MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
Zinc Sulphate
Company: BEST INC., LIMITED.
Add.: Rooms 1318-20, 13/F Hollywood Plaza, 610 Nathan Road, Mongkok, Kowloon, Hong Kong
Tel: +852-30774337 Fax:+852-30774338
1. IDENTIFICATION
General
Product Name : ZINC SULPHATE (HYDRATES)
Other Names : ZINC SULPHATE MONOHYDRATE & HEPTAHYDRATE WHITE VITRIOL ; WHITE COPPERAS ; ZINC VITRIOL
UN No. : N/A
Dangerous Goods Class : None Allocated
Subsidiary Risk : None Allocated
Hazchem Code : N/A
Pack Group : 0
EPG : N/A
Poisons Schedule : 6
Uses :
Rayon manufacture, dietary supplement, animal feeds, mordant, wood preservative, analytical reagent.
1.1 Physical Description / Properties
Appearance : Colourless to slight green solid, odourless.
Formula : ZnSO4
Boiling Point : N/A deg C
Melting Point : N/A deg C
Vapour Pressure : N/A
Specific Gravity : 2.0 (water = 1)
Flash Point : N/A
pH : N/A ()
Solubility in water : Sol. g/l (25 deg C)
Flammability Limits (as percentage volume in air)
Lower Explosion Limit : N/A
Upper Explosion Limit : N/A
1.2 Other Properties
Specific gravity : 3.3 (monohydrate) and 2.0 (heptahydrate) Solubility in water : 30% for monohydrate & 96.5% for heptahydrate
1.3 Ingredients
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Chemical Entity |
CAS No. |
Proportions (%) |
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ZINC SULPHATE |
[ 7733-02-0] |
> 98 |
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2. HEALTH HAZARD INFORMATION
2.1 Health Effects - Acute
Swallowed
Low toxicity. If ingested abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting and diarrhoea may occur, accompanied by irritation to the mouth and throat, shock and convulsions and possible complications including liver damage with jaundice, hypertension and renal failure. May lead to coma and death.
Eye
May irritate eyes.
Skin
May irritate skin.
Inhaled
Dust may be irritating. Coughing and sore throat may occur.
2.2 Health Effects - Chronic
Primary route of exposure is inhalation and skin and eye contact. No specific data is available for the product for chronic symptoms. The materials in this product are not considered to be carcinogenic by the Worksafe lists (May 1995).
2.3 First Aid
Swallowed
If swallowed and if more than 15 minutes from a hospital induce vomiting, preferably using Ipecac Syrup APF.
Eye
If this product comes into contact with eyes, hold eyes open and wash continuously for 15 minutes with running water. Ensure irrigation under eyelids by occasionally lifting eyelids. Do not attempt to remove contact lenses unless trained. Transport to a hospital or doctor immediately.
Skin
If this product comes into contact with skin, wash skin with soap and water. Remove contaminated clothing and footwear. Ensure contaminated clothing is thoroughly washed before using again. Transport to hospital or doctor if symptoms develop.
Inhaled
If fumes or combustion products are inhaled, remove to fresh air. Lay victim down and keep warm and rested. If breathing is shallow, or has stopped, ensure clear airway and apply resuscitation. Transport to a hospital or doctor immediately.
First Aid Facilities
Ensure an eye bath and safety shower are available and ready for use. Keep an emergency supply of IPECAC Syrup on hand at all times.
2.5 Advice to Doctor
Treat symptomatically based on judgement of doctor and individual reactions of patient.
2.6 Toxicity Data
Oral LD50 = 1891 mg/kg (Mouse) Oral TDLo = 45 mg/kg/7D (Human) ; 106 mg/kg (Human) Oral LDLo = 2000 mg/kg (Rabbit)
3. PRECAUTIONS FOR USE
3.1 Exposure Standards
No exposure limit has been assigned to this material.
3.2 Engineering Controls
Use in adequate ventilation or control dust at point of generation.
3.3 Personal Protection
Skin protection - wear elbow length PVC gloves. Eye protection - wear face shield or safety goggles. Respiratory protection - wear half face respirator with dust cartridge or canister.
3.4 Flammability
Product not flammable or combustible.
SAFE HANDLING INFORMATION
4.1 Storage / Transport
Store in closed original container, away from direct sunlight. Do not store near food or feed or other items intended for human consumption. Keep out of reach of children. Product is not defined as dangerous under n transport legislation. Avoid contact with incompatible materials.
4.2 Packaging / Labelling
UN No. N/A
Class None Allocated
Sub Risk None Allocated
Hazchem Code N/A
Pack Group 0
EPG No. N/A
Shipping Name ZINC SULPHATE (HYDRATES)
Hazard IRRITANT
Risk Phrases
R36/38 Irritating to eyes and skin.
Safety Phrases
S2 Keep out of the reach of children.
S22 Do not breathe dust.
S25 Avoid contact with eyes.
4.3 Spills and Disposal
Spills
Clean up personnel should wear full protective clothing including breathing apparatus. Prevent spillage from entering drains or water courses.
Stop leak if safe to do so, and contain spill. Sweep up and shovel or collect recoverable product into labelled containers for recycling or salvage. Recycle containers wherever possible. After spills, wash area, preventing runoff from entering drains. Launder all contaminated clothing before reuse.
Disposal
Dispose of in accordance with all Local, State and Federal regulations at an approved waste disposal facility. This material may be suitable for approved incineration or landfill.
4.4 FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD
Fire / Explosion
Product is non combustible by may decompose to give off toxic fumes of Sulphate and Zinc oxides. Hazardous polymerisation has not been known to occur. Avoid contact with incompatible materials such as strong acids and strong alkalis.
Extinguishing Media
Fire-fighters should wear full protective clothing including self-contained breathing apparatus. Use equipment/media appropriate to surrounding fire conditions.
