ICSC 1206 - ZINC NITRATE

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ZINC NITRATE	ICSC: 1206 (April 2017)
Zinc dinitrate Nitric acid, zinc salt

CAS #: 7779-88-6

UN #: 1514

EC Number: 231-943-8

	ACUTE HAZARDS	PREVENTION	FIRE FIGHTING
FIRE & EXPLOSION	Not combustible but enhances combustion of other substances. Many reactions may cause fire or explosion. See Chemical dangers Gives off irritating or toxic fumes (or gases) in a fire.	NO contact with combustible substances or incompatible substances. See Chemical Dangers.	Use water in large amounts. In case of fire: keep drums, etc., cool by spraying with water.

PREVENT DISPERSION OF DUST!
	SYMPTOMS	PREVENTION	FIRST AID
Inhalation	Cough. Sore throat.	Use local exhaust or breathing protection.	Fresh air, rest. Refer for medical attention.
Skin	Redness. Pain.	Protective gloves.	Rinse skin with plenty of water or shower.
Eyes	Redness. Pain.	Wear safety goggles or eye protection in combination with breathing protection.	First rinse with plenty of water for several minutes (remove contact lenses if easily possible), then refer for medical attention.
Ingestion	Abdominal pain. Nausea.	Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work. Wash hands before eating.	Rinse mouth. 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. If appropriate, moisten first to prevent dusting. Wash away remainder with plenty of water. Do NOT absorb in saw-dust or other combustible absorbents.	According to UN GHS Criteria May intensify fire; oxidizer Harmful if swallowed Causes skin and eye irritation May cause respiratory irritation Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects Transportation UN Classification UN Hazard Class: 5.1; UN Pack Group: II
STORAGE
Separated from combustible substances and other incompatible materials. See Chemical Dangers. Provision to contain effluent from fire extinguishing.
PACKAGING
Marine pollutant.

ZINC NITRATE

ICSC: 1206

PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL INFORMATION
Physical State; Appearance COLOURLESS CRYSTALS OR POWDER. Physical dangers No data. Chemical dangers Decomposes on heating and on burning. This produces toxic fumes including nitrogen oxides and zinc oxides. The substance is a strong oxidant. It reacts violently with combustible and reducing materials. Reacts violently with carbon, copper, metal sulfides, phosphorus and sulfur. This generates fire or explosion hazard.	Formula: N₂O₆Zn / Zn(NO₃)₂ Molecular mass: 189.4 Melting point: ~110°C Relative density (water = 1): 2.07 (hexahydrate) Solubility in water, g/100ml at 20°C: 200 (very good)

PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL INFORMATION

Physical State; Appearance
COLOURLESS CRYSTALS OR POWDER.

Physical dangers
No data.

Chemical dangers
Decomposes on heating and on burning. This produces toxic fumes including nitrogen oxides and zinc oxides. The substance is a strong oxidant. It reacts violently with combustible and reducing materials. Reacts violently with carbon, copper, metal sulfides, phosphorus and sulfur. This generates fire or explosion hazard.

Formula: N₂O₆Zn / Zn(NO₃)₂
Molecular mass: 189.4
Melting point: ~110°C
Relative density (water = 1): 2.07 (hexahydrate)
Solubility in water, g/100ml at 20°C: 200 (very good)

EXPOSURE & HEALTH EFFECTS
Routes of exposure The substance can be absorbed into the body by ingestion. Effects of short-term exposure The substance is irritating to the eyes, skin and respiratory tract.	Inhalation risk A harmful concentration of airborne particles can be reached quickly when dispersed, especially if powdered. Effects of long-term or repeated exposure

EXPOSURE & HEALTH EFFECTS

Routes of exposure
The substance can be absorbed into the body by ingestion.

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

Inhalation risk
A harmful concentration of airborne particles can be reached quickly when dispersed, especially if powdered.

Effects of long-term or repeated exposure

OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS
MAK: (as Zn, respirable fraction): 0.1 mg/m³; peak limitation category: I(4); (as Zn, inhalable fraction): 2 mg/m³; peak limitation category: I(2); pregnancy risk group: C; (DFG 2016)

ENVIRONMENT
The substance is very toxic to aquatic organisms. The substance may cause long-term effects in the aquatic environment. It is strongly advised not to let the chemical enter into the environment.

NOTES
Other melting points: 45.5°C (trihydrate), 36.4°C (hexahydrate).

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

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