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                   Z.R.C. COLD GALVANIZING COMPOUND-AEROSOL
National Stock Number                    8030010151550
CAGE Code                                33150
Part Number Indicator                    A
MSDS Number                              188865
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                          800-424-9300
Information Phone                        781-319-0400

MSDS Preparer's Information
Date MSDS Prepared/Revised               29JUL99
Date of Technical Review                 24MAR89
Active Indicator                         N

Alternate Vendors
Vendor #5 CAGE                           BGSRB


SECTION III - Physical/Chemical Characteristics
Specification Number                     NONE
Specification Type/Grade/Class           NONE
Hazard Storage Compatibility Code        L5-F1
NRC License Number                       NR
Net Propellant Weight (Ammo)             NR
Appearance/Odor                          GREY LIQUID; ODOR OF ALIPHATIC AND AROMATIC HYDROCARBONS
Boiling Point                            1-396F
Melting Point                            NR
Vapor Pressure                           50
Vapor Density                            >AIR
Specific Gravity                         1.20
Decomposition Temperature                NR
Evaporation Rate                         >1 ETHYL ETHER
Solubility in Water                      INSIGNIFICANT
Percent Volatiles by Volume              NR
Chemical pH                              NR
Corrosion Rate                           NR
Container Type                           F
Container Pressure Code                  2
Temperature Code                         4
Product State Code                       L


SECTION IV - Fire and Explosion Hazard Data
Flash Point                              20
Flash Point Method                       TOC
Lower Explosion Limit                    1.1
Upper Explosion Limit                    12.8
Extinguishing Media                      CLASS B FIRE EXTINGUISHER,FOAM,OR DRY CHEMICAL. DO NOT USE WATER. COMBUSTION IN A LIMITED AMT OF AIR CAN GENERATE TOXIC CARBON MONOXIDE. USE FULL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT AND SCBA FOR RESPIRATIRY PROTECTION IN FIGHTING FIRE. HEATED MATERIAL BECOMES HIGHLY FLAMMABLE LIQUID 
Special Fire Fighting Procedures         DO NOT USE WATER IN ANY FORM. WATER MAY BE USED TO COOL CONTAINERS TO PREVENT PRESSURE BUILD-UP AND POSSIBLE AUTO IGNITION OR EXPLOSION WHEN EXPOSED TO EXTREME HEAT, BUT CARE SHOULD BE TAKEN TO PREVENT WATER ACCESS TO WET PAINT AND SPRAY RESIDUES 
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazards           KEEP CONTAINERS TIGHTLY CLOSED. ISOLATE FROM HEAT, AND IGNITION SOURCES. CLOSED CONTAINERS MAY EXPLODE WHEN EXPOSED TO EXTREME HEAT. ZINC PRESENT IN A FINELY DIVIDED FORM IS HAZARDOUS WHEN ATOMIZED IN AIR AND , IF SPARKED, EXPLOSION IS POSSIBLE. OVEREXPOSURE TO DECOMPOSTION PRODUCTS MAY CAUSE A HEALTH HAZARD. SYMPTOMS MAY NOT BE IMMEDIATELY APPARENT. OBTAIN MEDICAL ATTENTION. HEAVIER THAN AIR VAPORS MAY FLOW ALONG SURFACES TO DISTANT IGNITION SOURCES AND FLASH BACK 


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       NR
LD50 - LD50 Mixture                      NR


SECTION VI - Health Hazard Data
Route of Entry: Skin                     YES
Route of Entry: Ingestion                YES
Route of Entry: Inhalation               YES
Health Hazards - Acute and Chronic       PROPANE IS AN ASPHYXIANT. SOLVENTS IN THIS MIX ARE CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM SEPRESSANTS. INGESTION WILL CAUSE POISIONING AND MAY BE FATAL. AVOID APRIRATION IF INGESTED. LUNG CONTACT MAY CAUSE CHEMICAL PNEMONITIS. PROLONGED OR REPEATED EXPOSURE MAY CAUSE PERMANAENT BRAIN AND CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM DAMAGE 
Carcinogenity: NTP                       NO
Carcinogenity: IARC                      NO
Carcinogenity: OSHA                      NO
Explanation of Carcinogenity             NONE
Symptoms of Overexposure                 EYE:IRRITATION SKIN:DEFATTING,DERMATITIS INGESTED:TOXIC. INHALED:CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM DEPRESSION,DROWINESS,DIZZINESS,HEADACHE,INTOXICATION,STUPOR. DROWSINESS, HEADACHE, SLURRED SPEECH, INTOXICATIN WITH EUPHORIA AND OR DEPRESSION LEADING TO STUPOR AND UNCONSCIOUSNESS. NOSE THROAT AND LUNG IRRITATION MAY OCCUR. DEFATTING AND DEDRMATITS OF THE SKIN AND TEARS, BURNING , IRRITATION AND CONJUNCTIVITIS OF THE EYES 
Medical Cond. Aggrevated by Exposure     RESPIRATORY CONDITIONS, DERMATITIS AND OTHER SKIN AFFLICTIONS, CONDITIONS OF THE CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM 
Emergency/First Aid Procedures           INHALATION: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. KEEP WARM AND QUIET. RESTORE BREATHING. GET MEDICAL ATTENTION EYE: WAHS IMMEDIATELY WITH LARGE AMTS OF WATER FOR 15 MIN. GET MEDICAL ATTENTION SKIN: WASH AREA WITH SOAP & WATER. REMOVE CONTAMINATED CLOTHING. CONSULT PHYSICIAN IF IRRITATION PERSISTS INGESTION: DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING WITHOUT MEDICAL ADVICE. CONTACT A PHYSICIAN OR POISON CONTROL IMMEDIATELY 


