Safety Data Sheet

Zinc Nitrate, Hexahydrate

Section 1 Product Description

Product Name: Zinc Nitrate, Hexahydrate
Recommended Use: Science education applications
Synonyms: Nitric acid; Zinc salt, 6-hydrate; Zinc (II) Nitrate
Distributor: Carolina Biological Supply Company
2700 York Road, Burlington, NC 27215
1-800-227-1150
Chemical Information: 800-227-1150 (8am-5pm (ET) M-F)
Chemtrec: 800-424-9300 (Transportation Spill Response 24 hours)

Section 2 Hazard Identification

Classification of the chemical in accordance with paragraph (d) of §1910.1200;

DANGER

May intensify fire; oxidizer. Harmful if swallowed. Causes skin irritation. Causes serious eye irritation. May cause respiratory irritation.
May cause drowsiness or dizziness.

GHS Classification:
Oxidizing Solid Category 2, Skin Corrosion/Irritation Category 2, Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Category 2, Specific Target Organ
Systemic Toxicity (STOT) - Single Exposure Category 3, Acute Toxicity - Oral Category 4

Section 3 Composition / Information on Ingredients

Chemical Name CAS # %
Zinc Nitrate, Hexahydrate 10196-18-6 100

Section 4 First Aid Measures

Emergency and First Aid Procedures
Inhalation: IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing.
Eyes: IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy
to do. Continue rinsing. If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention.
Skin Contact: IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap and water. If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention.
Take off contaminated clothing and wash before reuse.
Ingestion: IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell.

Section 5 Firefighting Procedures

Extinguishing Media: Use alcohol foam, carbon dioxide, or water spray when fighting fires involving this
material.
Fire Fighting Methods and Protection: Firefighters should wear full protective equipment and NIOSH approved self-contained
breathing apparatus.
Fire and/or Explosion Hazards: Product is a strong oxidizer. Contact with combustible materials, flammable materials, or
powdered metals can cause fire or explosion. Can react violently with reducing agents.
Hazardous Combustion Products: Zinc Oxides

Section 6 Spill or Leak Procedures

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Steps to Take in Case Material Is Exposure to the spilled material may be irritating or harmful. Follow personal protective
Released or Spilled: equipment recommendations found in Section 8 of this SDS. Additional precautions may be
necessary based on special circumstances created by the spill including; the material spilled,
the quantity of the spill, the area in which the spill occurred. Also consider the expertise of
employees in the area responding to the spill. Persons not wearing appropriate protective
equipment should be excluded from area of spill until clean-up has been completed.
Environmental Precautions: Avoid the generation of dusts during clean-up. Ventilate the contaminated area.
Prevent the spread of any spill to minimize harm to human health and the environment if safe
to do so. Wear complete and proper personal protective equipment following the
recommendation of Section 8 at a minimum. Dike with suitable absorbent material like
granulated clay. Gather and store in a sealed container pending a waste disposal evaluation.
Do not allow the spilled product to enter public drainage system or open waterways.

Section 7 Handling and Storage

Handling: Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. – No smoking. Keep/Store away from
clothing/…/combustible materials. Take any precaution to avoid mixing with combustibles. Avoid breathing
dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray. Wash thoroughly after handling. Do no eat, drink or smoke when using this
product. Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye
protection/face protection. Keep container tightly closed in a cool, well-ventilated place.
Storage: Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. Store locked up. Store/transport at or below 21 °C.

Storage Code: Red - Flammables. Store in approved flammable containers. Store away from oxidizing materials.

Section 8 Protection Information

ACGIH OSHA PEL
Chemical Name (TWA) (STEL) (TWA) (STEL)
No data available N/A N/A N/A N/A

Control Parameters
Engineering Measures: No exposure limits exist for the constituents of this product. General room ventilation
might be required to maintain operator comfort under normal conditions of use.
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE): Lab coat, apron, eye wash, safety shower.
Respiratory Protection: No respiratory protection required under normal conditions of use. Wear a NIOSH
approved respirator if any exposure is possible.
Respirator Type(s): This material does not have established exposure limits. Wear a positive pressure air
supplied respirator in situations where there may be potential for airborne exposure
Eye Protection: Wear chemical splash goggles when handling this product. Have an eye wash station
available.
Skin Protection: Avoid skin contact by wearing chemically resistant gloves, an apron and other protective
equipment depending upon conditions of use. Inspect gloves for chemical break-through
and replace at regular intervals. Clean protective equipment regularly. Wash hands and
other exposed areas with mild soap and water before eating, drinking, and when leaving
work.
Gloves: Nitrile

