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Zinc nitrate (7779-88-6)
Product Identification
Physical and Chemical Properties
First Aid Measures
Handling and Storage
Hazards Identification
Exposure Controls/Personal Protection
Fire Fighting Measures
Accidental Release Measures
Stability and Reactivity
Transport Information
Product Identification
Product Name
Zinc nitrate
Zinc nitrate
Synonyms
Celloxan
Celloxan
CAS
7779-88-6
7779-88-6
Formula
N2O6Zn
N2O6Zn
Molecular Weight
297.48
297.48
EINECS
231-943-8
231-943-8
RTECS
ZH4772000
ZH4772000
Merck
12,10273
12,10273
Beilstein/Gmelin
5864 (G)
5864 (G)
Physical and Chemical Properties
Appearance
Zinc nitrate is a colorless crystalline solid.
Zinc nitrate is a colorless crystalline solid.
Solubility in water
Soluble
Soluble
Melting Point
44.7
44.7
Density
2.07 g/cm3 (20 C)
2.07 g/cm3 (20 C)
Usage
As mordant in dyeing.
As mordant in dyeing.
Vapor Density
8.4
8.4
Odor threshold
Odorless
Odorless
First Aid Measures
Ingestion
If victim is conscious and alert, give 2-4 cupfuls of milk or water. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Get medical aid if irritation or symptoms occur.
If victim is conscious and alert, give 2-4 cupfuls of milk or water. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Get medical aid if irritation or symptoms occur.
Inhalation
Remove from exposure to fresh air immediately. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Get medical aid if cough or other symptoms appear.
Remove from exposure to fresh air immediately. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Get medical aid if cough or other symptoms appear.
Skin
Get medical aid if irritation develops or persists. Flush skin with plenty of soap and water.
Get medical aid if irritation develops or persists. Flush skin with plenty of soap and water.
Eyes
Flush with water; consult a physician.
Flush with water; consult a physician.
Handling and Storage
Storage
Do not store near combustible materials. Store in a cool, dry place. Keep containers tightly closed. Keep away from strong bases.
Do not store near combustible materials. Store in a cool, dry place. Keep containers tightly closed. Keep away from strong bases.
Handling
Wash thoroughly after handling. Remove contaminated clothing and wash before reuse. Use with adequate ventilation. Do not get on skin and clothing. Do not ingest or inhale. Keep away from clothing and other combustible materials. Discard contaminated shoes.
Wash thoroughly after handling. Remove contaminated clothing and wash before reuse. Use with adequate ventilation. Do not get on skin and clothing. Do not ingest or inhale. Keep away from clothing and other combustible materials. Discard contaminated shoes.
Hazards Identification
Ingestion
May cause severe digestive tract irritation with abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting and diarrhea. May be harmful if swallowed.
May cause severe digestive tract irritation with abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting and diarrhea. May be harmful if swallowed.
Inhalation
May cause respiratory tract irritation.
May cause respiratory tract irritation.
Skin
May cause skin irritation.
May cause skin irritation.
Eyes
May cause severe eye irritation.
May cause severe eye irritation.
Hazards
May explode from heat or contamination. May react explosively with hydrocarbons (fuels). May ignite combustibles.
May explode from heat or contamination. May react explosively with hydrocarbons (fuels). May ignite combustibles.
UN (DOT)
1514
1514
Exposure Controls/Personal Protection
Personal Protection
Filter mask may be required. Intense heat or flame will necessitate use of self-contained breathing device.
Filter mask may be required. Intense heat or flame will necessitate use of self-contained breathing device.
Respirators
A respiratory protection program that meets OSHA's 29 CFR 1910.134 and ANSI Z88.2 requirements or European Standard EN 149 must be followed whenever workplace conditions warrant a respirator's use.
A respiratory protection program that meets OSHA's 29 CFR 1910.134 and ANSI Z88.2 requirements or European Standard EN 149 must be followed whenever workplace conditions warrant a respirator's use.
Poison Class
3
3
Fire Fighting Measures
Fire Fighting
Flood with water. Cool all affected containers with flooding quantities of water. Apply water from as far a distance as possible.
Flood with water. Cool all affected containers with flooding quantities of water. Apply water from as far a distance as possible.
Fire Potential
These substances will accelerate burning when involved in a fire.
These substances will accelerate burning when involved in a fire.
Accidental Release Measures
Small spills/leaks
Clean up spills immediately, using the appropriate protective equipment. Sweep up or absorb material, then place into a suitable clean, dry, closed container for disposal.
Clean up spills immediately, using the appropriate protective equipment. Sweep up or absorb material, then place into a suitable clean, dry, closed container for disposal.
Stability and Reactivity
Stability
Stable under normal temperatures and pressures.
Stable under normal temperatures and pressures.
Incompatibilities
Strong reducing agents, carbon, copper, metal sulfides, organic matter, phosphorus, sulfur.
Strong reducing agents, carbon, copper, metal sulfides, organic matter, phosphorus, sulfur.
Decomposition
Nitrogen oxides, nitrogen, toxic fumes of zinc oxide.
Nitrogen oxides, nitrogen, toxic fumes of zinc oxide.
Combustion Products
Toxic oxides of nitrogen may form in fire.
Toxic oxides of nitrogen may form in fire.
Transport Information
UN Number
1514
1514
Hazard Class
5.1
5.1
Packing Group
II
II