J T BAKER INC -- 4358 ZINC OXIDE -- 6810-00F049518
=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:4358 ZINC OXIDE
MSDS Date:06/30/1995
FSC:6810
NIIN:00F049518
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:J T BAKER INC
Address:222 RED SCHOOL LANE
City:PHILLIPSBURG
State:NJ
ZIP:08865-2219
Country:US
Info Phone Num:908-859-2151
Emergency Phone Num:908-859-2151
CAGE:DO803
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:J T BAKER INC
Address:222 RED SCHOOL LANE
City:PHILLIPSBURG
State:NJ
ZIP:08865
Country:US
Phone:1-800-582-2537
CAGE:DO803
Company Name:MALLINCKRODT BAKER,  INC.
Address:222 RED SCHOOL LANE
Box:City:PHILLIPSBURG
State:NJ
ZIP:08865
Country:US
Phone:800-582-2537
CAGE:70829

=============  Composition/Information on Ingredients  =============

Ingred Name:ZINC OXIDE		    *96-2*
CAS:1314-13-2
RTECS #:ZH4810000
Fraction by Wt: 90-100%
OSHA PEL:5 MG/CUM
ACGIH TLV:5 MG/CUM FUME

=====================  Hazards Identification  =====================

LD50 LC50 Mixture:ORAL LD50(RAT): 630 MG/KG ZINC OXIDE
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:NO  Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:INHALATION: SEVERE IRRIATION OF
    RESPIRATORY SYSTEM & IRRITATION OF MUCOUS MEMBRANES. EYES/SKIN: MAY
    CAUSE IRRITATION.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE
Effects of Overexposure:IRRITATION, DRYNESS OF MOUTH & THROAT,
    HEADACHE, NAUSEA, DIZZINESS

=======================  First Aid Measures  =======================

First Aid:INGESTION: IF CONSCIOUS, IMMEDIATELY GIVE LARGE AMOUNTS OF
    WATER. INHALATION: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. GIVE CPR/OXYGEN IF
    NECESSARY. SKIN: FLUSH W/WATER. EYES: IMMEDIATELY FLUSH W/PLENTY OF
    WATER FOR 15 M INS. OBTAIN MEDICAL ATTENTION IN ALL CASES.

=====================  Fire Fighting Measures  =====================

Flash Point Method:CC
Extinguishing Media:USE EXTINGUISHING MEDIA APPROPRIATE FOR SURROUNDING
    FIRE.
Fire Fighting Procedures:NONE
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NONE

==================  Accidental Release Measures  ==================

Spill Release Procedures:WEAR SELF CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS & FULL
    PROTECTIVE CLOTHING. W/CLEAN SHOVEL, CAREFULLY PLACE MATERIAL INTO
    CLEAN, DRY CONTAINER & COVER; REMOVE FROM AREA. FLUSH AREA W/WATER.

======================	Handling and Storage  ======================

Handling and Storage Precautions:KEEP CONTAINER TIGHTLY CLOSED.
    SUITABLE FOR ANY GENERAL CHEMICAL STORAGE AREA. USE W/ADEQUATE
    VENTILATION.
Other Precautions:WHEN HANDLING LIQUID PRODUCTS, SECONDARY PROTECTIVE
    CONTAINERS MUST BE USED FOR CARRYING. HANDLING OF MATERIAL SHOULD
    BE BY A PERSON TRAINED IN/SUPERVISED BY A PERSON TRAINED IN,
    CHEMICAL HANDLING. AV OID BREATHING DUST & SKIN/EYE CONTACT.

=============  Exposure Controls/Personal Protection  =============

Respiratory Protection:REQUIRED IF AIRBORNE CONCENTRATION EXCEEDS TLV.
    AT CONCENTRATIONS UP TO 75 PPM, A HIGH-EFFICIENCY PARTICULATE
    RESPIRATOR IS RECOMMENDED. ABOVE THIS LEVEL, USE A SELF CONTAINED
    BREATHING APPARATUS.
Ventilation:GENERAL/LOCAL EXHAUST VENTILATION TO MEET TLV REQUIREMENTS.
Protective Gloves:RECOMMENDED
Eye Protection:SAFETY GOGGLES
Supplemental Safety and Health

==================  Physical/Chemical Properties  ==================

Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:3587F
Spec Gravity:5.67
Solubility in Water:<0.1%
Appearance and Odor:WHITE POWDER. ODORLESS
Percent Volatiles by Volume:0

=================  Stability and Reactivity Data  =================

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
MAGNESIUM, STRONG ACIDS
Stability Condition to Avoid:NONE
Hazardous Decomposition Products:NONE

====================  Disposal Considerations  ====================

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF IN ACCORDANCE W/LOCAL, STATE &
    FEDERAL REGULATIONS.

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