Section 9 Physical Data

Formula: Zn(NO3)2 * 6H2O Vapor Pressure: N/A
Molecular Weight: 247.51 g/mol Evaporation Rate (BuAc=1): N/A
Appearance: White Crystalline Solid Vapor Density (Air=1): 8.4
Odor: No data available Specific Gravity: 2.07
Odor Threshold: No data available Solubility in Water: Appreciable (>10%)
pH: No data available Log Pow (calculated): No data available
Melting Point: 96 C Autoignition Temperature: No data available
Boiling Point: No data available Decomposition Temperature: No data available
Flash Point: No data available Viscosity: No data available
Flammable Limits in Air: N/A N/A Percent Volatile by Volume: 0 at 21 °C

Section 10 Reactivity Data

Reactivity: No data available
Chemical Stability: Stable under normal conditions.

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Conditions to Avoid: Exposure to moisture
Incompatible Materials: Metals (powdered), Strong reducing agents
Hazardous Decomposition Products: Zinc Oxides
Hazardous Polymerization: Will not occur

Section 11 Toxicity Data

Routes of Entry Inhalation, ingestion, eye or skin contact.
Symptoms (Acute): Respiratory disorders, , Eye disorders
Delayed Effects: No data available

Acute Toxicity:
Chemical Name CAS Number Oral LD50 Dermal LD50 Inhalation LC50
Zinc Nitrate, Hexahydrate 10196-18-6 Oral LD50 Mouse Not determined Not determined
926 mg/kg
Oral LD50 Rat
1190 mg/kg

Carcinogenicity:
Chemical Name CAS Number IARC NTP OSHA
Zinc Nitrate, Hexahydrate 10196-18-6 Listed Not listed Not listed

Chronic Effects:
Mutagenicity: No evidence of a mutagenic effect.
Teratogenicity: No evidence of a teratogenic effect (birth defect).
Sensitization: No evidence of a sensitization effect.
Reproductive: No evidence of negative reproductive effects.
Target Organ Effects:
Acute: See Section 2
Chronic: Not listed as a carcinogen by IARC, NTP or OSHA.

Section 12 Ecological Data

Overview: This material is not expected to be harmful to the ecology.
Mobility: No data
Persistence: No data
Bioaccumulation: No data
Degradability: No data
Other Adverse Effects: No data

Chemical Name CAS Number Eco Toxicity

N/A 10196-18-6

Section 13 Disposal Information

Disposal Methods: Dispose in accordance with all applicable Federal, State and Local regulations. Always
contact a permitted waste disposer (TSD) to assure compliance.
Incinerate spent or discarded material a permitted industrial waste facility.
Waste Disposal Code(s): Not Determined

Section 14 Transport Information

Ground - DOT Proper Shipping Name: Air - IATA Proper Shipping Name:
UN1514, Zinc Nitrate, 5.1, II UN number: 1514 Class: 5.1 Packing group: II Proper shipping
name: Zinc nitrate

Section 15 Regulatory Information

TSCA Status: A component (or components) of this product is not listed on the TSCA Inventory of
Existing Chemical Substances. Product is for research and development use only.

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Chemical Name CAS § 313 Name § 304 RQ CERCLA RQ § 302 TPQ CAA 112(2)
Number TQ

No data available 10196-18-6 No No No No No

Section 16 Additional Information

Revised: 09/09/2015 Replaces: 09/03/2014 Printed: 10-29-2015
The information provided in this (Material) Safety Data Sheet represents a compilation of data drawn directly from various sources
available to us. Carolina Biological Supply makes no representation or guarantee as to the suitability of this information to a particular
application of the substance covered in the (Material) Safety Data Sheet.

Glossary
ACGIH American Conference of Governmental NTP National Toxicology Program
Industrial Hygienists OSHA Occupational Safety and Health Administration
CAS Chemical Abstract Service Number PEL Permissible Exposure Limit
CERCLA Comprehensive Environmental Response, ppm Parts per million
Compensation, and Liability Act RCRA Resource Conservation and Recovery Act
DOT U.S. Department of Transportation SARA Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act
IARC International Agency for Research on Cancer TLV Threshold Limit Value
N/A Not Available TSCA Toxic Substances Control Act
IDLH Immediately dangerous to life and health

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