Material Safety Data Sheet **** SECTION 1 - CHEMICAL PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION **** MSDS Name: Zinc Metal Powder Catalog Numbers: S71226, S71226-1, S71226-2, NC9657190, XXZ5100LB, Z46 3, Z463, Z5 500, Z5500 Synonyms: None Company Identification: Fisher Scientific 1 Reagent Lane Fairlawn, NJ 07410 For information, call: 201-796-7100 Emergency Number: 201-796-7100 For CHEMTREC assistance, call: 800-424-9300 For International CHEMTREC assistance, call: 703-527-3887 **** SECTION 2 - COMPOSITION, INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS **** +----------------+--------------------------------------+----------+-----------+ | CAS# | Chemical Name | % | EINECS# | |----------------|--------------------------------------|----------|-----------| | 7440-66-6 |Zinc | 100 | 231-175-3 | +----------------+--------------------------------------+----------+-----------+ Hazard Symbols: F Risk Phrases: 15 17 **** SECTION 3 - HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION **** EMERGENCY OVERVIEW Contact with water liberates highly flammable gases. Spontaneously flammable in air.Water-Reactive. Potential Health Effects Eye: Causes eye irritation. Skin: Causes skin irritation. Ingestion: Causes gastrointestinal irritation with nausea, vomiting and diarrhea. Inhalation: Inhalation of fumes may cause metal fume fever, which is characterized by flu-like symptoms with metallic taste, fever, chills, cough, weakness, chest pain, muscle pain and increased white blood cell count. Chronic: Repeated inhalation may cause chronic bronchitis. **** SECTION 4 - FIRST AID MEASURES **** Eyes: Flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes, occasionally lifting the upper and lower eyelids. Get medical aid. Skin: Get medical aid if irritation develops or persists. Wash clothing before reuse. Flush skin with plenty of soap and water. Ingestion: If victim is conscious and alert, give 2-4 cupfuls of milk or water. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Get medical aid immediately. Inhalation: Remove from exposure to fresh air immediately. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Get medical aid. Notes to Physician: Antidote: The use of Calcium disodium EDTA as a chelating agent should be determined by qualified medical personnel. **** SECTION 5 - FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES **** General Information: As in any fire, wear a self-contained breathing apparatus in pressure-demand, MSHA/NIOSH (approved or equivalent), and full protective gear. During a fire, irritating and highly toxic gases may be generated by thermal decomposition or combustion. Water Reactive. Material will react with water and may release a flammable and/or toxic gas. Use water spray to keep fire-exposed containers cool. Containers may explode in the heat of a fire. May ignite or explode on contact with steam or moist air. Extinguishing Media: Use dry sand or earth to smother fire. DO NOT USE WATER! Do NOT get water inside containers. Contact professional fire-fighters immediately. Cool containers with flooding quantities of water until well after fire is out. **** SECTION 6 - ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES **** General Information: Use proper personal protective equipment as indicated in Section 8. Spills/Leaks: Clean up spills immediately, observing precautions in the Protective Equipment section. Sweep up or absorb material, then place into a suitable clean, dry, closed container for disposal. Avoid generating dusty conditions. Remove all sources of ignition. Use a spark-proof tool. Provide ventilation. Do not expose spill to water. **** SECTION 7 - HANDLING and STORAGE **** Handling: Wash thoroughly after handling. Remove contaminated clothing and wash before reuse. Use only in a well-ventilated area. Do not allow water to get into the container because of violent reaction. Avoid contact with skin and eyes. Avoid ingestion and inhalation. Do not allow contact with water. Keep from contact with moist air and steam. Storage: Store in a cool, dry place. Keep away from water. Keep containers tightly closed. **** SECTION 8 - EXPOSURE CONTROLS, PERSONAL PROTECTION **** Engineering Controls: Use explosion-proof ventilation equipment. Use adequate general or local exhaust ventilation to keep airborne concentrations below the permissible exposure limits. Personal Protective Equipment Eyes: Wear appropriate protective eyeglasses or chemical safety goggles as described by OSHA's eye and face protection regulations in 29 CFR 1910.133 or European Standard EN166. Skin: Wear