ICSC 0349 - ZINC SULFATE HEPTAHYDRATE

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ZINC SULFATE HEPTAHYDRATE	ICSC: 0349 (October 2001)
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CAS #: 7446-20-0

EC Number: 231-793-3

	ACUTE HAZARDS	PREVENTION	FIRE FIGHTING
FIRE & EXPLOSION	Not combustible.		In case of fire in the surroundings, use appropriate extinguishing media.

PREVENT DISPERSION OF DUST!
	SYMPTOMS	PREVENTION	FIRST AID
Inhalation	Cough. Sore throat. Shortness of breath.	Use local exhaust or breathing protection.	Fresh air, rest. Artificial respiration may be needed.
Skin	Redness.	Protective gloves.	Remove contaminated clothes. Rinse skin with plenty of water or shower.
Eyes	Redness. Pain. Loss of vision.	Wear safety goggles.	First rinse with plenty of water for several minutes (remove contact lenses if easily possible), then refer for medical attention.
Ingestion	Abdominal pain. Diarrhoea. 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	CLASSIFICATION & LABELLING
Personal protection: particulate filter respirator adapted to the airborne concentration of the substance. Do NOT let this chemical enter the environment. Sweep spilled substance into covered containers. Carefully collect remainder. Then store and dispose of according to local regulations.	According to UN GHS Criteria Transportation UN Classification
STORAGE
Well closed. Store in an area without drain or sewer access.
PACKAGING

ZINC SULFATE HEPTAHYDRATE

ICSC: 0349

PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL INFORMATION
Physical State; Appearance GRANULES OR CRYSTALLINE POWDER. Physical dangers Chemical dangers	Formula: ZnSO₄. 7H₂O Molecular mass: 287.6 Melting point: 100°C Density: 1.97 g/cm³ Solubility in water, g/100ml at 20°C: 54

PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL INFORMATION

Physical State; Appearance
GRANULES OR CRYSTALLINE POWDER.

Physical dangers

Chemical dangers

Formula: ZnSO₄. 7H₂O
Molecular mass: 287.6
Melting point: 100°C
Density: 1.97 g/cm³
Solubility in water, g/100ml at 20°C: 54

EXPOSURE & HEALTH EFFECTS
Routes of exposure The substance can be absorbed into the body by inhalation of its aerosol and by ingestion. Effects of short-term exposure The substance is irritating to the eyes, skin and respiratory tract.	Inhalation risk Evaporation at 20°C is negligible; a harmful concentration of airborne particles can, however, be reached quickly when dispersed. Effects of long-term or repeated exposure

EXPOSURE & HEALTH EFFECTS

Routes of exposure
The substance can be absorbed into the body by inhalation of its aerosol and by ingestion.

Effects of short-term exposure
The substance is irritating to the eyes, skin and respiratory tract.

Inhalation risk
Evaporation at 20°C is negligible; a harmful concentration of airborne particles can, however, be reached quickly when dispersed.

Effects of long-term or repeated exposure

OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS
MAK: (respirable fraction): 0.1 mg/m³; peak limitation category: I(4). MAK: (inhalable fraction): 2 mg/m³; peak limitation category: I(2). MAK: pregnancy risk group: C

ENVIRONMENT
The substance is very toxic to aquatic organisms.

NOTES
See ICSC 1698.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

EC Classification
Symbol: Xn, N; R: 22-41-50/53; S: (2)-22-26-39-46-60-61

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