ICSC 1698 - ZINC SULFATE 11S00000 Zinc sulfate

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ZINC SULFATE 11S00000 Zinc sulfate

ICSC: 1698
_{November 2007}

Zinc sulfate (anhydrous)
Sulfuric acid, zinc salt (1:1)
Zinc sulphate

CAS No: 7733-02-0
RTECS No: ZH5260000
UN No: 3077
EC No: 030-006-00-9

ZnSO₄
Molecular mass: 161.4

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.	Local exhaust or breathing protection.	Fresh air, rest. Seek medical attention if you feel unwell.
Skin	Redness.	Protective gloves.	Rinse skin with plenty of water or shower.
Eyes	Redness. Pain.	Safety spectacles	Rinse with plenty of water (remove contact lenses if easily possible). Referimmediately for medical attention.
Ingestion	Abdominal pain. 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
Personal protection: P2 filter respirator for harmful particles. Sweep spilled substance into containers; if appropriate, moisten first to prevent dusting. 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 UN classification UN Hazard Class: 9 UN Pack Group: III GHS classification Signal: Warning Excl mark-Enviro Harmful if swallowed Causes serious eye irritation Very toxic to aquatic life

EMERGENCY RESPONSE	SAFE STORAGE
Transport Emergency Card: TEC (R)-90GM7-III	Dry. Provision to contain effluent from fire extinguishing. Store in an area without drain or sewer access.

IMPORTANT DATA
Physical State; Appearance COLOURLESS HYGROSCOPIC CRYSTALS. Chemical dangers The solution in water is a weak acid. Occupational exposure limits TLV not established. MAK not established.	Routes of exposure The substance can be absorbed into the body by ingestion. Inhalation risk A harmful concentration of airborne particles can be reached quickly when dispersed, especially if powdered. Effects of short-term exposure The substance is severely irritating to the eyes and is irritating to the gastrointestinal tract and the respiratory tract.

PHYSICAL PROPERTIES	ENVIRONMENTAL DATA
Melting point (decomposes): 680°C Density: 3.8 g/cm³ Solubility in water, g/100 ml at 20°C: 22 (good) Octanol/water partition coefficient as log Pow: -0.07	The substance is very toxic to aquatic organisms. It is strongly advised that this substance does not enter the environment.

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