NN0271 Nano Zinc Powder (Zn Nanoparticles)

SECTION 1. IDENTIFICATION

Product Name: Zinc Nanoparticles

CAS #: 7440-66-6

Relevant identified uses of the substance: Scientific research and development

Supplier details:

Stanford Advanced Materials

E-mail: sales@samaterials.com

Tel: (949) 407-8904

Address: 23661 Birtcher Dr., Lake Forest, CA 92630 U.S.A.

SECTION 2. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION

Classification of the substance or mixture in accordance with 29 CFR 1910 (OSHA HCS)

GHS02 Flame

Pyr. Sol. 1 H250 Catches fire spontaneously if exposed to air.

Water-react. 1 H260 In contact with water releases flammable gases which may ignite spontaneously.

Hazards not otherwise classified

No data available.

GHS label elements

The product is classified and labeled in accordance with 29 CFR 1910 (OSHA HCS)

Hazard pictograms

GHS02

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

H250 Catches fire spontaneously if exposed to air.

H260 In contact with water releases flammable gases which may ignite spontaneously.

Precautionary statementsP210 Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. No smoking.

P222 Do not allow contact with air.

P231+P232 Handle under inert gas. Protect from moisture.

P370+P378 In case of fire: Use for extinction: CO2, sand, extinguishing powder.

P422 Store contents under inert gas.

P501 Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/

national/international regulations.

WHMIS classification

B6 - Reactive flammable material

Classification system

HMIS ratings (scale 0-4)

(Hazardous Materials Identification System)

Health (acute effects) = 1

Flammability = 3

Physical Hazard = 2

Other hazards

Results of PBT and vPvB assessment:

PBT:

N/A.

vPvB:

N/A.

SECTION 3. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS

Substances

CAS No. / Substance Name:

7440-66-6 Zinc

Identification number(s):

EC number:

231-175-3

Index number:

030-001-00-1

SECTION 4. FIRST AID MEASURES

Description of first aid measures

If inhaled:

Supply fresh air. If not breathing, provide artificial respiration. Keep patient warm.

Seek immediate medical advice.

In case of skin contact:

Immediately wash with soap and water; rinse thoroughly.

Seek immediate medical advice.

In case of eye contact:

Rinse opened eye for several minutes under running water. Consult a physician.

If swallowed: Seek medical treatment.

Information for doctor

Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delayed

No information available.

Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed

No information available.

SECTION 5. FIREFIGHTING MEASURES

Extinguishing media

Suitable extinguishing media

Special powder for metal fires. Do not use water.

For safety reasons unsuitable extinguishing media

Water

Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture

Spontaneously flammable in air.

If this product is involved in a fire, the following can be released:

Zinc oxide

Advice for firefighters

Protective equipment:

Wear self-contained respirator.

Wear fully protective impervious suit.

SECTION 6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES

Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures

Wear protective equipment. Keep unprotected persons away.

Ensure adequate ventilation

Keep away from ignition sources

Environmental precautions:

Do not allow material to be released to the environment without official permits.

Methods and material for containment and cleanup:

Keep away from ignition sources.

Ensure adequate ventilation.

Do not flush with water or aqueous cleansing agents

Prevention of secondary hazards:

Keep away from ignition sources.

Reference to other sections

See Section 7 for information on safe handling

See Section 8 for information on personal protection equipment.

See Section 13 for disposal information.

SECTION 7. HANDLING AND STORAGE

Handling

Precautions for safe handling

Handle under dry protective gas.

Keep container tightly sealed.

Store in cool, dry place in tightly closed containers.

Ensure adequate ventilation.

Information about protection against explosions and fires:

Substance/product is self ignitable.

Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities

Storage

Requirements to be met by storerooms and receptacles:

No special requirements.

Information about storage in one common storage facility:Store away from oxidizing agents.

Do not store together with acids.

Store away from strong bases.

Store away from air.

Store away from water/moisture.

Further information about storage conditions:

Store under dry inert gas.

This product is moisture sensitive.

