J T BAKER INC -- 4321, ZINC CHLORIDE  -- 6810-00-063-6098
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:4321, ZINC CHLORIDE
MSDS Date:05/01/1989
FSC:6810
NIIN:00-063-6098
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:J T BAKER INC
Address:222 RED SCHOOL LANE
City:PHILLIPSBURG
State:NJ
ZIP:08865-2219
Country:US
Info Phone Num:800-582-2537
Emergency Phone Num:201-859-2151;800-424-9300(CHEMTREC)
CAGE:DO803
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:J T BAKER INC
Address:222 RED SCHOOL LANE
City:PHILLIPSBURG
State:NJ
ZIP:08865
Country:US
Phone:1-800-582-2537
CAGE:DO803
Company Name:MALLINCKRODT BAKER,  INC.
Address:222 RED SCHOOL LANE
Box:City:PHILLIPSBURG
State:NJ
ZIP:08865
Country:US
Phone:800-582-2537
CAGE:70829

=============  Composition/Information on Ingredients  =============

Ingred Name:ZINC CHLORIDE  (SARA III)
CAS:7646-85-7
RTECS #:ZH1400000
Fraction by Wt: 97-100%
OSHA PEL:1 MG/M3/2 STEL
ACGIH TLV:1 MG/M3/2STEL FUME93
EPA Rpt Qty:1000 LBS
DOT Rpt Qty:1000 LBS

=====================  Hazards Identification  =====================

LD50 LC50 Mixture:LD50:(ORAL RAT) 350 MG/KG.
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:NO  Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE:INHAL:HEADACHE, COUGHING,
    DIFFICULT BREATHING, CHEST PAINS, SEVERE LUNG IRRITATION, PULMONARY
    EDEMA. SKIN/EYE:SEVERE IRRITATION OR BURNS. INGEST:NAUSEA,
    VOMITING, GASTROINTESTINAL IRRITATION, BU RNS TO MOUTH AND THROAT.
    CHRONIC:DAMAGETO LIVER, KIDNEYS, LUNGS. TESTS ON LAB ANIMALS
    INDICATE MATL (EFTS OF OVEREXP)
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NOT RELEVANT.
Effects of Overexposure:HLTH HAZ:MAY BE MUTAGENIC AND EMBRYOTOXIC.
    TARGET ORGANS:RESP SYSTEM, LUNGS, EYES, SKIN, GI TRACT, LIVER,
    KIDNEYS.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:LUNG DISEASE.

=======================  First Aid Measures  =======================

First Aid:INGEST:DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING; IF CONSCIOUS, GIVE WATER,
    MILK, OR MILK OF MAGNESIA. INHAL:MOVE TO FRESH AIR. IF NOT
    BREATHING, GIVE ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION. IF BREATHING IS DIFFICULT,
    GIVE OXYGEN. EYE: IMMEDIATELY FLUSH WITH WATER FOR AT LEAST 15
    MINUTES. SKIN:FLUSH WITH PLENTY OF WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 MINUTES
    WHILE REMOVING CONTAMINATED CLOTHING AND SHOES. WASH CLOTHING
    BEFORE REUSE.

=====================  Fire Fighting Measures  =====================

Flash Point Method:CC
Extinguishing Media:USE EXTINGUISHING MEDIA APPROPRIATE FOR SURROUNDING
    FIRE .
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR NIOSH/MSHA APPRVD SCBA & FULL PROT EQUIP
    .MOVE EXPOSED CNTNRS FROM FIRE AREA IF CAN BE DONE WITHOUT RISK.
    USE WATER TO KEEP FIRE-EXPOSED CNTNRS COOL.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:CLOSED CONTAINERS EXPOSED TO HEAT MAY
    EXPLODE.

==================  Accidental Release Measures  ==================

Spill Release Procedures:WEAR NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED SCBA AND FULL
    PROTECTIVE CLOTHING. WITH CLEAN SHOVEL, CAREFULLY PLACE MATERIAL
    INTO CLEAN, DRY CONTAINER AND COVER; REMOVE FROM AREA. FLUSH SPILL
    AREA WITH WATER.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

======================	Handling and Storage  ======================

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN CORROSION-PROOF AREA. ISOLATE
    FROM INCOMPATIBLE MATERIALS.
Other Precautions:KEEP CONTAINER TIGHTLY CLOSED. AVOID EYE, SKIN AND
    CLOTHING CONTACT.

=============  Exposure Controls/Personal Protection  =============

Respiratory Protection:RESPIRATORY PROTECTION REQUIRED IF AIRBORNE
    CONCENTRATION EXCEEDS TLV. AT CONCENTRATIONS UP TO 9 PPM, A
    NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED HIGH-EFFICIENCY PARTICULATE RESPIRATOR IS
    RECOMMENDED. ABOVE THIS LEVEL, A N IOSH/MSHA APPROVED SCBA IS
    ADVISED.
Ventilation:USE GENERAL OR LOCAL EXHAUST VENTILATION TO MEET TLV
    REQUIREMENTS.
Protective Gloves:RUBBER GLOVES.
Eye Protection:CHEM WORK GOGG & FULL LENGTH FSHLD
Other Protective Equipment:UNIFORMS AND APRONS. EMERGENCY EYEWASH AND
    DELUGE SHOWER .
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH THORO AFTER HANDLING.
Supplemental Safety and Health
NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

==================  Physical/Chemical Properties  ==================

Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:1350F,732C
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:554F,290C
Vapor Density:4.7
Spec Gravity:2.9 (H*2O=1)
Solubility in Water:APPRECIABLE (>10%)
Appearance and Odor:WHITE, ODORLESS GRANULES
Percent Volatiles by Volume:0

=================  Stability and Reactivity Data  =================

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
POTASSIUM, CYANIDES, SULFIDES.
Stability Condition to Avoid:MOISTURE, DUSTING.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:ZNO*X, CL, HCL.

====================  Disposal Considerations  ====================

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE IN ACCORDANCE WITH ALL APPLICABLE
    FEDERAL, STATE, AND LOCAL ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATIONS. EPA
    WASTE#-DOO2-CORROSIVE WASTE.

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