CENTRAL SCIENTIFIC COMPANY -- #39999-00G COMPLT SET OF MICROCHEM,ZINC NITRATE 1.0M -- 6640-00D007895 
=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:#39999-00G COMPLT SET OF MICROCHEM,ZINC NITRATE 1.0M
MSDS Date:09/15/1995
FSC:6640
NIIN:00D007895
Status Code:A
Kit Part:Y
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:CENTRAL SCIENTIFIC COMPANY
Address:11222 MELROSE AVE
City:FRANKLIN PARK
State:IL
ZIP:60131
Country:US
Info Phone Num:847-451-0150
Emergency Phone Num:800-424-9300(CHEMTREC)
Preparer's Name:R.M. CARLSON
CAGE:CNTRL
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:CENTRAL SCIENTIFIC CO
Address:MELROSE AVE
Box:City:FRANKLIN PARK
State:IL
ZIP:60131
Country:US
Phone:800-424-9300(CHEMTREC);312-364-0150
CAGE:CNTRL
Company Name:CENTRAL SCIENTIFIC CO (FORMERLY IN FRANKLIN PARK, IL.)
Address:8315 LEE HWY
Box:City:FAIRFAX
State:VA
ZIP:22031
Country:US
Phone:800-621-4778
CAGE:11273
Company Name:CENTRAL SCIENTIFIC COMPANY
Address:11222 MELROSE AVE
Box:City:FRANKLIN, PARK
State:IL
ZIP:60131
Country:US
Phone:708-451-0150
CAGE:CENC1
Company Name:CENTRAL SCIENTIFIC COMPANY
Box:UNKNOW
CAGE:CENC3
Company Name:TRANSPORTATION ONLY
CAGE:CENC2

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

Ingred Name:ZINC NITRATE HEXAHYDRATE
CAS:10196-18-6
RTECS #:ZH4775000
Fraction by Wt: 29.75%
Other REC Limits:NONE RECOMMENDED
OSHA PEL:10 MG ZNO/M3
ACGIH TLV:10 MG ZNO/M3; 9293

Ingred Name:WATER
CAS:7732-18-5
RTECS #:ZC0110000
Fraction by Wt: BALANCE
Other REC Limits:NONE RECOMMENDED
OSHA PEL:NOT RELEVANT
ACGIH TLV:NOT RELEVANT

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

LD50 LC50 Mixture:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:YES  Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE:SLIGHT IRRIT TO SKIN,EYES,MUCOUS
    MEMBRANES,GI TRACT.STAINS SKIN.CHRONIC:NONE KNOWN.
Effects of Overexposure:(WHEN IN DOUBT CALL PHYSICIAN OR LOCAL POISON
    CONTROL CENTER). SLIGHT IRRIT TO SKIN,EYE,MUCOUS MEMBRANES,GI
    TRACT.STAINS SKIN.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:PERSONS W/PRE-EXISTING SKIN,EYE,OR
    RESPIRATORY DISORDERS MAY BE MORE SUSCEPTIBLE.

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

First Aid:SKIN:WASH EXPO AREA W/SOAP/H2O.IRRIT DVLPS GET ADVICE
    ATTN.EYE:WASH W/PLENTY OF H2O @LEAST 15MINS,LIFT EYELIDS
    OCCASIONALLY.GET MED ATTN IMMED.INHAL:NOT EXPECTED TO REQUIRE
    1STAID MEASURES.INGST:INDUC E VOMIT IMMED BY GIVING 2GLASSES OF
    WATER & STICKING FINGER DOWN THROAT.NEVER GIVE ANYTHING BY MOUTH IF
    UNCONSC.CALL DR IMMED.

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

Flash Point:NA
Autoignition Temp:Autoignition Temp Text:NP
Lower Limits:NP
Upper Limits:NP
Extinguishing Media:USE ANY MEDIUM SUITABLE FOR EXTINGUISHING
    SUPPORTING FIRE.
Fire Fighting Procedures:IN EVENT OF FIRE WEAR FULL PROTECTIVE CLOTH &
    NIOSH-APPROV SELF-CONTAIN BREATH APPARATUS W/FULL FCPIECE OPERATED
    IN PRESSURE DEMAND OR OTHER +PRESSURE MODE.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NOT CONSIDERED TO BE FIRE/EXPLOSION
    HAZARD.

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

Spill Release Procedures:ABSORB FOR RECLAMATION OR
    DISPOSAL.CLEANUP/DISPOSAL METHODS ARE RECOMMENDATIONS ONLY.CHECK
    YOUR LOCAL, STATE AND FEDERAL REGULATIONS.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN COOL DRY LOCATION.
Other Precautions:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

Respiratory Protection:NONE NEEDED NORMALLY.
Ventilation:LOCAL EXHAUST AND MECHANICAL(GENERAL).
Protective Gloves:VINYL OR RUBBER.
Eye Protection:GOGGLES.
Other Protective Equipment:LAB COAT
Work Hygienic Practices:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Supplemental Safety and Health
PC:39980-00. KEY1:HCC=D1. PER MFG KIT NOT MANUFACTURED ANY
    MORE,SIZE=50ML.SEE OTHER PARTS @CAGES:11273,CENC1,CENC2,CENC3,CENC4
    ALL PNIND W/SAME NSN.

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

HCC:V1
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:212F,100C
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:32.0F,0.0C
Decomp Temp:Decomp Text:NP
Vapor Pres:NA
Vapor Density:NA
Spec Gravity:1
pH:NP
Viscosity:NP
Evaporation Rate & Reference:NA
Solubility in Water:100%
Appearance and Odor:CLEAR COLORLESS LIQUID, NO ODOR
Percent Volatiles by Volume:NP
Corrosion Rate:NP

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
HALIDES, AMMMONIA, PHOSPHATES, ACIDS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:AVOID HEAT.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:NITROGEN OXIDES.

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

Waste Disposal Methods:WHATEVER CANT BE SAVED FOR RECLAMATION MAY BE
    DISPOSED OF IN RCRA APPROVED HAZ WASTE FACILITY.DONT FLUSH TO
    SEWER.CLEANUP/DISPOSAL METHODS ARE RECOMMENDATIONS ONLY.CHECK YOUR
    LOC/STATE/FED REGS.

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