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CAS Number: 7440-66-6
Product Catalog
30-0090
Zinc › Zinc wire (99.9999%)| CAS Number: | 7440-66-6 |
| MDL Number: | MFCD00011291 |
| Molecular Formula: | Zn |
| Molecular Weight: | 65.38 |
| Chemical Formula: | Zn |
| Color and Form: | 1.0 mm dia. (~5.6g/m) |
| Note: |
Physical Characteristics: melting point 419.58°C, boiling point 907°C, density 7.14
| SECTION 1: Product Identification | |
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| Chemical Name: | Zinc wire (99.9999%) |
| Product Number: | 30-0090 |
| CAS Registry Number: | 7440-66-6 |
| Formula: | Zn |
| EINECS Number: | 231-175-3 |
| Chemical Family: | metal or element |
| Synonym: | none |
| SECTION 2: Composition and Information on Ingredients | ||||
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| Ingredient | CAS Number | Percent | ACGIH (TWA) | OSHA (PEL) |
| Title Compound | 7440-66-6 | 100 | no data | no data |
| SECTION 3: Hazards Identification | |
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| Emergency Overview: | Inhalation of zinc dust may produce metal fume fever or zinc shakes consisting of chills, fever, muscular pain, nausea, and vomiting. |
| Primary Routes of Exposure: | Inhalation (of dust or fume) |
| Eye Contact: | The dust may cause slight to mild irritation of the eyes. |
| Skin Contact: | The dust may cause slight to mild irritation of the skin. |
| Inhalation: | Hazard associated with inhalation of fine dust or fume. May be irritating to nasal cavity and respiratory tract. |
| Ingestion: | Zinc dust gives a harsh metallic taste and may cause nausea and vomiting |
| Acute Health Effects: | Dust may be irritating to skin, eyes and respiratory tract. Inhalation of zinc dust may cause chills and nausea. |
| Chronic Health Effects: | No serious long-term chronic effects reported. Prolonged inhalation of dust may cause laryngitis. Prolonged ingestion may causes constipation. |
| NTP: | No |
| IARC: | No |
| OSHA: | No |
| SECTION 4: First Aid Measures | |
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| Eye Exposure: | (For dust) Immediately flush the eyes with copious amounts of water for at least 10-15 minutes. A victim may need assistance in keeping their eye lids open. Get immediate medical attention. |
| Skin Exposure: | The material is in the form of a metal wire. Skin exposure is not an issue. |
| Inhalation: | (For dust) Remove the victim to fresh air. Closely monitor the victim for signs of respiratory problems, such as difficulty in breathing, coughing, wheezing, or pain. In such cases seek immediate medical assistance. |
| Ingestion: | The material is in the form of a metal wire. Ingestion is an unlikely occurrence. |
| SECTION 5: Fire Fighting Measures | |
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| Flash Point: | not applicable |
| Autoignition Temperature: | not applicable |
| Explosion Limits: | not applicable |
| Extinguishing Medium: | None |
| Special Fire Fighting Procedures: | No special fire fighting procedures required for this material. |
| Hazardous Combustion and Decomposion Products: | none |
| Unusual Fire or Explosion Hazards: | Potentially combustible as fine dust. Dust may form explosive mixtures with air under some conditions. |
| SECTION 6: Accidental Release Measures | |
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| Spill and Leak Procedures: | Not applicable; material is a metal wire. |
| SECTION 7: Handling and Storage | |
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| Handling and Storage: | No special storage or handling conditions required. |
| SECTION 8: Exposure Controls and Personal Protection | |
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| Eye Protection: | Always wear approved safety glasses when handling a chemical substance in the laboratory. |
| Skin Protection: | Wear protective clothes and gloves. Consult glove manufacturer to determine the proper type of glove. |
| Ventilation: | If in the form of a fine dust, handle the material in an efficient fume hood. |
| Respirator: | If handling material in the form of a fine dust and ventilation is not available, a respirator should be worn. The use of respirators requires a Respirator Protection Program to be in compliance with 29 CFR 1910.134. |
| Additional Protection: | No additional protection required. |
| SECTION 9: Physical and Chemical Properties | |
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| Color and Form: | 1.0 mm dia. (~5.6g/m) |
| Molecular Weight: | 65.38 |
| Melting Point: | 419.58°C |
| Boiling Point: | 907°C |
| Vapor Pressure: | 1mm (487 °C) |
| Specific Gravity: | 7.14 |
| Odor: | none |
| Solubility in Water: | Reacts with water |
| SECTION 10: Stability and Reactivity | |
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| Stability: | air and moisture stable |
| Hazardous Polymerization: | no hazardous polymerization |
| Conditions to Avoid: | Mixtures of fine dust with air in contact with an ignition source. |
| Incompatibility: | Mineral acids, halogens, oxidizers, sulfur, phosphorus, halogenated hydrocarbons, strong bases and ammonium nitrate |
| Decomposition Products: | none |
| SECTION 11: Toxicological Information | |
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| RTECS Data: | Administration onto the skin (human); Standard Draize test: 300 ug/3D(Intermittent). Inhalation (human); TCLo: 124 mg/m3/50M. |
| Carcinogenic Effects: | No data available |
| Mutagenic Effects: | No data available |
| Tetratogenic Effects: | No data available |
| SECTION 12: Ecological Information | |
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| Ecological Information: | No information available. |
| SECTION 13: Disposal Considerations | |
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| Disposal: | Dispose of according to local, state, and federal regulations. |
| SECTION 14: Transportation | |
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| Shipping Name (CFR): | Non-hazardous |
| Hazard Class (CFR): | NA |
| Additional Hazard Class (CFR): | NA |
| Packaging Group (CFR): | NA |
| UN ID Number (CFR): | NA |
| Shipping Name (IATA): | Non-hazardous |
| Hazard Class (IATA): | NA |
| Additional Hazard Class (IATA): | NA |
| Packaging Group (IATA): | NA |
| UN ID Number (IATA): | NA |
| SECTION 15: Regulatory Information | |
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| TSCA: | Listed in the TSCA inventory |
| SARA (Title 313): | Title compound listed as fume or dust |
| Second Ingredient: | none |
| Third Ingredient: | none |
| SECTION 16: Other Information | |
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| Disclaimer: | The information herein is believed to be accurate and reliable as of the date compiled. However, Strem Chemicals, Inc. makes no representation, warranty, or guarantee of any kind with respect to the information contained in this document or any use of the product based on this information. |
| Preparation Date: | 12/12/2000 |
| Revision Date: | 7/29/2011 |
