Product Identification

Product Name

Zinc sulfate monohydrate

Synonyms

Gunningite
Sulfuric acid, zinc salt (1:1), monohydrate
Zinc mesosulfate (ZnH2SO5)

CAS

7446-19-7

Formula

H2O5SZn

Molecular Weight

179.47

EINECS

231-793-3

Merck

13,10213

Physical and Chemical Properties

Appearance

Faintly beige powder.

First Aid Measures

Ingestion

If swallowed, wash out mouth with water provided person is conscious. Call a physician.

Inhalation

If inhaled, remove to fresh air. If not breathing give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen.

Skin

In case of contact, immediately wash skin with soap and copious amounts of water. Remove contaminated clothing and shoes. Call a physician.

Eyes

In case of contact with eyes, flush with copious amounts of water for at least 15 minutes. Assure adequate flushing by separating the eyelids with fingers. Call a physician.

Handling and Storage

Storage

Keep container tightly closed.

Hazards Identification

Inhalation

Material may be irritating to mucous membranes and upper respiratory tract. May be harmful if inhaled.

Skin

Causes skin irritation. May be harmful if absorbed through the skin.

Eyes

Causes irritation.

Ingestion

May be harmful if swallowed.

Hazards

Emits toxic fumes under fire conditions.

EC Risk Phrase

22 41 50/53

EC Safety Phrase

22 26 39 46 60 61

UN (DOT)

3077

Exposure Controls/Personal Protection

Personal Protection

Compatible chemical-resistant gloves. Chemical safety goggles. Protective clothing.

Respirators

Use respirators and components tested and approved under appropriate government standards such as NIOSH (US) or CEN (EU). Where risk assessment shows air-purifying respirators are appropriate use a dust mask type N95 (US) or type P1 (EN 143) respirator.

Exposure Effects

inc oxide dust or fume can irritate the respiratory tract. Prolonged skin contact can produce a severe dermatitis called oxide pox. Exposure to high levels of dust or fume can cause metallic taste, marked thirst, coughing, fatigue, weakness, muscular pain, and nausea followed by fever and chills. Severe overexposure may result in bronchitis or pneumonia with a bluish tint to the skin. Target organs: liver, pancreas, kidneys and lungs.

Fire Fighting Measures

Fire Fighting

Extinguish with water spray, carbon dioxide, dry chemical powder or appropriate foam. Wear self-contained breathing apparatus and protective clothing to prevent contact with skin and eyes.

Accidental Release Measures

Small spills/leaks

Sweep up, place in a bag and hold for waste disposal. Avoid raising dust. Ventilate area and wash spill site after material pickup is complete.

Stability and Reactivity

Stability

Material is hygroscopic.

Incompatibilities

Strong oxidizing agents.

Decomposition

Zinc/zinc oxides, Sulfur oxides.

Transport Information

UN Number

3077

Hazard Class

9

Packing Group

III