ZINC METAL AMALGAM

metal 

Emergency Overview 

Change in color: Not available

Physical Form: powder

Health Hazards:  respiratory tract irritation, skin irritation, eye irritation, allergic reactions 

Short Term:  irritation, allergic reactions, fever, metal fume fever, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, chest pain, difficulty breathing, headache, emotional disturbances, loss of coordination, impotence, lung damage, heart damage, kidney damage, brain damage 

Long Term:  allergic reactions, blue lines on the gums, loosening of the teeth, diarrhea, loss of appetite, weight loss, headache, fatigue, disorientation, difficulty speaking, sleep disturbances, emotional disturbances, hallucinations, tremors, hearing loss, menstrual disorders, impaired fertility, kidney damage, nerve damage, reproductive effects 

Short Term:  irritation, allergic reactions, skin disorders, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, effects on the brain 

Long Term:  same as effects reported in long term inhalation, irritation 

Short Term:  irritation 

Long Term:  no information on significant adverse effects 

Short Term:  irritation, fever, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, stomach pain, dizziness, internal bleeding, kidney damage 

Long Term:  same as effects reported in long term inhalation, nausea, loss of appetite, weight loss, headache, drowsiness, dizziness, pain in extremities, loss of coordination 

This product may be regulated, have exposure limits or other information identified as the following: Zinc compounds, Mercury compounds, Mercury inorganic compounds.

If adverse effects occur, remove to uncontaminated area. Give artificial respiration if not breathing. If breathing is difficult, oxygen should be administered by qualified personnel. Get immediate medical attention. 

Wash skin with soap and water for at least 15 minutes while removing contaminated clothing and shoes. Get immediate medical attention. Thoroughly clean and dry contaminated clothing before reuse. Destroy contaminated shoes. 

Immediately flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes. Then get immediate medical attention. 

If vomiting occurs, keep head lower than hips to help prevent aspiration. If person is unconscious, turn head to side. Get medical attention, if needed. 

For inhalation, consider oxygen. 

See Section 9 for Flammability Properties 

Negligible fire hazard. 

dolomite, dry powder for metal fires, dry sand, graphite, soda ash, sodium chloride 

Move container from fire area if it can be done without risk. Cool containers with water spray until well after the fire is out. Avoid inhalation of material or combustion by-products. 

Subject to California Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act of 1986 (Proposition 65). Keep out of water supplies and sewers. 

Collect spilled material in appropriate container for disposal. Notify Local Emergency Planning Committee and State Emergency Response Commission for release greater than or equal to RQ (U.S. SARA Section 304). If release occurs in the U.S. and is reportable under CERCLA Section 103, notify the National Response Center at (800)424-8802 (USA) or (202)426-2675 (USA). 

Store and handle in accordance with all current regulations and standards. 

Component Exposure Limits 

Biological limit value 

Provide local exhaust or process enclosure ventilation system. Ensure compliance with applicable exposure limits. 

Eyes/Face Wear splash resistant safety goggles. Provide an emergency eye wash fountain and quick drench shower in the immediate work area. 

Wear appropriate chemical resistant clothing. 

Wear appropriate chemical resistant gloves. 

Under conditions of frequent use or heavy exposure, respiratory protection may be needed. Respiratory protection is ranked in order from minimum to maximum. Consider warning properties before use. Any particulate respirator equipped with an N95, R95, or P95 filter (including N95, R95, and P95 filtering facepieces) except quarter-mask respirators. The following filters may also be used: N99, R99, P99, N100, R100 or P100. Any air-purifying full-facepiece respirator equipped with an N95, R95, or P95 filter. The following filters may also be used: N99, R99, P99, N100, R100 or P100. Any powered, air-purifying respirator with a high-efficiency particulate filter. Any powered, air-purifying respirator with a tight-fitting facepiece and a high-efficiency particulate filter. Any supplied-air respirator with a full facepiece that is operated in a pressure-demand or other positive-pressure mode. For Unknown Concentrations or Immediately Dangerous to Life or Health - Any supplied-air respirator with a full facepiece that is operated in a pressure-demand or other positive-pressure mode in combination with an auxiliary self-contained breathing apparatus operated in pressure-demand or other positive-pressure mode. Any self-contained breathing apparatus that has a full facepiece and is operated in a pressure-demand or other positive-pressure mode. 

