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Safety Data Sheet EN

Zinc chloride

CAS 7646-85-7
EC 231-592-0

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01

Identification

Product identifiers, regulatory numbers, and supplier information

Product Information

Product Name
Zinc chloride
Product Code
208086
Chemical Name
chlorure de zinc
Synonyms
Zinci Chloridum

Regulatory Identifiers

CAS Number
7646-85-7 Check regulations →
EC Number
231-592-0 Check regulations →
REACH No.
01-2119472431-44

Identified Uses

Laboratory chemicals, Manufacture of substances

Manufacturers & Suppliers

M

Merck Life Science BV/SRL

national supplier

Brusselsesteenweg 288 B-3090 OVERIJSE

+32 (0)3 899-1301

Emergency Contacts

CHEMTREC

+(32) 28 083237

Anti-poison centre

070 245245

02

Hazard Identification

GHS classification, signal word, pictograms, and hazard statements

Classified danger

Hazard Classifications

Acute Tox. Cat. 4 H302
Skin Corr. Cat. 1B H314
Eye Dam. Cat. 1 H318
STOT SE Cat. 3 H335
Aquatic Acute Cat. 1 H400
Aquatic Chronic Cat. 1 H410

GHS Pictograms

GHS05 - Corrosive

GHS05

GHS07 - Health hazard

GHS07

GHS09 - Environmental hazard

GHS09

Hazard Statements

H302 Harmful if swallowed.
H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
H335 May cause respiratory irritation.
H410 Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.

Precautionary Statements

P260 Do not breathe dust.
P273 Avoid release to the environment.
P280 Wear protective gloves/ protective clothing/ eye protection/ face protection.
P301 + P312 IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER/ doctor if you feel unwell.
P303 + P361 + P353 IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water.
P305 + P351 + P338 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.

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03

Composition / Information on Ingredients

Chemical components, concentration ranges, and hazardous substance identification

Type substance
Chemical Name CAS Number Concentration Hazardous
zinc chloride EC: 231-592-0 7646-85-7 100% Yes

For the full text of the H-Statements mentioned in this Section, see Section 16.

Notes

For the full text of the H-Statements mentioned in this Section, see Section 16.

04

First Aid Measures

Emergency procedures for chemical exposure incidents

Inhalation

After inhalation: fresh air. Call in physician.

Skin contact

In case of skin contact: Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/ shower. Call a physician immediately.

Eye contact

After eye contact: rinse out with plenty of water. Immediately call in ophthalmologist. Remove contact lenses.

Ingestion

After swallowing: make victim drink water (two glasses at most), avoid vomiting. Call a physician immediately.

Symptoms: risk of perforation

05

Firefighting Measures

Extinguishing media, specific hazards, and firefighter protection

Suitable media

Use extinguishing measures that are appropriate to local circumstances and the surrounding environment.

Unsuitable media

For this substance/mixture no limitations of extinguishing agents are given.

Specific hazards

Hydrogen chloride gas Zinc/zinc oxides Not combustible. Ambient fire may liberate hazardous vapours.

Instructions

Suppress (knock down) gases/vapors/mists with a water spray jet.

Firefighter Protection

Stay in danger area only with self-contained breathing apparatus. Prevent skin contact by keeping a safe distance or by wearing suitable protective clothing.

06

Accidental Release Measures

Spill cleanup procedures, containment, and environmental protection

Emergency procedures

Advice for non-emergency personnel: Avoid inhalation of dusts. Avoid substance contact. Ensure adequate ventilation. Evacuate the danger area, observe emergency procedures, consult an expert.

Environmental

Do not let product enter drains.

Cleanup methods

Collect, bind, and pump off spills. Take up dry. Clean up affected area.

