Product Identification

Product Name

Zinc acetate

Synonyms

Acetic acid, zinc salt
Dicarbomethoxyzinc
Galzin
Zinc di(acetate)

CAS

557-34-6

Formula

2C2H3O2Zn

Molecular Weight

183.48

EINECS

209-170-2

RTECS

AK1500000

RTECS Class

Mutagen; Reproductive Effector

Merck

12,10256

Beilstein/Gmelin

3563830

Beilstein Reference

4-02-00-00094

Physical and Chemical Properties

Appearance

Both are white crystalline solids.

Solubility in water

430 g/L

Boiling Point

908

Density

1.735 g/cm3 (20 C)

Usage

Preserving wood, as mordant in dyeing, manufacture glazes for painting on porcelain, as a reagent in testing for albumin, tannin, urobilin, phosphate, blood.

First Aid Measures

Ingestion

Induce vomiting, followed by prompt and complete gastric lavage, cathartics, and demulcents.

Inhalation

Move to fresh air; if exposure is severe, get medical attention.

Skin

Wash with soap and water.

Eyes

Flush with water for at least 10 min.; consult physician if irritation persists.

Handling and Storage

Storage

Do not store exposed to direct light. Do not allow moisture or water contamination of product. Store in closed containers in a dry, well-ventilated area.

Handling

Containers of this material may be hazardous when emptied. Since emptied containers retain product residues (vapor, liquid, and/or solid), all hazard precautions given in the data sheet must be observed. Avoid creating and breathing dust. Use dustless systems for handling, storage, and clean up so that airborne dust does not exceed the PEL. Use adequate ventilation and dust collection. Practice good housekeeping.

Hazards Identification

Ingestion

Ingestion - zinc salts (especially zinc sulfate) produce gastritis ranging from a burning pain in the mouth and throat to intense gastric and substernal pain, strictures, violent vomiting, diarrhea, shock, and possible death.

Inhalation

Inhalation of material may be harmful.

Skin

Contact may cause burns.

Eyes

See Skin.

Hazards

Some may burn but none ignite readily. May polymerize explosively when heated or involved in a fire. Containers may explode when heated. Some may be transported hot.

UN (DOT)

9153

Exposure Controls/Personal Protection

Personal Protection

Nisoh certified respirator; rubber gloves; chemical goggles.

Respirators

Wear positive pressure self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA).

Fire Fighting Measures

Fire Fighting

Extinguish fire using agent suitable for type of surrounding fire. (Material itself does not burn or burns with difficulty.)

Fire Potential

Not flammable

Accidental Release Measures

Small spills/leaks

Keep material out of water sources and sewers. Build dikes to contain flow as necessary. Land spill: Dig a pit, pond, lagoon, holding area to contain liquid or solid material. Cover solids with a plastic sheet to prevent dissolving in rain or fire fighting water. Water spill: Neutralize with agricultural lime (CaO), crushed limestone (CaCO3), or sodium bicarbonate (NaHCO3). Add soda ash (Na2CO3). Adjust pH to neutral (pH=7). Use mechanical dredges or lifts to remove immobilized masses of pollutants and precipitates.

Stability and Reactivity

Incompatibilities

Reacts as bases to neutralize acids.

Stability

Stable.

Decomposition

When heated to decomposition it emits acrid smoke and fumes of zinc oxide.

Combustion Products

Fire may produce irritating, corrosive and/or toxic gases.

Transport Information

UN Number

9153

Hazard Class

9