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MSDS - ZINC CHLORIDE SOLUTION
MADISON INDUSTRIES, INC.
OLD WATERWORKS ROAD
OLD BRIDGE, NJ 08857
info@oldbridgechem.com
www.oldbridgechem.com
Material Safety Data Sheet
Common Name: ZINC CHLORIDE SOLUTION
Manufacturer:
Madison Industries, Inc.
P.O. Box 175
Old Bridge, New Jersey 08857
Telephone: 732-727-2225
FAX: 732-727-2653
Emergency Telephone: 800-275-3924
24 Hour Emergency Telephone: 800-424-9300 (Chemtrec)
HAZARDOUS CLASSIFICATION:
NFPA: Health-2 / Fire-0 / Reactivity-0
HMIS: Health-2 / Fire-0 / Reactivity-0
This document is prepared pursuant to the OSHA Hazard Communication Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200).
SECTION I: MATERIAL IDENTIFICATION
| Common Name: |
Zinc Chloride Solution |
| Molecular Formula: |
ZnCl2 x H2O |
| CAS Number: |
7646-85-7 |
Section II: PHYSICAL DATA
| Physical State: |
Liquid |
| Boiling Point: |
127 degrees C (266 degrees F) |
| Melting Point: |
NA |
| Freezing Point: |
-30 degrees F |
| Vapor Pressure: |
ca. 3mm. |
| Vapor Density: |
Vapor is water |
| Volatiles %: |
32.5% |
| Specific Gravity: |
1.6 to 2.0 |
| Solubility in H20: |
100% |
| Evaporation Rate: |
Less than 1 (Butyl Acetate = 1) |
| Color: |
Colorless |
| Appearance: |
Clear liquid |
| Odor: |
Lemon scent |
| PH: |
2.0 |
| Zinc Content: |
32.4 (SARA 313) |
Section III: FIRE AND EXPLOSION DATA
| Flash Point: |
Will not burn |
| Extinguishing Media: |
Not applicable |
| Special Fire Fighting Instructions: |
Not applicable |
| Fire and Explosion Hazards: |
May release Zinc Chloride and Zinc Oxide fumes and Hydrogen Chloride gas in a fire. |
Section IV: REACTIVITY DATA
| Stability: |
Very stable at high temperatures. |
| Incompatibility: |
Cyanide - may release toxic HCN.
Sulfides - may release toxic Hydrogen Sulfide |
| Decomposition: |
Will not occur except at high temperatures. |
| Polymerization: |
Will not occur. |
Section V: HEALTH AND HAZARD INFORMATION
| Exposure Limits: |
OSHA 8 hour Time Weighted Average (TWA) and ACGIH TLV-TWA for Zinc Chloride (fume) are one mg. per cubic meter. |
| Swallowing: |
May cause burns of mouth and throat. |
| Skin: |
May cause severe skin burns. |
| Eyes: |
May cause severe cornea injury and result in permanent impairment of vision or even blindness. |
| Inhalation: |
Dusts, mists or vapors, may cause severe irritation to upper respiratory tract. Severe exposure may cause pulmonary edema. Metal fume fever may result from inhaling Zinc Oxide, which is a possible decomposition product at high temperatures. |
| Carcinogenicity: |
None as per NTP, OSHA, and IARC. |
Section VI: FIRST AID PROCEDURES
| Swallowing: |
Give large amounts of milk or water. Do not induce vomiting. Call Poison Control Center or a physician. Do not give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. |
| Skin: |
Immediately flush skin with plenty of water for 15 minutes. Remove contaminated clothing and shoes. Call a physician. Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. |
| Eyes: |
Immediately flush eyes with plenty of water for 15 minutes. Hold eyelids apart during irrigation. Call a physician. |
| Inhalation: |
If dusts, mists or vapors are inhaled, immediately remove person to fresh air and call a physician. |
| Carginogenicity: |
None |
Section ViI: HANDLING PRECAUTIONS
| Personal Protective Equipment: |
Chemical safety goggles. Rubber gloves when needed; rubber apron, rubber shoes, and transparent face shield. |
| Ventilation: |
Maintain good general ventilation to keep mists below exposure guidelines. |
Section VIII: SPILL OR LEAK PROCEDURES
| Spills or Leaks: |
Comply with Federal, State and Local regulations on reporting spills. Flush with plenty of water to an approved chemical sewer. |
| Waste Disposal: |
Comply with Federal, State and Local regulations. Zinc Chloride can be carefully reacted with Sodium Carbonate to form an insoluble Zinc Carbonate solid that can be scooped up and sent to a disposal contractor. |
Section IX: SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS
| Storage: |
Do not store in a steel container. Plastic or plastic lined or rubber lined containers or storage tanks should be used. |
Section X: REGULATORY INFORMATION
NOTICE: The information herein is presented in good faith and believed to be accurate. However, no warranty, expressed or implied, is given. Regulatory requirements are subject to change and may differ from one location to another.
It is the buyer’s responsibility to ensure that its activities comply with Federal, State and local laws.
U.S. REGULATIONS: SARA 313 Information; This product contains the following substance subject to the reporting requirements of Section 313 of Title III of the Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act of 1986 and 40 CFR Part 372: Zinc Compound See Section X for concentrations SARA HAZARD CATEGORY: This product has been reviewed according to the EPA “Hazard Categories” promulgated under Sections 311 and 312 of the Superfund Amendment and Reauthorization Act of 1986 (SARA Title III) and is considered, under applicable definitions, to meet the following category:
AN IMMEDIATE HEALTH HAZARD
Section XI: SHIPPING INFORMATION
ZINC CHLORIDE SOLUTION 8, UN1840, PGIII, RQ
Section XII: MSDS PREPARATION INFORMATION
Prepared by: Regulatory Department,
Madison Industries, Inc.
is intended only as a guide to the appropriate precautionary handling of the material by a properly trained person using this product.
The information contained herein is provided in good faith but makes no representation as to its comprehensiveness or accuracy. This document is intended only as a guide to the appropriate precautionary handling of the material by a properly trained person using this product.
Individuals receiving the information must exercise their independent judgment in determining its appropriateness for a particular purpose. MADISON INDUSTRIES, INC. MAKES NO REPRESENTATIONS OR WARRANTIES, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION ANY WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE WITH RESPECT TO THE INFORMATION SET FORTH HEREIN OR THE PRODUCT TO WHICH THE INFORMATION REFERS.
ACCORDINGLY, MADISON INDUSTRIES, INC. WILL NOT BE RESPONSIBLE FOR DAMAGES RESUTLING FROM USE OF OR RELIANCE UPON THIS INFORMATION.
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