Section 1. Chemical Product and Company Identification
Calamine
Common Name/
Trade Name
Calamine
Section 4. First Aid Measures
Check for and remove any contact lenses. In case of contact, immediately flush eyes with plenty of water for at least
Eye Contact
15 minutes. Get medical attention if irritation occurs.
Wash with soap and water. Cover the irritated skin with an emollient. Get medical attention if irritation develops.
Skin Contact
Serious Skin Contact Not available.
Inhalation If inhaled, remove to fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Get
medical attention.
Not available.
Serious Inhalation
Do NOT induce vomiting unless directed to do so by medical personnel. Never give anything by mouth to an
Ingestion
unconscious person. Loosen tight clothing such as a collar, tie, belt or waistband. Get medical attention if symptoms
appear.
Not available.
Serious Ingestion
Section 5. Fire and Explosion Data
Flammability of the Product Non-flammable.
Auto-Ignition Temperature Not applicable.
Not applicable.
Flash Points
Not applicable.
Flammable Limits
Not available.
Products of Combustion
Fire Hazards in Presence of Not applicable.
Various Substances
Risks of explosion of the product in presence of mechanical impact: Not available.
Explosion Hazards in
Risks of explosion of the product in presence of static discharge: Not available.
Presence of Various
Substances
Not applicable.
Fire Fighting Media
and Instructions
Slow addition of zinc oxide to cover linseed oil varnish causes generation of heat and ignition.
Special Remarks on
Fire Hazards
May explode when mixed with chlorinated rubber.
Special Remarks on
Zinc Oxide and Magnesium can react explosively when heated.
Explosion Hazards
Section 6. Accidental Release Measures
Use appropriate tools to put the spilled solid in a convenient waste disposal container. Finish cleaning by spreading
Small Spill
water on the contaminated surface and dispose of according to local and regional authority requirements.
Use a shovel to put the material into a convenient waste disposal container. Finish cleaning by spreading water on
Large Spill
the contaminated surface and allow to evacuate through the sanitary system. Be careful that the product is not
present at a concentration level above TLV. Check TLV on the MSDS and with local authorities.
Calamine
Section 7. Handling and Storage
Do not ingest. Do not breathe dust. Wear suitable protective clothing. In case of insufficient ventilation, wear
Precautions
suitable respiratory equipment. If ingested, seek medical advice immediately and show the container or the label.
Keep container tightly closed. Keep container in a cool, well-ventilated area.
Storage
Section 8. Exposure Controls/Personal Protection
Use process enclosures, local exhaust ventilation, or other engineering controls to keep airborne levels below
Engineering Controls
recommended exposure limits. If user operations generate dust, fume or mist, use ventilation to keep exposure to
airborne contaminants below the exposure limit.
Personal Protection Safety glasses. Lab coat. Dust respirator. Be sure to use an approved/certified respirator or equivalent. Gloves.
Personal Protection in Case Splash goggles. Full suit. Dust respirator. Boots. Gloves. A self contained breathing apparatus should be used to
avoid inhalation of the product. Suggested protective clothing might not be sufficient; consult a specialist BEFORE
of a Large Spill
handling this product.
Exposure Limits Zinc oxide
TWA: 5 STEL: 10 (mg/m3) from ACGIH (TLV) [United States] Inhalation
TWA: 15 (mg/m3) from OSHA (PEL) [United States] Inhalation Total.
TWA: 5 STEL: 10 CEIL: 25 (mg/m3) from NIOSH Inhalation
TWA: 5 STEL: 10 (mg/m3) from OSHA (PEL) [United States] Inhalation Respirable.
Ferric oxide
TWA: 15 (mg/m3) from OSHA (PEL) [United States] Inhalation Total.
TWA: 5 (mg/m3) from ACGIH (TLV) [United States] Inhalation Respirable.
TWA: 4 (mg/m3) [United Kingdom (UK)] Inhalation Respirable.
TWA: 10 (mg/m3) [Canada] Inhalation Total.
TWA: 5 (mg/m3) [Canada] Inhalation Respirable.
TWA: 10 (mg/m3) [United Kingdom (UK)] Inhalation Total.
Consult local authorities for acceptable exposure limits.
Section 9. Physical and Chemical Properties
Solid. (Powdered solid.) Odorless.
Physical state and O dor
appearance
Not available.
Taste
Not applicable.
Molecular Weight
Pink
Color
Not applicable.
pH (1% soln/water)
Not available.
Boiling Point
1975°C (3587°F) based on data for: Zinc oxide.
Melting Point
Not available.
Critical Temperature
The only known value is 5.607 (Water = 1) (Zinc oxide).
Specific Gravity
Not applicable.
Vapor Pressure
Not available.
Vapor Density
Not available.
Volatility
Not available.
Odor Threshold
Not available.
Water/Oil Dist. Coeff.
Not available.
Ionicity (in Water)
Not available.
Dispersion Properties
Insoluble in cold water, hot water.
Solubility
Soluble in dilute acetic acid or mineral acid, ammonia, ammonium carbonate, and fixed alkali hydroxide solution
Calamine
Section 10. Stability and Reactivity Data
The product is stable.
Stability
Not available.
Instability Temperature
Conditions of Instability Incompatible materials
Incompatibility with various Not available.
substances
Non-corrosive in presence of glass.
Corrosivity
Reacts violently with magnesium, linseed oil.
Special Remarks on
Reacts with hydrochloric acid to produce zinc chloride.
Reactivity
Reacts with sulfuric acid to produce zinc sulfate.
Reacts with hydrogen fluoride to produce zinc fluoride tetrahydrate.
Gradually absorbs CO2 on exposure to air.
Sublimes at normal pressure.
Zinc Oxide reacts with Carbon Monoxide or hydrogen to produce elemental zinc.
