2. Physical Description/Properties
Specific Gravity: 1.21
Melting Point (C?Min): 103
PH Value NA
Appearance: White to cream powder
Solubility: Soluble in benzene, methylbenzene and
gasoline. Insoluble in water.
Volatiles % <0.5
Zinc Content, % 13 ?15
3. Hazard Information
Combustible dust
Keep away from heat, sparks and flame.
Eye irritant-Can cause redness and tearing.
Skin contact not expected to be a significant hazard.
Inhalation not expected to be a significant hazard.
Ingestion not expected to be a significant hazard.
Material Safety Data Sheet /BZ/ Page 2
4. First Aid Information
Skin: Remove contaminated clothing and wash before re-
use. Immediately wash contaminated skin with
running water.
Ingestion: Immediately rinse mouth with water. Induce vomiting
only at the instruction of a physician. Seek
immediate medical attention.
Eyes: Flush with water for 15 minutes. Seek medical
attention if irritation persists.
Inhalation: Remove person to fresh air. Get immediate medical
attention if breathing is difficult or short.
5. Handling and Storage
Storage: Store in a dry well-ventilated area avoiding
direct exposure to sunlight
6. Employee Protection Recommendations
The employee should wear protective clothes and avoid direct physical
contact with the product.
Eye Protection: Wear chemical safety glasses or goggles
Hand Protective Requirements: Wear protective gloves.
Skin Protective Requirements: Wear overalls.
Ventilation: Local exhaust
7. Toxicological Information
Low toxicity
LD50 acute oral for rats: >15000 mg/kg
LD50 acute dermal (rabbit) >2000mg/kg
8. Fire and Explosion Data
Flash point: Not available
Exposure standard limits: Not available
Flammable
Extinguish Media: Spray water, Carbon Dioxide, foam,
sand or dry chemical.
Material Safety Data Sheet /BZ/ Page 3
9. Reactivity
Chemical stability: Stable when stored in original container protected
from heat and moisture.
Hazardous Polymerization: Does not occur.
Materials to avoid: Strong oxidizers, acids and water.
Hazardous products of
decomposition: Carbon monoxide, oxides of nitrogen, sulfur and zinc.
10. Accidental Release and Disposal
Spills: Sweep and place in closable container. Avoid generation of dust.
Wear appropriate protective clothing and safety devices. Do not use
water to remove spilled material.
Disposal: Bury waste and empty containers in licensed landfill in
adherence to federal, state and local regulations.
11. Transportation Information
DOT Status Class 9
DOT Shipping name UN3077, Environmentally Hazardous
Substance, Solid, N.O.S. (Zinc dibutyl-
dithiocarbamate), 9, III
DOT reportable qty. (lbs) 1001
ICAO/IATA Status See DOT
UN/NA number UN3077
IMDG Status See DOT
TDG Canada See DOT
12. Regulatory Information
Worldwide Inventory Status
TSCA (USA): Listed
Canadian DSL: Listed
Canadian NDSL: Not Applicable. Listed on the DSL.
EINECS/ELINCS (Europe): Listed
Japanese Inventory (ENCS): Listed
Korean Chemical Inventory
(ECL): Listed
Australian Chemical Listed
Inventories (AICS):
New Zealand (NZ): Listed
Phillipines (PICCS) Inventory: Listed
China (CLECS): Listed
US Regulatory Rules
Material Safety Data Sheet /BZ/ Page 4
SARA Section 302: None Found
SARA 311/312 Hazard
Categories: Immediate Fire
SARA 313 Chemical: As "Zinc Compounds", De Minimis
concentration = 1.0%.
RCRA Status: Not a RCRA waste.
Other Regulations:
California Proposition 65: NONE
New Jersey Right-to-Know List: As "Zinc Compounds". NJ Substance
#3012.
Pennsylvania Right to Know: As "Zinc Compounds".
Florida Right to Know: Not Applicable.
Minnesota Right to Know: Not Applicable.
MA Right to Know Law: As "Zinc Compounds".
FDA Status 21 CFR: Regulated for Use under the following
sections of 21 CFR: 177.2600 Rubber
Articles Intended for Repeated Use in
Food contact. 175.105 Components of
Adhesives. 175.300 Resinous and
Polymeric Coatings. 177.1210
closures with Sealing Gaskets for food
containers. 178.2010 Antioxidants
And/or Stabilizers for Polymers.
Canadian Regulations
WHMIS Hazard Class: D2B TOXIC MATERIALS/Materials
causing Other Toxic Effects
NPRI: Listed under the category "Zinc and its
compounds", NPRI Part 1, Group 1,
ID# 241 [Canada]
13. Other Information
HMIS Classification Health 1 Flammability 1 Reactivity 0
Important Note: The information provided is without warranty regarding
its accuracy or completeness. The information may not be valid under
all conditions. The user has the final responsibility for determining the
suitability of the product in a given application.