC AND EMBRYOTOXIC.
TARGET ORGANS:RESP SYSTEM, LUNGS, EYES, SKIN, GI TRACT, LIVER,
KIDNEYS.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:LUNG DISEASE.

First Aid:INGEST:DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING; IF CONSCIOUS, GIVE WATER,
MILK, OR MILK OF MAGNESIA. INHAL:MOVE TO FRESH AIR. IF NOT
BREATHING, GIVE ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION. IF BREATHING IS DIFFICULT,
GIVE OXYGEN. EYE: IMMEDIATELY FLUSH WITH WATER FOR AT LEAST 15
MINUTES. SKIN:FLUSH WITH PLENTY OF WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 MINUTES
WHILE REMOVING CONTAMINATED CLOTHING AND SHOES. WASH CLOTHING
BEFORE REUSE.

Flash Point Method:CC
Extinguishing Media:USE EXTINGUISHING MEDIA APPROPRIATE FOR SURROUNDING
FIRE .
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR NIOSH/MSHA APPRVD SCBA & FULL PROT EQUIP
.MOVE EXPOSED CNTNRS FROM FIRE AREA IF CAN BE DONE WITHOUT RISK.
USE WATER TO KEEP FIRE-EXPOSED CNTNRS COOL.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:CLOSED CONTAINERS EXPOSED TO HEAT MAY
EXPLODE.

Spill Release Procedures:WEAR NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED SCBA AND FULL
PROTECTIVE CLOTHING. WITH CLEAN SHOVEL, CAREFULLY PLACE MATERIAL
INTO CLEAN, DRY CONTAINER AND COVER; REMOVE FROM AREA. FLUSH SPILL
AREA WITH WATER.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN CORROSION-PROOF AREA. ISOLATE
FROM INCOMPATIBLE MATERIALS.
Other Precautions:KEEP CONTAINER TIGHTLY CLOSED. AVOID EYE, SKIN AND
CLOTHING CONTACT.

Respiratory Protection:RESPIRATORY PROTECTION REQUIRED IF AIRBORNE
CONCENTRATION EXCEEDS TLV. AT CONCENTRATIONS UP TO 9 PPM, A
NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED HIGH-EFFICIENCY PARTICULATE RESPIRATOR IS
RECOMMENDED. ABOVE THIS LEVEL, A N IOSH/MSHA APPROVED SCBA IS
ADVISED.
Ventilation:USE GENERAL OR LOCAL EXHAUST VENTILATION TO MEET TLV
REQUIREMENTS.
Protective Gloves:RUBBER GLOVES.
Eye Protection:CHEM WORK GOGG & FULL LENGTH FSHLD
Other Protective Equipment:UNIFORMS AND APRONS. EMERGENCY EYEWASH AND
DELUGE SHOWER .
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH THORO AFTER HANDLING.
Supplemental Safety and Health
NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:1350F,732C
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:554F,290C
Vapor Density:4.7
Spec Gravity:2.9 (H*2O=1)
Solubility in Water:APPRECIABLE (>10%)
Appearance and Odor:WHITE, ODORLESS GRANULES
Percent Volatiles by Volume:0

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
POTASSIUM, CYANIDES, SULFIDES.
Stability Condition to Avoid:MOISTURE, DUSTING.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:ZNO*X, CL, HCL.

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE IN ACCORDANCE WITH ALL APPLICABLE
FEDERAL, STATE, AND LOCAL ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATIONS. EPA
WASTE#-DOO2-CORROSIVE WASTE.

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