SUMIT CHEMICALS (PVT) lTD.
(A UNIT OF MLA GROUP OF INDUSTRIES)
111/230 Harsh Nagar, Kanpur-208012.
India.

EMERGENCY PHONE NUMBERS
BUSINESS HRS.: 91-512-291408-10,290057
Contact Person: Mr. S.K.Pandey, V.P.- Marketing (Res-91-512-606583)

I. PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION:

PRODUCT NAME........: Zinc Oxide Active
CHEMICAL NAME.......: Basic Zinc Carbonate

II. HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS:

INGREDIENT NAME
Zinc Oxide
CAS #: 1314-13-2

EXPOSURE LIMITS
OSHA : 10 mg/m3 (total dust)
ACGIH: 10 mg/m3
CONCENTRATION (%)=90%
Essentially 100 %

III. PHYSICAL PROPERTIES:

PHYSICAL FORM.............: Fine Powder
COLOR.....................: White to Yellowish-White
ODOR......................: Odorless
MOLECULAR WEIGHT..........: 81.39
pH .......................: Not Applicable
BOILING POINT.............: Not Applicable
MELTING/FREEZING POINT....: 1975oC
VISCOSITY.................: Not Applicable
SOLUBILITY IN WATER ......: upto 1%
SPECIFIC GRAVITY .........: 5.606
BULK DENSITY..............: 0.5-0.6 gm/cc
VAPOR PRESSURE ...........: Not Applicable
VAPOR DENSITY ............: Not Applicable (Air = 1)

IV. FIRE AND EXPLOSION DATA:

FLASH POINT..................…..:Not Applicable.

AUTO-IGNITION TEMPERATURE.......:Not Established

EXTINGUISHING MEDIA.............: Noncombustible.
Use extinguishing media appropriate to surrounding fire conditions.

SPECIAL FIRE FIGHTING PROCEDURES........:Wear self-contained breathing apparatus and protective clothing to prevent contact with skin and eyes.

UNUSUAL FIRE / EXPLOSION HAZARDS........:Emits toxic fumes under fire conditions.

V. HUMAN HEALTH DATA:

ROUTE(S) OF ENTRY.......: Eye Contact; Skin Contact; Inhalation; Ingestion

HUMAN EFFECTS AND SYMPTOMS OF OVEREXPOSURE:

ACUTE INHALATION..............:Inhalation may irritate the respiratory tract.
Symptoms may include coughing, shortness of breath, sore throat and runny nose. If sufficient amounts are inhaled and absorbed, symptoms may resemble those in acute ingestion.

ACUTE SKIN CONTACT............: Skin contact may cause irritation with symptoms of redness, swelling, itching and pain.

ACUTE EYE CONTACT.............: Eye contact may cause irritation with symptoms of redness, swelling, itching, tearing and pain.

ACUTE INGESTION...............: Ingestion may cause gastroenteritis (inflammation of the lining membrane of the stomach and intestines) with abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting and diarrhea. Systemic effects may follow and may include ringing of the ears, dizziness, elevated blood pressure, blurred vision and tremors.

CHRONIC EFFECTS OF EXPOSURE...:

CARCINOGENICITY...............: This product is not listed by NTP, IARC or regulated as a carcinogen by OSHA.

MEDICAL CONDITIONS AGGRAVATED BY EXPOSURE...:Persons with preexisting eye or skin conditions or impaired pulmonary function may be more susceptible to the effects of this product.

VI. EMERGENCY AND FIRST AID PROCEDURES:

FIRST AID FOR EYES......: In case of contact, immediately flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes. Call a physician.

FIRST AID FOR SKIN......: In case of contact, flush skin with water. Wash clothing before reuse. Call a physician if irritation occurs.

FIRST AID FOR INHALATION: If inhaled, remove to fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Call a physician.

FIRST AID FOR INGESTION.: If swallowed, call a physician immediately.

VII. EMPLOYEE PROTECTION RECOMMENDATIONS:

EYE PROTECTION REQUIREMENTS........: Safety glasses or goggles.

SKIN PROTECTION REQUIREMENTS.......: PVC gloves with impervious boots, apron or coveralls. Employees should wash their hands and face before eating, drinking or using tobacco products.

RESPIRATOR REQUIREMENTS............: Work ambient concentrations should be monitored and if the recommended exposure limit is exceeded, a NIOSH/MSHA approved dust respirator must be worn.

VENTILATION REQUIREMENTS...........: Use local ventilation if dusting is a problem, to maintain air levels below the recommended exposure limit.

ADDITIONAL PROTECTIVE MEASURES.....: Emergency showers and eye wash stations should be available. Educate and train employees in the safe use and handling of hazardous chemicals.

VIII. REACTIVITY DATA:

STABILITY....:Stable under ordinary conditions of use and storage.
HAZARDOUS POLYMERIZATION...:Will not occur.
INCOMPATIBILITIES..........:Strong Oxidizing Agents
INSTABILITY CONDITIONS.....:Excessive temperatures(see INCOMPATIBILITIES).

IX. SPILL AND LEAK PROCEDURES:

SPILL OR LEAK PROCEDURES....:Utilize recommended protective clothing and equipment. Clean spills in a manner that does not disperse dust into the air. Spill area can be washed with water. Collect wash water for approved disposal. Keep from entering water or ground water.

WASTE DISPOSAL METHOD.......: Waste disposal should be in accordance with existing federal, state and local environmental regulations.


X. SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS & STORAGE DATA:

STORAGE TEMPERATURE(MIN/MAX) : Ambient/Ambient.
SHELF LIFE ..................: Unlimited in tightly closed container.
SPECIAL SENSITIVITY .........: None
HANDLING/STORAGE PRECAUTIONS: Avoid breathing dust. Avoid getting in eyes or on skin. Wash thoroughly after handling. Store in a dry place away from direct sunlight, heat and incompatible materials (see Section VIII). Reseal containers immediately after use. Store away from food and beverages.


XI. TOXICITY DATA:

ACUTE EFFECTS................:Harmful if inhaled. May be harmful if swallowed. May be harmful if absorbed through the skin. May cause skin irritation. May cause eye irritation. Material may be irritating to mucous membranes and upper respiratory tract.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION..........:Zinc oxide dust or fume can irritate the respiratory tract. Prolonged skin contact can produce a severe dermatitis called oxide pox. Exposure to high levels of dust or fume can cause metallic taste, marked thirst, coughing, fatigue, weakness, muscular pain and nausea followed by fever and chills. Severe Over exposure may result in bronchitis or pneumonia with a bluish tint to the skin.

RTECS # ZH4810000

ZINC OXIDE IRRITATION DATA
SKN-RBT 500 MG/24H MLD 28ZPAK-,10,72

EYE-RBT 500 MG/24H MLD 28ZPAK-,10,72
TOXICITY DATA

ORL-HMN LDLO:500 MG/KG YAKUD5 22,291,80
IPR-RAT LD50:240 MG/KG ZDKAA8 38(9),18,78
ORL-MUS LD50:7950 MG/KG GISAAA 51(4),89,86
IHL-MUS LC50:2500 MG/M3 IPSTB3 3,93,76
Only selected registry of toxic effects of chemicals substances (RTECS) data is presented here. See actual entry in RTECS for complete information.

XII. APPROVALS:

REASON FOR ISSUE..... .: Customer Information Update to new format.
PREPARED BY...............: Ms Sunita Pandey
APPROVED BY......... .....: Mr N.K.Kapoor
APPROVAL DATE........ ...: 9/5/96


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