Name:
Zinc chloride 1.0M solution in diethyl ether
Synonym:
CAS:
60-29-7
Section 1 - Chemical Product
MSDS Name:Zinc chloride 1.0M solution in diethyl ether
Synonym:
Synonym:
Section 2 - COMPOSITION, INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
| CAS# | Chemical Name | emsds | EINECS# |
| 60-29-7 | Diethyl ether | 86 | 200-467-2 |
| Hazard Symbols: F+ C N Risk Phrases: 12 19 22 34 51/53 66 67 |
Section 3 - HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
EMERGENCY OVERVIEW
Extremely flammable. May form explosive peroxides. Harmful if swallowed. Causes burns. Toxic to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic environment. Repeated exposure may cause skin dryness or cracking. Vapours may cause drowsiness and dizziness.Hygroscopic (absorbs moisture from the air).Light sensitive.Air sensitive.
Potential Health Effects
Eye:
Causes eye burns. Causes redness and pain.
Skin:
Causes skin burns. Prolonged and/or repeated contact may cause defatting of the skin and dermatitis. Causes redness and pain.
Ingestion:
Harmful if swallowed. Causes gastrointestinal tract burns. May cause systemic toxicity with acidosis. May cause liver and kidney damage.
May cause central nervous system depression, characterized by excitement, followed by headache, dizziness, drowsiness, and nausea.
Advanced stages may cause collapse, unconsciousness, coma and possible death due to respiratory failure.
Inhalation:
Inhalation of high concentrations may cause central nervous system effects characterized by nausea, headache, dizziness, unconsciousness and coma. Causes chemical burns to the respiratory tract. May cause drowsiness, unconsciousness, and central nervous system depression.
Vapors may cause dizziness or suffocation. Causes irritation of the mucous membrane.
Chronic:
Prolonged or repeated skin contact may cause defatting and dermatitis. Prolonged or repeated exposure can cause psychic abnormalities such as anxiety, depression and excitability.
Extremely flammable. May form explosive peroxides. Harmful if swallowed. Causes burns. Toxic to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic environment. Repeated exposure may cause skin dryness or cracking. Vapours may cause drowsiness and dizziness.Hygroscopic (absorbs moisture from the air).Light sensitive.Air sensitive.
Potential Health Effects
Eye:
Causes eye burns. Causes redness and pain.
Skin:
Causes skin burns. Prolonged and/or repeated contact may cause defatting of the skin and dermatitis. Causes redness and pain.
Ingestion:
Harmful if swallowed. Causes gastrointestinal tract burns. May cause systemic toxicity with acidosis. May cause liver and kidney damage.
May cause central nervous system depression, characterized by excitement, followed by headache, dizziness, drowsiness, and nausea.
Advanced stages may cause collapse, unconsciousness, coma and possible death due to respiratory failure.
Inhalation:
Inhalation of high concentrations may cause central nervous system effects characterized by nausea, headache, dizziness, unconsciousness and coma. Causes chemical burns to the respiratory tract. May cause drowsiness, unconsciousness, and central nervous system depression.
Vapors may cause dizziness or suffocation. Causes irritation of the mucous membrane.
Chronic:
Prolonged or repeated skin contact may cause defatting and dermatitis. Prolonged or repeated exposure can cause psychic abnormalities such as anxiety, depression and excitability.
Section 4 - FIRST AID MEASURES
Eyes: Immediately flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes, occasionally lifting the upper and lower eyelids. Get medical aid immediately.
Skin:
Get medical aid immediately. Immediately flush skin with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes while removing contaminated clothing and shoes.
Ingestion:
Get medical aid immediately. Do NOT induce vomiting. If conscious and alert, rinse mouth and drink 2-4 cupfuls of milk or water.
Inhalation:
Get medical aid immediately. Remove from exposure and move to fresh air immediately. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Get medical aid.
Notes to Physician:
Treat symptomatically and supportively.
Skin:
Get medical aid immediately. Immediately flush skin with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes while removing contaminated clothing and shoes.
Ingestion:
Get medical aid immediately. Do NOT induce vomiting. If conscious and alert, rinse mouth and drink 2-4 cupfuls of milk or water.
Inhalation:
Get medical aid immediately. Remove from exposure and move to fresh air immediately. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Get medical aid.
Notes to Physician:
Treat symptomatically and supportively.
Section 5 - FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
General Information:
Containers can build up pressure if exposed to heat and/or fire. As in any fire, wear a self-contained breathing apparatus in pressure-demand, MSHA/NIOSH (approved or equivalent), and full protective gear. Water runoff can cause environmental damage. Dike and collect water used to fight fire. Vapors may form an explosive mixture with air. Vapors can travel to a source of ignition and flash back. Will burn if involved in a fire. Use water spray to keep fire-exposed containers cool. Extremely flammable liquid and vapor.
Water may be ineffective. Material is lighter than water and a fire may be spread by the use of water. Vapors may be heavier than air.
