FLINN SCIENTIFIC, INC. 

MSDS #: 859.30

Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) 

Revision Date:June 2, 2006 

SECTION 1 — CHEMICAL PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION 

Zinc Dust 

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 Dust 
CAS#: 7440-66-6 

SECTION 3 — HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION 

Bluish-gray odorless powder. Inhalation of zinc dust may cause lung irritations. Zinc dust can 
FLINN AT-A-GLANCE 

spontaneously combust when in contact with moisture. 
Health-0 
Flammability-3 
Reactivity-2 
Exposure-1 
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: Give large quantities of water. Call a physician or poison control at once. 


SECTION 5 — FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES 

Non flammable solid. NFPA CODE 
Finely divided zinc dust is a severe fire hazard. Zinc dust in contact with water or damp air evolves None 
hydrogen gas. The heat produced may ignite the hydrogen gas. Minimize contact with moisture. 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 #1. Store with metals and metal hydrides. Store in a cool, dry, 
well-ventilated store room. 

SECTION 8 — EXPOSURE CONTROLS, PERSONAL PROTECTION 

Avoid contact with eyes, skin and clothing. Wear chemical splash goggles, chemical-resistant gloves and chemical-resistant apron. 

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FLINN SCIENTIFIC, INC. 

MSDS #: 859.30

Material Safety Data Sheet Zinc Dust 

Revision Date: June 2, 2006 

SECTION 9 — PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES 

Bluish-gray odorless powder. Specific Gravity: 7.14 
Solubility: Soluble in acids and alkalies; not water. Melting Point: 419 C 
Formula: Zn Boiling Point: 908 C 
Formula Weight: 65.37 

SECTION 10 — STABILITY AND REACTIVITY 

Avoid strong acids, strong bases, cadmium, sulfur chlorinated solvents, amines, and carbon disulfide. Avoid any source of flame 
for zinc dust only! Zinc dust can spontaneously combust when in contact with moisture. 
Shelf Life: Indefinite. 


SECTION 11 — TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION 

Acute effects: Dust may cause lung irritations. ORL-RAT LD50: N.A. 
Chronic effects: N.A. 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: Not regulated 
Hazard Class: N/A 
UN Number: N/A 

N/A = Not applicable 

SECTION 15 — REGULATORY INFORMATION 

TSCA-listed, EINECS-listed (231-175-3). 

SECTION 16 — OTHER INFORMATION 

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. The data should not be confused with 
local, state, federal or insurance mandates, regulations, or requirements and CONSTITUTE NO WARRANTY. Any use of this 
data and information must be determined by the science instructor to be in accordance with applicable local, state or federal laws 
and regulations. The conditions or methods of handling, storage, use and disposal of the product(s) described are beyond the 
control of Flinn Scientific, Inc. and may be beyond our knowledge. FOR THIS AND OTHER REASONS, WE DO NOT ASSUME 
RESPONSIBILITY AND EXPRESSLY DISCLAIM LIABILITY FOR LOSS, DAMAGE OR EXPENSE ARISING OUT OF OR IN ANY 
WAY CONNECTED WITH THE HANDLING, STORAGE, USE OR DISPOSAL OF THIS PRODUCT(S). 

Consult your copy of the Flinn Chemical Catalog/Reference Manual 
for additional information about laboratory chemicals 

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