ALDRICH CHEMICAL CO INC./SUB OF SIGMA-ALDRICH CORP -- ZINC, DUST, -325 MESH, 20998-8  -- 9630-00N014949
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:ZINC, DUST, -325 MESH, 20998-8
MSDS Date:07/20/1988
FSC:9630
NIIN:00N014949
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:ALDRICH CHEMICAL CO INC./SUB OF SIGMA-ALDRICH CORP
Address:1001 W. ST. PAUL AVE
Box:355
City:MILWAUKEE
State:WI
ZIP:53201
Country:US
Info Phone Num:414-273-3850/FAX -4979
Emergency Phone Num:414-273-3850
CAGE:60928
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:ALDRICH CHEMICAL CO INC
Address:1001 WEST ST PAUL AVE
Box:355
City:MILWAUKEE
State:WI
ZIP:53233
Country:US
Phone:414-273-3850
CAGE:60928

=============  Composition/Information on Ingredients  =============

Ingred Name:ZINC  (SARA III)
CAS:7440-66-6
RTECS #:ZG8600000
OSHA PEL:10 MG ZNO/M3
ACGIH TLV:10 MG ZNO/M3; 9192
EPA Rpt Qty:1000 LBS
DOT Rpt Qty:1000 LBS

=====================  Hazards Identification  =====================

LD50 LC50 Mixture:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:YES  Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE: MAY BE HARMFUL BY INHALATION,
    INGESTION, OR SKIN ABSORPTION. MAY CAUSE EYE IRRITATION. MAY CAUSE
    SKIN IRRITATION. EXPOSURE CAN CAUSE: LUNG IRRITATION, CHEST PAIN
    AND EDEMA WHICH MAY BE FATAL.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Effects of Overexposure:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

=======================  First Aid Measures  =======================

First Aid:CONTAMINATION OF THE EYES SHOULD BE TREATED BY IMMEDIATE AND
    PROLONGED IRRIGATION WITH COPIOUS AMOUNTS OF WATER. IMMEDIATELY
    WASH SKIN WITH SOAP AND COPIOUS AMOUNTS OF WATER. IF INHALED,
    REMOVE TO FRE SH AIR. IF NOT BREATHING GIVE ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION.
    IF BREATHING IS DIFFICULT, GIVE OXYGEN. CALL MD. WASH CONTAMINATED
    CLOTHING BEFORE REUSE. INGEST: CALL MD IMMEDIATELY .

=====================  Fire Fighting Measures  =====================

Flash Point:FLAMMABLE SOLID
Extinguishing Media:CLASS D FIRE-EXTINGUISHING MATERIAL ONLY. DO NOT
    USE WATER.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED SCBA AND PROTECTIVE
    EQUIPMENT . PREVENT CONTACT WITH SKIN AND EYES.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:THIS MATERIAL, LIKE MOST MATERIALS IN
    POWDER FORM, IS CAPABLE OF CREATING A DUST EXPLOSION. EMITS TOXIC
    FUMES UNDER FIRE CONDITIONS.

==================  Accidental Release Measures  ==================

Spill Release Procedures:EVAC AREA. SHUT OFF IGNIT SOURCES. WEAR
    NIOSH/MSHA APPRVD SCBA, RUB BOOTS & HEAVY RUB GLOVES. SWEEP UP,
    PLACE IN A BAG & HOLD FOR WASTE DISPOSAL. USE NON-SPARKING TOOLS.
    AVOID RAISING DUST. VENT AREA  & WASH SPILL SITE AFTER MATL PICKUP
    IS COMPLETE.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

======================	Handling and Storage  ======================

Handling and Storage Precautions:KEEP TIGHTLY CLOSED. KEEP AWAY FROM
    HEAT, SPARKS, AND OPEN FLAME. AIR AND MOISTURE SENSITIVE.
Other Precautions:DO NOT BREATHE DUST. AVOID CONTACT WITH EYES, SKIN
    AND CLOTHING.

=============  Exposure Controls/Personal Protection  =============

Respiratory Protection:WEAR APPROPRIATE NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED RESPIRATOR.
Ventilation:MECHANICAL EXHAUST REQUIRED.
Protective Gloves:CHEMICAL-RESISTANT GLOVES.
Eye Protection:CHEMICAL WORKERS GOGGLES .
Other Protective Equipment:PROTECTIVE CLOTHING, SAFETY SHOWER AND EYE
    BATH.
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING.
Supplemental Safety and Health
ADDL INFO: ZINC REACTS WITH ACIDS, STRONG ALKALIES, CHLORIDES,
    CHLORATES, OXIDES, NITRATES, FLUORINE, CARBON DISULFIDE. THE
    PRESENCE OF MOISTURE CAN RESULT IN SPONTANEOUS COMBUSTION.

==================  Physical/Chemical Properties  ==================

HCC:F8
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:787F,420C
Vapor Pres:1.0 @ 487C
Spec Gravity:7.140
Appearance and Odor:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

=================  Stability and Reactivity Data  =================

AMINES, CADMIUM, CHLORINATED SOLVENTS, SULFUR, STRONG ACIDS, STRONG
    BASES.
Stability Condition to Avoid:PROTECT FROM MOSITURE. AIR-SENSITIVE.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:NATURE OF DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS NOT
    KNOWN.

====================  Disposal Considerations  ====================

Waste Disposal Methods:MATERIAL IN THE ELEMENTAL STATE SHOULD BE
    RECOVERED FOR REUSE OR RECYCLING. OBSERVE ALL FEDERAL, STATE AND
    LOCAL LAWS.

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