Material Safety Data Sheet **** SECTION 1 - CHEMICAL PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION **** MSDS Name: Zinc sulfate Catalog Numbers: 67001 Synonyms: Sulfuric acid zinc salt (1:1) heptahydrate Company Identification: Biochemical Sciences, Inc. 200 Commodore Drive Swedesboro, NJ 08085 For information, call: 800-524-0294 Emergency Number: 800-524-0294 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# | |----------------|--------------------------------------|----------|-----------| | 0-00-0 |Inhibitor | <1.0 | unlisted | |----------------|--------------------------------------|----------|-----------| | 90-43-7 |Dowicide | <1.0 | 201-993-5 | |----------------|--------------------------------------|----------|-----------| | 7446-20-0 |Zinc sulfate | 35.0 | unlisted | |----------------|--------------------------------------|----------|-----------| | 7732-18-5 |Water | 50.0 | 231-791-2 | +----------------+--------------------------------------+----------+-----------+ Hazard Symbols: None Listed. Risk Phrases: None Listed. **** SECTION 3 - HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION **** EMERGENCY OVERVIEW The toxicological properties of this material have not been fully investigated. Potential Health Effects Eye: May cause eye irritation. Skin: May cause skin irritation. Ingestion: May cause irritation of the digestive tract. Inhalation: May cause respiratory tract irritation. Chronic: No information found. **** SECTION 4 - FIRST AID MEASURES **** Eyes: Immediately flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes, occasionally lifting the upper and lower eyelids. Get medical aid immediately. Skin: Get medical aid. Flush skin with plenty of soap and water for at least 15 minutes while removing contaminated clothing and shoes. 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: **** 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. Extinguishing Media: Substance is noncombustible; use agent most appropriate to extinguish surrounding fire. **** SECTION 6 - ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES **** General Information: Use proper personal protective equipment as indicated in Section 8. Spills/Leaks: Sweep up or absorb material, then place into a suitable clean, dry, closed container for disposal. **** SECTION 7 - HANDLING and STORAGE **** Handling: Wash thoroughly after handling. Use with adequate ventilation. Avoid contact with eyes, skin, and clothing. Avoid ingestion and inhalation. Storage: Store in a tightly closed container. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from incompatible substances. **** SECTION 8 - EXPOSURE CONTROLS, PERSONAL PROTECTION **** Engineering Controls: Use adequate ventilation to keep airborne concentrations low. 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: 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: Liquid Appearance: clear, colorless Odor: odorless pH: Not available. Vapor Pressure: Not available. Vapor Density: Not available. Evaporation Rate: Not available. Viscosity: Not available. Boiling Point: Not available. Freezing/Melting Point: 100 deg C Autoignition Temperature: Not applicable. Flash Point: Not applicable. Explosion Limits, lower: Not available. Explosion Limits, upper: Not available. Decomposition Temperature: Not available. Solubility: Soluble in water Specific Gravity/Density: 1.18 Molecular Formula: Not applicable. Molecular Weight: **** SECTION 10 - STABILITY AND REACTIVITY **** Chemical Stability: Stable. Conditions to Avoid: Excess heat. Incompatibilities with Other Materials: None reported with materials and contaminants which the material may reasonably come into contact. Hazardous Decomposition Products: Oxides of sulfur, toxic fumes of zinc oxide. Hazardous Polymerization: Has not been reported. **** SECTION 11 - TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION **** RTECS#: CAS# 0-00-0 unlisted. CAS# 90-43-7: DV5775000 CAS# 7446-20-0: ZH5300000 CAS# 7732-18-5: ZC0110000 LD50/LC50: Not available. CAS# 90-43-7: Draize test, rabbit, eye: 50 ug/24H Severe; Draize test, rabbit, skin: 20 mg/24H Moderate; Oral, mouse: LD50 = 1050 mg/kg; Oral, rat: LD50 = 2 gm/kg. CAS# 7446-20-0: Oral, mouse: LD50 = 2200 mg/kg; Oral, rat: LD50 = 2150 mg/kg. CAS# 7732-18-5: Oral, rat: LD50 = >90 mL/kg. Carcinogenicity: Inhibitor - Not listed by ACGIH, IARC, NIOSH, NTP, or OSHA. Dowicide - California: carcinogen; initial date 8/4/00 IARC: Group 3 carcinogen Zinc sulfate - Not listed by ACGIH, IARC, NIOSH, NTP, or OSHA. Water - Not listed by ACGIH, IARC, NIOSH, NTP, or OSHA. Epidemiology: No data available. Teratogenicity: No data available. Reproductive Effects: No data available. Neurotoxicity: No data available. Mutagenicity: No data available. Other Studies: No data available. **** SECTION 12 - ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION **** Ecotoxicity: No information found. **** SECTION 13 - DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS **** Dispose of in a manner consistent with federal, state, and local regulations. **** SECTION 14 - TRANSPORT INFORMATION **** US DOT No information available Canadian TDG No information available. **** SECTION 15 - REGULATORY INFORMATION **** US FEDERAL TSCA CAS# 0-00-0 is not listed on the TSCA inventory. It is for research and development use only. CAS# 90-43-7 is listed on the TSCA inventory. CAS# 7446-20-0 is not on the TSCA Inventory. It is a hydrate and exempt from TSCA Inventory requirements (40CFR720.3(u)(2)). CAS# 7732-18-5 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# 7446-20-0 is listed as a Priority Pollutant under the Clean Water Act. CAS# 7446-20-0 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 Inhibitor is not present on state lists from CA, PA, MN, MA, FL, or NJ. Dowicide can be found on the following state right to know lists: New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Massachusetts. Zinc sulfate can be found on the following state right to know lists: California, (listed as ** no name **), California, (listed as ** no name **), New Jersey, (listed as ** no name **), Florida, (listed as ** no name **), Pennsylvania, (listed as ** no name **), Massachusetts, (listed as ** no name **). Water is not present on state lists from CA, PA, MN, MA, FL, or NJ. WARNING: This product contains Dowicide, a chemical known to the state of California to cause cancer. 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: Not available. Risk Phrases: Safety Phrases: S 22 Do not breathe dust. S 25 Avoid contact with eyes. WGK (Water Danger/Protection) CAS# 0-00-0: No information available. CAS# 90-43-7: 2 CAS# 7446-20-0: 1 CAS# 7732-18-5: No information available. United Kingdom Occupational Exposure Limits Canada CAS# 90-43-7 is listed on Canada's DSL List. CAS# 7732-18-5 is listed on Canada's DSL List. CAS# 0-00-0 is not listed on Canada's Ingredient Disclosure List. CAS# 90-43-7 is listed on Canada's Ingredient Disclosure List. CAS# 7446-20-0 is not listed on Canada's Ingredient Disclosure List. CAS# 7732-18-5 is not listed on Canada's Ingredient Disclosure List. Exposure Limits CAS# 7446-20-0 (listed as ** undefined **): OEL-ARAB Republic of Egypt :TWA 0.1 mg/m3 **** SECTION 16 - ADDITIONAL INFORMATION **** MSDS Creation Date: 10/08/1998 Revision #1 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. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------