Product ID:89025-03 ZINC METAL, MOSSY, GRANULAR SHOT
MSDS Date:12/16/1994
FSC:6810
NIIN:00-496-9563
MSDS Number: BXPVB

Emergency Phone: 800-828-7777

Info Phone: 716-874-9572

Preparer: MICHAEL RASZEJA

Cage: 57020

Telephone: 716-874-6020

Cage: 57020

ZINC (SARA 313) (CERCLA)

CAS: 7440-66-6

RTECS: ZG8600000

Fraction By Weight: 100%

EPA Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:NO Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE: INHALATION OF DUST MAY CAUSE
UPPER RESPIRATORY TRACT IRRITATION; FUMES FROM HEATING MAY CAUSE
"METAL FUMES FEVER". CONTACT WITH EYES MAY CAUSE IRRITATION. NO
DATA ON INGESTION. CHRONIC: PROLONG ED OR REPEATED SKIN CONTACT MAY
CAUSE IRRITATION.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NO INGREDIENT OF A CONCENTRATION OF 0.1%
OR GREATER IS LISTED AS A CARCINOGEN OR SUSPECTED CARCINOGEN.
Effects of Overexposure:INHALED-SNEEZING, COUGHING, WHEEZING, SHORTNESS
OF BREATH, CHILLS, FEVER, PROFUSE SWEATING, WEAKNESS, NAUSEA.
EYES-IRRITATION. SKIN-IRRITATION.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

First Aid:INHALATION-REMOVE FROM EXPOSURE. TREAT SYMPTOMATICALLY. GET
MEDICAL ATTENTION IF SYMPTOMS PERSIST. EYES-FLUSH WITH LOTS OF
WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 MINUTES, LIFT LIDS. GET MEDICAL ATTENTION.
SKIN-FLUSH W ITH WATER, THEN WASH WITH SOAP & WATER.INGESTED-NONE
GIVEN.

Flash Point:NON-FLAMMABLE
Extinguishing Media:SMOTHER IN DRY SAND, EARTH OR SODA ASH, DRY POWDER
(ABC).
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS AND
FULL PROTECTIVE GEAR. WHEN HEATED, THE FUMES ARE HIGHLY TOXIC,
CAUSING "METAL FUME FEVER".
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:DUST FORMS EXPLOSIVE MIXTURES WITH AIR.
CONTACT WITH ACIDS AND ALKALI HYDROXIDES RESULTS IN EVOLUTION OF
HYDROGEN. DAMP DUST MAY HEAT SPONTANEOUSLY AND IGNITE.

Spill Release Procedures:SWEEP UP FOR REUSE OR PLACE IN A SUITABLE
CONTAINER FOR DISPOSAL.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN A COOL, DRY, WELL-VENTILATED
PLACE. KEEP AWAY FROM STRONG OXIDIZING AGENTS, STRONG MINERAL
ACIDS, STRONG ALKALIS. PROTECT FROM MOISTURE.
Other Precautions:WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING. REMOVE AND WASH
CONTAMINATED CLOTHES. FOR LABORATORY USE ONLY. NOT FOR HOUSEHOLD,
FOOD OR DRUG USE. KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN.

Respiratory Protection:NONE NORMALLY REQUIRED. IF DUSTY CONDITIONS
PREVAIL, WEAR A NIOSH-APPROVED DUST MASK OR WORK IN ADEQUATE
VETILATION HOOD.
Ventilation:USE ADEQUATE MECHANICAL VENTILATION TO MAINTAIN EXPOSURE
BELOW TLV(S).
Protective Gloves:SUITABLE TO PROTECT FROM ABRASIONS.
Eye Protection:CHEMICAL SAFETY GLASSES.
Other Protective Equipment:LAB COAT, GOGGLES, EYE WASH STATION, FIRE
EXTINGUISHER.
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH HANDS AFTER HANDLING AND BEFORE EATING,
DRINKING, OR SMOKING. LAUNDER CONTAMINATED CLOTHES BEFORE REUSE.
Supplemental Safety and Health
MSDS PROVIDED BY CAGE 57020 FOR CONTRACT NUMBER SP0420-95-PA261.

HCC:N1
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:1665F,907C
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:787F,419C
Vapor Pres:1 MM HG
Vapor Density:2.26
Spec Gravity:7.14
Evaporation Rate & Reference:NON-VOLATILE
Solubility in Water:NEGLIGIBLE
Appearance and Odor:SILVERY METAL, MOSSY, GRANULAR SHOT; NO ODOR.

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG OXIDIZING AGENTS, STRONG ACIDS, STRONG ALKALIS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:EXCESSIVE TEMPERATURE AND HEAT, AIR AND
MOISTURE.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:OXIDES OF ZINC MAY BE PRESENT. ZINC
FUMES.
Conditions to Avoid Polymerization:WILL NOT OCCUR.

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF IN AN APPROVED CHEMICAL LANDFILL OR
CONTRACT WITH A LICENSED WASTE DISPOSAL SERVICE.

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