Product ID:IC 531, PART 2, ZINC DUST
MSDS Date:08/30/1988
FSC:8010
NIIN:01-350-2068
Kit Part:Y
MSDS Number: BRQSW

INORGANIC COATINGS, INC

500 LAPP ROAD
MALVERN, PA 19355
US

Emergency Phone: 215-640-2880

Info Phone: 215-640-2880

Cage: 0N4K0

INORGANIC COATING, INC.

MALVERN, PA 19355 US

Telephone: 215-640-2880

Cage: 0N4K0

ZINC DUST (SARA III)

CAS: 7440-66-6

RTECS: ZG8600000

Fraction By Weight: 96%

EPA Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

ZINC OXIDE

CAS: 1314-13-2

RTECS: ZH4810000

Fraction By Weight: 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: 0.30%

EPA Report Quantity: 1 LB

DOT Report Quantity: 1 LB

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

Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:INHALATION: TIGHTNESS OF CHEST,
METALLIC TASTE, COUGH, DIZZINESS, FEVER, CHILLS, HEADACHE, NAUSEA,
AND DRY THROAT. METAL FUME FEVER (CHILLS, FEVER, MUSCULAR PAIN,
NAUSEA, VOMITING, WEAKNESS, TIREDNESS ) OR ZINC SHAKES; AN ACUTE
SELF-LIMITING CONDITION W/OUT RECOGNIZED COMPLICATIONS. EYE:
IRRITATION. *
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:LEAD IS A LISTED (2B-LIMITED EVIDENCE)
HUMAN CARCINOGEN.
Effects of Overexposure:* CHRONIC EXPOSURE TO ZINC MAY CAUSE
RESPIRATORY TRACT IRRITATION WITH NASOPHARYNGITIS & LARYNGITIS.
HOWEVER, ZINC IS AN ESSENTIAL SUBSTANCE FOR HUMANS. THE RECOMMENDED
DAILY DIETARY ALLOWANCE (RDA) F OR ZINC IS 15 MG PER DAY.

First Aid:INGESTION: DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING. IMMEDIATELY DILUTE W/2
GLASSES WATER OR ACTIVATED CHARCOAL SLURRY (50 G ACTIVATED CHARCOAL
IN 400 ML H2O). CALL DR. NEVER GIVE ANYTHING TO UNCONSCIOUS PERSON.
INHALA TION: SYMPTOMS USUALLY DISAPPEAR W/IN 24 HOURS. CONTACT:
IMMED FLUSH EYES W/WATER 15 MIN. SEE DR. FLUSH SKIN W/WATER. REMOVE
CONTAMINATED CLOTHING.

Extinguishing Media:SMOTHER & COOL W/DRY EXTINGUISHING AGENT (CLASS D):
DRY POWDER, ZINC OXIDE, DRY SAND. DO NOT USE WATER.
Fire Fighting Procedures:USE NIOSH/MSHA SCBA. DO NOT SPREAD BURNING
MATERIAL. SMOTHER & ALLOW FIRE TO GO OUT. DRY ZINC DUST WILL NOT
SPONTANEOUS IGNITE, BUT WILL BURN READILY IN AIR.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:BULK DUST W/WATER OR DAMP AIR EVOLVES
HYDROGEN. HEAT PRODUCED DURING REACTION COULD IGNITE HYDROGEN.
EXPLOSIVE CONDITION EXIST IF THIS HAPPENS IN CONFINED AREA

Spill Release Procedures:AVOID CONTACT WITH WATER. MATERIAL SHOULD BE
CONTAINED FOR RECYCLING.

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN A COOL, DRY, VENTILATED
SPACE, SEPARATE FROM ACIDS, ALKALIS AND OXIDIZING AGENTS. PROTECT
FROM PHYSICAL DAMAGE. AVOID OPEN FLAME OR SPARKS.
Other Precautions:RESTRICTIONS FOR SHIPMENT BY AIR & OCEAN TRANSPORT
EXIST; CONSULT 49CFR100-177 ICAO, IATA, IMO PUBLICATIONS DEALING
W/SHIPMENT OF DANGEROUS GOODS. KEEP AREAS WHERE ZINC DUST IS USED
AND/OR STORED AWAY FROM ALL IGNITION SOURCES.

Respiratory Protection:USE NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED TYPE RESPIRATOR FOR
DUSTING CONDITIONS OR IN THE PRESENCE OF ZINC VAPOR.
Ventilation:VENTILATE AREA WHILE SPRAYING.
Protective Gloves:PROTECTIVE GLOVES FOR HYPERSENSITIVE
Eye Protection:SAFETY EYEWEAR AGAINST AIRBORNE PARTIC
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

HCC:N1
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
Conditions to Avoid Polymerization:HYDROGEN WILL EVOLVE WHEN IN CONTACT
WITH WATER OR DAMP AIR.

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