MSDS Identification:

• Key:  04642
• Name:   Zinc Fluoride, 98%

Catalog Numbers:  
AC363910000, AC363910250, AC363912500
Synonyms:  
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Hazard Symbols:   XI

Risk Phrases:   36/37/38

EMERGENCY OVERVIEW

Not available.

Target Organs:   Respiratory system, eyes, skin.
POTENTIAL HEALTH EFFECTS

Eye:   Causes eye irritation. May cause eye burns.

Skin:   Causes skin irritation. May be harmful if absorbed through the skin.

Ingestion:   May cause irritation of the digestive tract. May be harmful if swallowed.

Inhalation:   Causes respiratory tract irritation. May be harmful if inhaled.

Chronic:   Not available.

Eyes:   Flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes, occasionally lifting the upper and lower eyelids. Get medical aid.

Skin:   Get medical aid. Flush skin with plenty of soap and water for at least 15 minutes while removing contaminated clothing and shoes.

Ingestion:   Get medical aid. Wash mouth out with water.

Inhalation:   Remove from exposure to fresh air immediately. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Get medical aid.

Notes to Physician:   Treat symptomatically and supportively.

General Information:   As in any fire, wear a self-contained breathing apparatus in pressure-demand, MSHA/NIOSH (approved or equivalent), and full protective gear. Substance is noncombustible.

Extinguishing Media:   Use extinguishing media most appropriate for the surrounding fire.

Autoignition Temperature:   Not available.

Flash Point:   Not available.

Explosion Limits, lower:   Not available.

Explosion Limits, upper:   Not available.

NFPA Rating:   Not published.

General Information:   Use proper personal protective equipment as indicated in Section 8.

Spills/Leaks:   Vacuum or sweep up material and place into a suitable disposal container.

Handling:   Avoid breathing dust, vapor, mist, or gas. Avoid contact with skin and eyes.

Storage:   Store in a cool, dry place. Store in a tightly closed container.

Engineering Controls:   Facilities storing or utilizing this material should be equipped with an eyewash facility and a safety shower. Use adequate ventilation to keep airborne concentrations low.
EXPOSURE LIMITS

OSHA Vacated PELs:  

Zinc Fluoride:   2.5 mg/m3 TWA (listed under ** no name **)
PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT

Eyes:   Not available.

Skin:   Wear appropriate protective gloves to prevent skin exposure.

Clothing:   Wear appropriate protective clothing to prevent skin exposure.

Respirators:   Follow the OSHA respirator regulations found in 29 CFR 1910.134 or European Standard EN 149. Always use a NIOSH or European Standard EN 149 approved respirator when necessary.

Physical State:   Powder

Color:   white

Odor:   Not available.

pH:   Not available.

Vapor Pressure:   1 mm Hg @970 deg C

Vapor Density:   Not available.

Evaporation Rate:   Not available.

Viscosity:   Not available.

Boiling Point:   1500 deg C

Freezing/Melting Point:   872 - 910 deg C

Decomposition Temperature:  

Solubility in water:  

Specific Gravity/Density:  

Molecular Formula:   F2Zn

Molecular Weight:   103.3768

Chemical Stability:   Stable.

Conditions to Avoid:   Incompatible materials.

Incompatibilities with Other Materials:   Strong oxidizing agents.

Hazardous Decomposition Products:   Hydrogen fluoride.

Hazardous Polymerization:   Will not occur.

RTECS#:

• CAS# 7783-49-5: ZH3500000

LD50/LC50:
Not available.
Carcinogenicity:
Zinc Fluoride -

• ACGIH: A4 - Not Classifiable as a Human Carcinogen (as F) (listed IARC: Group 3 carcinogen (listed as ** undefined **).

Epidemiology:
No data available.
Teratogenicity:
No data available.
Reproductive Effects:
No data available.
Neurotoxicity:
No data available.
Mutagenicity:
No data available.
Other Studies:
The toxicological properties have not been fully investigated. See actual entry in RTECS for complete information.

Chemical waste generators must determine whether a discarded chemical is classified as a hazardous waste. US EPA guidelines for the classification determination are listed in 40 CFR Parts 261.3. Additionally, waste generators must consult state and local hazardous waste regulations to ensure complete and accurate classification.

RCRA P-Series:   None listed.

RCRA U-Series:   None listed.

