MALLINCKRODT INC -- ZINC OXIDE (8824-030) -- 6810-00-150-1000
===================== Product Identification ===================== Product ID:ZINC OXIDE (8824-030) MSDS Date:04/06/1989 FSC:6810 NIIN:00-150-1000 === Responsible Party === Company Name:MALLINCKRODT INC Address:PARIS BYPASS Box:M City:PARIS State:KY ZIP:40361 Country:US Info Phone Num:606-987-7000 Emergency Phone Num:314-982-5000 CAGE:62910 === Contractor Identification === Company Name:MALLINCKRODT SPECIALTY CHEMICALS CO Address:222 RED SCHOOL LANE Box:City:PHILLIPSBURG State:NJ ZIP:08865 Country:US Phone:908-859-2151 CAGE:62910 ============= Composition/Information on Ingredients ============= Ingred Name:ZINC OXIDE CAS:1314-13-2 RTECS #:ZH4810000 OSHA PEL:15MG/M3 TDUST/5 FUME ACGIH TLV:10MG/M3 TDUST; 9293 ===================== Hazards Identification ===================== LD50 LC50 Mixture:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER. Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:NO Ingestion:NO Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:INHAL:MAY IRRITATE RESPIRATORY TRACT. EXCESSIVE CONCENTRATIONS OF NUISANCE DUST MAY CAUSE UNPLEASANT DEPOSITS IN NASAL PASSAGES. AT HIGH AIR CONCENTRATIONS ZINC CHILLS' CAN OCCUR, W/SYMPTOMS OF WEAKN ESS, FATIGUE, NAUSEA AND CHILLS. INGEST:EXCESSIVE ORAL DOSES MAY CAUSE INTESTINAL OBSTRUCTION (SEE EFTS OF OVEREXP) Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NOT RELEVANT Effects of Overexposure:HLTH HAZ:W/NAUSEA, FEVER & STOMACH CRAMPS. SKIN:EXCESSIVE CONTACT MAY CAUSE ITCHING. EYE:MAY CAUSE REDNESS OR PAIN. Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:PRE-EXISTING HEART CONDITION OR IMPAIRED RESPIRATORY FUNCTION MAY BE MORE SUSCEPTIBLE TO EFFECTS OF SUBSTANCE. ======================= First Aid Measures ======================= First Aid:INHAL:REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. GET MD FOR ANY BREATHING DIFFICULTY. INGEST:GIVE SEVERAL GLASSES OF WATER TO DRINK TO DILUTE. IF LARGE AMOUNTS WERE SWALLOWED, GET MD. SKIN:WASH EXPOSED AREA W/SOAP & WATER. GET MD IF IRRITATION DEVELOPS. EYE:WASH THOROUGHLY W/RUNNING WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 MINUTES. GET MD IF IRRITATION DEVELOPS. ===================== Fire Fighting Measures ===================== Extinguishing Media:USE ANY MEANS SUITABLE FOR EXTINGUISHING SURROUNDING FIRE. Fire Fighting Procedures:IN EVENT OF FIRE, WEAR NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED SCBA AND FULL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT WITH FULL FACEPIECE OPERATED IN PRESSURE DEMAND OR OTHER POSITIVE PRESSURE MODE. Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NOT CONSIDERED TO BE AN EXPLOSION HAZARD. ================== Accidental Release Measures ================== Spill Release Procedures:CLEAN-UP PERSONNEL MAY REQUIRE NIOSH/MSHA APPRVD RESP PROT FROM DUST. SWEEP UP & CONTAINERIZE FOR RECLAMATION OR DISPOSAL. VACUUMING OR WET SWEEPING MAY BE USED TO AVOID DUST DISPERSAL. Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER. ====================== Handling and Storage ====================== Handling and Storage Precautions:KEEP IN TIGHTLY CLOSED CONTAINER, STORED IN A COOL, DRY, VENTILATED AREA. PROTECT AGAINST PHYSICAL DAMAGE. ISOLATE FROM INCOMPATIBLE SUBSTANCES. Other Precautions:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER. ============= Exposure Controls/Personal Protection ============= Respiratory Protection:NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED DUST/MIST RESPIRATOR MAY BE WORN UP TO TEN TIMES THE TLV. Ventilation:LOCAL EXHAUST VENTILATION GENERALLY PREFERRED BECAUSE IT CAN CONTROL EMISSIONS OF CONTAMINANT AT SOURCE, (SEE SUPP DATA) Protective Gloves:IMPERVIOUS GLOVES . Eye Protection:CHEMICAL WORKERS GOGGLES . Other Protective Equipment:CLEAN BODY-COVERING CLTHG. CONTACT LENSES SHOULD NOT BE WORN. MAINTAIN EYE WASH FOUNTAIN AND QUICK-DRENCH FACILITIES. Work Hygienic Practices:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER. Supplemental Safety and Health VENT:PREVENTING DISPERSION OF IT INTO GENERAL WORK AREA. REFER TO ACGIH DOCUMENT, "INDUSTRIAL VENTILATION, A MANUAL OF RECOMMENDED PRACTICES", MOST RECENT EDITION FOR DETAILS. ================== Physical/Chemical Properties ================== HCC:N1 Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:SUBLIMES Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:3587F,1975C Spec Gravity:5.67 Solubility in Water:INSOLUBLE Appearance and Odor:WHITE TO YELLOWISH-WHITE AMORPHOUS POWDER; ODORLESS. ================= Stability and Reactivity Data ================= Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES CHLORINATED RUBBER. REACTS VIOLENTLY W/MAGNESIUM, LINSEED OIL. ZINC OXIDE & MAGNESIUM CAN REACT EXPLOSIVELY WHEN HEATED. Stability Condition to Avoid:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER. Hazardous Decomposition Products:WHEN HEATED TO VERY HIGH TEMPERATURES, ZINC OXIDE SUBLIMES TO PRODUCE TOXIC FUMES. ==================== Disposal Considerations ==================== Waste Disposal Methods:WHATEVER CANNOT BE SAVED FOR RECLAMATION MAY BE DELIVERED TO AN APPROVED WASTE DISPOSAL FACILITY. ENSURE COMPLIANCE W/FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL REGULATIONS. Disclaimer (provided with this information by the compiling agencies): This information is formulated for use by elements of the Department of Defense. The United States of America in no manner whatsoever, expressly or implied, warrants this information to be accurate and disclaims all liability for its use. Any person utilizing this document should seek competent professional advice to verify and assume responsibility for the suitability of this information to their particular situation.