Stable at normal temperatures and pressure. 

None reported. 

acids, bases, metals, oxidizing materials, reducing agents, halo carbons, metal salts, halogens, combustible materials, amines, metal oxides, metal carbide, 

ZINC: ACIDS: Evolves hydrogen gas which may be ignited by the heat of the reaction ALKALIES: Evolves hydrogen gas which may be ignited by the heat of the reaction. ALUMINUM (POWDER): Possible ignition. ALUMINUM-MAGNESIUM ALLOY + RUSTED STEEL: May spark on impact. AMMONIUM NITRATE: Violent reaction or formation of explosive mixture. AMMONIUM SULFIDE: May explode in a closed container. ARSENIC: Incandescent reaction when heated. ARSENIC TRIOXIDE: Explosive reaction on heating. BROMOMETHANE: Forms flammable compounds. CADMIUM: Incandescent reaction. CALCIUM CHLORIDE: Evolves hydrogen gas which may be ignited by the heat of the reaction. CARBON DISULFIDE: Incandescent reaction. CARBON TETRACHLORIDE + METHANOL: Extremely vigorous reaction. CHLORATES: Forms shock-sensitive mixtures. CHLORINATED RUBBER: Violent or explosive reaction at elevated temperatures. CHROMIC ANHYDRIDE: Violent reaction and possible ignition. COBALT HALIDE (METHANOLIC SOLUTION) + IRON PENTACARBONYL: Violent reaction. ETHYL ACETOACETATE + TRIBROMONEOPENTYL ALCOHOL: May react explosively. HALOCARBONS: Possible violent reaction with ignition. HALOGENS: Possible ignition. HYDRAZINE NITRATE: Ignites on warming. HYDROXYLAMINE: May ignite or explode when heated. INTERHALOGENS: Violent reaction and possible ignition. LEAD AZIDE: Increased sensitivity to explosive decomposition. MANGANESE DICHLORIDE: Explosive reaction when heated. METAL OXIDES: Possible ignition or incandescent reaction. NITRIC ACID: Incandescent reaction. 2-NITROANISOLE + SODIUM HYDROXIDE: Exothermic reaction. NITROBENZENE: May form pyrophoric residue. NITRYL FLUORIDE: Incandesces when warmed. OXIDIZERS (STRONG): Fire and explosion hazard. PEROXYFORMIC ACID: Violent explosion on contact. POTASSIUM NITRATE: Explosive reaction on heating. POTASSIUM PEROXIDE: Incandescent reaction. RHODIUM HALIDES (METHANOLIC SOLUTION) + IRON PENTACARBONYL: Violent reaction. RUTHENIUM HALIDES (METHANOLIC SOLUTION) + IRON PENTACARBONYL: Violent reaction. SELENIUM: Incandescent reaction. SELENINYL BROMIDE: Ignition. SILVER + ELECTROLYTES (BATTERIES): May spontaneously combust. SODIUM PEROXIDE: Incandescent reaction. SULFUR: Violent reaction. TELLURIUM: Incandescent reaction. ZINC CHLORIDE: May increase flammability. MERCURY: ACETYLENE: Formation of explosive compound. ACETYLINIC COMPOUNDS: Formation of explosive compound. ALUMINUM: Corrodes. AMINES: May form explosive compounds. AMMONIA + MOISTURE: Forms explosive compound. BORON DIIODPHOSPHIDE: Ignites in contact with mercury vapors. BROMINE: Violent reaction. 3-BROMOPROPYNE: Explosion hazard. CALCIUM: Amalgam formation @ 390 C is violent. CHLORINE: Ignites @ 200-300 C. CHLORINE DIOXIDE: Explodes. COPPER (AND ALLOYS): May be attacked. ETHYLENE OXIDE + TRACES OF ACETYLENE: May form explosive acetylides. LITHIUM: Amalgam formation is violently exothermic and may be explosive. METHYL AZIDE: Produces shock sensitive mixture. METHYLSILANE + OXYGEN: Produces shock sensitive mixture. NITRIC ACID + ALCOHOLS: Forms fulminates capable of detonation. OXALIC ACID: Forms shock sensitive compound. OXIDANTS: Violent reaction. PEROXYFORMIC ACID: Explosive reaction. POTASSIUM: Amalgam formation is vigorously exothermic and may be explosive. RUBIDIUM: Violent exothermic reaction. SILVER PERCHLORATE + 3-HEXYNE: Explodes. SILVER PERCHLORATE + 2-PENTYNE: Explodes. SODIUM: Amalgam formation is violently exothermic. SODIUM CARBIDE: Vigorous reaction. SULFURIC ACID (HOT): Reacts. TETRACARBONYLNICKEL + OXYGEN: Produces shock sensitive mixture.

mercury, oxides of zinc 

Thermal decomposition products: mercury, oxides of zinc.

