Zinc, Metal Safety Data Sheet - eScience Labs

1 Safety data SheetZinc, MetalPage 1 of 4 Zinc, MetalSection 1 Product DescriptionProduct Name:Zinc, MetalRecommended Use:Science education applicationsSynonyms:SpelterDistributor: Carolina Biological Supply Company2700 York Road, Burlington, NC 272151-800-227-1150 Chemical Information:800-227-1150 (8am-5pm (ET) M-F)Chemtrec:800-424-9300 (Transportation Spill Response 24 hours)Section 2 Hazard IdentificationClassification of the chemical in accordance with paragraph (d) of ;DANGERSelf-heating: may catch fire. In contact with water releases flammable gases. Very toxic to aquatic life. Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting Classification:Self-heating substance or mixture Category 1, Hazardous to the aquatic environment - Acute Category 1, Hazardous to the aquatic environment - Chronic Category 1, Substance or mixture which in contact with water emits flammable gas Category 2 Section 3 Composition / Information on IngredientsChemical Name CAS # % Zinc, Metal7440-66-6100 Section 4 First Aid MeasuresEmergency and First Aid ProceduresInhalation:In case of accident by inhalation: remove casualty to fresh air and keep at :In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical Contact:After contact with skin, wash immediately with plenty of :If swallowed, do not induce vomiting.

2 Seek medical advice immediately and show this container or 5 Firefighting ProceduresExtinguishing Media:Dry lithium chloride, graphite powder, Pyrene G-1, dry sodium chloride, dry (anhydrous) calcium Fighting Methods and Protection:Firefighters should wear full protective equipment and NIOSH approved self-contained breathing and/or Explosion Hazards:Fire or excessive heat may produce hazardous decomposition Combustion Products:Zinc OxidesSection 6 Spill or Leak ProceduresSteps to Take in Case Material Is Released or Spilled:No health affects expected from the clean-up of this material if contact can be avoided. Follow personal protective equipment recommendations found in Section 8 of this (M)SDSS afety data SheetZinc, MetalPage 2 of 4 Prevent the spread of any spill to minimize harm to human health and the environment if safe to do so.

3 Wear complete and proper personal protective equipment following the recommendation of Section 8 at a minimum. Dike with suitable absorbent material like granulated clay. Gather and store in a sealed container pending a waste disposal evaluation. Collect 7 Handling and StorageHandling:Keep away from any possible contact with water, because of violent reaction and possible flash fire. Handle under inert gas. Protect from moisture. Keep cool. Protect from sunlight. Avoid release to the environment. Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. Use only in well-ventilated areas. Do not breathe :Keep cool. Protect from sunlight. Store in a dry place. Store in a closed container. Maintain air gap between stacks/pallets. Store bulk masses greater than.

4 Kg/.. lbs at temperatures not exceeding .. C/.. F. Store away from other materials. Keep container tightly closed in a cool, well-ventilated Code:Green - general chemical storageSection 8 Protection InformationACGIHOSHA PELC hemical Name(TWA)(STEL)(TWA)(STEL)ZincN/AN/AN/AN /AControl ParametersEngineering Measures:No exposure limits exist for the constituents of this product. General room ventilation might be required to maintain operator comfort under normal conditions of Protective Equipment (PPE):Lab coat, apron, eye wash, Safety Protection:No respiratory protection required under normal conditions of Type(s):None required where adequate ventilation is provided. If airborne concentrations are above the applicable exposure limits, use NIOSH/MSHA approved respiratory Protection:Wear chemical splash goggles when handling this product.

5 Have an eye wash station Protection:Avoid skin contact by wearing chemically resistant gloves, an apron and other protective equipment depending upon conditions of use. Inspect gloves for chemical break-through and replace at regular intervals. Clean protective equipment regularly. Wash hands and other exposed areas with mild soap and water before eating, drinking, and when leaving :NitrileSection 9 Physical DataFormula: ZnVapor Pressure: hPa at 487 CMolecular Weight: Rate (BuAc=1): No data availableAppearance: Grey Metallic SolidVapor Density (Air=1): No data availableOdor: NoneSpecific Gravity: Threshold: No data availableSolubility in Water: Practically InsolublepH: No data availableLog Pow (calculated): No data availableMelting Point: 419 CAutoignition Temperature: No data availableBoiling Point: 907 CDecomposition Temperature: No data availableFlash Point: No data availableViscosity: No data availableFlammable Limits in Air: No data availablePercent Volatile by Volume.

