E M SCIENCE DIV OF E M INDUSTRIES INC -- 8883 ZINC SULFATE HEPTAHYDRATE  -- 6810-00F046288
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:8883 ZINC SULFATE HEPTAHYDRATE
MSDS Date:08/10/1993
FSC:6810
NIIN:00F046288
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:E M SCIENCE DIV OF E M INDUSTRIES INC
Address:480 DEMOCRAT RD
Box:70
City:GIBBSTOWN
State:NJ
ZIP:08027-0070
Country:US
Info Phone Num:800-222-0342/609-354-9200
Emergency Phone Num:800-222-0342/609-354-9200
CAGE:63612
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:E M SCIENCE DIV OF E M INDUSTRIES INC
Address:480 DEMOCRAT ROAD
Box:70
City:GIBBSTOWN
State:NJ
ZIP:08027
Country:US
Phone:800-222-0342/609-423-6300
CAGE:63612

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

Ingred Name:ZINC SULFATE HEPTAHYDRATE
CAS:7446-20-0
RTECS #:ZH5300000
Fraction by Wt: 100%

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

LD50 LC50 Mixture:ORAL LD50(RAT): 2150 MG/KG
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:NO  Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:INGESTION: HARMFUL. INHALATION:
    IRRITATION TO MUCOUS MEMBRANES, RESPIRATORY TRACT, LUNGS.
    SKIN/EYES: IRRITATION.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE
Effects of Overexposure:IRRITATION, ULCERATION.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:PRE-EXISTING SKIN/RESPIRATORY
    DISORDERS.

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

First Aid:SKIN/EYES: IMMEDIATELY FLUSH THOROUGHLY W/WATER FOR 15 MINS.
    INHALATION: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR, GIVE CPR IF NEEDED. INGESTION: IF
    CONSCIOUS, GIVE WATER FREELY. OBTAIN MEDICAL ATTENTION IN ALL
    CASES.

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

Flash Point:NONE
Extinguishing Media:USE ANY SUITABLE FOR ADJACENT MATERIAL.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR SCBA & PROTECTIVE CLOTHING.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:THERMAL DECOMPOSITION PRODUCES TOXIC
    FUMES.

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

Spill Release Procedures:EVACUATE AREA. WEAR SUITABLE PROTECTIVE
    EQUIPMENT. ELIMINATE IGNITION SOURCES. CONTAIN THE RELEASE &
    ELIMINATE ITS SOURCE, SAFELY. TAKE UP & CONTAINERIZE FOR PROPER
    DISPOSAL.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:KEEP CONTAINER TIGHTLY CLOSED. STORE
    IN COOL, DRY, WELL-VENTILATED AREA. RETAINED RESIDUE MAY MAKE EMPTY
    CONTAINERS HAZARDOUS, USE CAUTION.
Other Precautions:DON'T BREATHE DUST, GET IN EYES, ON SKIN/CLOTHING.
    DON'T TAKE INTERNALLY. MATERIAL SHOULD BE HANDLED/TRANSFERRED IN AN
    APPROVED FUME HOOD/W/EQUIVALENT VENTILATION.

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

Respiratory Protection:IF WORKPLACE EXPOSURE LIMITS OF
    PRODUCT/COMPONENTS ARE EXCEEDED, A NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED AIR SUPPLIED
    RESPIRATOR.
Ventilation:APPROVED FUME HOOD
Protective Gloves:NEOPRENE
Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASSES W/SIDE SHIELDS
Other Protective Equipment:IMPERVIOUS PROTECTIVE CLOTHING, EYE WASH,
    SAFETY EQUIPMENT
Work Hygienic Practices:REMOVE/LAUNDER CONTAMINATED CLOTHING BEFORE
    REUSE. WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING.
Supplemental Safety and Health

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

Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:212F
Decomp Temp:Decomp Text:932F
Spec Gravity:1.97
Evaporation Rate &amp; Reference:(BU AC =1): <1
Solubility in Water:COMPLETE
Appearance and Odor:COLORLESS TO WHITE ODORLESS CRYSTALS/POWDER

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
WATER, ACIDS
Stability Condition to Avoid:EXTREME HEAT
Hazardous Decomposition Products:ZINC OXIDE, SULFUR OXIDES

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

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF IAW/FEDERAL, STATE & LOCAL
    REGULATIONS. UN3077.

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