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Material Safety Data Sheet

Zinc Oxide



1. Product and Company Identification
Suppliers Product Name Zinc Oxide
Common Chemical Name Metal Oxide
Chemical Formula ZnO
INCI Name Oxide Zinc
Supplier Essential7.com
CAS No. 1314-13-2
EINECS
JCLS No. N/A
2. Composition
Ingredient Name Zinc Oxide
CAS Number 1317-61-9
Per cent 99.9
Ingredient Name Lead
CAS Number 7439-92-1
Per cent 0.0025
Ingredient Name Cadmium
CAS Number 7440-43-9
Per cent 0.005
Exposure Limits NIOSH; 5mg/cu.m. TWA 10 Hour Period
Exposure Limits OSHA PEL; 5mg/cu.m. TWA 8 Hour Period
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3. Hazards Identification
HMIS RATINGS Health:0, Flamability:0, Reactivity:0
Emergency Overview No Unusual fire or spill hazard. low health risk by inhalation. May be subject to slow oxidation if stored at temperatures above 140F
Potential Health Effects: Eyes May cause mechanical irritation
Potential Health Effects: Skin None
Potential Health Effects: Inhalation Low Health Risk by inhalation. Treat as Nuisance Dust
Potential Health Effects: Oral LD50 Greater than 10 g/kg (RAT)
Effects of Overexposure: Short term Inhallation of high levels of zinc oxide may result in tightness of chest, metallic taste, cough, dizziness, fever, chills, headache, nausea, and dry throat. Overexposure may produce symptoms known as metal fume fever or zinc shakes. An acute self-limiting condition without recognised complications. Symptoms of metal fume fever include: chills, fever, muscular pain, nausea and vomiting. Like any finely divided particulate matter, zinc oxide may cause mechanical irritation to skin and eyes
Effects of Overexposure: Chronic Prolonged inhalation of zinc oxide may cause respiratory tract irritation with nasopharyngitis and laryngitis
Carcinogenity Not lsted with NTP, IARC or OSHA as a known or suspected carcinogen.
4. First Aid Measures
INHALATION Remove to fresh air. If breathing is labored or stopped, give artificial respiration. Get medical attention immediately.
INGESTION If swallowed. dilute with large amounts of water to induce vomiting. Consult a physician.
EYE CONTACT Flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes. Consult a physician if irritation persists.
SKIN CONTACT Wash with soap and water
5. Fire-Fighting Measures
Flammable properties Non-Flammable
Flash Point None
Flammable Limits Not applicable
Hazardous combustion products None
EXTINGUISHING MEDIA; Use extinguishing agent applicable to surrounding fire. If oxidation starts, the material should be cooled with water to dissipate the heat.
FIRE FIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS Fire fighters should wear NIOSH approved, positive pressure, self contained breathiing apparatus and full protective clothing when appropriate.
UNUSUAL FIRE AND EXPLOSIVE HAZARDS Zinc iron oxide may be sugect to rapid oxidization if stored at temperatures above 140F
6. Accidental Release Measures
Small/large spills Clean up using dry procedures: avoid dusting.
7. Handling and Storage
Handling Good industral hygiene practice requires that employee exposure be maintained below TLV. This is preferably achieved through the provision of adequate ventilation where necessary. Where dust cannot be controlled in this way, personal respiratory protection should be employed.
Storage Store in a clean, dry area at ambient temperatures in original unopened containers. Conditions of high humidity may require storage in a controlled envirnment. Store at temperatures well below 140F
8. Exposure Control/Personal Protection
Engineering Controls Use with adequate ventilation to meet exposure limits listed in section 2
RESPIRATORY CONTROL NIOSHA approved dust respirator if overexposure potential exists.
Skin Protection Leather or rubber gloves
Eye Protection Safety glasses/goggles or face shield recommended.
9. Physical and Chemical Properties
Appearance White Powder
Boiling Point Not applicable
Vapor pressure Not applicable
VAPOR DENSITY Not applicable
Solubility in water Insoluble
Specific Gravity >5.61
pH Not determined
Odor None
Odor threshold Not applicable
10. Stability and Reactivity
STABILITY Stable
MATERIALS TO AVOID Strong oxidizers
CONDITIONS TO AVOID Material is not stable if stored above 140F
HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS None
HAZARDOUS POLYMERIXATION None
12. Toxicological Information
There are no known dangerous acute or chronic effects associated with the use of this material. The acute oral toxicity LD50 oral (RAT) for Fe2O3 is greater than 10g/kg (RAT)
This product is not considered to be known or suspected carcinogenic by NTP, IARC or OSHA.
Ecological Information No ecological hazards are associated with this product.
13. Disposal Considerations
US: Discarded product is not a hazardous waste under RCRA, 40 CFR 261 EC: Dispose of material in accordance with appropriate regulations
14. Transport Information
Class/Division: not restricted .
15. Regulatory Information Information
US: This material is intended to be used as a cosmetic ingredient and is exempt from Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) regulation (40 CFR 710) when used as such. Do not use for other purposes.
EC: This material is not classed as "Dangerous" according to the health and physical properties criteria of the EU Directives on the classification of substances and preparations.

Information in this material safety data sheet is compiled from our general experience and data obtained from various technical publications and is furnished without warranty. The responsibility for the adoption of appropriate safety precautions rest solely with user. While Essential7.com believe that the information provided herein is accurate at the date hereof, no responsibility for its completeness or accuracy can be assumed. This information is provided solely for consideration and investigation by the user. Revised Jan 03.




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