Section 1: Product Identification
Chemical Name: Zinc hexafluoroacetylacetonate hydrate, min. 98%
CAS Registry Number: 16743-33-2
Formula: Zn(CF3COCHCOCF3)2.2H2O
EINECS Number: None
Chemical Family: metal fluorobeta-diketonate complexes
Synonym: Zinc hexafluoro 2,4-pentanedionate
Section 2: Composition and Information on Ingredients
Ingredient CAS Number Percent ACGIH (TWA) OSHA (PEL)
Title Compound 16743-33-2 100% 2.5mg/m3 (as F) 2.5mg/m3 (as F)
Section 3: Hazards Identification
Irritating to skin, eyes and respiratory tract. Inhalation of high levels may produce symptoms known as metal
Emergency Overview:
fume fever or zinc shakes. These include chills, fever, nausea, and vomiting.
Primary Routes of Exposure: Ingestion, Inhalation of dust.
Eye Contact: Causes slight to mild irritation of the eyes.
Skin Contact: Causes slight to mild irritation of the skin.
Irritating to the nose, mucous membranes and respiratory tract. Inhalation may produce symptoms known as
Inhalation:
metal fume fever and zinc shakes.
Ingestion: Zinc salts have a harsh metallic taste.
Inhalation of dust may cause chills, muscle ache, nausea, fever, dry throat, cough; headache; blurred vision;
Acute Health Affects:
low back pain; vomiting; dyspnea (breathing difficulty), rales, and decreased pulmonary function
Prolonged or repeated exposure may cause breathing difficulty and decreased pulmonary function. In animal
Chronic Health Affects:
studies mutagenic and reproductive effects were observed after prolonged exposures to zinc oxide dust.
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 and If 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: white pwdr.
Molecular Weight: 479.47 (515.50)
Melting Point: 157-158°C
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: Fluorinated organics, carbon dioxide, carbon monoxide, organic fumes, and zinc oxide.
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: Very toxic to aquatic organisms.
SECTION 13: Disposal Considerations
Disposal: Dispose of according to local, state and federal 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: Not listed in the TSCA inventory.
SARA (Title 313): Title compound: See category N982 for reporting.
Second Ingredient: None
SECTION 16 - ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
N/A
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