| Section 1 Identification |
| Product Number: | C2998 |
| Health: | 2 |
| Flammability | 0 |
| Reactivity | 0 |
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 Sulfate Heptahydrate Reagent A.C.S., Crystal |
| Trade/Chemical Synonyms | |
| Formula: | ZnSO” ½ 7H’O |
| RTECS: | ZH5300000 |
| C.A.S | CAS# 7446-20-0 |
| Section 2 Component Mixture |
| Sara 313 | Component | CAS Number | % | Dim | Exposure Limits: |
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Zinc Sulfate Heptahydrate | CAS# 7446-20-0 | 100 | W/W | OSHA TWA 10 mg/mƒ |
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| Section 3 Hazard Identification (Also
see section 11) |
| Harmful if swallowed. May cause irritation. Avoid breathing vapors, or dusts. Use with adequate ventilation. Avoid contact with eyes, skin, and clothes. Wash thoroughly after handling. Keep container closed. |
| Section 4 First Aid Measures |
Harmful if swallowed. May cause irritation. Avoid breathing vapors, or dusts. Use with adequate ventilation. Avoid contact with eyes, skin, and clothes. Wash thoroughly after handling. Keep container 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: Give several glasses of milk or water. Vomiting may occur spontaneously, but DO NOT INDUCE! Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person.
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| Section 5 Fire Fighting Measures |
| Fire Extinguisher Type: | Any means suitable for extinguishing surrounding fire |
| Fire/Explosion Hazards: | None Known. |
| 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: | 740°C Decomposes | Specific Gravity | 1.957
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| Boiling Point: | Information not available |
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: |
Colorless crystals |
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: Moisture |
Materials to Avoid:
Oxidizing materials |
Hazardous Decomposition Products:
Oxides of sulfur |
| Hazardous Polymerization:Will Not Occur |
| Condition to Avoid:None known |
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| Section 11
Additional Information |
| Effects of overexposure, Acute: May be harmful by inhalation, ingestion or skin absorption. Material is irritating to mucous membranes and upper respiratory tract. Conditions aggravated: Persons with pre-exisitng eye, skin and respiratory conditions may be more susceptible. Target organs: Kidneys, pancreas, liver lungs. |
| DOT Classification: Not Regulated |
DOT regulations may change from time to time. Please
consult the most recent version of the relevant regulations.
| Revision No:0.1 | Date Entered: 9/1/2006 |
Approved by: WPF |
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