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Zinc sulfate monohydrate

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[Fire Fighting]

Extinguish with water spray, carbon dioxide, dry chemical powder or appropriate foam. Wear self-contained breathing apparatus and protective clothing to prevent contact with skin and eyes.
[Ingestion]

If swallowed, wash out mouth with water provided person is conscious. Call a physician.
[Inhalation]

If inhaled, remove to fresh air. If not breathing give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen.
[Skin]

In case of contact, immediately wash skin with soap and copious amounts of water. Remove contaminated clothing and shoes. Call a physician.
[Eyes]

In case of contact with eyes, flush with copious amounts of water for at least 15 minutes. Assure adequate flushing by separating the eyelids with fingers. Call a physician.
[Storage]

Keep container tightly closed.
[Inhalation]

Material may be irritating to mucous membranes and upper respiratory tract. May be harmful if inhaled.
[Skin]

Causes skin irritation. May be harmful if absorbed through the skin.
[Eyes]

Causes irritation.
[Ingestion]

May be harmful if swallowed.
[Hazards]

Emits toxic fumes under fire conditions.
[EC Risk Phrase]

22 41 50/53
[EC Safety Phrase]

22 26 39 46 60 61
[UN (DOT)]

3077
[Personal Protection]

Compatible chemical-resistant gloves. Chemical safety goggles. Protective clothing.
[Respirators]

Use respirators and components tested and approved under appropriate government standards such as NIOSH (US) or CEN (EU). Where risk assessment shows air-purifying respirators are appropriate use a dust mask type N95 (US) or type P1 (EN 143) respirator.
[Exposure Effects]

inc oxide dust or fume can irritate the respiratory tract. Prolonged skin contact can produce a severe dermatitis called oxide pox. Exposure to high levels of dust or fume can cause metallic taste, marked thirst, coughing, fatigue, weakness, muscular pain, and nausea followed by fever and chills. Severe overexposure may result in bronchitis or pneumonia with a bluish tint to the skin. Target organs: liver, pancreas, kidneys and lungs.
[Appearance]

Faintly beige powder.
[Product Name]

Zinc sulfate monohydrate
[Synonyms]

Gunningite
Sulfuric acid, zinc salt (1:1), monohydrate
Zinc mesosulfate (ZnH2SO5)
[CAS]

"CASEN_7446-19-7.htm">7446-19-7
[Formula]

H2O5SZn
[Molecular Weight]

179.47
[EINECS]

231-793-3
[Merck]

13,10213
[Small spills/leaks]

Sweep up, place in a bag and hold for waste disposal. Avoid raising dust. Ventilate area and wash spill site after material pickup is complete.
[Stability]

Material is hygroscopic.
[Incompatibilities]

Strong oxidizing agents.
[Decomposition]

Zinc/zinc oxides, Sulfur oxides.
[UN Number]

3077
[Hazard Class]

9
[Packing Group]

III