Material Safety Data Sheet


SECTION I - Material Identity
SECTION II - Manufacturer's Information
SECTION III - Physical/Chemical Characteristics
SECTION IV - Fire and Explosion Hazard Data
SECTION V - Reactivity Data
SECTION VI - Health Hazard Data
SECTION VII - Precautions for Safe Handling and Use
SECTION VIII - Control Measures
SECTION IX - Label Data
SECTION X - Transportation Data
SECTION XI - Site Specific/Reporting Information
SECTION XII - Ingredients/Identity Information



SECTION I - Material Identity
Item Name                               
Part Number/Trade Name                   8281-10000 Z.R.C. COLD GALVANIZING-AEROSOL
National Stock Number                    8030010151550
CAGE Code                                07957
Part Number Indicator                    A
MSDS Number                              128910
HAZ Code                                 B


SECTION II - Manufacturer's Information
Manufacturer Name                        Z.R.C. PRODUCTS COMPANY
Street                                   21 NEWPORT AVE
City                                     QUINCY
State                                    MA
Zip Code                                 02171
Emergency Phone                          617-328-6700
Information Phone                        617-328-6700

MSDS Preparer's Information
Date MSDS Prepared/Revised               01MAR88
Date of Technical Review                 24MAR89
Active Indicator                         N
Item Manager                             75

Alternate Vendors
Vendor #5 CAGE                           BGSRB


SECTION III - Physical/Chemical Characteristics
Specification Number                     NONE
Specification Type/Grade/Class           NONE
Hazard Storage Compatibility Code        F1-L5
NRC License Number                       N/R
Net Propellant Weight (Ammo)             N/R
Appearance/Odor                          GREY LIQUID,AROMATIC SOLVENT ODOR
Boiling Point                            -420-144C
Melting Point                            N/K
Vapor Pressure                           50 MM
Vapor Density                            >1
Specific Gravity                         1.14
Decomposition Temperature                N/K
Evaporation Rate                         >1 ETHYL ETHER
Solubility in Water                      N/K
Percent Volatiles by Volume              54
Chemical pH                              N/K
Container Pressure Code                  4
Temperature Code                         8
Product State Code                       U


SECTION IV - Fire and Explosion Hazard Data
Flash Point                              20
Flash Point Method                       TOC
Lower Explosion Limit                    0.9
Upper Explosion Limit                    66.4
Extinguishing Media                      CLASS B FIRE EXTINGUISHER,FOAM,OR DRY CHEMICAL. DO NOT USE WATER 
Special Fire Fighting Procedures         WEAR SELF CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS. USE CARE WHEN APPLYING WATER TO COOL FIRE EXPOSED CONTAINERS;WATER MAY SPREAD FIRE 
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazards           FVAPORS ARE HEAVIER THAN AIR AND MAY TRAVEL TO IGNITION SOURCE AND FLASH BACK>CONTAINERS EXPOSED TO EXCESS HEAT PRESENT EXPLOSION HAZARD>


SECTION V - Reactivity Data
Stability                                YES
Stability Conditions to Avoid            EXCESS HEAT (ABOVE 120F),IGNITION SOURCES 
Materials to Avoid                       ACIDS,WATER,ALKALIS,OXIDIZING AGENTS 
Hazardous Decomposition Products         NORMAL PRODUCTS OF COMBUSTION PLUS ZINC OXIDE FUME,AND/OR HYDROGEN 
Hazardous Polymerization                 NO
Polymerization Conditions to Avoid       N/R
LD50 - LD50 Mixture                      N/K


SECTION VI - Health Hazard Data
Route of Entry: Skin                     NO
Route of Entry: Ingestion                YES
Route of Entry: Inhalation               YES
Health Hazards - Acute and Chronic       PRODUCT WILL IRRITATE BODY TISSUES. INFALATION WILL CAUSE METAL FUME FEVER AND MAY,WITH PROLONGED AND REPEATED,OVEREXPOSURE CAUSE PERMINENT BRAIN DAMAGE 
Carcinogenity: NTP                       NO
Carcinogenity: IARC                      NO
Carcinogenity: OSHA                      NO
Symptoms of Overexposure                 EYE:IRRITATION SKIN:DEFATTING,DERMATITIS INGESTED:TOXIC. INHALED:CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM DEPRESSION,DROWINESS,DIZZINESS,HEADACHE,INTOXICATION,STUPOR 
Medical Cond. Aggrevated by Exposure     BRAIN & CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM DISORDERS,DERMATITIS,RESPIRATORY PROBLEMS 
Emergency/First Aid Procedures           EYE:FLUSH WITH WATER 15 MIN. SKIN:REMOVE CONTAMINATED CLOTHING,WASH WITH SOAP & WATER. INHALED:REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. INGESTED:DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING.GET IMMEDIATE MEDICAL ATTENTION.-LAUNDER OR DISCARD CONTAMINATED CLOTHING 


