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SAFETY DATA SHEET Creation Date 16-Nov-2009 Revision Date 29-Jan-2021 Revision Number 2 SECTION 1: IDENTIFICATION OF THE SUBSTANCE/MIXTURE AND OF THE COMPANY/UNDERTAKING 1.1. Product identifier Product Description: Zinc nitrate hexahydrate Cat No. : A16282 Synonyms Nitric Acid, Zinc Salt, Hexahydrate CAS-No 10196-18-6 Molecular Formula N2 O6 Zn . 6 H2 O Reach Registration Number - 1.2. Relevant identified uses of the substance or mixture and uses advised against Recommended Use Laboratory chemicals. Uses advised against No Information available 1.3. Details of the supplier of the safety data sheet Company Thermo Fisher (Kandel) GmbH . Erlenbachweg 2 76870 Kandel Germany Tel: +49 (0) 721 84007 280 Fax: +49 (0) 721 84007 300 E-mail address [email protected] www.alfa.com Product safety Tel + +049 (0) 7275 988687-0 1.4. Emergency telephone number Carechem 24: +44 (0) 1235 239 670 (Multi-language emergency number) Poison Information Center Mainz www.giftinfo.uni-mainz.de Telephone: +49(0)6131/19240 Exclusively for customers in Austria: Poison Information Center (VIZ) Emergency call 0-24 clock: +43 1 406 43 43 Office hours: Monday to Friday, 8am to 4pm, tel: +43 1 406 68 98 SECTION 2: HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION 2.1. Classification of the substance or mixture CLP Classification - Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 Physical hazards Oxidizing solids Category 2 (H272) ______________________________________________________________________________________________ ALFAAA16282 Page 1 / 11 SAFETY DATA SHEET Zinc nitrate hexahydrate Revision Date 29-Jan-2021 ______________________________________________________________________________________________ Health hazards Acute oral toxicity Category 4 (H302) Skin Corrosion/Irritation Category 2 (H315) Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Category 2 (H319) Specific target organ toxicity - (single exposure) Category 3 (H335) Environmental hazards Chronic aquatic toxicity Category 2 (H411) Full text of Hazard Statements: see section 16 2.2. Label elements Signal Word Danger Hazard Statements H272 - May intensify fire; oxidizer H335 - May cause respiratory irritation H315 - Causes skin irritation H319 - Causes serious eye irritation H302 - Harmful if swallowed H411 - Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects Precautionary Statements P273 - Avoid release to the environment P210 - Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking P261 - Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray P302 + P352 - IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap and water P280 - Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection P305 + P351 + P338 - IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing 2.3. Other hazards Toxic to terrestrial vertebrates SECTION 3: COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS 3.1. Substances Component CAS-No EC-No. Weight % CLP Classification - Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 ______________________________________________________________________________________________ ALFAAA16282 Page 2 / 11 SAFETY DATA SHEET Zinc nitrate hexahydrate Revision Date 29-Jan-2021 ______________________________________________________________________________________________ Nitric acid, zinc salt, hexahydrate 10196-18-6 >95 Ox. Sol. 2 (H272) Acute Tox. 4 (H302) Skin Irrit. 2 (H315) Eye Irrit. 2 (H319) STOT SE 3 (H335) Aquatic Chronic 2 (H411) Zinc nitrate 7779-88-6 EEC No. 231-943-8 - Ox. Sol. 2 (H272) Acute Tox. 4 (H302) Skin Irrit. 2 (H315) Eye Irrit. 2 (H319) STOT SE 3 (H335) Aquatic Chronic 2 (H411) Reach Registration Number - Full text of Hazard Statements: see section 16 SECTION 4: FIRST AID MEASURES 4.1. Description of first aid measures Eye Contact Rinse immediately with plenty of water, also under the eyelids, for at least 15 minutes. Get medical attention. Skin Contact Wash off immediately with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes. Get medical attention. Ingestion Do NOT induce vomiting. Call a physician or poison control center immediately. Inhalation Remove to fresh air. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Do not use mouth-to-mouth method if victim ingested or inhaled the substance; give artificial respiration with the aid of a pocket mask equipped with a one-way valve or other proper respiratory medical device. Get medical attention. Self-Protection of the First Aider Ensure that medical personnel are aware of the material(s) involved, take precautions to protect themselves and prevent spread of contamination. 4.2. Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delayed No information available. 4.3. Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed Notes to Physician Treat symptomatically. SECTION 5: FIREFIGHTING MEASURES 5.1. Extinguishing media Suitable Extinguishing Media Use extinguishing measures that are appropriate to local circumstances and the surrounding environment. Water spray, carbon dioxide (CO2), dry chemical, alcohol-resistant foam. Extinguishing media which must not be used for safety reasons No information available. 5.2. Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture ______________________________________________________________________________________________ ALFAAA16282 Page 3 / 11 SAFETY DATA SHEET Zinc nitrate hexahydrate Revision Date 29-Jan-2021 ______________________________________________________________________________________________ May ignite combustibles (wood paper, oil, clothing, etc.). Oxidizer: Contact with combustible/organic material may cause fire. Hazardous Combustion Products Nitrogen oxides (NOx). 5.3. Advice for firefighters As in any fire, wear self-contained breathing apparatus pressure-demand, MSHA/NIOSH (approved or equivalent) and full protective gear. Thermal decomposition can lead to release of irritating gases and vapors. SECTION 6: ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES 6.1. Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures Ensure adequate ventilation. Use personal protective equipment as required. Avoid dust formation. 6.2. Environmental precautions Do not flush into surface water or sanitary sewer system. 6.3. Methods and material for containment and cleaning up Avoid dust formation. Sweep up and shovel into suitable containers for disposal. Soak up with inert absorbent material. Keep in suitable, closed containers for disposal. Keep away from clothing and other combustible materials. 6.4. Reference to other sections Refer to protective measures listed in Sections 8 and 13. SECTION 7: HANDLING AND STORAGE 7.1. Precautions for safe handling Wear personal protective equipment/face protection. Ensure adequate ventilation. Do not get in eyes, on skin, or on clothing. Avoid ingestion and inhalation. Keep away from clothing and other combustible materials. Avoid dust formation. Hygiene Measures Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety practice. Keep away from food, drink and animal feeding stuffs. Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. Remove and wash contaminated clothing and gloves, including the inside, before re-use. Wash hands before breaks and after work. 7.2. Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities Keep containers tightly closed in a dry, cool and well-ventilated place. Do not store near combustible materials. Technical Rules for Hazardous Substances (TRGS) 510 Storage Class (LGK) Storage Class/LGK 5.1B (Germany) 7.3. Specific end use(s) Use in laboratories SECTION 8: EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION 8.1. Control parameters ______________________________________________________________________________________________ ALFAAA16282 Page 4 / 11 SAFETY DATA SHEET Zinc nitrate hexahydrate Revision Date 29-Jan-2021 ______________________________________________________________________________________________ Exposure limits List source(s): Component Italy Germany Portugal The Netherlands Finland Nitric acid, zinc salt, TWA: 0.1 mg/m3 (8 hexahydrate Stunden). MAK TWA: 2 mg/m3 (8 Stunden). MAK Höhepunkt: 0.4 mg/m3 Höhepunkt: 4 mg/m3 Zinc nitrate TWA: 0.1 mg/m3 (8 Stunden). MAK TWA: 2 mg/m3 (8 Stunden). MAK Höhepunkt: 0.4 mg/m3 Höhepunkt: 4 mg/m3 Biological limit values This product, as supplied, does not contain any hazardous materials with biological limits established by the region specific regulatory bodies Monitoring methods BS EN 14042:2003 Title Identifier: Workplace atmospheres. Guide for the application and use of procedures for the assessment of exposure to chemical and biological agents. MDHS14/3 General methods for sampling and gravimetric analysis of respirable and inhalable dust Derived No Effect Level (DNEL) No information available Route of exposure Acute effects (local) Acute effects Chronic effects Chronic effects (systemic) (local) (systemic) Oral Dermal Inhalation Predicted No Effect Concentration No information available. (PNEC) 8.2. Exposure controls Engineering Measures Ensure that eyewash stations and safety showers are close to the workstation location. Ensure adequate ventilation, especially in confined areas. Wherever possible, engineering control measures such as the isolation or enclosure of the process, the introduction of process or equipment changes to minimise release or contact, and the use of properly designed ventilation systems, should be adopted to control hazardous materials at source Personal protective equipment Eye Protection Goggles (European standard - EN 166) Hand Protection Protective gloves ______________________________________________________________________________________________