FLINN SCIENTIFIC INC. "Your Safer Source for Science Supplies" MSDS #: 861.00 Revision Date: May 22, 2001 Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) Section 1 — Chemical Product and Company Identification Zinc Chloride Flinn Scientific, Inc. P.O. Box 219 Batavia, IL 60510 (800) 452-1261 CHEMTREC Emergency Phone Number: (800) 424-9300 Section 2 — Composition, Information on Ingredients Zinc Chloride, anhydrous Synonym: zinc dichloride CAS#: 7646-85-7 Section 3 — Hazards Identification White crystals or powder. Odorless. FLINN AT-A-GLANCE Moderately toxic by ingestion. Corrosive to body tissues. Avoid all body tissue contact. Health-2 Flammability-0 Reactivity-1 Exposure-2 Storage-1 0 is low hazard, 3 is high hazard Section 4 — First Aid Measures Call a physician, seek medical attention for further treatment, observation and support after first aid. Inhalation: Remove to fresh air at once. If breathing has stopped give artificial respiration immediately. Eye: Immediately flush with fresh water for 15 minutes. External: Wash continuously with fresh water for 15 minutes. Internal: Rinse out mouth, give 1 to 2 cups of water or milk, induce vomiting. Call a physician or poison control at once. Section 5 — Fire Fighting Measures Non flammable solid. NFPA CODE When heated to decomposition, emits toxic fumes of Cl and ZnO. None established Fire Fighting Instructions: Use triclass, dry chemical fire extinguisher. Firefighters should wear PPE and SCBA with full facepiece operated in positive pressure mode. Section 6 — Accidental Release Measures Restrict unprotected personnel from area. Sweep up, place in sealed bag or container and dispose. Ventilate area and wash spill site after material pickup is complete. See Sections 8 and 13 for further information. Section 7 — Handling and Storage Flinn Suggested Chemical Storage Pattern: Inorganic #2. Store with acetates, halides, sulfates, sulfites, thiosulfates and phosphates. Store in a cool, dry place. Deliquescent, store in a Flinn Chem-Saf bag.Use and dispense in a hood. Section 8 — Exposure Controls , Personal Protection Avoid contact with eyes, skin and clothing. Wear chemical splash goggles, chemical-resistant gloves and chemical-resistant apron.Use ventilation to keep airborne concentrations below exposure limits. Always wear a NIOSH-approved respirator with proper cartridges or a positive pressure, air-supplied respirator when handling this material in emergency situations (spill or fire). Exposure guidelines: TWA 1 mg/m3, STEL 2 mg/m3 as chlorine fume (OSHA, ACGIH) © 2002 Flinn Scientific, Inc. All Rights Reserved. PAGE 1 OF 2 FLINN SCIENTIFIC INC. Zinc Chloride "Your Safer Source for Science Supplies" MSDS #: 861.00 Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) Revision Date: May 22, 2001 Section 9 — Physical and Chemical Properties White crystals or powder. Odorless. Specific Gravity: 2.91 Solubility: Water and alcohol. Melting Point: 290 C Formula: ZnCl2 Boiling Point: 732 C Formula Weight: 136.29 Section 10 — Stability and Reactivity Avoid contact with strong oxidizers. Shelf Life: Fair to poor; deliquescent. Section 11 — Toxicological Information Acute effects: Toxic, corrosive ORL-RAT LD50: 350 mg/kg Chronic effects: Possible mutagen IHL-RAT LC50: N.A. Target organs: N.A. SKN-RBT LD50: N.A. N.A. = Not available, not all health aspects of this substance have been fully investigated. Section 12 — Ecological Information Data not yet available. Section 13 — Disposal Considerations Please consult with state and local regulations. Flinn Suggested Disposal Method #26a is one option. Section 14 — Transport Information Shipping Name: Zinc chloride, anhydrous Hazard Class: 8, Corrosive UN Number: UN2331 N/A = Not applicable Section 15 — Regulatory Information TSCA-listed, EINECS-listed (231-592-0). Section 16 — Other Information Consult your copy of the Flinn Scientific Catalog/Reference Manual for additional information about laboratory chemicals. This Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) is for guidance and is based upon information and tests believed to be reliable. Flinn Scientific Inc. makes no guarantee of the accuracy or completeness of the data and shall not be liable for any damages relating thereto. The data is offered solely for your consideration, investigation, and verification. Flinn Scientific Inc. assumes no legal responsibility for use or reliance upon this data. FLINN SCIENTIFIC INC. "Your Safer Source for Science Supplies" Need a Chemical Fast? - Order from Flinn flinn@flinnsci.com www.flinnsci.com P.O. Box 219 Batavia IL 60510 (800) 452-1261 Fax (866) 452-1436 PAGE 2 OF 2 © 2002 Flinn Scientific, Inc. All Rights Reserved.