| Section 1 Identification |
| Product Number: | C2995 |
| Health: | 2 |
| Flammability | 0 |
| Reactivity | 3 |
Hazard Rating:
| Least | Slight | Moderate | High | Extreme |
| 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 |
NA = Not Applicable NE = Not Established
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| Product Name: | Zinc Nitrate Reagent Grade |
| Trade/Chemical Synonyms | |
| Formula: | Zn(NO)6HO |
| RTECS: | ZH4775000 |
| C.A.S | CAS# 10196-18-6 |
| Section 2 Component Mixture |
| Sara 313 | Component | CAS Number | % | Dim | Exposure Limits: |
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Zinc Nitrate | CAS# 10196-18-6 | 100 | W/W | TXDS: orl-rat LD: 1190 mg/Kg |
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| Section 3 Hazard Identification (Also
see section 11) |
| Heat, shock, friction, or contact with other materials may cause fire or explosion. Harmful if swallowed. Avoid breathing vapor or dust. Use adequate ventilation. Avoid contact with eyes, skin or clothes. Wash thoroughly after handling. Keep closed. |
| Section 4 First Aid Measures |
Heat, shock, friction, or contact with other materials may cause fire or explosion. Harmful if swallowed. Avoid breathing vapor or dust. Use adequate ventilation. Avoid contact with eyes, skin or clothes. Wash thoroughly after handling. Keep closed.
FIRST AID: SKIN: Remove contaminated clothing. Wash exposed area with soap and water. If symptoms persist, seek medical attention
EYES: Wash eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes, lifting lids occasionally. Seek Medical Aid. INHALATION: Remove to fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen
INGESTION: If swallowed, induce vomiting immediately after giving two glasses of water. Never give anything by mouth to an unconcious person.
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| Section 5 Fire Fighting Measures |
| Fire Extinguisher Type: | Water spray |
| Fire/Explosion Hazards: | Dust at sufficient concentrations can form explosive mixtures with air. |
| Fire Fighting Procedure: | Wear self-contained breathing apparatus and protective clothing to prevent contact with skin and clothing. |
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| Section 6 Accidental Release
Measures |
Wear Protective equipment. Sweep up, place in a bag and hold for waste disposal.
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| Section 7 Handling and
Storage |
| Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place away from incompatible materials. Wash thoroughly after handling. |
| Section 8 Exposure Controls
& Personal Protection |
Respiratory Protection:NIOSH/MSHA-approved respirator
Other Protective Equipment:
Wear appropriate clothing to prevent skin exposure
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| Section 9 Physical and Chemical Properties |
| Melting Point: | 36.4 C | Specific Gravity | 2.065
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| Boiling Point: | 105 C |
Percent Volatile by Volume: | 0 |
| Vapor Pressure: | Information not available |
Evaporation Rate: | N/A |
| Vapor Density: |
Information not available |
Evaporation Standard: |
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| Solubility in Water: |
Soluble |
Auto ignition Temperature: |
Not applicable |
| Appearance and Odor: |
Moist white crystal |
Lower Flamm. Limit in Air: |
Not applicable |
| Flash Point: |
N/A |
Upper Flamm. Limit in Air: |
Not applicable |
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| Section 10 Stability and Reactivity Information |
| Stability: Stable | Conditions to Avoid: Avoid contact with heat, sparks, flames, or other sources of ignition. |
Materials to Avoid:
Strong oxidizing agents, metals, bases, amines. |
Hazardous Decomposition Products:
Nitric oxides, zinc/zinc oxides |
| Hazardous Polymerization:Will Not Occur |
| Condition to Avoid:None known |
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| Section 11
Additional Information |
| Effects of overexposure, Acute: Harmful if swallowed, inhaled or absorbed through the skin. Material is extremely distructive to the tissue of the mucous membranes and upper respiratory tract, eyes, and skin. Inhalation may result in spasm, inflammation and edema of the larynx and branchi, chemical pneumonia and pulmonary edema. Symptoms may include burning sensation, coughing, wheezing, laryngitis, shortness of breath, headache, nausea and vomiting. Conditions aggravated: Persons with pre-existing eye, skin or respiratoey conditions may be more susceptible. Target organs: Blood, central nervous system. |
| DOT Classification: Zinc Nitrate, 5.1, UN1514, PG II |
DOT regulations may change from time to time. Please
consult the most recent version of the relevant regulations.
| Revision No:0 | Date Entered: 9/1/2006 |
Approved by: WPF |
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