Material Safety Data Sheet Zinc Acetate, Dihydrate. Section 1 - Chemical Product and Company Identification

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1 An ISO9001 Certified Company Material Safety Data Sheet Section 1 - Chemical Product and Company Identification MSDS Name: Catalog Numbers: LC27070 Synonyms: Acetic acid, zinc salt, dihydrate. Company Identification: LabChem Inc 200 William Pitt Way Pittsburgh, PA Company Phone Number: (412) Emergency Phone Number: (800) CHEMTREC Phone Number: (800) or Section 2 Composition, Information on Ingredients CAS# Chemical Name: Percent Zinc acetate dihydrate 100 Section 3 - Hazards Identification Emergency Overview Appearance: White crystals. Warning. Causes eye irritation. Harmful if swallowed. Target Organs: Eyes. Potential Health Effects Eye: Causes eye irritation. May cause skin irritation. May be harmful if absorbed through the skin. Ingestion: Harmful if swallowed. May cause irritation of the digestive tract. Inhalation: May cause respiratory tract irritation. May be harmful if inhaled. Chronic: Chronic exposure may cause kidney damage

2 Section 4 - First Aid Measures Eyes: Flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes, occasionally lifting the upper and lower lids until no evidence of chemical remains. Get medical aid. Flush skin with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes while removing contaminated clothing and shoes. Get medical aid if irritation develops or persists. Ingestion: Do not induce vomiting. Give conscious victim 2-4 cupfuls of milk or water. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Get medical aid. Inhalation: Move victim to fresh air immediately. Get medical aid if irritation or other symptoms appear. Notes to Physician: Treat symptomatically and supportively. Section 5 - Fire Fighting Measures General Information: As in any fire, wear a self-contained breathing apparatus in pressure-demand, MSHA/NIOSH (approved or equivalent), and full protective gear. During a fire, thermal decomposition or combustion may generate irritating and highly toxic gases. Extinguishing Media: Use water spray, dry chemical, or carbon dioxide, or chemical foam. Autoignition Temperature: Not available. Flash Point: Not available. NFPA Rating: Health: 2, Flammability: 1, Instability: 0 Explosion Limits: Not applicable. Section 6 - Accidental Release Measures General Information: Use proper personal protective equipment as indicated in Section 8. Spills/Leaks: Sweep up or vacuum material, and then place into a suitable container labeled for later disposal. Avoid generating dusty conditions. Do not let this chemical enter the environment. Section 7 - Handling and Storage - 2 -

3 Handling: Wash thoroughly after handling. Avoid contact with eyes, skin, and clothing. Avoid ingestion and inhalation. Use with adequate ventilation. Keep container tightly closed. Storage: Store tightly capped in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from incompatible materials. Section 8 - Exposure Controls, Personal Protection Engineering Controls: Facilities using or storing this material should be equipped with an eyewash and safety shower. Provide local exhaust or general dilution ventilation. Exposure Limits: Chemical Name: ACGIH NIOSH OSHA Zinc acetate dihydrate none listed none listed none listed OSHA Vacated PELs: Zinc acetate dihydrate: No OSHA Vacated PELs are listed for this chemical. Personal Protective Equipment Eyes: Wear appropriate protective eyeglasses or chemical safety goggles as described by OSHA's eye and face protection regulations in 29 CFR Do not wear contact lenses when working with chemicals. Wear appropriate protective gloves to prevent skin exposure. Clothing: Wear appropriate protective clothing to prevent skin exposure. Respirators: Follow the OSHA respirator regulations found in 29 CFR Always use a NIOSH-approved respirator when necessary. Section 9 - Physical and Chemical Properties Physical State: Solid Color: White crystals Odor: Faint odor - acetic odor ph: (5% in water (25 C)) Vapor Pressure: Not available Vapor Density: Not available Evaporation Rate: Not available Viscosity: Not available Boiling Point: Not available Freezing/Melting Point: 100 C Decomposition Temperature: Not available Solubility in water: 430 g/l (20 C) Specific Gravity/Density: Molecular Formula: Zn(CH3COO)2.2H2O Molecular Weight:

4 Section 10 - Stability and Reactivity Chemical Stability: Stable under normal temperatures and pressures. Conditions to Avoid: Incompatible materials, excess heat.. Incompatibilities with Other Materials: Strong oxidizers. Hazardous Decomposition Products: Carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, zinc oxides. Hazardous Polymerization: Has not been reported. Section 11 - Toxicological Information RTECS: CAS# : ZG LD50/LC50: CAS# : Draize test, rabbit, eye: 20 mg/24h Moderate; Draize test, rabbit, skin: 500 mg/24h Mild; Oral, rat: LD50 = 794 mg/kg Carcinogenicity: CAS# : Not listed by ACGIH, IARC, NTP, or CA Prop 65. Epidemiology: Teratogenicity: Reproductive: See actual entry in RTECS for complete information. Mutagenicity: Neurotoxicity: No information found Section 12 - Ecological Information Section 13 - Disposal Considerations Dispose of in accordance with Federal, State, and local regulations. Section 14 - Transport Information - 4 -

5 US DOT Shipping Name: Not regulated Hazard Class: UN Number: Packing Group: Material Safety Data Sheet Section 15 - Regulatory Information US Federal TSCA: CAS# is not listed on the TSCA inventory because it is a hydrate. It is considered to be listed if the CAS number for the anhydrous form is on the inventory (40CFR 720.3(u)(2)). SARA Reportable Quantities (RQ): CAS# : 1000 lb final RQ; 454 kg final RQ. CERCLA/SARA Section 313: This material contains Zinc acetate dihydrate (listed as Zinc compounds), 100%, (CAS# ) which is subject to the reporting requirements of Section 313 of SARA Title III and 40 CFR Part 373. OSHA - Highly Hazardous: None of the chemicals in this product are considered highly hazardous by OSHA. US State State Right to Know: CAS# is present on state lists from California, Pennsylvania, or New Jersey. California Regulations: None European/International Regulations Canadian DSL/NDSL: CAS# is listed on Canada's DSL List. Canada Ingredient Disclosure List: CAS# is not listed on the Canadian Ingredient Disclosure List. MSDS Creation Date: November 15, 2007 Revision Date: December 5, 2011 Section 16 - Other Information Information in this MSDS is from available published sources and is believed to be accurate. No warranty, express or implied, is made and LabChem Inc. assumes no liability resulting from the use of this MSDS. The user must determine suitability of this information for his application