ICSC 0349 - ZINC SULFATE HEPTAHYDRATE

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ZINC SULFATE HEPTAHYDRATE

ICSC: 0349
_{October 2001}

White Vitriol

CAS No: 7446-20-0
RTECS No: ZH5300000
EC No: 030-006-00-9

ZnSO₄. 7H₂O
Molecular mass: 287.6

TYPES OF HAZARD / EXPOSURE	ACUTE HAZARDS / SYMPTOMS	PREVENTION	FIRST AID / FIRE FIGHTING
FIRE	Not combustible.		In case of fire in the surroundings: use appropriate extinguishing media.
EXPLOSION

EXPOSURE		PREVENT DISPERSION OF DUST!
Inhalation	Cough. Sore throat. Shortness of breath.	Local exhaust or breathing protection.	Fresh air, rest. Artificial respiration may be needed.
Skin	Redness.	Protective gloves.	Remove contaminated clothes. Rinse skin with plenty of water or shower.
Eyes	Redness. Pain. Temporary loss of vision.	Safety goggles.	First rinse with plenty of water for several minutes (remove contact lenses if easily possible), then take to a doctor.
Ingestion	Abdominal pain. Diarrhoea. Nausea. Vomiting.	Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work.	Rinse mouth. Give one or two glasses of water to drink. Refer for medical attention.

SPILLAGE DISPOSAL	PACKAGING & LABELLING
Sweep spilled substance into containers. Carefully collect remainder, then remove to safe place. Personal protection: P1 filter respirator for inert particles. Do NOT let this chemical enter the environment.	EU classification Xn Symbol N Symbol R: 22-41-50/53 S: (2-)22-26-39-46-60-61

EMERGENCY RESPONSE	SAFE STORAGE
	Well closed. Store in an area without drain or sewer access.

IMPORTANT DATA
Physical State; Appearance GRANULES OR CRYSTALLINE POWDER. Occupational exposure limits TLV not established. MAK not established.	Routes of exposure The substance can be absorbed into the body by inhalation of its aerosol and by ingestion. Inhalation risk Evaporation at 20°C is negligible; a harmful concentration of airborne particles can, however, be reached quickly when dispersed. Effects of short-term exposure The substance is irritating to the eyes, the skin and the respiratory tract.

PHYSICAL PROPERTIES	ENVIRONMENTAL DATA
Melting point: 100°C Density: 1.97 g/cm³ Solubility in water, g/100 ml at 20°C: 54	The substance is very toxic to aquatic organisms.

NOTES

See also ICSC1698 Zinc Sulfate
. Card has been partly updated in October 2004. See sections Occupational Exposure Limits, EU classification, Emergency Response.
Card has been partially updated in January 2008: see Ingestion First Aid, Storage.

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