This product is air sensitive.

Keep container tightly sealed.

Store in cool, dry conditions in well-sealed containers.

Protect from humidity and water.

Specific end use(s)

No information available.

SECTION 8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION

Additional information about design of technical systems:

Properly operating chemical fume hood designed for hazardous chemicals and having an average

face velocity of at least 100 feet per minute.

Control parameters

Components with limit values that require monitoring at the workplace:

The product does not contain any relevant quantities of materials with critical values that should be

monitored at the workplace.

Additional information:

No data

Exposure controls

Personal protective equipment

Follow typical general protective and industrial hygiene measures for handling chemicals.

Keep away from foodstuffs, beverages and feed.

Remove all soiled and contaminated clothing immediately.

Wash hands before breaks and at the end of work.

Breathing equipment:

Use suitable respirator when high concentrations are present.

Recommended filter device for short term use:

Use a respirator with type N95 (USA) or PE (EN 143) cartridges as a backup to engineering controls.

Risk assessment should be performed to determine if air-purifying respirators are appropriate. Only

use equipment tested and approved under appropriate government standards.

Protection of hands:

Impervious gloves

Inspect gloves prior to use.

Suitability of gloves should be determined both by material and quality, the latter of which may vary by

manufacturer.

Material of gloves

Nitrile rubber, NBR

Penetration time of glove material (in minutes)

No data available.

Eye protection:

Safety glasses

Full face protection

Body protection:

Protective work clothing

SECTION 9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES

Information on basic physical and chemical properties

Appearance:

Form: Powder

Color: Blue gray

Odor: Odorless

Odor threshold: No data available.

pH: N/A.

Melting point/range: No data available.

Boiling point/range: No data available.

Sublimation temperature / start: No data available.

Flammability (solid, gas):

Contact with water liberates extremely flammable gases.

Ignition temperature: No data available.

Decomposition temperature: No data available.

Auto igniting: Spontaneously flammable in air.

Danger of explosion: No data available.

Explosion limits:

Lower: No data available.

Upper: No data available.

Vapor pressure at 487 °C (909 °F): 1 hPa (1 mm Hg)

Density at 20 °C (68 °F): 7.14 g/cm³ (59.583 lbs/gal)

Relative density

No data available.

Vapor density

N/A.

Evaporation rate

N/A.

Solubility in Water (H

2

O): Contact with water releases flammable gases

Partition coefficient (n-octanol/water): No data available.

Viscosity:

Dynamic: N/A.

Kinematic: N/A.

Other information

No information available.

SECTION 10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY

Reactivity

In contact with water releases flammable gases which may ignite spontaneously.

Catches fire spontaneously if exposed to air.

Chemical stability

Stable under recommended storage conditions.

Thermal decomposition / conditions to be avoided:

Decomposition will not occur if used and stored according to specifications.

Possibility of hazardous reactions

Spontaneously flammable in air.

Contact with water releases flammable gases

Conditions to avoid

No information available.Incompatible materials:

Acids

Bases

Oxidizing agents

Air

Water/moisture

Hazardous decomposition products:

Zinc oxide

SECTION 11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION

Information on toxicological effects

Acute toxicity:

Primary irritant effect:

on the skin: May cause irritation

on the eye: May cause irritation

Sensitization: No sensitizing effects known.

Additional toxicological information:

To the best of our knowledge the acute and chronic toxicity of this substance is not fully known.

EPA-I: Data are inadequate for an assessment of human carcinogenic potential.

The Registry of Toxic Effects of Chemical Substances (RTECS) contains acute and/or other multiple

dose toxicity data for components in this product.

The Registry of Toxic Effects of Chemical Substances (RTECS) contains tumorigenic and/or

carcinogenic and/or neoplastic data for components in this product.

SECTION 12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION

Toxicity

Aquatic toxicity: No information available.

Persistence and degradability: No information available.

Behavior in environmental systems:

Bioaccumulative potential: No information available.

Mobility in soil: No information available.