Not available.
Special Remarks on
Corrosivity
Will not occur.
Polymerization
Section 11. Toxicological Information
Inhalation. Ingestion.
Routes of Entry
Acute oral toxicity (LD50): 7950 mg/kg [Mouse]. (Zinc oxide).
Toxicity to Animals
Chronic Effects on Humans CARCINOGENIC EFFECTS: Classified 3 (Not classifiable for human.) by IARC [Ferric oxide].
Contains material which may cause damage to the following organs: lungs, eyes.
Other Toxic Effects on Slightly hazardous in case of skin contact (irritant), of ingestion, of inhalation.
Humans
Not available.
Special Remarks on
Toxicity to Animals
Special Remarks on May cause adverse reproductive effects based on animal data. No human data found at this time.
Chronic Effects on Humans May affect genetic material (mutagenic).
Special Remarks on other Acute Potential Health Effects:
Toxic Effects on Humans May cause mild skin irritation.
Eyes: May cause mechanical eye irritation and conjunctivitis.
Inhalation: May cause mechanical irritation of the respiratory tract. A few sources claim that finely divided zinc oxide
dust can cause "metal fume fever." Zinc oxide dust is generally considered a nuisance dust; adverse effects are
unlikely when exposures are kept under reasonable control. Inhalation of high concentrations of Zinc Oxide fume or
dust may cause "Metal Fume Fever." Symptoms of metal fume fever may include a flu-like condition involving
headache, chills, fever, sweats, nausea, vomiting, cough, muscle aches and pains, and difficulty breathing, ;ulmonary
edema. May also affect the liver.
Ingestion: May cause digestive tract irritation although Zinc oxide has a low toxicity by oral exposure route.
Chronic Potential Health Effects:
Ingestion: Prolonged or repeated ingestion of zinc oxide may affect blood, metabolism, and the thyroid.
Section 12. Ecological Information
Not available.
Ecotoxicity
Not available.
BOD5 and COD
Products of Biodegradation Possibly hazardous short term degradation products are not likely. However, long term degradation products may
arise.
The product itself and its products of degradation are not toxic.
Toxicity of the Products
of Biodegradation
Calamine
Not available.
Special Remarks on the
Products of Biodegradation
Section 13. Disposal Considerations
Waste Disposal Waste must be disposed of in accordance with federal, state and local environmental control
regulations.
Section 14. Transport Information
Not a DOT controlled material (United States).
DO T Cl assi fi cati on
Not applicable.
Identification
Not applicable.
Special Provisions for
Transport
DO T (Pi ctograms)
Section 15. Other Regulatory Information and Pictograms
California prop. 65: This product contains the following ingredients for which the State of California has found to
Federal and State
cause birth defects which would require a warning under the statute: No products were found.
Regulations
California prop. 65: This product contains the following ingredients for which the State of California has found to
cause cancer which would require a warning under the statute: No products were found.
Illinois toxic substances disclosure to employee act: Zinc oxide; Ferric oxide
New York acutely hazardous substances: Ferric oxide
Rhode Island RTK hazardous substances: Zinc oxide
Pennsylvania RTK: Zinc oxide; Ferric oxide
Minnesota: Zinc oxide; Ferric oxide
Massachusetts RTK: Zinc oxide; Ferric oxide
New Jersey: Zinc oxide
California Director's List of Hazardous Substances: Zinc Oxide; Ferric Oxide
TSCA 8(b) inventory: Zinc oxide; Ferric oxide
SARA 313 toxic chemical notification and release reporting: Zinc oxide 99% (Listed as Zinc and Zinc compounds)
California prop. 65: This product contains the following ingredients for which the State of California has found to
California
cause cancer which would require a warning under the statute: No products were found.
Proposition 65
Warnings
California prop. 65: This product contains the following ingredients for which the State of California has found to
cause birth defects which would require a warning under the statute: No products were found.
For Zinc Oxide:
Other Regulations
EINECS: This product is on the European Inventory of Existing Commercial Chemical Substances (EINECS No.
2i5-222-5).
Canada: Listed on Canadian Domestic Substance List (DSL).
China: Listed on National Inventory.
Japan: Listed on National Inventory (ENCS).
Korea: Listed on National Inventory (KECI).
Philippines: Listed on National Inventory (PICCS).
Australia: Listed on AICS.
For Calamine:
EINECS: This product is not on the European Inventory of Existing Commercial Chemical Substances.
Canada: Not listed on Canadian Domestic Substance List (DSL) or Canadian Non- Domestic Substance List (NDSL).
China: Listed on National Inventory.
Japan: Not listed on National Inventory (ENCS).
Korea: Not listed on National Inventory (KECI).
Philippines: Listed on National Inventory (PICCS).
Australia: Not listed on AICS.
WHMIS (Canada) Not controlled under WHMIS (Canada).
Other Classifications
DSCL (EEC)
Calamine
R50/53- Very toxic to aquatic S60- This material and its container must be
organisms, may cause long-term disposed of as hazardous waste.
adverse effects in the aquatic S61- Avoid release to the environment. Refer to
environment. special instructions/Safety data sheets.
Health Hazard
HMIS (U.S.A.) 1 National Fire Protection
0 Flammability
0 Association (U.S.A.)
Fire Hazard
1 0 Reactivity
Health
Reactivity
0
Specific hazard
Personal Protection
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WHMIS (Canada)
(Pictograms)
DSCL (Europe)
(Pictograms)
TDG(Canada)
(Pictograms)
ADR (Europe)
(Pictograms)
Protective Equipment
Gloves.
Lab coat.
Dust respirator. Be sure to use an
approved/certified respirator or equivalent.
Safety glasses.
SECTION 16 - ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
N/A
