Northern Nanotechnologies MSDS Zn O rev 1 0 Page 3
Section 5 Fire Fighting Measures
Material does not burn.
Section 6 Accidental Release Measures
Use personal protection recommended in Section 8. Isolate the hazard area and
deny entry to unnecessary and unprotected personnel. Absorb spill onto an
appropriate material. Collect and dispose of all waste in accordance with
applicable laws. This material is a water pollutant; keep out of drains, sewers,
ditches, and waterways.
Section 7 Handling and Storage
For improved performance, store at 2-6șC away from sunlight. Use appropriate
laboratory work practices, including wearing of laboratory coats, gloves, and
protective eyewear.
Section 8 - Exposure Controls/Personal Protection:
No exposure limits have been determined for nanocrystalline forms of this
material. The below exposure limits are based off the individual chemical
components. We recommend appropriate precautions be taken to limit exposure
to this material.
Exposure limits:
Zinc Oxide:
TWA 5 mg/m
3
for fume; 15 mg/m
3
for total dust; 5 mg/m
3
for resp.
dust. STEL 10 mg/m
3
(OSHA)
- TLV fume is 5 mg/m
3
and the STEL is 10 mg/m
3
(ACGIH)
Protective equipment:
Wear appropriate gloves, protective clothing and eyewear and follow safe
laboratory practices. Emergency eye wash station and quick drench shower
should be provided in the immediate work area as per the ANSI Z358.1
guidelines.
Section 9 Physical and Chemical Properties
Physical State: Liquid
Color: White translucent or transparent
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