SAFETY DATA SHEET

Creation Date 09-May-2012 Revision Date 14-Feb-2020 Revision Number 2

1. Identification
Product Name Zinc ingot/button

Cat No. : 45116

CAS-No 7440-66-6
Synonyms No information available

Recommended Use Laboratory chemicals.

Uses advised against Food, drug, pesticide or biocidal product use.
Details of the supplier of the safety data sheet

Company
Alfa Aesar
Thermo Fisher Scientific Chemicals, Inc.
30 Bond Street
Ward Hill, MA 01835-8099
Tel: 800-343-0660
Fax: 800-322-4757
Email: tech@alfa.com
www.alfa.com

Emergency Telephone Number

During normal business hours (Monday-Friday, 8am-7pm EST), call (800) 343-0660.
After normal business hours, call Carechem 24 at (866) 928-0789.

2. Hazard(s) identification
Classification
Classification under 2012 OSHA Hazard Communication Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200)

Based on available data, the classification criteria are not met

Label Elements
None required

Hazards not otherwise classified (HNOC)

Very toxic to aquatic life

3. Composition/Information on Ingredients
Component CAS-No Weight %
Zinc metal 7440-66-6 <= 100

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4. First-aid measures
Eye Contact Rinse immediately with plenty of water, also under the eyelids, for at least 15 minutes. Get
medical attention.

Skin Contact Wash off immediately with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes. Get medical attention
immediately if symptoms occur.

Inhalation Remove to fresh air. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Get medical attention immediately
if symptoms occur.

Ingestion Do NOT induce vomiting. Get medical attention.

Most important symptoms and None reasonably foreseeable.

effects
Notes to Physician Treat symptomatically

5. Fire-fighting measures

Unsuitable Extinguishing Media Water

Flash Point No information available

Method - No information available

Autoignition Temperature 460 °C / 860 °F

Explosion Limits
Upper No data available
Lower No data available
Sensitivity to Mechanical Impact No information available
Sensitivity to Static Discharge No information available

Specific Hazards Arising from the Chemical

Thermal decomposition can lead to release of irritating gases and vapors. Keep product and empty container away from heat and
sources of ignition.

Hazardous Combustion Products

Nitrogen oxides (NOx). Sulfur oxides. Ammonia.
Protective Equipment and Precautions for Firefighters
As in any fire, wear self-contained breathing apparatus pressure-demand, MSHA/NIOSH (approved or equivalent) and full
protective gear.

NFPA
Health Flammability Instability Physical hazards
1 1 0 N/A

6. Accidental release measures

Personal Precautions Use personal protective equipment as required. Ensure adequate ventilation. Avoid dust
formation.
Environmental Precautions Should not be released into the environment. Do not flush into surface water or sanitary
sewer system. See Section 12 for additional Ecological Information.

Methods for Containment and Clean Sweep up and shovel into suitable containers for disposal. Avoid dust formation.
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7. Handling and storage

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Handling Wear personal protective equipment/face protection. Ensure adequate ventilation. Avoid
contact with skin, eyes or clothing. Avoid ingestion and inhalation. Avoid dust formation.

Storage Keep containers tightly closed in a dry, cool and well-ventilated place.

8. Exposure controls / personal protection

Exposure Guidelines This product does not contain any hazardous materials with occupational exposure
limitsestablished by the region specific regulatory bodies.

Engineering Measures None under normal use conditions.

Personal Protective Equipment

Eye/face Protection Wear appropriate protective eyeglasses or chemical safety goggles as described by
OSHA's eye and face protection regulations in 29 CFR 1910.133 or European Standard
EN166.

Skin and body protection Wear appropriate protective gloves and clothing to prevent skin exposure.

Respiratory Protection No protective equipment is needed under normal use conditions.

Hygiene Measures Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety practice.

9. Physical and chemical properties

Physical State Solid; Various Form
Appearance Grey
Odor No information available
Odor Threshold No information available
pH No information available
Melting Point/Range 419 °C / 786.2 °F
Boiling Point/Range 907 °C / 1664.6 °F
Flash Point No information available
Evaporation Rate Not applicable
Flammability (solid,gas) No information available
Flammability or explosive limits
Upper No data available
Lower No data available
Vapor Pressure 1.3 mbar @ 478 °C
Vapor Density Not applicable
Specific Gravity 7.140
Solubility Insoluble in water
Partition coefficient; n-octanol/water No data available
Autoignition Temperature 460 °C / 860 °F
Decomposition Temperature No information available
Viscosity Not applicable
Molecular Formula Zn
Molecular Weight 65.36

10. Stability and reactivity

Reactive Hazard None known, based on information available

Stability Stable under normal conditions.

Conditions to Avoid Incompatible products. Excess heat. Avoid dust formation.

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Incompatible Materials Strong oxidizing agents, Strong acids, Strong bases, Amines, Combustible material,
Peroxides, Metals

Hazardous Decomposition Products Nitrogen oxides (NOx), Sulfur oxides, Ammonia

Hazardous Polymerization Hazardous polymerization does not occur.

Hazardous Reactions None under normal processing.

11. Toxicological information

Acute Toxicity

Product Information No acute toxicity information is available for this product

Component Information
Component LD50 Oral LD50 Dermal LC50 Inhalation
Zinc metal LD50 = 630 mg/kg ( Rat ) Not listed Not listed

Toxicologically Synergistic No information available

Products
Delayed and immediate effects as well as chronic effects from short and long-term exposure

Irritation No information available

Sensitization No information available

Carcinogenicity The table below indicates whether each agency has listed any ingredient as a carcinogen.

