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Zinc

CAS 7440-66-6
EC 231-175-3

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01

Identification

Product identifiers, regulatory numbers, and supplier information

Product Information

Product Name
Zinc
Product Code
324930
Chemical Name
zinc powder, zinc dust stabilized
Synonyms
unalloyed

Regulatory Identifiers

CAS Number
7440-66-6 Check regulations →
EC Number
231-175-3 Check regulations →

Identified Uses

Laboratory chemicals, Synthesis of substances

Uses advised against

The product is being supplied under the TSCA R&D Exemption (40 CFR Section 720.36). It is the recipients responsibility to comply with the requirements of the R&D exemption. The product may not be used for a non-exempt commercial purpose under TSCA unless appropriate consent is granted in writing by MilliporeSigma.

Manufacturers & Suppliers

S

Sigma-Aldrich Inc.

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3050 SPRUCE ST ST. LOUIS MO 63103 UNITED STATES

+1 314 771-5765

Emergency Contacts

CHEMTREC

800-424-9300

24 Hours/day; 7 Days/week

CHEMTREC

+1-703-527-3887

24 Hours/day; 7 Days/week

02

Hazard Identification

GHS classification, signal word, pictograms, and hazard statements

Classified warning

Hazard Classifications

Aquatic Acute Cat. 1 H400
Aquatic Chronic Cat. 1 H410

GHS Pictograms

GHS09 - Environmental hazard

GHS09

Hazard Statements

H410 Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.

Precautionary Statements

P273 Avoid release to the environment.
P391 Collect spillage.
P501 Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant.

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03

Composition / Information on Ingredients

Chemical components, concentration ranges, and hazardous substance identification

Type Substances
Chemical Name CAS Number Concentration Hazardous
zinc powder, zinc dust stabilized EC: 231-175-3 7440-66-6 100% Yes

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

fresh air.

Skin contact

Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/ shower.

Eye contact

rinse out with plenty of water. Remove contact lenses.

Ingestion

make victim drink water (two glasses at most). Consult doctor if feeling unwell.

Related Substances

Similar chemicals with comparable safety profiles

08

Exposure Controls / PPE

Occupational exposure limits, engineering controls, and protective equipment

Hands

Full contact Material: Nitrile rubber Minimum layer thickness: 0.11 mm Break through time: 480 min Material tested:KCL 741 Dermatril L. 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). Safety glasses

Respiratory

Recommended Filter type: Filter type P1 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. 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.

Environmental

Do not let product enter drains.

09

Physical and Chemical Properties

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

Solidification Point
---
Colour Intensity
---
Vapor Pressure
1.33 hPa at 487 C (909 F)
Decomposition Temperature
No data available
Metal Corrosion
---
Partition Coefficient
Not applicable for inorganic substances
Relative Evaporation Rate
---
Molecular Weight
---
Appearance
powder, metallic, gray
Vapor Density
No data available
Explosive Limits
---
Flash Point
Not applicable
Flammability
May form combustible dust concentrations in air.
Voc Content
---
State Under Standard Conditions
---
Form
powder
Solubility
---
Freezing Point
---
Ph
Not applicable
Bulk Density
---
Boiling Point
907 C 1665 F
Solubility In Water
0.0001 g/l at 20 C (68 F) - OECD Test Guideline 105 - slightly soluble
Softening Point
---
Relative Density
6.922 C
Physical State Data
solid
Colour
metallic, gray
Lower Explosive Limit
No data available
Kinematic Viscosity
No data available
Properties Status
---
Dynamic Viscosity
No data available
Evaporation Rate
No data available
Density
7.133 g/mL at 25 C (77 F)
Melting Point
420 C (788 F)
Solubility In Fat
---
Cloud Point
---
Odor
odorless
Upper Explosive Limit
No data available
Crystallisation Point
---
Auto Ignition Temperature
does not ignite
Odor Threshold
Not applicable
Physical State
solid
14

Transport Information

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

UN Number
3077
Shipping Name
Environmentally hazardous substance, solid, n.o.s. (zinc powder, zinc dust stabilized)
Transport Class
9
Packing Group
III
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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about safety, handling, and properties

What other names is Zinc known by?

Zinc is also known as: unalloyed

What is the hazard signal word for Zinc?

The signal word is warning.

What is the physical form of Zinc?

Zinc is a solid appearing as powder, metallic, gray with metallic, gray color. It has odorless odor.

What is Zinc used for?

Laboratory chemicals, Synthesis of substances

What are the hazard statements for Zinc?

This substance has 1 hazard statement:

  • H410: Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.

What is the melting point of Zinc?

The melting point is 420 C (788 F) and the boiling point is 907 C 1665 F.

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