MAYS CHEMICAL CO., INC. -- ZINC OXIDE  -- 6810-00D003155
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:ZINC OXIDE
MSDS Date:04/06/1989
FSC:6810
NIIN:00D003155
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:MAYS CHEMICAL CO., INC.
Address:7760 E. 89TH STREET
Box:50927
City:INDIANAPOLIS
State:IN
ZIP:46256
Country:US
Info Phone Num:317-842-8722
Emergency Phone Num:317-842-8722
CAGE:6T060
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:MAYS CHEMICAL CO., INC.
Address:7760 E. 89TH STREET
Box:City:INDIANAPOLIS
State:IN
ZIP:46256
Country:US
Phone:317-842-8722
CAGE:6T060

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

Ingred Name:ZINC OXIDE
CAS:1314-13-2
RTECS #:ZH4810000
Other REC Limits:NONE RECOMMENDED
OSHA PEL:15 MG/M3 TDUST
ACGIH TLV:10MG/M3 TDUST; 9394

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

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:YES  Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE:SKIN/EYE:IRRITATION. INHAL:IRRI
    RESPIRATORY TRACT. NUISANCE DUST CAN CAUSE UNPLEASANT DEPOSITS IN
    NASAL PASSAGES. HI CONC ZINC CHILLS MAY OCCUR. INGEST:EXCESSIVE
    ORAL DOSES MAY CAUSE INTESTINAL  OBSTRUCTION. CHRONIC:PER MFG'S
    MSDS NO INFORMATION FOUND.
Effects of Overexposure:SKIN:ITCHING. EYE:REDNESS OR PAIN.
    INHAL:COUGHIHG, SHORTNESS OF BREATH, ZINC CHILL---WEAKNESS,
    FATIGUE, NAUSEA, CHILLS. INGEST:NAUSEA, FEVER, STOMACH CRAMPS,
    INTESTINAL OBSTRUCTION.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:PRE-EXISTING HEART CONDITION OR
    IMPAIRED RESPIRATORY FUNCTION MAY BE MORE SUSCEPTIBLE TO THE
    EFFECTS OF THIS MATERIAL.

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

First Aid:INHAL:REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. SEE DOCTOR FOR ANY BREATHING
    DIFFICULTY. INGEST:GIVE SEVERAL GLASSES OF WATER TO DILUTE. IF LG
    AMTS OF MATERIAL WERE SWALLLOWED, SEE DOCTOR. SKIN:WASH W/SOAP &
    WATER. SEE DO CTOR IF IRRITATION DEVELOPS. EYE:WASH THOROUGHLY
    W/WATER. SEE DOCTOR IF IRRITATION DEVELOPS.

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

Lower Limits:NONE SPECIF.
Upper Limits:NONE SPECIF.
Extinguishing Media:USE ANY MEANS SUITABLE FOR EXTINGUISHING
    SURROUNDING FIRE.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR FULL PROTECTIVE CLOTHING & NIOSH-APPROVED
    SELF-CONTAINED BREAHING APPARATUS W/FULLFACEPIECE OPERATED IN THE
    PRESSURE DEMAND OR OTHER POSITIVE PRESSURE MODE
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NOT CONSIDERED TO BE A FIRE OR AN
    EXPLOSION HAZARD.

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

Spill Release Procedures:CLEANUP PERSONNEL MAY REQUIRE RESPIRATORY
    PROTECTION FROM DUST. SWEEP UP & CONTAINERIZE FOR RECLAMATION OR
    DISPOSAL. VACUUMING OR WET SWEEPING MAY BE USED TO AVOID DUST
    DISPOSAL.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:KEEP IN A ATIGHTLY CLOSED CONTAINER,
    STORED IN A COOL, DRY, VENTILATED AREA. PROTECT AGAINST PHYSICAL
    DAMAGE. ISOLATE FROM INCOMPATIBLE SUBSTANCES.
Other Precautions:MATERIAL IS A DUST NUISANCE.

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

Respiratory Protection:IF TLV IS EXCEEDED, A NOISH-APPROVED DUST/MIST
    RESPIRATOR MAY BE WORN.
Ventilation:LOCAL EXHAUST IS PREFERRED.
Protective Gloves:PROTECTIVE GLOVES.
Eye Protection:CHEMICAL SAFETY GOGGLES.
Other Protective Equipment:CLEAN BODY-COVERING CLOTHING, EYE WASH
    FOUNTAIN & QUICK DRENCH FACILITIES.
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH HANDS THOROUGHLY AFTER USAGE AND BEFORE
    EATING/DRINKING. CONTACT LENSES SHOULD NOT BE WORN WHEN WORKING
    W/CHEMICAL.
Supplemental Safety and Health

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

HCC:T6
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:SUBLIMES
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:3587F,1975C
Vapor Pres:NONE SPEC.
Vapor Density:NONE SPEC.
Spec Gravity:5.67
Evaporation Rate &amp; Reference:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFA.
Solubility in Water:INSOLUBLE
Appearance and Odor:WHITE TO YELLOWISH-WHITEAMORPHOUS POWDER WITH NO
    ODOR.

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
CHLORINATED RUBBER; REACTS VIOLENTLY W/MAGNESIUM, LINSEED OIL. W/
    MAGNESIUM CAN REACT EXPLOSIVELY WHEN HEATED.
Stability Condition to Avoid:HIGH TEMPERATURES.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:SUBLIMES TO PRODUCE TOXIC FUMES.

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

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH
    FEDERAL/STATE/LOCAL REGULATIONS.

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