Zinc
B10294
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Material Safety Data Sheet
Zinc
Section 1. Product and Company Identification
Product name
: Zinc
Product code
: B10294
Synonym
: Granular Zinc, Zinc Dust
Material uses
: Other non-specified industry: Analytical reagent.
Manufacturer
: EMD Chemicals Inc.
P.O. Box 70
480 Democrat Road
Gibbstown, NJ 08027
856-423-6300 Technical Service
Monday - Friday: 8:00 - 5:00 PM
Validation date
: 5/16/2006.
Print date
:
In case of emergency
: 800-424-9300 CHEMTREC (USA)
613-996-6666 CANUTEC (Canada)
24 Hours/Day: 7 Days/Week
Section 2. Hazards Identification
Physical state
: Solid. (Granular solid. Powder. Sticks, strips, sheets.)
Odor
: Odorless.
OSHA/HCS status
: This material is considered hazardous by the OSHA Hazard Communication Standard (29 CFR
1910.1200).
Emergency overview
: WARNING!
HARMFUL IF INHALED OR SWALLOWED.
CAUSES DAMAGE TO THE FOLLOWING ORGANS: SKIN.
MAY CAUSE RESPIRATORY TRACT, EYE AND SKIN IRRITATION.
HEAT, SHOCK OR FRICTION TO ZINC DUST MAY CAUSE FIRE OR EXPLOSION.
DUST MAY IGNITE SPONTANEOUSLY WITH AIR, ESPECIALLY WHEN WET.
Warnings apply to zinc in its powdered form.
Do not ingest. Avoid contact with skin and clothing. Avoid breathing dust. Keep container closed.
Use only with adequate ventilation. Wash thoroughly after handling.
Routes of entry
: Inhalation. Ingestion.
Potential acute health effects
Eyes
: Moderately irritating to eyes.
Skin
: Moderately irritating to the skin.
Inhalation
: Toxic by inhalation. Moderately irritating to the respiratory system.
Ingestion
: Toxic if swallowed.
Carcinogenic effects
: No known significant effects or critical hazards.
Mutagenic effects
: No known significant effects or critical hazards.
Teratogenicity / Reproductive
toxicity
: No known significant effects or critical hazards.
Medical conditions aggravated
by over-exposure
: Repeated skin exposure can produce local skin destruction or dermatitis. Repeated or prolonged
exposure to the substance can produce lung damage. Repeated exposure of the eyes to a low level
of d