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Section 1: Product Identification Chemical Name:Zinc protoporphyrin CAS Registry Number:15442-64-5 Formula:(C34H32N4O4)Zn EINECS Number:239-455-7 Chemical Family:metal porphine (porphyrin) complex Synonym:protoporphoryn zinc chelate Section 2: Composition and Information on Ingredients IngredientCAS NumberPercentACGIH (TWA)OSHA (PEL) Title Compound15442-64-5100%no datano data Section 3: Hazards Identification Emergency Overview:Dust may be irritating to skin, eyes and mucous membranes. May be harmful if swallowed. Primary Routes of Exposure:Ingestion, inhalation Eye Contact:May cause slight to mild irritation of the eyes. Skin Contact:May cause slight to mild irritation of the skin. Inhalation:Some zinc containing dusts irritate the respiratory system and cause metallic taste, dry throat, and chills. Ingestion:If solubilized, Zinc compounds give a harsh metallic taste and may cause nausea and vomiting. Acute Health Affects:May be irritating to skin, eyes and respiratory tract. Inhalation may cause chills and nausea. No serious long-term chronic effects associated with zinc compounds. Prolonged inhalation may cause Chronic Health Affects: laryngitis. Prolonged ingestion may cause constipation. NTP:No IARC:No OSHA:No SECTION 4: First Aid Measures Immediately flush the eyes with copious amounts of water for at least 10-15 minutes. A victim may need Eye Exposure: assistance in keeping their eye lids open. Get immediate medical attention. Wash the affected area with water. Remove contaminated clothes if necessary. Seek medical assistance if Skin Exposure: irritation persists. Remove the victim to fresh air. Closely monitor the victim for signs of respiratory problems, such as difficulty Inhalation: in breathing, coughing, wheezing, or pain. In such cases seek immediate medical assistance. Seek medical attention immediately. Keep the victim calm. Give the victim water (only if conscious). Induce Ingestion: vomiting only if directed by medical personnel. SECTION 5: Fire Fighting Measures Flash Point:not applicable Autoignition Temperature:none Explosion Limits:none Extinguishing Medium:carbon dioxide, foam or dry powder If this product is involved in a fire, fire fighters should be equipped with a NIOSH approved positive pressure Special Fire Fighting Procedures: self- contained breathing apparatus and full protective clothing. Hazardous Combustion andIf involved in a fire this material may emit toxic and corrosive fumes. Decomposion Products: Unusual Fire or Explosion Hazards: No unusual fire or explosion hazards. SECTION 6: Accidental Release Measures Small spills can be mixed with vermiculite, sodium carbonate or other suitable non combustible adsorbent and Spill and Leak Procedures: swept up. SECTION 7: Handling and Storage Handling and Storage:Store in a cool, dry place in a tightly sealed container. SECTION 8: Exposure Controls and Personal Protection Eye Protection:Always wear approved safety glasses when handling a chemical substance in the laboratory. Skin Protection:Wear protective clothing and gloves. Ventilation:Material may form a fine dust. If possible, handle the material in an efficient fume hood. If ventilation is not available a respirator should be worn. The use of respirators requires a Respirator Respirator: Protection Program to be in compliance with 29 CFR 1910.134. Ventilation:Material may form a fine dust. If possible, handle the material in an efficient fume hood. Additional Protection:No additional protection required. SECTION 9: Physical and Chemical Properties Color and Form:purple xtl. Molecular Weight:626.03 Melting Point:no data Boiling Point:no data Vapor Pressure:no data Specific Gravity:no data Odor:none Solubility in Water:Insoluble SECTION 10: Stability and Reactivity Stability:air and moisture stable Hazardous Polymerization:no hazardous polymerization Conditions to Avoid:none Incompatibility:Oxidizing agents Decomposition Products:zinc oxide, nitrogen oxides, carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide and organic fumes. SECTION 11: Toxicological Information RTECS Data:No information available in the RTECS files. Carcinogenic Effects:No data Mutagenic Effects:No data Tetratogenic Effects:No data SECTION 12: Ecological Information Ecological Information:Avoid release to the environment. Very toxic to aquatic organisms. SECTION 13: Disposal Considerations This material and its container must be disposed of as hazardous waste according to local, state and federal Disposal: regulations. SECTION 14: Transportation Shipping Name (CFR):Non-hazardous Hazard Class (CFR):NA Additional Hazard Class (CFR):NA Packaging Group (CFR):NA UN ID Number (CFR):NA Shipping Name (IATA):Non-hazardous Hazard Class (IATA):NA Additional Hazard Class (IATA):NA Packaging Group (IATA):NA UN ID Number (IATA):NA SECTION 15: Regulatory Information TSCA:Listed in the TSCA inventory. SARA (Title 313):Title compound: See category N982 for reporting. Second Ingredient:None SECTION 16 - ADDITIONAL INFORMATION N/A |