Ecotoxical effects:

Remark: Very toxic for aquatic organisms

Additional ecological information:

General notes:

Do not allow product to reach ground water, water course or sewage system.

Danger to drinking water if even small quantities leak into the ground.

Also poisonous for fish and plankton in water bodies.

Do not allow material to be released to the environment without official permits.

Very toxic for aquatic organisms

Results of PBT and vPvB assessment:

PBT: N/A.

vPvB: N/A.

Other adverse effects No information available.

SECTION 13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS

Waste treatment methodsRecommendation: Consult state, local or national regulations to ensure proper disposal.

Uncleaned packagings:

Recommendation: Disposal must be made according to official regulations.

SECTION 14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION

UN-Number

DOT, IMDG, IATA

UN1436

UN proper shipping name

DOT

Zinc powder

IMDG, IATA

ZINC POWDER

Transport hazard class(es)

DOT

Class

4.3 Substances which, in contact with water, emit flammable gases.

Label

4.3+4.2

Class

4.3 (WS) Substances which, in contact with water, emit flammable gases

Label

4.3+4.2

IMDG, IATA

Class

4.3 Substances which, in contact with water, emit flammable gases.

Label

4.3+4.2

Packing group

DOT, IMDG, IATA

II

Environmental hazards:

Environmentally hazardous substance, solid

Special precautions for user

Warning: Substances which, in contact with water, emit flammable gases

EMS Number: F-G,S-O

Segregation groups

Heavy metals and their salts (including their organometallic compounds), powdered metals

Transport in bulk according to Annex II of MARPOL73/78 and the IBC Code

N/A.

Transport/Additional information:

DOT

Marine Pollutant (DOT):

No

UN "Model Regulation":

UN1436, Zinc powder, 4.3 (4.2), Il

SECTION 15. REGULATORY INFORMATION

Safety, health and environmental regulations/legislation specific for the substance or mixtureGHS label elements

The product is classified and labeled in accordance with 29 CFR 1910 (OSHA HCS)

Hazard pictograms

GHS02

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

H250 Catches fire spontaneously if exposed to air.

H260 In contact with water releases flammable gases which may ignite spontaneously.

Precautionary statements

P210 Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. No smoking.

P222 Do not allow contact with air.

P231+P232 Handle under inert gas. Protect from moisture.

P370+P378 In case of fire: Use for extinction: CO2, sand, extinguishing powder.

P422 Store contents under inert gas.

P501 Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/

national/international regulations.

National regulations

All components of this product are listed in the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Toxic

Substances Control Act Chemical substance Inventory.

All components of this product are listed on the Canadian Domestic Substances List (DSL).

SARA Section 313 (specific toxic chemical listings)

7440-66-6 Zinc

California Proposition 65

Prop 65 - Chemicals known to cause cancer

Substance is not listed.

Prop 65 - Developmental toxicity

Substance is not listed.

Prop 65 - Developmental toxicity, female

Substance is not listed.

Prop 65 - Developmental toxicity, male

Substance is not listed.

Information about limitation of use:

For use only by technically qualified individuals.

Other regulations, limitations and prohibitive regulations

Substance of Very High Concern (SVHC) according to the REACH Regulations (EC) No. 1907/2006.

Substance is not listed.

The conditions of restrictions according to Article 67 and Annex XVII of the Regulation (EC) No

1907/2006 (REACH) for the manufacturing, placing on the market and use must be observed.

Substance is not listed.

Annex XIV of the REACH Regulations (requiring Authorisation for use)

Substance is not listed.

Chemical safety assessment:

A Chemical Safety Assessment has not been carried out.

SECTION 16. OTHER INFORMATION

Safety Data Sheet according to Regulation (EC) No. 1907/2006 (REACH). The above information is

believed to be correct but does not purport to be all inclusive and shall be used only as a guide. The

information in this document is based on the present state of our knowledge and is applicable to the

product with regard to appropriate safety precautions. It does not represent any guarantee of the

properties of the product.