| Chemical Properties |
white to yellow powder, clear to yellow crystals |
| Uses |
Pigment for paints, oilcloths, linoleum, leather, dental rubber, etc., especially in the form of lithopone; mixed with ZnO as "mineral white." Anhydrous zinc sulfide is used in x-ray screens and with a trace of a radium or mesothorium salt in luminous dials of watches; also television screens. |
| General Description |
A yellowish-white powder in a liquid. Insoluble in water and denser than water. Primary hazard is to the environment. Immediate steps should be taken to limit spread to the environment. Easily penetrates the soil to contaminate groundwater and nearby waterways. |
| Air & Water Reactions |
Insoluble in water. |
| Reactivity Profile |
These sulfides are rather inert, dissolve into acid, insoluble in water and alkalis. |
| Health Hazard |
Inhalation of material may be harmful. Contact may cause burns to skin and eyes. Inhalation of Asbestos dust may have a damaging effect on the lungs. Fire may produce irritating, corrosive and/or toxic gases. Some liquids produce vapors that may cause dizziness or suffocation. Runoff from fire control may cause pollution. |
| Fire Hazard |
Some may burn but none ignite readily. Containers may explode when heated. Some may be transported hot. |
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