Product ID:5070 ZINC OXIDE
MSDS Date:06/30/1995
FSC:6810
NIIN:00F049520
MSDS Number: BZYPK

Emergency Phone: 908-859-2151

Info Phone: 908-859-2151

Cage: DO803

Telephone: 800-582-2537

Cage: 70829

ZINC OXIDE *96-2*

CAS: 1314-13-2

RTECS: ZH4810000

Fraction By Weight: 90-100%

OSHA PEL 5 MG/CUM

ACGIH TLV: 5 MG/CUM FUME

LD50 LC50 Mixture:ORAL LD50(RAT): 630 MG/KG ZINC OXIDE
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:NO Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:INHALATION: SEVERE IRRIATION OF
RESPIRATORY SYSTEM & IRRITATION OF MUCOUS MEMBRANES. EYES/SKIN: MAY
CAUSE IRRITATION.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE
Effects of Overexposure:IRRITATION, DRYNESS OF MOUTH & THROAT,
HEADACHE, NAUSEA, DIZZINESS

First Aid:INGESTION: IF CONSCIOUS, IMMEDIATELY GIVE LARGE AMOUNTS OF
WATER. INHALATION: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. GIVE CPR/OXYGEN IF
NECESSARY. SKIN: FLUSH W/WATER. EYES: IMMEDIATELY FLUSH W/PLENTY OF
WATER FOR 15 M INS. OBTAIN MEDICAL ATTENTION IN ALL CASES.

Flash Point Method:CC
Extinguishing Media:USE EXTINGUISHING MEDIA APPROPRIATE FOR SURROUNDING
FIRE.
Fire Fighting Procedures:NONE
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NONE

Spill Release Procedures:WEAR SELF CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS & FULL
PROTECTIVE CLOTHING. W/CLEAN SHOVEL, CAREFULLY PLACE MATERIAL INTO
CLEAN, DRY CONTAINER & COVER; REMOVE FROM AREA. FLUSH AREA W/WATER.

Handling and Storage Precautions:KEEP CONTAINER TIGHTLY CLOSED.
SUITABLE FOR ANY GENERAL CHEMICAL STORAGE AREA. USE W/ADEQUATE
VENTILATION.
Other Precautions:WHEN HANDLING LIQUID PRODUCTS, SECONDARY PROTECTIVE
CONTAINERS MUST BE USED FOR CARRYING. HANDLING OF MATERIAL SHOULD
BE BY A PERSON TRAINED IN/SUPERVISED BY A PERSON TRAINED IN,
CHEMICAL HANDLING. AV OID BREATHING DUST & SKIN/EYE CONTACT.

Respiratory Protection:REQUIRED IF AIRBORNE CONCENTRATION EXCEEDS TLV.
AT CONCENTRATIONS UP TO 75 PPM, A HIGH-EFFICIENCY PARTICULATE
RESPIRATOR IS RECOMMENDED. ABOVE THIS LEVEL, USE A SELF CONTAINED
BREATHING APPARATUS.
Ventilation:GENERAL/LOCAL EXHAUST VENTILATION TO MEET TLV REQUIREMENTS.
Protective Gloves:RECOMMENDED
Eye Protection:SAFETY GOGGLES
Supplemental Safety and Health

Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:3587F
Spec Gravity:5.67
Solubility in Water:<0.1%
Appearance and Odor:WHITE POWDER. ODORLESS
Percent Volatiles by Volume:0

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
MAGNESIUM, STRONG ACIDS
Stability Condition to Avoid:NONE
Hazardous Decomposition Products:NONE

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF IN ACCORDANCE W/LOCAL, STATE &
FEDERAL REGULATIONS.

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