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Zinc

CAS 7440-66-6

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01

Identification

Product identifiers, regulatory numbers, and supplier information

Product Information

Product Name
Zinc
Product Code
96454
Chemical Name
Zinc

Regulatory Identifiers

CAS Number
7440-66-6 Check regulations →
REACH No.
A registration number is not available for this substance as the substance or its uses are exempted from registration or the annual tonnage does not require a registration.

Identified Uses

Laboratory chemicals, Manufacture of substances

Manufacturers & Suppliers

M

Merck Life Science BV

manufacturer

Ildefonse Vandammestraat 5/7B, B-1560 HOEILAART

+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 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 mixture
Chemical Name CAS Number Concentration Hazardous
zinc powder, zinc dust stabilized EC: 231-175-3 7440-66-6 90 - 100% No
Zinc oxide EC: 215-222-5 1314-13-2 1 - 2.5% No
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. Remove contact lenses.

Ingestion

After swallowing: make victim drink water (two glasses at most).

Immediate Medical Attention

Consult doctor if feeling unwell.

05

Firefighting Measures

Extinguishing media, specific hazards, and firefighter protection

Suitable media

Special powder against metal fire, Sand, Cement, Water, Foam, Carbon dioxide (CO2), Dry powder

Unsuitable media

Water, Foam

Specific hazards

Combustible. Risk of dust explosion. Development of hazardous combustion gases or vapours possible in the event of fire.

06

Accidental Release Measures

Spill cleanup procedures, containment, and environmental protection

Emergency procedures

Avoid inhalation of dusts. Evacuate the danger area, observe emergency procedures, consult an expert.

Environmental

Do not let product enter drains.

Cleanup methods

Cover drains. Collect, bind, and pump off spills. Take up dry. Dispose of properly. Clean up affected area. Avoid generation of dusts.

Related Products

Similar products with comparable safety profiles

07

Handling and Storage

Safe handling precautions, storage conditions, and workplace requirements

Handling

Keep away from open flames, hot surfaces and sources of ignition. Take precautionary measures against static discharge.

Storage

Tightly closed. Dry.

Hygiene

Change contaminated clothing. Wash hands after working with substance.

Fire prevention

Keep away from open flames, hot surfaces and sources of ignition.

08

Exposure Controls / PPE

Occupational exposure limits, engineering controls, and protective equipment

Hands

Material : Nitrile rubber; Break through time : 480 min; Glove thickness : 0,11 mm; Protective index : Full contact / Splash contact; Manufacturer : Dermatril® (KCL 740 / Aldrich Z677272, Size M); Test method: EN374

Eyes

Use equipment for eye protection tested and approved under appropriate government standards such as NIOSH (US) or EN 166(EU). Safety glasses

Respiratory

required when dusts are generated. Recommended Filter type: Filter type P1. 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

Physical State
solid
Physical State Data
solid
State Under Standard Conditions
---
Appearance
---
Colour
grey
Colour Intensity
---
Form
powder
Odor
odourless
Odor Threshold
---
Ph
Not applicable
Melting Point
420 °C
Boiling Point
907 °C
Flash Point
Not applicable
Freezing Point
---
Softening Point
---
Solidification Point
---
Cloud Point
---
Crystallisation Point
---
Relative Evaporation Rate
---
Evaporation Rate
No data available
Vapor Pressure
Not applicable
Vapor Density
---
Relative Density
---
Bulk Density
1,8 - 3,2 kg/m3
Density
7,133 g/mL (25 °C)
Flammability
May form combustible dust concentrations in air.
Upper Explosive Limit
No data available
Lower Explosive Limit
No data available
Explosive Limits
---
Auto Ignition Temperature
No data available
Decomposition Temperature
No data available
Solubility
---
Partition Coefficient
Not applicable
Solubility In Water
insoluble
Solubility In Fat
---
Molecular Weight
65,39 g/mol
Voc Content
---
Metal Corrosion
---
Dynamic Viscosity
No data available
Kinematic Viscosity
No data available
Properties Status
---
10

Stability and Reactivity

Chemical stability, hazardous reactions, and incompatible materials

Stability

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

Reactivity

The following applies in general to flammable organic substances and mixtures: in correspondingly fine distribution, when whirled up a dust explosion potential may generally be assumed.

Hazardous reactions

Dust may form explosive mixture in air.

Avoid

no information available

Incompatible

Strong oxidizing agents, Acids and bases

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 powder, zinc dust stabilized)
Transport Class
9
Packing Group
III
ADR

EHS-Mark required (ADR 2.2.9.1.10, IMDG code 2.10.3) for single packagings and combination packagings containing inner packagings with Dangerous Goods > 5L for liquids or > 5kg for solids.

IMDG

EHS-Mark required (ADR 2.2.9.1.10, IMDG code 2.10.3) for single packagings and combination packagings containing inner packagings with Dangerous Goods > 5L for liquids or > 5kg for solids.

IATA

EHS-Mark required (ADR 2.2.9.1.10, IMDG code 2.10.3) for single packagings and combination packagings containing inner packagings with Dangerous Goods > 5L for liquids or > 5kg for solids.

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?

The signal word is warning.

What is the physical form of Zinc?

Zinc is a solid with grey color. It has odourless odor.

What is Zinc used for?

Laboratory chemicals, Manufacture 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 and the boiling point is 907 °C.