US DOT

• No information available

Canadian TDG

• No information available.

TSCA

• CAS# 7783-49-5 is listed on the TSCA inventory.

Health & Safety Reporting List

• None of the chemicals are on the Health & Safety Reporting List.

Chemical Test Rules

• None of the chemicals in this product are under a Chemical Test Rule.

Section 12b

• None of the chemicals are listed under TSCA Section 12b.

TSCA Significant New Use Rule

• None of the chemicals in this material have a SNUR under TSCA.

SARA
CERCLA Hazardous Substances and corresponding RQs

• CAS# 7783-49-5: 1000 lb final RQ; 454 kg final RQ

SARA Section 302 Extremely Hazardous Substances

• None of the chemicals in this product have a TPQ.

Section 313

• This material contains Zinc Fluoride (listed as ** undefined **), 98%, (CAS# 7783-49-5) which is subject to the reporting requirements of Section 313 of SARA Title III and 40 CFR Part 372.

Clean Air Act:

• This material does not contain any hazardous air pollutants.
• This material does not contain any Class 1 Ozone depletors.
• This material does not contain any Class 2 Ozone depletors.

Clean Water Act:

• CAS# 7783-49-5 is listed as a Hazardous Substance under the CWA.
• CAS# 7783-49-5 is listed as a Priority Pollutant under the Clean Water Act.
• CAS# 7783-49-5 is listed as a Toxic Pollutant under the Clean Water Act.

OSHA:

• None of the chemicals in this product are considered highly hazardous by OSHA.

Zinc Fluoride can be found on the following state right to know lists: California, New Jersey, Florida, (listed as ** no name **), Pennsylvania, Minnesota, (listed as ** no name **), Minnesota, (listed as ** no name **), Massachusetts.

California No Significant Risk Level: None of the chemicals in this product are listed.

European Labeling in Accordance with EC Directives

• Hazard Symbols: XI
• Risk Phrases:

• R 36/37/38 Irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin.

• Safety Phrases:

• S 26 In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice.
• S 37/39 Wear suitable gloves and eye/face protection.

WGK (Water Danger/Protection)

• CAS# 7783-49-5: No information available.

United Kingdom Occupational Exposure Limits

• CAS# 7783-49-5: OES-United Kingdom, TWA (listed as ** undefined **): 2.5 mg/m3 TWA (inorganic, as F)

United Kingdom Maximum Exposure Limits

Canada

• CAS# 7783-49-5 is listed on Canada's DSL List.
• WHMIS: Not available.
• CAS# 7783-49-5 is listed on Canada's Ingredient Disclosure List.

Exposure Limits

• CAS# 7783-49-5: OEL-AUSTRALIA:TWA 2.5 mg(F)/m3
• OEL-BELGIUM:TWA 2.5 mg(F)/m3
• OEL-CZECHOSLOVAKIA:TWA 1 mg(F)/m3;STEL 5 mg(F)/m3
• OEL-DENMARK:TWA 2.5 mg(F)/m3
• OEL-FINLAND:TWA 2.5 mg(F)/m3
• OEL-FRANCE:TWA 2.5 mg(F)/m3
• OEL-GERMANY:TWA 2.5 mg(F)/m3
• OEL-HUNGARY:TWA 1 mg(F)/m3;STEL 2 mg(F)/m3
• OEL-THE NETHERLANDS:TWA 2.5 mg(F)/m3
• OEL-THE PHILIPPINES:TWA 2.5 mg(F)/m3
• OEL-POLAND:TWA 1 mg(F)/m3
• OEL-RUSSIA:TWA 0.2 ppm;STEL 1 ppm
• OEL-SWEDEN:TWA 2 mg(F)/m3
• OEL-SWITZERLAND:TWA 1.8 ppm (1.5 mg(F)/m3);STEL 9.0 ppm
• OEL-THAILAND:TWA 2.5 mg(F)/m3
• OEL-TURKEY:TWA 2.5 mg(F)/m3
• OEL-UNITED KINGDOM:TWA 2.5 mg(F)/m3 OEL IN BULGARIA, COLOMBIA, JORDAN, KOREA check ACGIH TLV OEL IN NEW ZEALAND, SINGAPORE, VIETNAM check ACGI TLV

MSDS Creation Date:   1/16/2002,   Revision #0 Date:  Original.
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