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1. Name of substance / preparation and company
Product information
Item name: ZINC CHLORIDE
Company: S.A. Lipmes * 08240 Manresa * Spain * Tel:93 877 04 47
Emergency telephone number: 93 877 22 21 * FAX 93 874 11 60
2. Composition / Information on components
| CAS: |
7646-85-7 |
EC Index Nē: |
030-003-00-2 |
| MG: |
136,28 |
EINECS: |
231-592-0 |
| Formula: |
ZnCl2 |
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3. Potential hazards
Causes corrosion
4. First aid measures
Contact with the skin: Wash with plenty of water. Dab with polyethylene glycol 400. Remove contaminated clothes immediately. Contact with the eyes: Keeping eyes open, rinse with plenty of water (at least 10 min.) Consult ophthalmologist immediately. Inhalation: Fresh air. Consult doctor. Ingestion: Drink plenty of water. Avoid vomiting (danger of perforation). Consult doctor immediately.
5. Fire fighting
Suitable extinguishing agents: According to surroundings.
Precipitate escaping gases with water.
Special hazards:
Non-flammable. Toxic gases may be produced in case of fire.
The following gases may be produced in case of fire: chloride, HCl.
6. Measures to be taken in case of unintentional leakage.
Clear up, still dry. Dispose of leaked material. Clean thoroughly.
7. Handling and storage.
Handling: no further specifications.
Storage: Tightly sealed, dry, in a well ventilated place, at room temperature (+15ēC to +25ēC).
8. Exposal restrictions.
Protective clothing:
Breathing protection: necessary if dust is produced.
Protection of the hands: necessary.
Protection of the eyes: necessary.
Instructions for hygiene in the workplace:
Change contaminated clothes immediately.
Preventive protection of the skin: wash hands and face after work.
9. Physical and technical safety information.
| Form: | solid / liquid |
| Colour: | white / colourless |
| Smell: | odourless |
| pH value at 100 g/l H2O (20ēC) | about: 5 |
| Melting point : | 318ēC |
| Boiling point: | 730ēC |
| Ignition point: | not available |
| Burning point: | not available |
| Explosion limits lower : | not available |
| Explosion limits upper: | not available |
| Density: (20ēC) : | about 2,9 g/cm3 |
| Bulk density : | about 1400-1800 kg/m3 |
| Solubility in water (20ēC) : | about 3680 g/l |
| Solubility in ethanol (20ēC): | soluble |
10. Stability and reactivity.
Conditions to avoid: None.
Materials to avoid : None
Dangerous products of decomposition : None
11. Toxicological information.
After contact with the substance: corrosive burning of the eyes, skin and mucous membranes. On ingestion, irritation of the mucous membranes in the mouth, throat, gullet and gastrointestinal tract. Pains, vomiting, diarrhoea. After ingestion of large quantities: fall in blood pressure, circulation disorders, collapse. In the event of dust being produced, damage to: the airways. Inhalation may cause oedema in the lungs. LD50 (oral, rat): 350 mg/kg.
12. Ecological information.
Biological effects:
- Fish: Leuciscus Idus LC50: 21 mg/l
- Arthropods: Daphnia magna LC50: 12 mg/l.
Endangers drinking water.
13. Instructions for disposal.
Product: There are no standard regulations regarding the disposal of chemicals or waste products in the EC. Chemicals obtained as waste products are generally classified as hazardous waste. Their elimination is regulated by the corresponding laws and directives of the EC Member States. Contact the relevant authorities or waste disposal bodies for information.
Packing: Disposal according to official regulations.
Waste code 51540.
14. Transport instructions.
Land transport ADR/RID and GGVS/GGVE
| GGVS/GGVE Class : |
8 |
Number and letter: |
11 C |
| ADR/RID Class: | 8 | Number and letter: | 11 C |
Name of the good: Zinc Chloride
Transport by inland waters: ADN/ADNR
not tested.
Sea transport IMDG/GGV Sea
IMDG/GGV Sea Class: 8 UN- Number:
- 2331 (powder)
- 1840 (waterish)
Packing group: III
EmS: 8-06 MFAG: 145
Proper technical name: ZINC CHLORIDE ANHYDROUS / MARINE POLLUTANT
Air transport ICAO-IATA and IATA-DGR
IACO/IATA Class: 8 UN/ID Number:
- 2331 (powder)
- 1840 (waterish)
Packing group: III
Proper technical name: ZINC CHLORIDE ANHYDROUS
15. Regulations.
Denotation according to EC regulations
Symbol: C
Description: corrosive
R-Regulation: 34 causes corrosion
S-Regulation: 7/8-28 keep containers dry and tightly sealed. In the event of contact with the skin, wash immediately with plenty of water.
EEC Number: 231/592-0 EEC denomination
German regulations:
Water jeopardy class : 1 (slightly dangerous substances)
VCI storage class : 8
Other national regulations:
Swiss toxin class : 3
16. Further information.
The above information is based on present knowledge and describes the product with relation to the relevant safety precautions. It does not constitute a guarantee of the properties of the product in question.
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