Component CAS-No IARC NTP ACGIH OSHA Mexico

Zinc metal 7440-66-6 Not listed Not listed Not listed Not listed Not listed
Mutagenic Effects No information available

Reproductive Effects No information available.

Developmental Effects No information available.

Teratogenicity No information available.

STOT - single exposure None known

STOT - repeated exposure None known

Aspiration hazard No information available

Symptoms / effects,both acute and No information available

delayed

Endocrine Disruptor Information No information available

Other Adverse Effects See actual entry in RTECS for complete information.

12. Ecological information

Ecotoxicity
Contains a substance which is:. Very toxic to aquatic organisms. The product contains following substances which are hazardous
for the environment.

Component Freshwater Algae Freshwater Fish Microtox Water Flea

Zinc metal EC50: 0.09 - 0.125 mg/L, LC50: = 0.41 mg/L, 96h Not listed EC50: 0.139 - 0.908 mg/L,
72h static static (Oncorhynchus 48h Static (Daphnia magna)
(Pseudokirchneriella mykiss)
subcapitata) LC50: = 0.59 mg/L, 96h
EC50: 0.11 - 0.271 mg/L, semi-static (Oncorhynchus

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96h static mykiss)

(Pseudokirchneriella LC50: 2.16 - 3.05 mg/L, 96h
subcapitata) flow-through (Pimephales
promelas)
LC50: 0.211 - 0.269 mg/L,
96h semi-static (Pimephales
promelas)
LC50: = 2.66 mg/L, 96h
static (Pimephales
promelas)
LC50: = 30 mg/L, 96h
(Cyprinus carpio)
LC50: = 0.45 mg/L, 96h
semi-static (Cyprinus carpio)
LC50: = 7.8 mg/L, 96h static
(Cyprinus carpio)
LC50: = 3.5 mg/L, 96h static
(Lepomis macrochirus)
LC50: = 0.24 mg/L, 96h
flow-through (Oncorhynchus
mykiss)

Persistence and Degradability Insoluble in water

Bioaccumulation/ Accumulation No information available.

Mobility Is not likely mobile in the environment due its low water solubility.

13. Disposal considerations

Waste Disposal Methods Chemical waste generators must determine whether a discarded chemical is classified as a
hazardous waste. Chemical waste generators must also consult local, regional, and
national hazardous waste regulations to ensure complete and accurate classification.

14. Transport information

DOT Not regulated
TDG Not regulated
IATA Not regulated
IMDG/IMO Not regulated
15. Regulatory information
United States of America Inventory

Component CAS-No TSCA TSCA Inventory notification - TSCA - EPA Regulatory

Active/Inactive Flags
Zinc metal 7440-66-6 X ACTIVE -

Legend:
TSCA - Toxic Substances Control Act, (40 CFR Part 710)
X - Listed
'-' - Not Listed

TSCA 12(b) - Notices of Export Not applicable

Component CAS-No TSCA 12(b) - Notices of Export

Zinc metal 7440-66-6 Section 5

International Inventories
Canada (DSL/NDSL), Europe (EINECS/ELINCS/NLP), Philippines (PICCS), Japan (ENCS), Australia (AICS), China (IECSC), Korea (ECL).

Component CAS-No DSL NDSL EINECS PICCS ENCS AICS IECSC KECL
Zinc metal 7440-66-6 X - 231-175-3 X X X X KE-35518

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U.S. Federal Regulations

SARA 313
Component CAS-No Weight % SARA 313 - Threshold
Values %
Zinc metal 7440-66-6 <= 100 1.0

SARA 311/312 Hazard Categories See section 2 for more information

CWA (Clean Water Act)

Component CWA - Hazardous CWA - Reportable CWA - Toxic Pollutants CWA - Priority Pollutants
Substances Quantities
Zinc metal - - X X

Clean Air Act Not applicable

OSHA - Occupational Safety and Not applicable

Health Administration

CERCLA This material, as supplied, contains one or more substances regulated as a hazardous
substance under the Comprehensive Environmental Response Compensation and Liability
Act (CERCLA) (40 CFR 302)

Component Hazardous Substances RQs CERCLA EHS RQs

Zinc metal 1000 lb -
California Proposition 65 This product does not contain any Proposition 65 chemicals.

U.S. State Right-to-Know

Regulations
Component Massachusetts New Jersey Pennsylvania Illinois Rhode Island
Zinc metal X X X - X

U.S. Department of Transportation

Reportable Quantity (RQ): N
DOT Marine Pollutant N
DOT Severe Marine Pollutant N

U.S. Department of Homeland This product does not contain any DHS chemicals.
Security

Other International Regulations

Mexico - Grade No information available

16. Other information

Prepared By Health, Safety and Environmental Department
Email: tech@alfa.com
www.alfa.com

Creation Date 09-May-2012

Revision Date 14-Feb-2020
Print Date 14-Feb-2020
Revision Summary SDS authoring systems update, replaces ChemGes SDS No. 7440-66-6/3.

Disclaimer
The information provided in this Safety Data Sheet is correct to the best of our knowledge, information and belief at the
date of its publication. The information given is designed only as a guidance for safe handling, use, processing, storage,

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transportation, disposal and release and is not to be considered a warranty or quality specification. The information
relates only to the specific material designated and may not be valid for such material used in combination with any other
materials or in any process, unless specified in the text

End of SDS

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