SIGMA CHEMICAL CO -- ZINC ACETATE;PRODUCT #:Z0625  -- 6810-00-270-3257
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:ZINC ACETATE;PRODUCT #:Z0625
MSDS Date:02/14/1989
FSC:6810
NIIN:00-270-3257
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:SIGMA CHEMICAL CO
Address:3500 DEKALB STREET
Box:14508
City:ST. LOUIS
State:MO
ZIP:63178
Country:US
Info Phone Num:314-771-5765
Emergency Phone Num:314-771-5765
CAGE:21076
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:SIGMA CHEMICAL COMPANY
Address:3050 SPRUCE ST
Box:14508
City:ST LOUIS
State:MO
ZIP:63178
Country:US
Phone:314-771-5765
CAGE:21076

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

Ingred Name:ZINC ACETATE DIHYDRATE
CAS:5970-45-6
RTECS #:ZG8750000
Fraction by Wt: 100.0%

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

LD50 LC50 Mixture:ORAL-RAT:2170 MG/KG
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:YES  Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE:MAY BE HARMFUL THROUGH ALL
    ROUTES OF ENTRY;SKIN AND EYE IRRITATION. CHRONIC:NO DATA AVAILABLE.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NO DATA AVAILABLE (MSDS)
Effects of Overexposure:SEE HEALTH HAZARDS DATA.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NO DATA AVAILABLE.

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

First Aid:SKIN AND EYES:FLUSH WITH PLENTY OF WATER FOR ABOUT 15
    MINUTES;CONSULT A PHYSICIAN IMMEDIATELY. INHALATION:REMOVE TO FRESH
    AIR;CALL A PHYSICIAN. INGESTION:CONSULT A PHYSICIAN IMMEDIATELY.

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

Flash Point:NONE
Autoignition Temp:Autoignition Temp Text:NONE
Extinguishing Media:USE SUITABLE MEDIA FOR SURROUNDING FIRE;WATER
    SPRAY,CO*2,DRY CHEMICAL,FOAM.
Fire Fighting Procedures:USE NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED SCBA IN AN ENCLOSED
    AREA.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:AVOID EXTREME HEAT,SKIN AND EYES CONTACT.

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

Spill Release Procedures:USE PROPER PERSONAL PROTECTION;SWEEP UP OR
    VACUUM AND RECOVER FOR PROPER DISPOSAL.
Neutralizing Agent:DILUTE ACID.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN COOL AND DRY AREA.AVOID SKIN
    AND EYE CONTACT;WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER EACH USE.

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

Respiratory Protection:USE NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED RESPIRATOR FOR ORGANIC
    DUST OR MIST IF ABOVE PEL/TLV.
Ventilation:LOCAL EXHAUST/OR GENERAL TO MAINTAIN PEL/TLV.
Protective Gloves:RUBBER.
Eye Protection:SAFETY GOGGLES.
Other Protective Equipment:APRON,SAFETY SHOWER AND EYE-WASH FACILITIES.
Work Hygienic Practices:AVOID CONTACT WITH EYES AND SKIN;WASH
    THOROUGHLY AFTER USE.DO NOT TAKE INTERNALLY.
Supplemental Safety and Health

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

HCC:N1
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:212F/100C
Decomp Temp:Decomp Text:200C
Spec Gravity:1.840
Solubility in Water:SOLUBLE
Appearance and Odor:WHITE MONOCLINIC CRYSTALLINE PLATES;FAINT ACETOS
    ODOR ASTRINGENT TASTE.

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG OXIDIZING AGENTS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:EXTREME HEAT.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:CARBON MONOXIDE AND CARBON DIOXIDE.

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

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF COLLECTED MATERIAL IN ACCORDANCE WITH
    LOCAL,STATE AND FEDERAL REGULATIONS.

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