ICSC 1627 - ZINC SULFIDE

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ZINC SULFIDE

ICSC: 1627
_{October 2005}

Zinc monosulfide
Zinc sulphide

CAS No: 1314-98-3
RTECS No: ZH5400000

ZnS
Molecular mass: 97.45

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
Inhalation	Cough.	Local exhaust or breathing protection.	Fresh air, rest.
Skin		Protective gloves.	Remove contaminated clothes. Rinse skin with plenty of water or shower.
Eyes	Redness. Pain.	Safety goggles.	First rinse with plenty of water for several minutes (remove contact lenses if easily possible), then take to a doctor.
Ingestion		Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work.

SPILLAGE DISPOSAL	PACKAGING & LABELLING
Personal protection: P2 filter respirator for harmful particles. Sweep spilled substance into containers; if appropriate, moisten first to prevent dusting.

EMERGENCY RESPONSE	SAFE STORAGE
	Separated from strong acids.

IMPORTANT DATA
Physical State; Appearance WHITE TO YELLOW CRYSTALS OR POWDER Chemical dangers Reacts with strong acids to produce toxic hydrogen sulfide. Occupational exposure limits TLV not established. MAK not established.	Inhalation risk A nuisance-causing concentration of airborne particles can be reached quickly when dispersed. Effects of short-term exposure May cause mechanical irritation.

PHYSICAL PROPERTIES	ENVIRONMENTAL DATA
Sublimation point: 1180°C Density: 4.0 g/cm³ Solubility in water: none

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