Product ID:ZINC METAL, POWDER
MSDS Date:07/01/1986
FSC:6810
NIIN:00D003647
MSDS Number: BXQJG

Emergency Phone: 716-359-2502

Info Phone: 716-359-2502

Preparer: ALEXANDER A. PICCIRILLI

Cage: 63759

Telephone: (716) 359-2502

Cage: 63759

ZINC (SARA 313) (CERCLA)

CAS: 7440-66-6

RTECS: ZG8600000

Fraction By Weight: 100%

EPA Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

LD50 LC50 Mixture:NOT ESTABLISHED.
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
RESPIRATORY IRRITATION. INHALATION OF THE FUMES MAY CAUSE "METAL
FUMES FEVER." CONTACT MAY CAUSE EYE IRRITATTION. CHRONIC: PROLONGED
OR REPEATED SKIN CONTACT MAY CA USE SKIN 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-CHILLS, FEVER, PROFUSE PERSPIRATION,
WEAKNESS, NAUSEA, COUGHING. EYES-REDNESS, TEARING, DISCOMFORT.
SKIN-REDNESS, RASH, DISCOMFORT.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

First Aid:INHALED-REMOVE FROM EXPSOURE. TREAT SYMPTOMATICALLY AND GET
MEDICAL ATTENTION IF SYMPTOMS PERSIST. EYES-IMMEDIATELY FLUSH EYES
WITH PLENTY OF WATER. IF IRRITATION DEVELOPS OR PERSISTS, GET
MEDICAL ATT ENTION. SKIN-THOROUGHLY WASH EXPOSED AREA WITH SOAP &
WATER.

Flash Point:NON-FLAMMABLE
Extinguishing Media:SMOTHER WITH DRY SAND, EARTH OR SODA ASH, DRY
POWDER (ABC).
Fire Fighting Procedures:IN FIRE CONDITIONS, WEAR SELF-CONTAINED
BREATHING APPARATUS AND FULL PROTECTIVE GEAR. WHEN HEATED, THE
FUMES ARE HIGHLY TOXIC, CAUSING "FUME FEVER."
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:DUST FORMS EXPLOSIVE MIXTURES WITH
AIR.BULK DUST IN DAMP STATE MAY HEAT SPONTANEOUSLY & IGNITE ON
EXPOSURE TO AIR.CONTACT WITH ACIDS & ALKALI HYDOXIDE MAKES H2.

Spill Release Procedures:SWEEP UP OR GATHER SPILL 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 AWAY FROM ACIDS, HALOGENATED HYDROCARBONS AND STRONG ALKALI
HYDROXIDES. PROTECT FROM MOISTURE.
Other Precautions:WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING. KEEP CONTAINER
TIGHTLY CLOSED WHEN NOT IN USE. READ LABEL ON CONTAINER BEFORE
USING.

Respiratory Protection:NONE NORMALLY REQUIRED. IF ENGINEERING CONTROLS
FAIL OR NON-ROUTINE USE OR AN EMERGENCY OCCURS; WEAR AN MSHA/NIOSH
APPROVED RESPIRATOR WITH DUST CARTRIDGE. USE IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29
CFR 1910.134 AND M ANUFACTURER'S RECOMMENDATIONS.
Ventilation:USE ADEQUATE MECHANICAL VENTILATION TO MAINTAIN EXPOSURE
BELOW TLV(S).
Protective Gloves:SUITABLE TO PROTECT AGAINST ABRASIONS.
Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASSES W/SIDE SHIELDS.
Other Protective Equipment:SMOCK, APRON, EYE WASH STATION & SAFETY
SHOWER, PROPER GLOVES, GOGGLES.
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH HANDS AFTER HANDLING AND BEFORE EATING,
DRINKING, OR SMOKING. LAUNDER CONTAMINATED CLOTHES BEFORE REUSE.
Supplemental Safety and Health
MSDS PRESENTED BY CAGE 63759 FOR CONTRACT NUMBER SP0420-95-PA224.

HCC:N1
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:1665F,907C
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:786F,419C
Vapor Pres:1 MM HG
Vapor Density:2.26
Spec Gravity:7.14
Evaporation Rate & Reference:NON-VOLATILE
Solubility in Water:INSOLUBLE
Appearance and Odor:BLUE, SILVERY-METAL POWDER; NO ODOR.

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG OXIDIZING AGENTS, ACIDS, ALKALIES.
Stability Condition to Avoid:EXCESSIVE TEMPERATURE & HEAT, AIR &
MOISTURE
Hazardous Decomposition Products:OXIDES OF ZINC MAY BE PRESENT. ZINC
FUMES.

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF IN AN APPROVED CHEMICAL LANDFILL OR
CONTRACT WITH A LICENSED WASTE DISPOSAL SERVICE. DISCHARGE,
TREATMENT, OR DISPOSAL MAY BE SUBJECT TO LOCAL, STATE AND FEDERAL
ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATIONS.

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