MSDS of Zinc Chloride
| SECTION I. MATERIAL IDENTIFICATION | |
| Common Name | Zinc Chloride |
Molecular Formula |
ZnCl2 in water |
CAS Number |
7646-85-7 |
| SECTION II. PHYSICAL DATA | |
| Physical State | Liquid |
Boiling Point |
120º to 150° C |
Melting Point |
NA |
Freezing Point* |
40º to -70º F |
Vapor Pressure |
Ca. 3mm. |
Vapor Density* |
Vapor is water |
Volitiles%* |
29 to 50 |
Specific Gravity |
1.57 to 2.0 |
Solubility in H2O |
100% |
Evaporation Rate |
Less than 1 (Butyl Acetate = 1) |
Color |
Colorless |
Appearance |
Clear liquid |
Odor |
Odorless |
pH |
2.0 |
| See Section X for specific grades and percentage |
SECTION III. FIRE AND EXPLOSION DATA |
|
| Flash Point | Will not burn |
Extinguishing Media |
Not applicable |
Special Fire Fighting Instructions |
Not applicable |
Fire and Explosion Hazards |
May release Zinc Chloride and Zinc Oxide fumes and Hydrogen Chloride gas in a fire. |
| SECTION IV. REACTIVITY DATA | |
| Stability | Very stable at high temperatures. |
Incompatibility |
Cyanide - may release toxic HCN |
Decomposition |
Will not occur except at high temperatures. |
Polymerization |
Will not occur. |
| SECTION V. HEALTH AND HAZARD INFORMATION | |
| Exposure Limits | OSHA 8 hour Time Weighted Average (TWA) and ACGIH TLV-TWA for Zinc Chloride (fume) are one mg. Per cubic meter. |
Swallowing |
May cause burns of mouth and throat. |
Skin |
May cause severe skin burns. |
Eyes |
May cause severe cornea injury and result in permanent impairment of vision or even blindness. |
Inhalation |
Dusts, mists or vapors, may cause severe irritation to upper respiratory tract. Severe exposure may cause pulmonary edema. Metal fume fever may result from inhaling Zinc Oxide, which is a possible decomposition product at high temperatures. |
Carcinogenicity |
None as per NTP, OSHA, and IARC. |
| SECTION VI. FIRST AID PROCEDURES | |
| Swallowing | Give large amounts of milk or water. Do not Induce vomiting. Call Poison Control Center or a physician. Do not give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. |
Skin |
Immediately flush skin with plenty of water for 15 minutes. Remove contaminated clothing and shoes. Call a physician. Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. |
Eyes |
Immediately flush eyes with plenty of water for 15 minutes. Hold eyelids apart during irrigation. Call a physician. |
Inhalation |
If dusts, mists or vapors are inhaled, immediately remove person to fresh air and call a physician. |
Carcinogenicity |
None |
| SECTION VII. HANDLING PRECAUTIONS | |
| Personal Protective Equipment | Chemical safety goggles. Rubber gloves. When needed: rubber apron, rubber shoes and transparent face shield. |
Ventilation |
Maintain good general ventilation to keep mists below exposure guidelines. |
| SECTION VIII. SPILL OR LEAK PROCEDURES | |
| Spills and Leaks | Comply with Federal, State and local regulations on reporting spills. Flush with plenty of water to an approved chemical sewer. |
Waste Disposal |
Comply with Federal, State and local regulations. Zinc Chloride can be carefully reacted with Sodium Carbonate to from an insoluble Zinc Carbonate solid that can be scooped up and sent to a disposal contractor. |
| SECTION IX. SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS | |
| Storage | Do not store in a steel container. Plastic or plastic lined or rubber lined containers or storage tanks should be used. |
| SECTION X. PHYSICAL PROPERTIES CONTINUED FROM SECTION II | |||||
| Properties | 50.0% |
62.5% |
65.0% |
70.0% |
72.0% |
Weight per Gallon (lbs.) |
13.08 |
14.83 |
15.33 |
16.33 |
16.74 |
Specific Gravity |
1.57 |
1.78 |
1.84 |
1.96 |
2.01 |
Boiling Point ºF |
239 |
253 |
259 |
275 |
283 |
Freezing Point ºF |
-70 |
-50 |
-40 |
38 |
40 |
Volitiles % |
50.0 |
37.5 |
35.0 |
30.0 |
28.0 |
Viscosity Centipoise 70ºF |
3.6 |
9.0 |
14.0 |
40.0 |
41.0 |
Zinc Content (SARA 313) |
24% |
30% |
31.2% |
33.6% |
34.6% |
SECTION XI. REGULATORY INFORMATION
NOTICE: The information herein is presented in good faith and believed to be accurate. However, no warranty, expressed or implied, is given. Regulatory requirements are subject to change and may differ from one location to another. It is the buyer’s responsibility to ensure that its activities comply with Federal, State and local laws.
SARA HAZARD CATEGORY: This product has been reviewed according to the EPA "Hazard Categories" promulgated under Sections 311 and 312 of the Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act of 1986 (SARA Title III) and is considered, under applicable definitions, to meet the following category:
AN IMMEDIATE HEALTH HAZARD.
SECTION XII. SHIPPING INFORMATION
ZINC CHLORIDE SOLUTION, 8, UN1840, PGIII, RQ, ERG 154