Will not polymerize. 

Component Analysis - LD50/LC50 

Component Carcinogenicity

kidney disorders, respiratory disorders, nervous system disorders, skin disorders and allergies, respiratory disorders, 

Excessive zinc intake has been associated with a copper-deficiency anemia. 

ZINC: Inhalation of dust may cause irritation with difficulty in breathing and sneezing Neurological and psychiatric symptomology including irritability, upper extremity coarse intention tremor, incoordination, and ataxia have also been reported Metal fume fever, an influenza-like illness, may occur due to the inhalation of freshly formed metal oxide particles sized below 1.5 microns and usually between 0.02-0.05 microns Symptoms may be delayed 4-12 hours and begin with a sudden onset of thirst, and a sweet, metallic, or foul taste in the mouth Other symptoms may include upper respiratory tract irritation accompanied by coughing and a dryness of the mucous membranes, lassitude, and a generalized feeling of malaise Fever, chills, muscular pain, mild to severe headache, nausea, occasional vomiting, exaggerated mental activity, profuse sweating, excessive urination, diarrhea, and prostration may also occur Tolerance to fumes develops rapidly, but it is quickly lost All symptoms usually subside within 24-36 hours MERCURY: Inhalation of high levels of mercury vapor may cause almost immediate dyspnea, cough, fever, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, headache, stomatitis, salivation, gingivitis, a metallic taste, and cardiac abnormalities Respiratory irritation may occur with chest pain and tightness Symptoms may resolve or may progress to necrotizing bronchiolitis, pneumonitis, pulmonary edema, pneumothorax, interstitial fibrosis, and death Acidosis and renal damage may also occur Allergic reactions that may occur in previously exposed persons include dermatitis, encephalitis, and death Loss of libido and impotence have been reported in men acutely exposed to metallic mercury vapor Metal fume fever, an influenza-like illness, may occur due to the inhalation of freshly formed metal oxide particles sized below 1.5 microns and usually between 0.02-0.05 microns Symptoms may be delayed 4-12 hours and begin with a sudden onset of thirst, and a sweet, metallic or foul taste in the mouth Other symptoms may include upper respiratory tract irritation accompanied by coughing and a dryness of the mucous membranes, lassitude and a generalized feeling of malaise Fever, chills, muscular pain, mild to severe headache, nausea, occasional vomiting, exaggerated mental activity, profuse sweating, excessive urination, diarrhea and prostration may also occur Tolerance to fumes develops rapidly, but is quickly lost All symptoms usually subside within 24-36 hours.

ZINC: Severe gastrointestinal disturbances and hypochromic anemia have been reported, but other chemicals may have contributed to the effects MERCURY: Inhalation of mercury vapor over a long period may cause mercurialism, which is characterized by fine tremors and erethism Tremors may affect the hands first, but may also become evident in the face, arms, and legs Erethism may be manifested by abnormal shyness, blushing, self-consciousness, depression or despondency, resentment of criticism, irritability or excitability, headache, fatigue, and insomnia In severe cases, hallucinations, loss of memory, and mental deterioration may occur Concentrations as low as 0.03 mg/m3 have induced psychiatric symptoms in humans Renal involvement may be indicated by proteinuria, albuminuria, enzymuria, and anuria Other effects may include salivation, gingivitis, stomatitis, loosening of the teeth, blue lines on the gums, diarrhea, weight loss, anorexia, speech and sensory disorders, unsteady gait, chronic pneumonitis and mild anemia Repeated exposure to mercury and its compounds may result in sensitization Women occupationally exposed have reported menstrual disturbances, reduced ovulation and an increased risk of spontaneous abortion Intrauterine exposure may result in tremors and involuntary movements in the infants Mercury is excreted in breast milk Reproductive effects have been reported in animals.

