ZINC CORP OF AMERICA -- ZINC OXIDE  -- 6810-00N012704
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:ZINC OXIDE
MSDS Date:02/12/1988
FSC:6810
NIIN:00N012704
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:ZINC CORP OF AMERICA
Address:FOURTH STREET
City:PALMERTOWN
State:PA
ZIP:18071
Country:US
Info Phone Num:215-826-8692
Emergency Phone Num:215-826-8604,CHEMTREC:800-424-9300
CAGE:ZINCC
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:ZINC CORP OF AMERICA
Address:FOURTH STREET
Box:City:PALMERTOWN
State:PA
ZIP:18071
Country:US
Phone:215-826-8692
CAGE:ZINCC

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

Ingred Name:ZINC OXIDE.ACGIH TLV FOR DUST W/ <1% CRYSTALLINE SILICA &
    NO ASBESTOS.TLV:5 MG/M3 FUME.OSHA PEL 5 MG/M3 RESP FRACTION.
CAS:1314-13-2
RTECS #:ZH4810000
Fraction by Wt: 99.6-.8%
Other REC Limits:N/K 
OSHA PEL:15MG/M3 TDUST/5 FUME
ACGIH TLV:10MG/M3 TDUST; 9293

Ingred Name:LEAD.ACGIH TLV FOR INORGANIC DUSTS AND FUMES.OSHA PEL FOR
    INORGANIC LEAD AS PB.
CAS:7439-92-1
RTECS #:OF7525000
Fraction by Wt: 0.001%
Other REC Limits:N/K 
OSHA PEL:0.05 MG(PB)/M3
ACGIH TLV:0.15 MG(PB)/M3
EPA Rpt Qty:1 LB
DOT Rpt Qty:1 LB

Ingred Name:CADMIUM.ACGIH TLV:TOTAL DUST.FROM INTENDED CHANGES
    LIST,1991.0.001 MG(CD)/M3 RESP FRACTION.OSHA PEL:0.2 MG(CD)/M3
    DUSTS.
CAS:7440-43-9
RTECS #:EU9800000
Fraction by Wt: 0.001%
Other REC Limits:N/K 
OSHA PEL:SEE 1910.1027
ACGIH TLV:0.01 MG/M3 DUST;9394
EPA Rpt Qty:10 LBS
DOT Rpt Qty:10 LBS

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

LD50 LC50 Mixture:N/K 
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:NO  Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:SEE SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS OF
    OVEREXPOSURE.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE
Effects of Overexposure:EYES/SKIN:FINELY DIVIDED PARTICULATE MATTER MAY
    CAUSE MECHANICAL IRRIT.INGEST:N/K .INHAL:PROLONGED INHALATION OF
    HIGH LEVELS OF FINE DUST MAY CAUSE TIGHTNESS IN CHEST,METALLIC
    TASTE,COUGH,D IZZ,FEVER,CHILLS,HDCH,NAUS & DRY THROAT.SUBLIMED FUME
    MAY PRDCE OXIDE CHILLS WHICH HAVE NO RECOGNIZED COMPLICATIONS.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:ZINC OXIDE MAY BE AN IRRITANT TO
    PRE-EXISTING RESPIRATORY CONDITIONS.

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

First Aid:EYES:FLUSH EYES WITH COPIOUS AMOUNTS OF WATER FOR AT LEAST 15
    MINUTES.CONSULT PHYSICIAN.SKIN:CONSULT PHYSICIAN.INGESTION:CONSULT
    PHYSICIAN.INHALATION:SYMPTOMS USUALLY DISAPPEAR WITHIN 24
    HOURS.GIVE SY MPTOMATIC TREATMENT (BED REST,ASPIRIN) TO RELIEVE
    FEVER AND CHILLS.CONSULT PHYSICIAN.

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

Extinguishing Media:NONE
Fire Fighting Procedures:NONFLAMMABLE
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NONE

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

Spill Release Procedures:AS WITH ANY NUISANCE DUST,AVOID EXCESSIVE
    DUSTING.
Neutralizing Agent:N/K 

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:NONE
Other Precautions:PRACTICE GOOD PERSONAL HYGIENE WHEN WORKING IN AREAS
    WHERE THIS MATERIAL IS USED.

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

Respiratory Protection:USE NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED TYPE RESPIRATOR FOR
    DUSTING CONDITIONS.
Ventilation:LOCAL EXHAUST OR OTHER VENTILATION THAT WILL REDUCE DUST
    CONCENTRATIONS TO LESS THAN PERMISSIBLE EXPOSURE LIMITS.
Protective Gloves:RECOMND TO PVNT IRRIT IN HYPERSENS PERS.
Eye Protection:USE SAFETY EYEWEAR FOR PROT (SEE SUPP)
Other Protective Equipment:BARRIER CREAMS MAY HELP PREVENT SKIN
    IRRITATION IN HYPERSENSITIVE INDIVIDUALS.
Work Hygienic Practices:PRACTICE GOOD PERSONAL HYGIENE WHEN WORKING IN
    AREAS WHERE THIS MATERIAL IS USED.
Supplemental Safety and Health
EYE PROTECTION:AGAINST AIRBORNE PARTICULATE MATTER.ROUTES OF
    ENTRY:INGESTION .

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

HCC:N1
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:3587F,1975C
Decomp Temp:Decomp Text:N/K 
Spec Gravity:5.61,WATER=1
Solubility in Water:NEGLIGIBLE
Appearance and Odor:WHITE POWDER WITH NO ODOR.

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
NO INFORMATION FOUND.
Stability Condition to Avoid:NO INFORMATION FOUND.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:NONE
Conditions to Avoid Polymerization:WILL NOT OCCUR.

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

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE IN A CLOSED CONTAINER OR HEAVY
    BAG.MATERIAL MAY BE RECYCLED OR DISPOSED OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH
    FEDERAL,STATE AND LOCAL ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATIONS.

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