SECTION VII - Precautions for Safe Handling and Use
Steps if Material Released/Spilled       ELIMINATE INGESTION SOURCES. VENTILATE AREA.WIPE UP WITH PAPER,CLOTH,OR ABSOR WITH OTHER ABSORBANT 
Neutralizing Agent                       NONE
Waste Disposal Method                    DISPOSE I/A/W FEDERAL,STATE,LOCAL REGULATIONS. DO NOT FLUSH OR DISCHARGE TO SEWER OR WATER WAY. DO NOT FLUSH WITH WATER 
Handling and Storage Precautions         RE IN COOL,CLEAN,WELL VENTILATED,FIRE RESISTANT AREA. DO NOT STORE IN DIRECT SUNLIGHT. DO NOT STORE AT OVER 120F 


SECTION VIII - Control Measures
Respiratory Protection                   USE NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED RESPIRATOR WITH ORGANIC VAPOR/MIST CARTRIDGE WHEN EXPOSED ABOVE TLV/PEL 
Ventilation                              VENTILATE AREA SUFFICIENTLY TO AVOID THE BUILD UP OF VAPORS TO EXPLOSIVE LEVELS. USE LOCAL EXHAUST AS NECESSARY 
Protective Gloves                        NEOPRENE
Eye Protection                           SAFETY GLASSES, GOGGLES FOR SPLASHING
Other Protective Equipment               SAFETY SHOWER & EYE WASH. CLOTHING TO PREVENT PROLONGED,REPEATED SKIN CONTACT 
Work Hygenic Practices                   USE GOOD CHEMICAL HYGIENE PRACTICE EXPOSED AREAS 
Disposal Code                            O


SECTION IX - Label Data
Protect Eye                              NO
Protect Skin                             NO
Protect Respiratory                      NO
Chronic Indicator                        UNKNOWN
Contact Code                             UNKNOWN
Fire Code                                UNKNOWN
Health Code                              UNKNOWN
React Code                               UNKNOWN


SECTION X - Transportation Data
Container Quantity                       12
Unit of Measure                          OZF


SECTION XI - Site Specific/Reporting Information


SECTION XII - Ingredients/Identity Information
Ingredient #                             01
Ingredient Name                          METHYL ETHYL KETONE (2-BUTANONE) (MEK) (SARA III)
CAS Number                               78933
NIOSH Number                             EL6475000
Proprietary                              NO
Percent                                  20
OSHA PEL                                 200 PPM/300 STEL
ACGIH TLV                                200 PPM/300STEL 9192
Ingredient #                             02
Ingredient Name                          (ZNCPD) ZINC (SARA III)
CAS Number                               7440666
NIOSH Number                             ZG8600000
Proprietary                              NO
Percent                                  38.4
OSHA PEL                                 10 MG ZNO/M3
ACGIH TLV                                10 MG ZNO/M3; 9192
Ingredient #                             03
Ingredient Name                          (ZNCPD) ZINC OXIDE
CAS Number                               1314132
NIOSH Number                             ZH4810000
Proprietary                              NO
Percent                                  1.6
OSHA PEL                                 15MG/M3 TDUST/5 FUME
ACGIH TLV                                10MG/M3 TDUST; 9293
Ingredient #                             04
Ingredient Name                          XYLENES (O-,M-,P- ISOMERS) (SARA III)
CAS Number                               1330207
NIOSH Number                             ZE2100000
Proprietary                              NO
Percent                                  10
OSHA PEL                                 100 PPM/150 STEL
ACGIH TLV                                100 PPM/150STEL;9192
Ingredient #                             05
Ingredient Name                          N-BUTYL ACETATE
CAS Number                               123864
NIOSH Number                             AF3500000
Proprietary                              NO
Percent                                  5
OSHA PEL                                 150 PPM STEL 200
ACGIH TLV                                150 PPM STEL 200
Ingredient #                             06
Ingredient Name                          PROPANE
CAS Number                               74986
NIOSH Number                             TX2275000
Proprietary                              NO
Percent                                  10
OSHA PEL                                 1000 PPM
ACGIH TLV                                ASPHYXIANT; 9192
Ingredient #                             07
Ingredient Name                          IOSBUTANE
CAS Number                               75285
NIOSH Number                             TZ4300000
Proprietary                              NO
Percent                                  10
OSHA PEL                                 NOT ESTABLISHED
ACGIH TLV                                NOT ESTABLISHED
Recommended Limit                        HMIS: 800 PPM BUTANE