J.T. BAKER COMPANY -- ZINC SULFATE,7-HYDRATE;4382  -- 6810-00-243-9328
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:ZINC SULFATE,7-HYDRATE;4382
MSDS Date:03/09/1992
FSC:6810
NIIN:00-243-9328
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:J.T. BAKER COMPANY
Address:222 RED SCHOOL LANE
City:PHILLIPSBURG
State:NJ
ZIP:08865-2219
Country:US
Info Phone Num:201-859-2151
Emergency Phone Num:201-859-2151 800-424-9300(CHEMTREC)
Preparer's Name:QUALITY ASSURANCE DEPT.
CAGE:70829
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:MALLINCKRODT BAKER,  INC.
Address:222 RED SCHOOL LANE
Box:City:PHILLIPSBURG
State:NJ
ZIP:08865
Country:US
Phone:800-582-2537
CAGE:70829

=============  Composition/Information on Ingredients  =============

Ingred Name:ZINC SULFATE
CAS:7446-20-0
RTECS #:ZH5300000
Fraction by Wt: 99-100%
Other REC Limits:NONE RECOMMENDED

=====================  Hazards Identification  =====================

LD50 LC50 Mixture:ORAL LD50 (RAT) IS 2150MG/KG
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:NO	Skin:YES  Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:EYES:MAY CAUSE IRRITATION.SKIN:MAY
    CAUSE IRRITATION.INGEST:MAY CAUSE GI TRACT
    IRRITATION.INHAL:UNLIKELY ROUTE OF EXPOSURE.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:THERE ARE NO INGREDIENTS ABOVE 0.1%
    WHICH ARE IDENTIFIED AS CARCINOGENS BY NTP,IARC OR OSHA.
Effects of Overexposure:INGEST:ABDOMINAL PAIN.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:UNLIKELY TO AGGRIVATE EXISTING
    MEDICAL CONDITIONS.

=======================  First Aid Measures  =======================

First Aid:SKIN:REMOVE CONTAMINATED CLOTHING;WASH WITH WATER.EYES:FLUSH
    WITH WATER FOR 15 MINUTES.INHAL:REMOVE TO FRESH AIR.GIVE OXYGEN OR
    ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION IF NEEDED.INGEST:GET PROMPT QUALIFIED
    MEDICAL ATT ENTION.IF CONSCIOUS,IMMEDIATELY INDUCE VOMITING.

=====================  Fire Fighting Measures  =====================

Flash Point:NONE
Extinguishing Media:USE MEDIA APPROPRIATE FOR SURROUNDING FIRE.
Fire Fighting Procedures:USE A SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS AND
    FULL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:FIRE CONDITIONS MAY EVOLVE TOXIC FUMES.

==================  Accidental Release Measures  ==================

Spill Release Procedures:USE PROPER PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT.SWEEP OR
    VACUUM;DO NOT CREATE DUST;PLACE IN A DRY CONTAINER FOR
    DISPOSAL.CLEAN SPILL AREA WITH WATER.
Neutralizing Agent:NOT APPLICABLE.

======================	Handling and Storage  ======================

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN A COOL,DRY,WELL-VENTILATED
    PLACE.KEEP CONTAINER CLOSED WHEN NOT IN USE.AVOID HEAT AND
    MOISTURE.STORAGE CODE:ORANGE(GENERAL).
Other Precautions:FOLLOW LABEL DIRECTIONS.

=============  Exposure Controls/Personal Protection  =============

Respiratory Protection:WHERE ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROLS ARE LACKING OR IN
    ENCLOSED SPACES USE A NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED RESPIRATOR FOR DUST.
Ventilation:LOCAL VENTILATION AT THE WORKSITE;MECHANICAL(GENERAL)
    VENTILATION TO MAINTAIN TLV/PEL.
Protective Gloves:RUBBER
Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASSES OR GOGGLES.
Other Protective Equipment:PROTECTIVE CLOTHING,AS NEEDED.PROVIDE A
    LOCAL EYE WASH STATION AND SAFETY SHOWER.
Work Hygienic Practices:USE REASONABLE CARE IN HANDLING THIS
    PRODUCT.WASH HANDS AFTER USE AND BEFORE EATING.
Supplemental Safety and Health
NONE

==================  Physical/Chemical Properties  ==================

HCC:V7
Melt/Freeze Pt:=100.C, 212.F
Spec Gravity:1.97
Solubility in Water:APPRECIABLE
Appearance and Odor:POWDER;COLORLESS;ODORLESS.
Percent Volatiles by Volume:NIL

=================  Stability and Reactivity Data  =================

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
WATER
Stability Condition to Avoid:HEAT AND MOISTURE.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:SULFUR DIOXIDE,ZINC(FUMES).

====================  Disposal Considerations  ====================

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH FEDERAL,STATE AND
    LOCAL REGULATIONS.

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