They can spread along the ground and collect in low or confined areas. Will be easily ignited by heat, sparks or flame. May accumulate static electrical charges, and may cause ignition of its own vapors. Containers may explode when heated.
Extinguishing Media:
Use water spray to cool fire-exposed containers. Water may be ineffective. Use dry chemical, carbon dioxide, or alcohol-resistant foam.
Containers can build up pressure if exposed to heat and/or fire. As in any fire, wear a self-contained breathing apparatus in pressure-demand, MSHA/NIOSH (approved or equivalent), and full protective gear. Water runoff can cause environmental damage. Dike and collect water used to fight fire. Vapors may form an explosive mixture with air. Vapors can travel to a source of ignition and flash back. Will burn if involved in a fire. Use water spray to keep fire-exposed containers cool. Extremely flammable liquid and vapor.
Water may be ineffective. Material is lighter than water and a fire may be spread by the use of water. Vapors may be heavier than air.
They can spread along the ground and collect in low or confined areas. Will be easily ignited by heat, sparks or flame. May accumulate static electrical charges, and may cause ignition of its own vapors. Containers may explode when heated.
Extinguishing Media:
Use water spray to cool fire-exposed containers. Water may be ineffective. Use dry chemical, carbon dioxide, or alcohol-resistant foam.
Section 6 - ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
General Information: Use proper personal protective equipment as indicated in Section 8.
Spills/Leaks:
Avoid runoff into storm sewers and ditches which lead to waterways.
Remove all sources of ignition. Absorb spill using an absorbent, non-combustible material such as earth, sand, or vermiculite. Do not use combustible materials such as sawdust. Use a spark-proof tool.
Provide ventilation. A vapor suppressing foam may be used to reduce vapors. Water spray may reduce vapor but may not prevent ignition in closed spaces. Stop leak only if you can do so without risk.
Spills/Leaks:
Avoid runoff into storm sewers and ditches which lead to waterways.
Remove all sources of ignition. Absorb spill using an absorbent, non-combustible material such as earth, sand, or vermiculite. Do not use combustible materials such as sawdust. Use a spark-proof tool.
Provide ventilation. A vapor suppressing foam may be used to reduce vapors. Water spray may reduce vapor but may not prevent ignition in closed spaces. Stop leak only if you can do so without risk.
Section 7 - HANDLING and STORAGE
Handling:
Use only in a well-ventilated area. Ground and bond containers when transferring material. Use spark-proof tools and explosion proof equipment. Do not breathe dust, vapor, mist, or gas. Do not get in eyes, on skin, or on clothing. Empty containers retain product residue, (liquid and/or vapor), and can be dangerous. Take precautionary measures against static discharges. Keep away from heat, sparks and flame. Use only in a chemical fume hood. If peroxide formation is suspected, do not open or move container. Do not pressurize, cut, weld, braze, solder, drill, grind, or expose empty containers to heat, sparks or open flames.
Storage:
Keep away from heat, sparks, and flame. Keep away from sources of ignition. Do not store in direct sunlight. Store in a tightly closed container. Keep from contact with oxidizing materials. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from incompatible substances.
Flammables-area. Regularly check inhibitor levels to maintain peroxide levels below 1%. After opening, purge container with nitrogen before reclosing. Periodically test for peroxide formation on long-term storage. Addition of water or appropriate reducing materials will lessen peroxide formation.
Use only in a well-ventilated area. Ground and bond containers when transferring material. Use spark-proof tools and explosion proof equipment. Do not breathe dust, vapor, mist, or gas. Do not get in eyes, on skin, or on clothing. Empty containers retain product residue, (liquid and/or vapor), and can be dangerous. Take precautionary measures against static discharges. Keep away from heat, sparks and flame. Use only in a chemical fume hood. If peroxide formation is suspected, do not open or move container. Do not pressurize, cut, weld, braze, solder, drill, grind, or expose empty containers to heat, sparks or open flames.
Storage:
Keep away from heat, sparks, and flame. Keep away from sources of ignition. Do not store in direct sunlight. Store in a tightly closed container. Keep from contact with oxidizing materials. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from incompatible substances.
Flammables-area. Regularly check inhibitor levels to maintain peroxide levels below 1%. After opening, purge container with nitrogen before reclosing. Periodically test for peroxide formation on long-term storage. Addition of water or appropriate reducing materials will lessen peroxide formation.
Section 8 - EXPOSURE CONTROLS, PERSONAL PROTECTION
Engineering Controls:
Facilities storing or utilizing this material should be equipped with an eyewash facility and a safety shower. Use adequate general or local explosion-proof ventilation to keep airborne levels to acceptable levels.