ZINC: Dust may cause mechanical irritation and mild dermatitis in intertriginous areas Reaction with moisture on skin may result in serious burns MERCURY: Direct contact with liquid may cause irritation and redness Small amounts of mercury may be absorbed through intact skin Allergic reactions that may occur in previously exposed persons include dermatitis, encephalitis, and death Subcutaneous introduction, from handling broken thermometers, may result in local inflammation, granulomatous skin reactions, and slight signs of mercury poisoning including digestive disorders, metallic taste in the mouth, and neuropsychic disorders.

ZINC: 300 ug applied to human skin intermittently for 3 days caused mild irritation Allergic reactions are rare, but have been reported MERCURY: Prolonged or repeated exposure may result in dermal sensitization and systemic effects as detailed in chronic inhalation exposure.

ZINC: Dust may cause mechanical irritation or injury to the surface of the eye, with discomfort, reddening, and tearing Direct contact may cause serious corneal burns MERCURY: Direct contact with liquid may cause irritation and redness Animal studies indicate diffusion and absorption of mercury into the tissues of the eye may occur No clinical signs of conjunctivitis or inflammation occurred.

ZINC: No data available MERCURY: Mercury exposure from inhalation, ingestion, or skin contact may be indicated by mercurialentis, discoloration of the crystalline lens, on slit lamp examination of the eye.

ZINC: Large oral doses may cause gastrointestinal distress with stomach cramps, dehydration, electrolyte imbalance, abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, hematemesis, diarrhea, lethargy, immune system effects, fever, dizziness, tightness in the throat, shock, collapse, renal failure, and death Survivors may have residual nephritis and strictures of the esophagus and pyloric end of the stomach MERCURY: May cause burning of the mouth and throat, thirst, nausea and vomiting Metallic mercury is not usually absorbed sufficiently from the gastrointestinal tract to induce an acute toxic response Rarely, a large single dose may result in signs and symptoms of chronic inhalation if sufficient amounts of mercury are retained in the body.

ZINC: Patients taking zinc in amounts 10 times the RDA for months and years have not shown any adverse reactions Excessive absorption may cause copper-deficiency anemia Ingestion of approximately 85.7 mg/kg/day for 2 days caused lethargy, lightheadedness, staggering, and difficulty in writing clearly 2 people who ingested 40 ppm in drinking water for several months experienced lack of concentration, drowsiness, mental and physical fatigue, pain in the arms and legs, headache, stiffness, muscle pains, loss of appetite, nausea, weight loss, and lassitude 90 ppm in the diet for 5 weeks has resulted in a decrease in the HDL cholesterol level Pancreatic abnormalities have also been observed A diet of 0.25% in rats caused no injury; above 0.25% there was breakdown of the homeostatic mechanism, growth retardation, hypochromic anemia, and defective mineralization of the bones Mice fed 500 ppm for 14 months exhibited hypertrophy of the adrenal cortex and changes indicating hyperactivity of the pancreatic islets and pituitary gland; 30,000 ppm for 13 weeks caused liver and kidney damage and some deaths Cows fed 2% for 2 days developed severe enteritis, with 7 of 40 dying Severe pulmonary emphysema and changes in the myocardium, kidneys, and liver were observed Pigs fed >1000 ppm had reduced food intake and weight gain; at >2000 ppm, death occurred after 2 weeks Bone changes were observed in foals fed 5400 ppm High dietary levels of zinc have been associated with reduced fetal weights, altered concentrations of fetal iron and copper, and alopecia and reduced growth of offspring in animals MERCURY: Repeated ingestion of small amounts of mercury may result in the absorption of sufficient amounts to produce toxic effects as detailed in chronic inhalation exposure.

Component Analysis - Aquatic Toxicity 

Hazardous Waste Number(s): D009. Dispose of in accordance with U.S. EPA 40 CFR 262 for concentrations at or above the Regulatory level. Regulatory level- 0.2 mg/L. Dispose in accordance with all applicable regulations. 

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ADR Tunnel Code Restrictions 

Component Marine Pollutants (IMDG) 

SARA Section 311/312 (40 CFR 370 Subparts B and C) 

The following statement(s) are provided under the California Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act of 1986 (Proposition 65): 

Canadian WHMIS Ingredient Disclosure List (IDL) 

Germany Water Classification 

REACH List of Substances Subject to Restriction (Annex XVII) - Reg. (EU) No. 1907/2006 

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