Related Substances

Similar chemicals with comparable safety profiles

07

Handling and Storage

Safe handling precautions, storage conditions, and workplace requirements

Storage

Handle under nitrogen, protect from moisture. Store under nitrogen. Tightly closed. Dry. strongly hygroscopic

08

Exposure Controls / PPE

Occupational exposure limits, engineering controls, and protective equipment

Hands

This recommendation applies only to the product stated in the safety data sheet, supplied by us and for the designated use. When dissolving in or mixing with other substances and under conditions deviating from those stated in EN 16523-1 please contact the supplier of CE-approved gloves (e.g. KCL GmbH, D-36124 Eichenzell, Internet: www.kcl.de). Full contact Material: Nitrile rubber Minimum layer thickness: 0,11 mm Break through time: 480 min Material tested:KCL 741 Dermatril® L. This recommendation applies only to the product stated in the safety data sheet, supplied by us and for the designated use. When dissolving in or mixing with other substances and under conditions deviating from those stated in EN 16523-1 please contact the supplier of CE-approved gloves (e.g. KCL GmbH, D-36124 Eichenzell, Internet: www.kcl.de). Splash contact Material: Nitrile rubber Minimum layer thickness: 0,11 mm Break through time: 480 min Material tested:KCL 741 Dermatril® L

Eyes

Use equipment for eye protection tested and approved under appropriate government standards such as NIOSH (US) or EN 166(EU). Tightly fitting safety goggles

Respiratory

required when dusts are generated. Our recommendations on filtering respiratory protection are based on the following standards: DIN EN 143, DIN 14387 and other accompanying standards relating to the used respiratory protection system. Recommended Filter type: Filter type P2. The entrepeneur has to ensure that maintenance, cleaning and testing of respiratory protective devices are carried out according to the instructions of the producer. These measures have to be properly documented.

Skin/Body

protective clothing

Environmental

Do not let product enter drains.

09

Physical and Chemical Properties

Appearance, physical state, melting point, boiling point, and material characteristics

Ph
No data available
Explosive Limits
---
Molecular Weight
---
Solidification Point
---
Appearance
---
Dynamic Viscosity
> 100 - 200 mPa.s at 400 °C
Voc Content
---
Relative Density
No data available
Upper Explosive Limit
No data available
Melting Point
293 °C
Flammability
No data available
Colour
white
Odor
odorless
Metal Corrosion
---
Vapor Pressure
No data available
Partition Coefficient
Not applicable for inorganic substances
Bulk Density
---
Decomposition Temperature
No data available
Evaporation Rate
---
Properties Status
---
Odor Threshold
---
Physical State Data
solid
Kinematic Viscosity
No data available
State Under Standard Conditions
---
Lower Explosive Limit
No data available
Auto Ignition Temperature
No data available
Crystallisation Point
---
Vapor Density
---
Solubility In Water
851 g/l at 20 °C
Flash Point
Not applicable
Physical State
powder
Softening Point
---
Solubility
---
Relative Evaporation Rate
---
Form
---
Density
2,93 g/cm3 at 22 °C
Solubility In Fat
---
Freezing Point
---
Cloud Point
---
Boiling Point
No data available
Colour Intensity
---
10

Stability and Reactivity

Chemical stability, hazardous reactions, and incompatible materials

Stability

The product is chemically stable under standard ambient conditions (room temperature) .

Reactivity

No data available

Hazardous reactions

Violent reactions possible with: sodium Strong oxidizing agents

Avoid

Exposure to moisture. no information available

Incompatible

various metals

Decomposition

In the event of fire: see section 5

13

Disposal Considerations

Waste treatment methods, disposal recommendations, and waste codes

14

Transport Information

UN numbers, shipping names, transport classes, and regulatory requirements

UN Number
2331
Shipping Name
ZINC CHLORIDE, ANHYDROUS
Transport Class
8
Packing Group
III
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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about safety, handling, and properties

What other names is Zinc chloride known by?

Zinc chloride is also known as: Zinci Chloridum

What is the hazard signal word for Zinc chloride?

The signal word is danger.

What is the physical form of Zinc chloride?

Zinc chloride is a powder with white color. It has odorless odor.

What is Zinc chloride used for?

Laboratory chemicals, Manufacture of substances

What are the hazard statements for Zinc chloride?

This substance has 4 hazard statements:

  • H302: Harmful if swallowed.
  • H314: Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
  • H335: May cause respiratory irritation.
  • H410: Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.

What is the melting point of Zinc chloride?

The melting point is 293 °C and the boiling point is No data available.

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