appropriate protective gloves to prevent skin exposure. Clothing: Wear appropriate protective clothing to prevent skin exposure. Respirators: A respiratory protection program that meets OSHA's 29 CFR :1910.134 and ANSI Z88.2 requirements or European Standard EN 149 must be followed whenever workplace conditions warrant a respirator's use. Follow the OSHA respirator regulations found in 29CFR 1910.134 or European Standard EN 149. Always use a NIOSH or European Standard EN 149 approved respirator when necessary. **** SECTION 9 - PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES **** Physical State: Solid Appearance: blue Odor: odorless pH: Not available. Vapor Pressure: 1 mm Hg @ 487C Vapor Density: Not available. Evaporation Rate: Not applicable Viscosity: Not applicable Boiling Point: 908 deg C Freezing/Melting Point: 419 deg C Autoignition Temperature: 460 deg C ( 860.00 deg F) Flash Point: Not available. Explosion Limits, lower: Not available. Explosion Limits, upper: Not available. Decomposition Temperature: Not available. Solubility: Reacts with water Specific Gravity/Density: 7.14 Molecular Formula: Zn Molecular Weight: 65.38 **** SECTION 10 - STABILITY AND REACTIVITY **** Chemical Stability: Stable. Combines vigorously or explosively with water. Conditions to Avoid: Incompatible materials, ignition sources, excess heat, exposure to moist air or water, mechanical shock. Incompatibilities with Other Materials: Halogenated agents, strong oxidizing agents, alkali hydroxides. Hazardous Decomposition Products: Toxic fumes of zinc oxide. Hazardous Polymerization: Has not been reported **** SECTION 11 - TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION **** RTECS#: CAS# 7440-66-6: ZG8600000 LD50/LC50: Not available. Carcinogenicity: Zinc - Not listed by ACGIH, IARC, NIOSH, NTP, or OSHA. Epidemiology: No information available. Teratogenicity: No information available. Reproductive Effects: No information available. Neurotoxicity: No information available. Mutagenicity: No information available. Other Studies: No data available. **** SECTION 12 - ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION **** **** SECTION 13 - DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS **** Dispose of in a manner consistent with federal, state, and local regulations. **** SECTION 14 - TRANSPORT INFORMATION **** US DOT Shipping Name: ZINC POWDER Hazard Class: 4.3 UN Number: UN1436 Packing Group: II Canadian TDG Shipping Name: ZINC POWDER Hazard Class: 4.3(4.2) UN Number: UN1436 **** SECTION 15 - REGULATORY INFORMATION **** US FEDERAL TSCA CAS# 7440-66-6 is listed on the TSCA inventory. This material does not contain any Class 2 Ozone depletors. Clean Water Act: None of the chemicals in this product are listed as Hazardous Substances under the CWA. CAS# 7440-66-6 is listed as a Priority Pollutant under the Clean Water Act. CAS# 7440-66-6 is listed as a Toxic Pollutant under the Clean Water Act. OSHA: None of the chemicals in this product are considered highly hazardous by OSHA. STATE Zinc can be found on the following state right to know lists: California, New Jersey, Florida, Pennsylvania, Massachusetts. California No Significant Risk Level: None of the chemicals in this product are listed. European/International Regulations European Labeling in Accordance with EC Directives Hazard Symbols: F Risk Phrases: R 15 Contact with water liberates highly flammable gases. R 17 Spontaneously flammable in air. Safety Phrases: WGK (Water Danger/Protection) CAS# 7440-66-6: 0 United Kingdom Occupational Exposure Limits Canada CAS# 7440-66-6 is listed on Canada's DSL List. CAS# 7440-66-6 is not listed on Canada's Ingredient Disclosure List. Exposure Limits CAS# 7440-66-6: OEL-ARAB Republic of Egypt:TWA 0.1 mg/m3 **** SECTION 16 - ADDITIONAL INFORMATION **** MSDS Creation Date: 4/09/1998 Revision #2 Date: 8/02/2000 The information above is believed to be accurate and represents the best information currently available to us. However, we make no warranty of merchantability or any other warranty, express or implied, with respect to such information, and we assume no liability resulting from its use. Users should make their own investigations to determine the suitability of the information for their particular purposes. In no way shall the company be liable for any claims, losses, or damages of any third party or for lost profits or any special, indirect, incidental, consequential or exemplary damages, howsoever arising, even if the company has been advised of the possibility of such damages. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------