International Chemical Safety Cards

ZINC SULFATE HEPTAHYDRATE ICSC: 0349

ZINC SULFATE HEPTAHYDRATE
White Vitriol
ZnSO4.7H2O
Molecular mass: 287.6
CAS # 7446-20-0
RTECS # ZH5300000
ICSC # 0349
TYPES OF
HAZARD/
EXPOSURE 		ACUTE HAZARDS/
SYMPTOMS 		PREVENTION FIRST AID/
FIRE FIGHTING
FIRE Not combustible.

In case of fire in the surroundings: all extinguishing agents allowed.
EXPLOSION


 
EXPOSURE
PREVENT DISPERSION OF DUST!

INHALATION Cough. Shortness of breath.
Local exhaust or breathing protection.
Fresh air, rest. Artificial respiration if indicated.
SKIN Redness.
Protective gloves.
Remove contaminated clothes. Rinse skin with plenty of water or shower.
EYES Redness. Pain. Temporary loss of vision.
Safety goggles.
First rinse with plenty of water for several minutes (remove contact lenses if easily possible), then take to a doctor.
INGESTION Abdominal pain. Burning sensation. Diarrhoea. Nausea. Vomiting.
Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work. Wash hands before eating.
Rinse mouth.
SPILLAGE DISPOSAL STORAGE PACKAGING & LABELLING
Sweep spilled substance into containers. Carefully collect remainder, then remove to safe place (extra personal protection: P1 filter respirator for inert particles).
Well closed.
Airtight.
SEE IMPORTANT INFORMATION ON BACK
ICSC: 0349 Prepared in the context of cooperation between the International Programme on Chemical Safety & the Commission of the European Communities © IPCS CEC 1993

International Chemical Safety Cards

ZINC SULFATE HEPTAHYDRATE ICSC: 0349

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PHYSICAL STATE; APPEARANCE:
ODOURLESS , GRANULES OR CRYSTALLINE POWDER.

PHYSICAL DANGERS:


CHEMICAL DANGERS:


OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS (OELs):
TLV not established.


ROUTES OF EXPOSURE:
The substance can be absorbed into the body by inhalation of its aerosol and by ingestion.

INHALATION RISK:
Evaporation at 20°C is negligible; a harmful concentration of airborne particles can, however, be reached quickly when dispersed.

EFFECTS OF SHORT-TERM EXPOSURE:
The substance irritates the eyes, the skin and the respiratory tract.

EFFECTS OF LONG-TERM OR REPEATED EXPOSURE:
PHYSICAL
PROPERTIES
 Decomposes below boiling point at 500°C
Melting point: 100°C		 Relative density (water = 1): 1.97
Solubility in water, g/100 ml at 20°C: 54
ENVIRONMENTAL
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION


ICSC: 0349 ZINC SULFATE HEPTAHYDRATE
© IPCS, CEC, 1993
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