6 No data availableSection 10 Reactivity DataReactivity:Not generally reactive under normal Stability:Stable under normal to Avoid:No data Materials:Strong oxidizing agents, Strong acids, hydrogen chlorideHazardous Decomposition Products:Zinc OxidesHazardous Polymerization:Will not occurSection 11 Toxicity DataRoutes of Entry Inhalation and data SheetZinc, MetalPage 3 of 4 Symptoms (Acute):Muscle Weakness, Vomiting, Nausea, AnemiaDelayed Effects:No data availableAcute Toxicity:Chemical NameCAS NumberOral LD50 Dermal LD50 Inhalation LC50 Zinc7440-66-6 Not determinedNot determinedNot determinedCarcinogenicity:Chemical NameCAS NumberIARCNTPOSHAZinc7440-66-6 Not listedNot listedNot listedChronic Effects:Mutagenicity:No evidence of a mutagenic :No evidence of a teratogenic effect (birth defect).

7 Sensitization:No evidence of a sensitization :No evidence of negative reproductive effects. Target Organ Effects:Acute:No data availableChronic:No data availableSection 12 Ecological DataOverview:Severe ecological hazard. This product may be toxic to plants and/or :No dataPersistence:No dataBioaccumulation:No dataDegradability:No dataOther Adverse Effects:No dataChemical NameCAS NumberEco ToxicityZinc, Metal7440-66-696 HR LC50 PIMEPHALES PROMELAS MG/L [STATIC]96 HR LC50 CYPRINUS CARPIO 30 MG/L96 HR LC50 CYPRINUS CARPIO MG/L [STATIC]96 HR LC50 LEPOMIS MACROCHIRUS MG/L [STATIC]96 HR LC50 ONCORHYNCHUS MYKISS MG/L [STATIC]Section 13 Disposal InformationDisposal Methods:Dispose in accordance with all applicable Federal, State and Local regulations.

8 Always contact a permitted waste disposer (TSD) to assure Disposal Code(s):Not DeterminedSection 14 Transport InformationGround - DOT Proper Shipping Name:Air - IATA Proper Shipping Name:Not regulated for transport by US regulated for air transport by 15 Regulatory InformationTSCA Status:All components in this product are on the TSCA NameCAS Number 313 Name 304 RQCERCLA RQ 302 TPQCAA 112(2) TQSafety data SheetZinc, MetalPage 4 of 4 Zinc, Metal7440-66-6 ZincNo454 kg final RQ (no reporting of releases of this hazardous substance is required if the diameter of the pieces of the solid Metal released is >100 m); 1000 lb final RQ (no reporting of releases of this hazardous substance is required if the diameter of the pieces of the solid Metal released is >100 m)NoNoSection 16 Additional InformationRevised: 10/13/2015 Replaces: 10/13/2015 Printed: 10-29-2015 The information provided in this (Material) Safety data Sheet represents a compilation of data drawn directly from various sources available to us.

9 Carolina Biological Supply makes no representation or guarantee as to the suitability of this information to a particular application of the substance covered in the (Material) Safety data Conference of GovernmentalIndustrial HygienistsChemical Abstract Service NumberComprehensive Environmental Response,Compensation, and Liability Department of TransportationInternational Agency for Research on CancerNot AvailableNTPOSHAPELppmRCRASARATLVTSCAIDL HN ational Toxicology ProgramOccupational Safety and Health AdministrationPermissible Exposure LimitParts per millionResource Conservation and Recovery ActSuperfund Amendments and Reauthorization ActThreshold Limit ValueToxic Substances Control ActImmediately dangerous to life and health