| 1. IDENTIFICATION |
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| Product name: |
Zinc White Pigment |
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| Other names: |
Zinc Oxide |
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| UN Number: |
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| Dangerous Goods Class: |
N/A |
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| Subsidiary Risk: |
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| Hazchem Code: |
N/A |
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| Pack Group: |
N/A |
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| EPG: |
N/A |
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| Poisons Schedule: |
N/A |
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| Product Use: |
Powder colourant for paints |
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| 1.1 Physical Description/ Properties |
| Appearence: |
White dry powder |
| Formula: |
ZnO |
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| Boiling Point: |
N/A |
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| Melting Point: |
1975 Deg. C |
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| Vapour pressure: |
N/A |
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| Specific Gravity: |
5.6 (water=1) |
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| Flash Point: |
N/A |
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| pH: |
4-5 |
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| Solubility in water: |
Insoluble |
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| Flammability limits (as percentage volume in air) |
| Lower explosion limit: |
N/A |
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| Upper explosion limit: |
N/A |
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| 1.2 Other properties |
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| Auto-ignition temperature at approx. N/A. |
| 1.3 Ingredients |
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| Chemical entity |
CAS No. |
Proportions |
| Titanium Dioxide |
(1314-13-2) |
100% |
| 2. HEALTH HAZARD INFORMATION |
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| 2.1 Health effects-Acute |
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| Swallowed: |
Ingestion can cause bladder irritation. Oral LD50=not available |
| Eye: |
Contact with eyes may cause irritaion |
| Skin: |
No data available. Dermal LD50=Not available |
| Inhaled: |
Vapours can cause irritaion, dizziness and nausea. LC50=not available. |
| 2.2 Health effects-Chronic |
There has been no reports in literature of health effects in workers arising from long term exposure to this substance and no comprehensive human or animal studies have been conducted. |
| 2.3 First Aid |
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| Swallowed: |
Give plenty of water to drink. Induce vomiting |
| Eye: |
Flush eyes with copious amounts of water for at least 15 minutes.
If irritation occurs, seek medical attention. |
| Skin: |
Wash affected areas thoroughly with clean water. |
| Inhaled: |
Remove victim to fresh air. If difficulty in breathing or irritation occurs seek medical attention immediately. |
| 2.4 Advice to doctor |
Treat symptonmatically based on judgement of doctor and individual reaction of patient. |
| 3. PRECAUTIONS FOR USE |
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| 3.1 Exposure standards |
N/A |
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| 3.2 Engineering controls |
Provide general exhaust ventilation to keep exposure levels to a minimum |
| 3.3 Personal protection |
Antidust mask, goggles and gloves are recommended when handling this product.
Avoid inhalation and provide adequate ventilation. |
| 3.4 Flammability |
Non flammable under conditions of use |
| 4. SAFE HANDLING INFORMATION |
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| 4.1 Storage/Transport |
A moderately dry, well ventilated area is considered adequate for handling and storage. Avoid direct heat source. This product is non-toxic and does not need special notices for transport handling. Keep containers tightly sealed. |
| 4.2 Packaging/Labelling |
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| UN Number |
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| Class: |
N/A |
| Sub Risk: |
N/A |
| Hazchem Code: |
N/A |
| Pack Group: |
N/A |
| EPG Group: |
N/A |
| Shipping name: |
ZINC WHITE PIGMENT |
| 4.3 Spills and Disposals |
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| Spills: |
Remove without raising dust |
| Disposal: |
Dispose in accordance with Local, State and Federal regulations by incineration at approved waste disposal site. |
| 4.4 Fire and explosion hazard |
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| Fire/Explosion: |
N/A |
| Extinguishing Media: |
Extinguishing media = water and foam.
Unsuitable extinguishing media = CO2
Use media appropriate to surrounding fire conditions. |
| 5. CONTACT POINTS |
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| Organisation: |
Langridge Artist Colours
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| Location: |
Factory 23, 155 Hyde Street, Yarraville. Victoria. Australia |
| Telephone: |
+ 3 9689 0577 |
| Ask for: |
Mr. David Coles |
MSDS
