SPECTRUM CHEMICAL MFG. CORP. -- ZINC OXIDE -- 6810-00-241-1157 
=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:ZINC OXIDE
MSDS Date:11/09/1999
FSC:6810
NIIN:00-241-1157
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:SPECTRUM CHEMICAL MFG. CORP.
Address:14422 S. SAN PEDRO STREET
City:GARDENA
State:CA
ZIP:90248
Country:US
Info Phone Num:310-516-8000
Emergency Phone Num:310-516-8000
Resp. Party Other MSDS Num.:CATALOG NO(S) Z1080, Z1083, Z1085, Z1086
Preparer's Name:G.A. BINAS
Chemtrec Ind/Phone:(800)424-9300
CAGE:TO353
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:INDUSTRIAL CHEMICAL COMMODITIES INC
Address:15944 DERWOOD RD
Box:City:ROCKVILLE
State:MD
ZIP:20855
Country:US
Phone:800-284-5279
Contract Num:SP0450-99-MNK20
CAGE:1ELU0
Company Name:SPECTRUM CHEMICAL MFG. CORP.
Address:14422 S. SAN PEDRO STREET
Box:City:GARDENA
State:CA
ZIP:90248
Country:US
Phone:310-516-8000
CAGE:TO353
Company Name:SPECTRUM LABORATORY PRODUCTS INC
Address:14422 S SAN PEDRO ST
Box:City:GARDENA
State:CA
ZIP:90248-2027
Country:US
Phone:310-516-8000/FAX: 310-516-9843
CAGE:63415

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

Ingred Name:ZINC OXIDE
CAS:1314-13-2
RTECS #:ZH4810000
Fraction by Wt: 100%
OSHA PEL:15MG/M3 TDUST/5 FUME
ACGIH TLV:10MG/M3 TDUST; 9293

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

LD50 LC50 Mixture:LD50 ORAL(MOUSE)=7950 MG/KG.
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:YES  Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE:HAZARDOUS IN CASE OF SKIN
    CONTACT(IRRITANT), OF EYE CONTACT(IRRITANT), SLIGHTLY HAZARDOUS IN
    CASE OF SKIN CONTACT (IRRITANT). SUBSTANCE TOXIC TO LUNGS, MUCOUS
    MEMBRANES, GI TRACT, UPPER RESPIRAT ORY TRACT AND CNS. CHRONIC: CAN
    PRODUCE TARGET ORGANS DAMAGE. SUBSTANCE IS CLASSIFIED AS A POSSIBLE
    DEVELOPMENTAL TOXIN.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:PER MSDS CARCINOGENIC EFFECTS:NOT
    AVAILABLE.
Effects of Overexposure:ISKIN/EYE:IRRITATION. PROL EXPO MAY RESULT IN
    SKIN BURNS & ULCERATIONS. OVER-EXPO BY INHALATION MAY CAUSE
    COUGHING.

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

First Aid:EYE-CHECK/REMOVE CONTACT LENSES.DONT USE EYE OINTMENT.SEEK
    MED ATTN. SKIN: WASH W/RUNNING WATER & SOAP. CLEAN WELL ALL
    FOLDS,CREVICES, CREASES, GROIN. IF IRRITATION PERSIST GET MED ATTN.
    INHAL:REMOVE  TO WELL VENTILATED AREA. GET IMMED MED ATTN. LOOSEN
    TIGHT CLOTH. INGESTION: DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING. LOOSEN TIGHT
    CLOTHING. IF NOT BREATHING, PERORM MOUTH-TO-MOUTH RESUSCITATION.
    GET IMMED MED ATTN.

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

Extinguishing Media:SMALL FIRE: USE DRY CHEMICAL POWDER. LARGE FIRE:
    USE WATER SPRAY, FOG, OR FOAM. DO NOT USE WATER JET.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:RISKS OF EXPLSOION OF THE PRODUCT IN
    PRESENCE OF HEAT.

