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ZINC SULFATE

ICSC: 1698

Zinc sulfate (anhydrous)
Sulfuric acid, zinc salt (11)
Zinc sulphate
ZnSO4
Molecular mass: 161.4
ICSC # 1698 		CAS # 7733-02-0
RTECS # ZH5260000
UN # 3077
EC # 030-006-00-9
November 23, 2007 Validated

TYPES OF HAZARD/ EXPOSURE

ACUTE HAZARDS/ SYMPTOMS

PREVENTION

FIRST AID/
FIRE FIGHTING

FIRE Not combustible.

In case of fire in the surroundings: use appropriate extinguishing media.
EXPLOSION


EXPOSURE
PREVENT DISPERSION OF DUST!

•INHALATION Cough. Sore throat.
Local exhaust or breathing protection.
Fresh air, rest. Seek medical attention if you feel unwell.
•SKIN Redness.
Protective gloves.
Rinse skin with plenty of water or shower.
•EYES Redness. Pain.
Safety spectacles
Rinse with plenty of water (remove contact lenses if easily possible). Referimmediately for medical attention.
•INGESTION Abdominal pain. Nausea. Vomiting.
Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work.
Rinse mouth. Give one or two glasses of water to drink. Refer for medical attention.

SPILLAGE DISPOSAL

STORAGE

PACKAGING & LABELLING

Personal protection: P2 filter respirator for harmful particles. Sweep spilled substance into containers; if appropriate, moisten first to prevent dusting. Do NOT let this chemical enter the environment.
Dry. Provision to contain effluent from fire extinguishing. Store in an area without drain or sewer access.

Xn symbol
N symbol
R: 22-41-50/53
S: 2-22-26-39-46-60-61
UN Hazard Class: 9
UN Packing Group: III
Signal: Warning
Excl mark-Enviro
Harmful if swallowed
Causes serious eye irritation
Very toxic to aquatic life
ICSC: 1698 Prepared in the context of cooperation between the International Programme on Chemical Safety & the Commission of the European Communities (C) IPCS CEC 1994. No modifications to the International version have been made except to add the OSHA PELs, NIOSH RELs and NIOSH IDLH values.

ZINC SULFATE

ICSC: 1698

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PHYSICAL STATE; APPEARANCE:
COLOURLESS HYGROSCOPIC CRYSTALS .

PHYSICAL DANGERS:


CHEMICAL DANGERS:
The solution in water is a weak acid.

OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS:
TLV not established.
MAK not established.


ROUTES OF EXPOSURE:
The substance can be absorbed into the body by ingestion .

INHALATION RISK:
A harmful concentration of airborne particles can be reached quickly when dispersed, especially if powdered.

EFFECTS OF SHORT-TERM EXPOSURE:
The substance is severely irritating to the eyes and is irritating to the gastrointestinal tract and the respiratory tract.

EFFECTS OF LONG-TERM OR REPEATED EXPOSURE:

PHYSICAL
PROPERTIES

Melting point (decomposes): 680°C
Density: 3.8
g/cm3
Solubility in water, g/100 ml at 20°C: 22
(good)
Octanol/water partition coefficient as log Pow: -0.07

ENVIRONMENTAL
DATA

The substance is very toxic to aquatic organisms. It is strongly advised that this substance does not enter the environment.

N O T E S

Transport Emergency Card: TEC (R)-90GM7-III

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION



ICSC: 1698 ZINC SULFATE
(C) IPCS, CEC, 1994
IMPORTANT LEGAL NOTICE: Neither NIOSH, the CEC or the IPCS nor any person acting on behalf of NIOSH, the CEC or the IPCS is responsible for the use which might be made of this information. This card contains the collective views of the IPCS Peer Review Committee and may not reflect in all cases all the detailed requirements included in national legislation on the subject. The user should verify compliance of the cards with the relevant legislation in the country of use. The only modifications made to produce the U.S. version is inclusion of the OSHA PELs, NIOSH RELs and NIOSH IDLH values.
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