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Zinc sulfate hepta hydrate

CAS 7446-20-0
EC 231-793-3

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01

Identification

Product identifiers, regulatory numbers, and supplier information

Product Information

Product Name
Zinc sulfate hepta hydrate
Chemical Name
zinc sulfate heptahydrate
Synonyms
Zinksulfat-7-hydrat

Regulatory Identifiers

CAS Number
7446-20-0 Check regulations →
EC Number
231-793-3 Check regulations →
REACH No.
01-2119474684-27

Identified Uses

Electrolyte solution. Galvanic bath. Textile auxiliary. Fertiliser. Additive in feedingstuffs.

Manufacturers & Suppliers

C

CG CHEMIKALIEN GmbH & Co. KG

distributor

Ulmer Str. 1, DE-30880 Laatzen

+49 (0) 511 87803-0

C

CHEM-DIS Chemiedistribution GmbH

distributor

Bahnhofstraße 29A, DE-07607 Eisenberg

+49 (0) 36691 8649-0

C

CSC JÄKLECHEMIE GmbH & Co. KG

distributor

Matthiasstr. 10-12, DE-90431 Nürnberg

+49 (0) 911 32646-0

R

Reher & Ramsden Nachflg. GmbH & Co. KG

distributor

Rubbertstr. 44, DE-21109 Hamburg

+49 (0) 40 751996-0

R

Reininghaus-Chemie GmbH & Co. KG

distributor

Joachimstr. 122-124, DE-45309 Essen

+49 (0) 201 55780-0

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 Harmful if swallowed.
H318 Causes serious eye damage.
H410 Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.

Precautionary Statements

P270 Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product.
P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
P305 + P351 + P338 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
P310 Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor.
P501 Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations.

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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 --- Yes
04

First Aid Measures

Emergency procedures for chemical exposure incidents

Inhalation

Provide fresh air. If breathing is irregular or stopped, immediately seek medical assistance and start first aid actions.

Symptoms: Causes burns.

Skin contact

Wash with plenty of soap and water. Take off contaminated clothing.

Eye contact

Irrigate copiously with clean, fresh water, holding the eyelids apart. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.

Symptoms: Causes serious eye damage.

Ingestion

Rinse mouth immediately and drink plenty of water.

Symptoms: Gastrointestinal complaints.

Immediate Medical Attention

Call a doctor (for eye contact). Get medical advice/attention (for ingestion). In all cases of doubt, or when symptoms persist, seek medical advice.

Medical Treatment

None.

05

Firefighting Measures

Extinguishing media, specific hazards, and firefighter protection

Suitable media

water, foam, alcohol resistant foam, fire extinguishing powder

Unsuitable media

water jet

Instructions

Co-ordinate firefighting measures to the fire surroundings. Fight fire with normal precautions from a reasonable distance.

Firefighter Protection

In case of fire and/or explosion do not breathe fumes.

06

Accidental Release Measures

Spill cleanup procedures, containment, and environmental protection

Emergency procedures

Remove persons to safety. Ventilate affected area.

Environmental

Keep away from drains, surface and ground water. Retain contaminated washing water and dispose of it.

Cleanup methods

Take up mechanically. Collect spillage.

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Related Products

Similar products with comparable safety profiles

07

Handling and Storage

Safe handling precautions, storage conditions, and workplace requirements

Handling

Avoid contact with skin and eyes. Control of dust. Do not breathe dust.

Storage

Keep container tightly closed and dry.

Hygiene

Do not eat, drink and smoke in work areas. Wash hands after use. Preventive skin protection (barrier creams/ointments) is recommended. Remove contaminated clothing and protective equipment before entering eating areas.

Fire prevention

Keep container tightly closed and dry.

08

Exposure Controls / PPE

Occupational exposure limits, engineering controls, and protective equipment

Engineering

General ventilation.

Hands

Wear suitable gloves. Chemical protection gloves are suitable, which are tested according to EN 374. Check leak-tightness/impermeability prior to use. In the case of wanting to use the gloves again, clean them before taking off and air them well. For special purposes, it is recommended to check the resistance to chemicals of the protective gloves mentioned above together with the supplier of these gloves. Material specifications: NBR (acrylonitrile-butadiene rubber), ≥ 0,35 mm, >480 minutes; NR (natural rubber, latex), ≥ 0,5 mm, >480 minutes; CR (chloroprene (chlorobutadiene) rubber), ≥ 0,5 mm, >480 minutes; IIR (isobutene-isoprene (butyl) rubber), ≥ 0,5 mm, >480 minutes; FKM (fluoro-elastomer), ≥ 0,4 mm, >480 minutes; PVC (polyvinyl chloride), ≥ 0,5 mm, >480 minutes.

Eyes

Wear eye/face protection.

Respiratory

In case of inadequate ventilation wear respiratory protection.

Environmental

Use appropriate container to avoid environmental contamination. Keep away from drains, surface and ground water.

