SCIENCE KIT & BOREAL LABORATORIES -- 89025-03 ZINC METAL, MOSSY, GRANULAR SHOT  -- 6810-00-496-9563
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:89025-03 ZINC METAL, MOSSY, GRANULAR SHOT
MSDS Date:12/16/1994
FSC:6810
NIIN:00-496-9563
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:SCIENCE KIT & BOREAL LABORATORIES
Address:777 EAST PARK DRIVE
City:TONAWANDA
State:NY
ZIP:14150-6784
Country:US
Info Phone Num:716-874-6020 FAX: 716-874-9572
Emergency Phone Num:800-828-7777
Preparer's Name:MICHAEL RASZEJA
CAGE:57020
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:SCIENCE KIT INC
Address:777 E PARK DR
Box:City:TONAWANDA
State:NY
ZIP:14150-6708
Country:US
Phone:716-874-6020
CAGE:57020

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

Ingred Name:ZINC (SARA 313) (CERCLA)
CAS:7440-66-6
RTECS #:ZG8600000
Fraction by Wt: 100%
Other REC Limits:NONE RECOMMENDED
EPA Rpt Qty:1000 LBS
DOT Rpt Qty:1000 LBS

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

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:NO  Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE: INHALATION OF DUST MAY CAUSE
    UPPER RESPIRATORY TRACT IRRITATION; FUMES FROM HEATING MAY CAUSE
    "METAL FUMES FEVER". CONTACT WITH EYES MAY CAUSE IRRITATION. NO
    DATA ON INGESTION. CHRONIC: PROLONG ED OR REPEATED SKIN CONTACT MAY
    CAUSE IRRITATION.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NO INGREDIENT OF A CONCENTRATION OF 0.1%
    OR GREATER IS LISTED AS A CARCINOGEN OR SUSPECTED CARCINOGEN.
Effects of Overexposure:INHALED-SNEEZING, COUGHING, WHEEZING, SHORTNESS
    OF BREATH, CHILLS, FEVER, PROFUSE SWEATING, WEAKNESS, NAUSEA.
    EYES-IRRITATION. SKIN-IRRITATION.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

First Aid:INHALATION-REMOVE FROM EXPOSURE. TREAT SYMPTOMATICALLY. GET
    MEDICAL ATTENTION IF SYMPTOMS PERSIST. EYES-FLUSH WITH LOTS OF
    WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 MINUTES, LIFT LIDS. GET MEDICAL ATTENTION.
    SKIN-FLUSH W ITH WATER, THEN WASH WITH SOAP & WATER.INGESTED-NONE
    GIVEN.

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

Flash Point:NON-FLAMMABLE
Extinguishing Media:SMOTHER IN DRY SAND, EARTH OR SODA ASH, DRY POWDER
    (ABC).
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS AND
    FULL PROTECTIVE GEAR. WHEN HEATED, THE FUMES ARE HIGHLY TOXIC,
    CAUSING "METAL FUME FEVER".
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:DUST FORMS EXPLOSIVE MIXTURES WITH AIR.
    CONTACT WITH ACIDS AND ALKALI HYDROXIDES RESULTS IN EVOLUTION OF
    HYDROGEN. DAMP DUST MAY HEAT SPONTANEOUSLY AND IGNITE.

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

Spill Release Procedures:SWEEP UP FOR REUSE OR PLACE IN A SUITABLE
    CONTAINER FOR DISPOSAL.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN A COOL, DRY, WELL-VENTILATED
    PLACE.  KEEP AWAY FROM STRONG OXIDIZING AGENTS, STRONG MINERAL
    ACIDS, STRONG ALKALIS. PROTECT FROM MOISTURE.
Other Precautions:WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING. REMOVE AND WASH
    CONTAMINATED CLOTHES. FOR LABORATORY USE ONLY. NOT FOR HOUSEHOLD,
    FOOD OR DRUG USE. KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN.

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

Respiratory Protection:NONE NORMALLY REQUIRED. IF DUSTY CONDITIONS
    PREVAIL, WEAR A NIOSH-APPROVED DUST MASK OR WORK IN ADEQUATE
    VETILATION HOOD.
Ventilation:USE ADEQUATE MECHANICAL VENTILATION TO MAINTAIN EXPOSURE
    BELOW TLV(S).
Protective Gloves:SUITABLE TO PROTECT FROM ABRASIONS.
Eye Protection:CHEMICAL SAFETY GLASSES.
Other Protective Equipment:LAB COAT, GOGGLES, EYE WASH STATION, FIRE
    EXTINGUISHER.
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH HANDS AFTER HANDLING AND BEFORE EATING,
    DRINKING, OR SMOKING. LAUNDER CONTAMINATED CLOTHES BEFORE REUSE.
Supplemental Safety and Health
MSDS PROVIDED BY CAGE 57020 FOR CONTRACT NUMBER SP0420-95-PA261.

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

HCC:N1
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:1665F,907C
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:787F,419C
Vapor Pres:1 MM HG
Vapor Density:2.26
Spec Gravity:7.14
Evaporation Rate &amp; Reference:NON-VOLATILE
Solubility in Water:NEGLIGIBLE
Appearance and Odor:SILVERY METAL, MOSSY, GRANULAR SHOT; NO ODOR.

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG OXIDIZING AGENTS, STRONG ACIDS, STRONG ALKALIS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:EXCESSIVE TEMPERATURE AND HEAT, AIR AND
    MOISTURE.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:OXIDES OF ZINC MAY BE PRESENT. ZINC
    FUMES.
Conditions to Avoid Polymerization:WILL NOT OCCUR.

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

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF IN AN APPROVED CHEMICAL LANDFILL OR
    CONTRACT WITH A LICENSED WASTE DISPOSAL SERVICE.

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