FLINN SCIENTIFIC INC.

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MSDS #: 861.00
Revision Date: May 22, 2001

Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS)
Section 1 � Chemical Product and Company Identification

Zinc Chloride

Flinn Scientific, Inc. P.O. Box 219 Batavia, IL 60510 (800) 452-1261
CHEMTREC Emergency Phone Number: (800) 424-9300

Section 2 � Composition, Information on Ingredients

Zinc Chloride, anhydrous
Synonym: zinc dichloride

CAS#: 7646-85-7

Section 3 � Hazards Identification

White crystals or powder. Odorless.
FLINN AT-A-GLANCE

Moderately toxic by ingestion. Corrosive to body tissues. Avoid all body tissue contact.
Health-2
Flammability-0
Reactivity-1
Exposure-2
Storage-1

0 is low hazard, 3 is high hazard

Section 4 � First Aid Measures

Call a physician, seek medical attention for further treatment, observation and support after first aid.
Inhalation: Remove to fresh air at once. If breathing has stopped give artificial respiration immediately.
Eye: Immediately flush with fresh water for 15 minutes.
External: Wash continuously with fresh water for 15 minutes.
Internal: Rinse out mouth, give 1 to 2 cups of water or milk, induce vomiting. Call a physician or poison control at once.

Section 5 � Fire Fighting Measures

Non flammable solid. NFPA CODE
When heated to decomposition, emits toxic fumes of Cl and ZnO. None established
Fire Fighting Instructions: Use triclass, dry chemical fire extinguisher. Firefighters should wear PPE
and SCBA with full facepiece operated in positive pressure mode.

Section 6 � Accidental Release Measures

Restrict unprotected personnel from area. Sweep up, place in sealed bag or container and dispose. Ventilate area and wash spill site
after material pickup is complete. See Sections 8 and 13 for further information.

Section 7 � Handling and Storage

Flinn Suggested Chemical Storage Pattern: Inorganic #2. Store with acetates, halides, sulfates, sulfites, thiosulfates and
phosphates. Store in a cool, dry place. Deliquescent, store in a Flinn Chem-Saf bag.Use and dispense in a hood.

Section 8 � Exposure Controls , Personal Protection

Avoid contact with eyes, skin and clothing. Wear chemical splash goggles, chemical-resistant gloves and chemical-resistant
apron.Use ventilation to keep airborne concentrations below exposure limits. Always wear a NIOSH-approved respirator with
proper cartridges or a positive pressure, air-supplied respirator when handling this material in emergency situations (spill or fire).
Exposure guidelines: TWA 1 mg/m3, STEL 2 mg/m3 as chlorine fume (OSHA, ACGIH)

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Zinc Chloride

FLINN SCIENTIFIC INC.

"Your Safer Source for Science Supplies"

MSDS #: 861.00
Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) Revision Date: May 22, 2001

Section 9 � Physical and Chemical Properties
White crystals or powder. Odorless. Specific Gravity: 2.91
Solubility: Water and alcohol. Melting Point: 290 C
Formula: ZnCl2 Boiling Point: 732 C
Formula Weight: 136.29

Section 10 � Stability and Reactivity

Avoid contact with strong oxidizers.
Shelf Life: Fair to poor; deliquescent.

Section 11 � Toxicological Information
ORL-RAT LD50: 350 mg/kgAcute effects: Toxic, corrosive
IHL-RAT LC50: N.A.Chronic effects: Possible mutagen
SKN-RBT LD50: N.A.Target organs: N.A.

N.A. = Not available, not all health aspects of this substance have been fully investigated.
Section 12 � Ecological Information

Data not yet available.

Section 13 � Disposal Considerations

Please consult with state and local regulations.
Flinn Suggested Disposal Method #26a is one option.

Section 14 � Transport Information

Shipping Name: Zinc chloride, anhydrous
Hazard Class: 8, Corrosive
UN Number: UN2331

N/A = Not applicable

Section 15 � Regulatory Information

TSCA-listed, EINECS-listed (231-592-0).

Section 16 � Other Information

Consult your copy of the Flinn Scientific Catalog/Reference Manual for additional information about laboratory chemicals.
This Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) is for guidance and is based upon information and tests believed to be reliable. Flinn
Scientific Inc. makes no guarantee of the accuracy or completeness of the data and shall not be liable for any damages relating
thereto. The data is offered solely for your consideration, investigation, and verification. Flinn Scientific Inc. assumes no legal
responsibility for use or reliance upon this data.

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