09

Physical and Chemical Properties

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

Language Code
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Physical State
solid (crystalline)
Physical State Data
solid
State Under Standard Conditions
---
Appearance
---
Colour
white
Colour Intensity
---
Form
---
Odor
odourless
Odor Threshold
---
Ph
4 – 6 (in aqueous solution: 50 g/l, 20 °C)
Melting Point
not determined
Boiling Point
not determined
Flash Point
not applicable
Freezing Point
---
Softening Point
---
Solidification Point
---
Cloud Point
---
Crystallisation Point
---
Relative Evaporation Rate
---
Evaporation Rate
---
Vapor Pressure
not determined
Vapor Density
---
Relative Density
---
Bulk Density
---
Density
1.97 g/cm³ at 20 °C
Flammability
non-combustible
Upper Explosive Limit
not determined
Lower Explosive Limit
not determined
Explosive Limits
---
Auto Ignition Temperature
not applicable (solid)
Decomposition Temperature
not relevant
Solubility
---
Partition Coefficient
not relevant (inorganic)
Solubility In Water
960 g/l at 20 °C
Solubility In Fat
---
Molecular Weight
---
Voc Content
---
Metal Corrosion
---
Dynamic Viscosity
---
Kinematic Viscosity
---
Properties Status
---
10

Stability and Reactivity

Chemical stability, hazardous reactions, and incompatible materials

Stability

The material is stable under normal ambient and anticipated storage and handling conditions of temperature and pressure.

Reactivity

This material is not reactive under normal ambient conditions.

Hazardous reactions

No known hazardous reactions.

Avoid

Keep away from heat.

Incompatible

There is no additional information.

Decomposition

Hazardous combustion products: see section 5. Sulphur dioxide (SO2).

12

Ecological Information

Environmental toxicity, biodegradation, and bioaccumulation data

12.1 Toxicity

Aquatic toxicity (acute) Very toxic to aquatic organisms. | Endpoint | Exposure time | Value | Species | Source | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |

Very toxic to aquatic organisms.

12.1 Toxicity

Aquatic toxicity (acute) Endpoint | Exposure time | Value | Species | Source --- LC50 | 96 h | 330 μg/l | fathead minnow (Pimephales promelas) | ECHA LC50 | 48 h | 95 μg/l | Ceriodaphnia dubia (water flea) | ECHA EC50 | 24 h | 0.22 mg/l | aquatic invertebrates | ECHA

12.1 Toxicity

Aquatic toxicity (chronic) Endpoint | Exposure time | Value | Species | Source NOEC | 72 h | 20 μg/l | algae | ECHA NOEC | 25 d | 25 μg/l | rainbow trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss) | ECHA NOEC | 10 d | 10 μg/l | aquatic invertebrates | ECHA NOEC | 16 d | 1,071 μg/l | algae | ECHA LOEC | 27 d | 50 μg/l | fish | ECHA LOEC | 3 d | 20 μg/l | algae | ECHA growth (EbCx) 10% | 48 h | 16 μg/l | algae | ECHA growth (EbCx) 10% | 2 d | 90 μg/l | aquatic invertebrates | ECHA

12.2 Persistence and degradability

Biodegradation The study does not need to be conducted because the substance is inorganic. Persistence The study does not need to be conducted because the substance is inorganic.

12.3 Bioaccumulative potential

BCF 69.48 (ECHA)

12.4 Mobility in soil

No data available.

12.5 Results of PBT and vPvB assessment

According to the results of its assessment, this substance is not a PBT or a vPvB.

The substance is not classified as PBT or vPvB.

12.6 Endocrine disrupting properties

Not listed.

Not listed.

12.7 Other adverse effects

Data are not available.

Data are not available.

13

Disposal Considerations

Waste treatment methods, disposal recommendations, and waste codes

Treatment

This material and its container must be disposed of as hazardous waste.

14

Transport Information

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

UN Number
UN3077
Shipping Name
ENVIRONMENTALLY HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE, SOLID, N.O.S.
Transport Class
9
Packing Group
III
15

Regulatory Information

Chemical regulations, safety assessments, and compliance status

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about safety, handling, and properties

What other names is Zinc sulfate hepta hydrate known by?

Zinc sulfate hepta hydrate is also known as: Zinksulfat-7-hydrat

What is the hazard signal word for Zinc sulfate hepta hydrate?

The signal word is danger.

What is the physical form of Zinc sulfate hepta hydrate?

Zinc sulfate hepta hydrate is a solid (crystalline) with white color. It has odourless odor.

What is Zinc sulfate hepta hydrate used for?

Electrolyte solution. Galvanic bath. Textile auxiliary. Fertiliser. Additive in feedingstuffs.

What are the hazard statements for Zinc sulfate hepta hydrate?

This substance has 3 hazard statements:

  • H302: Harmful if swallowed.
  • H318: Causes serious eye damage.
  • H410: Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.

What is the melting point of Zinc sulfate hepta hydrate?

The melting point is not determined and the boiling point is not determined.