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
Ingredient CAS Number Percent ACGIH (TWA) OSHA (PEL)
Title Compound 15442-64-5 100% no data no 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 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: 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
