NILE CHEMICALS
1 - Product and Company Information
Product Name ZINC OXALATE HYDRATE, 99.99+%
2 - Hazards Identification
SPECIAL INDICATION OF HAZARDS TO HUMANS AND THE ENVIRONMENT
Harmful in contact with skin and if swallowed.
3 - Composition/Information on
Ingredients
Product Name CAS # EC no Annex I
Index Number
ZINC OXALATE HYDRATE 547-68-2 208-934-2 607-007-00-3
Formula C2O4Zn.H2O
Molecular Weight 153.41 AMU
4 - First Aid Measures
AFTER INHALATION If inhaled, remove to fresh air. If not breathing give
artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen.
AFTER SKIN CONTACT In case of skin contact, flush with copious
amounts of water for at least 15 minutes. Remove contaminated clothing and
shoes. Call a physician.
AFTER EYE CONTACT In case of contact with eyes, flush with copious
amounts of water for at least 15 minutes. Assure adequate flushing by separating
the eyelids with fingers. Call a physician.
AFTER INGESTION If swallowed, wash out mouth with water provided
person is conscious. Call a physician.
5 - Fire Fighting Measures
EXTINGUISHING MEDIA Suitable: Water spray. Carbon dioxide, dry chemical powder, or
appropriate foam.
SPECIAL RISKS
Specific Hazard(s): Emits toxic fumes under fire conditions.
SPECIAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT FOR FIREFIGHTERS
Wear self-contained breathing apparatus and protective clothing to
prevent contact with skin and eyes.
6 - Accidental Release Measures
PERSONAL PRECAUTION PROCEDURES TO BE FOLLOWED IN CASE OF LEAK OR
SPILL
Evacuate area.
PROCEDURE(S) OF PERSONAL PRECAUTION(S)
Wear respirator, chemical safety goggles, rubber boots, and heavy
rubber gloves.
METHODS FOR CLEANING UP
Sweep up, place in a bag and hold for waste disposal. Avoid raising
dust. Ventilate area and wash spill site after material pickup is complete.
7 - Handling and Storage
HANDLING
Directions for Safe Handling: Do not breathe dust. Avoid contact
with eyes, skin, and clothing. Avoid prolonged or repeated exposure. STORAGE
Conditions of Storage: Keep tightly closed.
8 - Exposure Controls / Personal
Protection
ENGINEERING CONTROLS
Safety shower and eye bath. Mechanical exhaust required.
GENERAL HYGIENE MEASURES
Wash thoroughly after handling.
PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT
Respiratory Protection:
Use respirators and components tested and approved under appropriate government
standards such as NIOSH (US) or CEN (EU). Where risk assessment shows
air-purifying respirators are appropriate use a dust mask type N95 (US) or type
P1 (EN 143) respirator.
Hand Protection: Compatible chemical-resistant gloves.
Eye Protection: Chemical safety goggles.
9 - Physical and Chemical Properties
Appearance Physical State: Solid Property Value At Temperature or
Pressure
pH N/A
BP/BP Range N/A
MP/MP Range N/A
Flash Point N/A
Flammability N/A
Autoignition Temp N/A
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Oxidizing Properties N/A
Explosive Properties N/A
Explosion Limits N/A
Vapor Pressure N/A
Partition Coefficient N/A
Viscosity N/A
Vapor Density N/A
Saturated Vapor Conc. N/A
Evaporation Rate N/A
Bulk Density N/A
Decomposition Temp. N/A
Solvent Content N/A
Water Content N/A
Surface Tension N/A
Conductivity N/A
Miscellaneous Data N/A
Solubility N/A
10 - Stability and Reactivity
STABILITY
Stable: Stable.
Materials to Avoid: Oxidizing agents.
HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS
Hazardous Decomposition Products: Carbon monoxide, Carbon dioxide,
Zinc/zinc oxides.
HAZARDOUS POLYMERIZATION
Hazardous Polymerization: Will not occur
11 - Toxicological Information
SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS OF EXPOSURE
The chemical, physical, and toxicological properties of this
product have not been thoroughly investigated.
ROUTE OF EXPOSURE
Skin Contact: Causes skin irritation.
Skin Absorption: Harmful if absorbed through skin.
Eye Contact: Causes eye irritation.
Inhalation: May be harmful if inhaled. Material is irritating to
mucous membranes and upper respiratory tract.
Ingestion: Harmful if swallowed.
TARGET ORGAN INFORMATION
Nerves. Kidneys.
12 - Ecological Information
No data available.
13 - Disposal Considerations
SUBSTANCE DISPOSAL
Contact a licensed professional waste disposal service to dispose
of this material. Dissolve or mix the material with a combustible
solvent and burn in a chemical incinerator equipped with an
afterburner and scrubber. Observe all federal, state, and local
environmental regulations.
14 - Transport Information
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Non-hazardous for road transport.
IMDG
Non-hazardous for sea transport.
IATA
Non-hazardous for air transport.
15 - Regulatory Information
CLASSIFICATION AND LABELING ACCORDING TO EU DIRECTIVES
NOTA: A
INDICATION OF DANGER: Xn Harmful.
R-PHRASES: 21/22
Harmful in contact with skin and if swallowed.
S-PHRASES: 24/25
Avoid contact with skin and eyes.
Caution: Substance not yet fully tested (EU). WGK: 1
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