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Zinc sulfate heptahydrate

CAS 7446-20-0

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01

Identification

Product identifiers, regulatory numbers, and supplier information

Product Information

Product Name
Zinc sulfate heptahydrate
Product Code
Z0251

Regulatory Identifiers

CAS Number
7446-20-0 Check regulations →
REACH No.
01-2119474684-27-XXXX

Identified Uses

Laboratory chemicals, Manufacture of substances

Manufacturers & Suppliers

S

Sigma

manufacturer

S

Sigma-Aldrich Chemie GmbH

manufacturer

Eschenstrasse 5, D-82024 TAUFKIRCHEN

+49 (0)89 6513-1130

Emergency Contacts

CHEMTREC Deutschland

0800 181 7059

CHEMTREC weltweit

+49 (0)696 43508409

02

Hazard Identification

GHS classification, signal word, pictograms, and hazard statements

Classified danger

Hazard Classifications

Acute Tox. Cat. 4 H302
Eye Dam. Cat. 1 H318
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 Not specified
H318 Causes serious eye damage.
H410 Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.

Precautionary Statements

P264 P264
P273 P273
P280 P280
P301 + P312 P301 + P312
P305 + P351 + P338 P305 + P351 + P338
P391 P391

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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 sulfate heptahydrate EC: 231-793-3 7446-20-0 100% Yes
04

First Aid Measures

Emergency procedures for chemical exposure incidents

Inhalation

After inhalation: fresh air.

Skin contact

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

Eye contact

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

Ingestion

After swallowing: immediately make victim drink water (two glasses at most). Consult a physician.

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

Sulphur oxides, Zinc/zinc oxides. Not combustible. Ambient fire may liberate hazardous vapours.

Instructions

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

Firefighter Protection

In the event of fire, wear self-contained breathing apparatus.

06

Accidental Release Measures

Spill cleanup procedures, containment, and environmental protection

Emergency procedures

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

Take up dry. Clean up affected area.

Related Products

Similar products with comparable safety profiles

07

Handling and Storage

Safe handling precautions, storage conditions, and workplace requirements

Handling

For precautions see section 2.2.

Storage

Tightly closed. Dry. Hygroscopic.

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). 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 entrepreneur 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

Solubility
---
Colour
white
Lower Explosive Limit
---
Cloud Point
---
Vapor Pressure
No data available
Auto Ignition Temperature
---
Decomposition Temperature
---
Solubility In Water
No data available
Crystallisation Point
---
Dynamic Viscosity
No data available
Softening Point
---
Odor Threshold
---
Solidification Point
---
State Under Standard Conditions
---
Appearance
---
Colour Intensity
---
Physical State Data
solid
Partition Coefficient
Not applicable for inorganic substances
Relative Evaporation Rate
---
Freezing Point
---
Density
1,97 g/cm³
Melting Point
Melting point: 100 °C
Explosive Limits
---
Physical State
powder, crystalline
Voc Content
---
Vapor Density
---
Kinematic Viscosity
No data available
Molecular Weight
---
Odor
No data available
Properties Status
---
Metal Corrosion
---
Solubility In Fat
---
Form
---
Evaporation Rate
---
Upper Explosive Limit
---
Bulk Density
---
Ph
No data available
Relative Density
No data available
Flash Point
Not applicable
Flammability
---
Boiling Point
No data available
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: Strong oxidizing agents

Avoid

no information available

Incompatible

Metals

Decomposition

In the event of fire: see section 5

12

Ecological Information

Environmental toxicity, biodegradation, and bioaccumulation data

The data for this section has not been processed yet.

13

Disposal Considerations

Waste treatment methods, disposal recommendations, and waste codes

The data for this section has not been processed yet.

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 sulfate heptahydrate)
Transport Class
9
Packing Group
III
15

Regulatory Information

Chemical regulations, safety assessments, and compliance status

The data for this section has not been processed yet.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about safety, handling, and properties

What is the hazard signal word for Zinc sulfate heptahydrate?

The signal word is danger.

What is the physical form of Zinc sulfate heptahydrate?

Zinc sulfate heptahydrate is a powder, crystalline with white color. It has no data available odor.

What is Zinc sulfate heptahydrate used for?

Laboratory chemicals, Manufacture of substances

What are the hazard statements for Zinc sulfate heptahydrate?

This substance has 3 hazard statements:

  • H302: Not specified
  • H318: Causes serious eye damage.
  • H410: Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.

What is the melting point of Zinc sulfate heptahydrate?

The melting point is Melting point: 100 °C and the boiling point is No data available.