MATERIAL SAFETY DATA
SHEET (MSDS)
Flammability
& Explosion Hazard |
First Aid &
Preventive Measures |
Disposal
Toxicological Properties & Health
Effects |
Environment Health & Safety Policy
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Reactivity
Preventive Measures |
Leakage of Product |
Section 313 Supplier Notification
CAS REGISTRATION
NUMBER: 1314-13-2
- TDG / DOT CLASSIFICATION: Unregulated
- GRADES OF ZINC OXIDE: CR4, CR40, CR41, CR4S,
CR4-USP and TR4 series
- SYNONYMS: White zinc, permanent white, Chinese
White, zinc monoxide.
- PRODUCT APPLICATIONS: Paint, rubber, ink,
plastics, enamel, glass, astringent topical protectant, antiseptics,
electronics, adhesives, chemical products, cosmetics.
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FLAMMABILITY AND EXPLOSION HAZARD
No risk when exposed to heat or flames.
MEASURES TO EXTINGUISH SMALL OR MODERATE FIRES
- Chemical powder
- Carbon dioxide
- Halon
- Water spray or standard foam
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MEASURES TO EXTINGUISH LARGER FIRES
- Water spray or standard foam
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PRECAUTIONS:
- Avoid breathing any fumes or dust. Remain upwind of the fire and
wear a self contained breathing apparatus
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FIRST AID AND PREVENTIVE MEASURES
INHALATION
- If exposed to zinc oxide fumes, remove person to a well
ventilated area, treat according to symptoms and seek medical
attention.
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SKIN CONTACT
- Remove contaminated clothes.
- Wash contacted area with mild soap and water (15 minutes), then
dry.
- Seek medical attention if skin irritation occurs and persists.
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EYE CONTACT
- Rinse eyes immediately with water making sure to occasionally
lift the eyelids (15-20 minutes).
- Consult a physician.
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INGESTION
- If the person is conscious, give him/her two (2) to four
(4) glasses of water and provoke vomiting by placing finger deep in
the throat. Keep victim warm and rested.
- Consult a physician.
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DISPOSAL
The product recovered can be recycled if in acceptable condition. If not,
dispose per published norms and/or contact the manufacturer for assistance
and recommendation on disposal of the product. Observe any Federal, State or
local rules relative to disposal of product.
TOXICOLOGICAL PROPERTIES AND
HEALTH EFFECTS
NOTE: Zinc oxide fumes appear only upon the formation of zinc oxide from
zinc metal.
EXPOSURE LIMITS (ACGIH)
- 10 milligrams per cubic meter of zinc oxide dust
- 5 milligrams per cubic meter of zinc oxide fumes
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TOXICITY DATA
- 500 milligrams/24hours/skin-rabbit: light irritation
- 500 milligrams/24hours/eyes-rabbit: light irritation
- 600 milligrams/cubic meter/inhalation-human: TCLO
- 7950 milligrams/kilogram/oral-mouse: LD5O
- 500 milligrams/kilogram/oral-human: LDLO
- 240 milligrams/kilogram/intraperitoneal-rat: LD5O
Carcinogenic effect: none
- Toxic by absorption through the peritoneum.
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INHALATION
- Acute exposure:
When heated: Inhalation of fumes can cause fume fever.
- Symptoms:
Sweating, shivering, headache, fever, chills, thirst, muscle aches,
nausea, vomiting, weakness and tiredness.
The symptoms occur 4 to 12 hours after exposure and usually last up
to 24 hours.
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SKIN CONTACT
- No irritation of skin for short exposure.
- Chronic exposure:
In cases of poor personal hygiene, occupational dermatitis (oxide
pox) can occur where zinc oxide dust combines with debris and
bacteria to block sweat glands on the skin.
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EYE CONTACT
- Acute exposure:
May cause redness and irritation.
- Chronic exposure:
Repetitive of prolonged exposure to zinc oxide fumes may cause
conjunctivitis.
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INGESTION
- Acute exposure:
The toxic dose is 2 grams/kilogram and over. At the extreme, zinc
oxide can cause gastro-enteritis.
- Chronic exposure:
Permeates the placenta and excreted through maternal milk.
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ENVIRONMENT HEALTH & SAFETY POLICY
UCA Lanka Pvt. Ltd, is committed to the protection of the environment and
to protecting the health and safety of its employees, customers and
suppliers.
To this end, we pledge:
- To do everything possible to minimize any adverse environmental
impact in the manufacturing and distribution of our products.
- To have a program of product stewardship whereby employees and
customers are provided with full information on the safe use,
transportation and disposal of our products.
- To participate in all government audit programs and to comply
with recommendations made as a result of such audits.
- To provide safe and sanitary working conditions for all our
employees with effective control systems in place to minimize any
health or safety risks.
- To communicate openly and candidly with suppliers, employees,
customers and the general public on activities relating to, or
involving the environment, health or safety.
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REACTIVITY
Stable at standard temperature and pressure.
PRODUCTS INCOMPATIBLE WITH ZINC OXIDE
- Chlorinated rubber: Violent reaction or
explosion with zinc oxide at 215 degrees Celsius.
- Flax oil: Exothermic reaction with possibility
of ignition.
- Magnesium: If heated: explosive reaction.
- Strong bases and acids: Possibility of violent
reaction
- DECOMPOSITION: When heated at high temperature,
zinc oxide can produce toxic fumes.
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PREVENTIVE MEASURES
PERSONAL PROTECTION EQUIPMENT:
RESPIRATOR (FOR ZINC OXIDE FUMES)
- Positive pressure, anti-dust, anti-fog respirator or standard
respirator.
If the concentration is over 250 milligrams/cubic meter:
- Requires an air purifier respirator with full facial unit
complete with high efficiency particle filter, positive pressure or
standard respirator complete with full facial unit.
If the concentration is over 2500 milligrams/cubic meter:
- Self-contained half mask apparatus.
- GLOVES: *protective gloves
- CLOTHES:*appropriate working clothes
- EYE PROTECTION:*anti-splash or anti-dust safety goggles. Do not
use contact lenses as safety equipment. Halon
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COLLECTIVE PROTECTION EQUIPMENT:
VENTILATION :
- It is recommended to use positive displacement air extractor
and/or a mechanical ventilation system and/or a ventilation system
complete with an air treatment enclosure to meet the published
exposure limits norms.
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- Recover the product and place in appropriate containers.
- The containers should be labelled, clean, dry and fitted with a
cover.
- Sweep and/or wash down the surface exposed to the product.
- Ventilate the area while cleaning.
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SECTION 313 SUPPLIER NOTIFICATION
This product contains the following toxic chemicals subject to the
reporting requirements of Section 313 of the Emergency Planning and
Community Right-to-Know Act of 1986 and of 40 CFR 372:
- Cas#: Not applicable.
- CHEMICAL NAME: Zinc Oxide (Reportable as a Zinc
compound)
- PERCENT BY WEIGHT: 100%
This information must be included in all MSDS that are copied and
distributed for this material.
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