International Chemical Safety Cards

ZINC SULFATE HEPTAHYDRATE

ICSC: 0349

White Vitriol
ZnSO₄• 7H₂O
Molecular mass: 287.6
ICSC #    0349
CAS #     7446-20-0
RTECS # ZH5300000
EC #         030-006-00-9
October 16, 2001 Peer reviewed

TYPES OF HAZARD/ EXPOSURE	ACUTE HAZARDS/ SYMPTOMS	PREVENTION	FIRST AID/ FIRE FIGHTING
FIRE	Not combustible.		In case of fire in the surroundings: use appropriate extinguishing media.
EXPLOSION

EXPOSURE		PREVENT DISPERSION OF DUST!
•INHALATION	Cough. Sore throat. Shortness of breath.	Local exhaust or breathing protection.	Fresh air, rest. Artificial respiration may be needed.
•SKIN	Redness.	Protective gloves.	Remove contaminated clothes. Rinse skin with plenty of water or shower.
•EYES	Redness. Pain. Temporary loss of vision.	Safety goggles.	First rinse with plenty of water for several minutes (remove contact lenses if easily possible), then take to a doctor.
•INGESTION	Abdominal pain. Diarrhoea. Nausea. Vomiting.	Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work.	Rinse mouth. Give plenty of water to drink. Refer for medical attention.

SPILLAGE DISPOSAL

STORAGE

PACKAGING & LABELLING

Sweep spilled substance into containers. Carefully collect remainder, then remove to safe place. Personal protection: P1 filter respirator for inert particles. Do NOT let this chemical enter the environment.

Well closed.

Xn symbol
N symbol
R: 22-41-50/53
S: 2-22-26-39-46-60-61

SEE IMPORTANT INFORMATION ON BACK

ICSC: 0349

Prepared in the context of cooperation between the International Programme on Chemical Safety & the Commission of the European Communities (C) IPCS CEC 1994. No modifications to the International version have been made except to add the OSHA PELs, NIOSH RELs and NIOSH IDLH values.

International Chemical Safety Cards

ZINC SULFATE HEPTAHYDRATE

ICSC: 0349

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PHYSICAL STATE; APPEARANCE:
GRANULES OR CRYSTALLINE POWDER.

PHYSICAL DANGERS:

CHEMICAL DANGERS:

OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS:
TLV not established.

ROUTES OF EXPOSURE:
The substance can be absorbed into the body by inhalation of its aerosol and by ingestion.

INHALATION RISK:
Evaporation at 20°C is negligible; a harmful concentration of airborne particles can, however, be reached quickly when dispersed.

EFFECTS OF SHORT-TERM EXPOSURE:
The substance is irritating to the eyes , the skin and the respiratory tract .

EFFECTS OF LONG-TERM OR REPEATED EXPOSURE:

PHYSICAL
PROPERTIES

Melting point: 100°C
Density: 1.97
g/cm3

Solubility in water, g/100 ml at 20°C: 54

ENVIRONMENTAL
DATA

The substance is very toxic to aquatic organisms.

N O T E S

The recommendations on this Card also apply to Zinc sulfate (CAS 7733-02-0). Card has been partly updated in October 2004. See sections Occupational Exposure Limits, EU classification, Emergency Response.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

ICSC: 0349	ZINC SULFATE HEPTAHYDRATE
(C) IPCS, CEC, 1994

IMPORTANT LEGAL NOTICE:

Neither NIOSH, the CEC or the IPCS nor any person acting on behalf of NIOSH, the CEC or the IPCS is responsible for the use which might be made of this information. This card contains the collective views of the IPCS Peer Review Committee and may not reflect in all cases all the detailed requirements included in national legislation on the subject. The user should verify compliance of the cards with the relevant legislation in the country of use. The only modifications made to produce the U.S. version is inclusion of the OSHA PELs, NIOSH RELs and NIOSH IDLH values.