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

Spill Release Procedures:SMALL-USE APPROP TOOLS TO PUT SPILLED SOLID IN
     WASTE DISPOSAL CONTNR. LARGE- USE A SHOVEL TO TRANSFER MATERIL
    INTO CONTAINERS FOR DISPOSAL. FINISH CLEANING BY SPREADING WATER ON
    THE CONTAMINATED SURF ACE AND ALLOW TO EVACUATE THROUGH SANITARY
    SYSTEM. BE CAREFUL THAT PRODUCT IS NOT PRESENT AT LEVELS ABOVE TLV.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:KEEP CONTAINER DRY AND STORE IN COOL
    PLACE. GROUND ALL EQUIPMENT CONTAINING MATERIAL. KEEP LOCKED UP.
    KEEP AWAY FROM HEAT & IGNITION SOURCES.
Other Precautions:DONT INGEST OR BREATHE DUST. AVOID CONTACT WITH EYES.
    IN CASE OF INSUFF VENTI WEAR SUITABLE RESP EQPMT. IF INGEST SEEK
    MED ADVICE IMMED,SHOW CNTNR OR LABEL. AVOID CONTACT W/SKIN/EYES.
    KEEP AWAY FROM I NCOMPATIBLES SUCH AS MOISTURE.

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

Respiratory Protection:USE DUST RESPIRATOR. BE SURE TO USE
    APPROVED/CERTIFIED RESPIRATOR OR EQUIVALENT.
Ventilation:USE PROCESS ENCLOSURES, LOCAL EXHAUST VENTILATION, & OTHER
    ENGINEER CNTRLS TO KEEP AIRBORNE LEVELS BELOW RECOMMENDED EXPOSURE
    LIMITS.
Protective Gloves:RECOMMENDED
Eye Protection:SPLASH GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:FULL SUIT,BOOTS,LAB COAT.LG SPILLS USE
    SPLASH GOGG,FULL SUIT,DUST RESP,BOOTS,GLOVES.
Work Hygienic Practices:TWA:5 STEL:10 (MG/M3) FROM ACGIH (1995).
    CONSULT LOC AUTHORITIES FOR ACCEPTABLE EXPO LIMITS.
Supplemental Safety and Health
NONE

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

HCC:D1
Melt/Freeze Pt:=1975.C, ######F
Spec Gravity:5.607 (WAER=1)
Solubility in Water:INSOLUBLE
Appearance and Odor:SOLID; ODORLESS, BITTER TASTE, WHITE TO YELLOWISH
    COLOR

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
MAY EXPLODE WHEN MIXED WITH CHLORINATED RUBBER. REACTS VIOLENTLY WITH
    MAGNESIUM, LINSEED OIL. ZINC OXIDE AND MAGNESIUM CAN REACT
    EXPLOSIVELY WHEN HEATED.
Stability Condition to Avoid:NOT AVAILABLE.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:PRODUCTS OF COMBUSTION: NOT AVAILABLE.

===================  Toxicological Information	===================

Toxicological Information:ACUTE ORAL TOXICITY (LD50):7950 MG/KG
    (MOUSE). SUBSTANCE IS TOXIC TO LUNGS, MUCOUS MEMBRANES. HAZARDOUS
    IN CASE OF SKIN CONTACT (CORROSIVE,IRRITANT), OF INGESTION, OF
    INHAL. TOXICITY TO ANIMALS: NOT A VAILABLE. ANIMAL:PASSES THROUGH
    PLACENTAL BARRIER, EXCRETED IN MATERINAL MILK.   LONG TERM
    DEGRADATION PRODUCTS MAY ARISE. PRODUCTS OF DEGRADATION ARE TOXIC
    AS THE ORIGINAL PRODUCT.

=====================  Ecological Information  =====================

Ecological:NOT AVAIALBLE.

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

Waste Disposal Methods:RECYLE TO PROCESS,IF POSSIBLE.CONSULT YOUR LOCAL
    OR REGIONAL AUTHORITIES.

===================  MSDS Transport Information  ===================

Transport Information:MSDS: DOT CLASSIFICATION: ZINC PEROXIDE, 5.1,
    UN1516, II.

=====================  Regulatory Information  =====================

SARA Title III Information:SARA 313 TOXIC CHEMICAL NOTIFICATION &
    RELEASE REPORTING: ZINC OXIDE. CERCLA HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES: ZINC
    OXIDE.
Federal Regulatory Information:TSCA 8(B) INVENTORY:ZINC OXIDE.
    OSHA:HAZARDOUS BY DEFINITION OF HAZARDOUS COMMUNICATION STD
    (29CFR1910.1200).
State Regulatory Information:RHODE ISLAND, PENNSYLVANIA AND
    MASSACHUSETTS RTK: ZINC OXIDE.

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