SECTION VII - Precautions for Safe Handling and Use
Steps if Material Released/Spilled       ELIMINATE INGESTION SOURCES. DIKE AND CONTAIN SPILLS WITH INERT MATERIALS. ELIMINATE ALL SOURCES OF MOISTURE AND DO NOT USE WATER FOR CLEAN UP. RECOVER AS MUCH FREE LIQUID AS POSSIBLE AND USE AN ABSORBENT TO PICK UP RESIDUE. AVOID DISCHARGING INTO SEWER. DO NOT FLUSH SPILLS WITH WATER. USE NON SPARKING TOOLS. SPILLED MATERIAL MAY BE SLIPPERY ON FLOORS
Neutralizing Agent                       NONE
Waste Disposal Method                    DISPOSE OF ABSORBED MATERIAL OR THE FREE WASTE LIQUID IN DRY CONTAINERS ACCORDING TO LOCAL, STATE AND FEDERAL REGULATIONS. DO NOT INCINERATE. DO NOT FLUSH TO SEWERS. CONTAINERS MAY EXPLODE IF HEATED EVEN WHEN EMPTIED 
Handling and Storage Precautions         USE ONLY NON-SPRAKING TOOLS. AERAS OF USE SHOULD HAVE GOOD VENTILATION AND ALL SOURCES OF OPEN FLAME AND HIGH HEAT SHOULD BE EXCLUDED. PROHIBIT SMOKING IN THESE AREAS. ENSURE SUFFICIENT VENTILATION TO PREVENT ACCUMULATION OF HEAVY VAPORS IN LOW LYING AREA OF SUMPS. MATERIAL IS ELECTRICALLY CONDUCTIV
Other Precautions                        EXTREMELY FLAMMABLE. EMPTY CONTAINERS MAY CONTAIN EXTREMELY FLAMMABLE RESIDUES AND EXPLODE IF HEATED. VENTILATE TO PREVENT ACCUMULATION OF HEAVY VAPORS IN LOW LYING AREAS OR SUMPS 


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 
Supplemental Health/Safety Data          NR
Disposal Code                            O


SECTION IX - Label Data
Protect Eye                              YES
Protect Skin                             YES
Protect Respiratory                      YES
Chronic Indicator                        YES
Contact Code                             SLIGHT
Fire Code                                UNKNOWN
Health Code                              UNKNOWN
React Code                               UNKNOWN
Specific Hazard and Precaution           TARGET ORGANS: CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM


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


SECTION XI - Site Specific/Reporting Information
Volatile Organic Compounds (P/G)         3.0024
Volatile Organic Compounds (G/L)         359.8041


SECTION XII - Ingredients/Identity Information
Ingredient #                             01
Ingredient Name                          METHYL ETHYL KETONE
CAS Number                               78933
Percent                                  6
OSHA PEL                                 200 PPM
ACGIH TLV                                200 PPM
Ingredient #                             02
Ingredient Name                          (ZNCPD) ZINC
CAS Number                               7440666
Percent                                  44
OSHA PEL                                 300 STEL
ACGIH TLV                                300 STEL
Ingredient #                             03
Ingredient Name                          (ZNCPD) ZINC OXIDE
CAS Number                               1314132
Percent                                  1
OSHA PEL                                 5 TWA 150 PPM STEL
ACGIH TLV                                5 TWA
Ingredient #                             04
Ingredient Name                          PROPANE
CAS Number                               74986
Percent                                  10
OSHA PEL                                 SMPL ASPHYX 
Ingredient #                             05
Ingredient Name                          ACETONE
CAS Number                               67641
Proprietary                              NO
Percent                                  20
Ingredient #                             06
Ingredient Name                          PETROLEUM DISTILLATES
CAS Number                               8052413
Proprietary                              NO
Percent                                  7
Ingredient #                             07
Ingredient Name                          N-BUTANE
CAS Number                               106978
Proprietary                              NO
Percent                                  5