Exposure Limits CAS# 60-29-7: United Kingdom, WEL - TWA: 100 ppm TWA; 310 mg/m3 TWA United Kingdom, WEL - STEL: 200 ppm STEL; 620 mg/m3 STEL United States OSHA: 400 ppm TWA; 1200 mg/m3 TWA Belgium - TWA: 100 ppm VLE; 308 mg/m3 VLE Belgium - STEL: 200 ppm VLE; 616 mg/m3 VLE France - VME: 400 ppm VME; 1200 mg/m3 VME France - VLE: 500 ppm VLE; 1500 mg/m3 VLE Germany: 400 ppm TWA; 1200 mg/m3 TWA Japan: 400 ppm OEL; 1200 mg/m3 OEL Malaysia: 400 ppm TWA; 1210 mg/m3 TWA Netherlands: 200 ppm STEL; 616 mg/m3 STEL Netherlands: 100 ppm MAC; 308 mg/m3 MAC Russia: 300 mg/m3 TWA Spain: 100 ppm VLA-ED; 308 mg/m3 VLA-ED Spain: 200 ppm VLA-EC; 616 mg/m3 VLA-EC CAS# 7646-85-7: United Kingdom, WEL - TWA: 1 mg/m3 TWA (fume) United Kingdom, WEL - STEL: 2 mg/m3 STEL (fume) United States OSHA: 1 mg/m3 TWA (fume) Belgium - TWA: 1 mg/m3 VLE (fumes) Belgium - STEL: 2 mg/m3 VLE (fumes) France - VME: 1 mg/m3 VME (fume) Malaysia: 1 mg/m3 TWA (fume) Netherlands: 1 mg/m3 MAC (smoke) Spain: 1 mg/m3 VLA-ED (fume) Spain: 2 mg/m3 VLA-EC (fume) Personal Protective Equipment Eyes: Not available.
Skin:
Wear appropriate protective gloves to prevent skin exposure.
Clothing:
Wear appropriate protective clothing to prevent skin exposure.
Respirators:
Follow the OSHA respirator regulations found in 29 CFR 1910.134 or European Standard EN 149. Use a NIOSH/MSHA or European Standard EN 149 approved respirator if exposure limits are exceeded or if irritation or other symptoms are experienced.
Facilities storing or utilizing this material should be equipped with an eyewash facility and a safety shower. Use adequate general or local explosion-proof ventilation to keep airborne levels to acceptable levels.
Exposure Limits CAS# 60-29-7: United Kingdom, WEL - TWA: 100 ppm TWA; 310 mg/m3 TWA United Kingdom, WEL - STEL: 200 ppm STEL; 620 mg/m3 STEL United States OSHA: 400 ppm TWA; 1200 mg/m3 TWA Belgium - TWA: 100 ppm VLE; 308 mg/m3 VLE Belgium - STEL: 200 ppm VLE; 616 mg/m3 VLE France - VME: 400 ppm VME; 1200 mg/m3 VME France - VLE: 500 ppm VLE; 1500 mg/m3 VLE Germany: 400 ppm TWA; 1200 mg/m3 TWA Japan: 400 ppm OEL; 1200 mg/m3 OEL Malaysia: 400 ppm TWA; 1210 mg/m3 TWA Netherlands: 200 ppm STEL; 616 mg/m3 STEL Netherlands: 100 ppm MAC; 308 mg/m3 MAC Russia: 300 mg/m3 TWA Spain: 100 ppm VLA-ED; 308 mg/m3 VLA-ED Spain: 200 ppm VLA-EC; 616 mg/m3 VLA-EC CAS# 7646-85-7: United Kingdom, WEL - TWA: 1 mg/m3 TWA (fume) United Kingdom, WEL - STEL: 2 mg/m3 STEL (fume) United States OSHA: 1 mg/m3 TWA (fume) Belgium - TWA: 1 mg/m3 VLE (fumes) Belgium - STEL: 2 mg/m3 VLE (fumes) France - VME: 1 mg/m3 VME (fume) Malaysia: 1 mg/m3 TWA (fume) Netherlands: 1 mg/m3 MAC (smoke) Spain: 1 mg/m3 VLA-ED (fume) Spain: 2 mg/m3 VLA-EC (fume) Personal Protective Equipment Eyes: Not available.
Skin:
Wear appropriate protective gloves to prevent skin exposure.
Clothing:
Wear appropriate protective clothing to prevent skin exposure.
Respirators:
Follow the OSHA respirator regulations found in 29 CFR 1910.134 or European Standard EN 149. Use a NIOSH/MSHA or European Standard EN 149 approved respirator if exposure limits are exceeded or if irritation or other symptoms are experienced.
Section 9 - PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Physical State: Clear liquid
Color: colorless
Odor: ether-like
pH: Not available.
Vapor Pressure: Not available.
Viscosity: Not available.
Boiling Point: Not available.
Freezing/Melting Point: Not available.
Autoignition Temperature: 665 deg C ( 1,229.00 deg F)
Flash Point: -21 deg C ( -5.80 deg F)
Explosion Limits, lower: Not available.
Explosion Limits, upper: Not available.
Decomposition Temperature:
Solubility in water: Insoluble.
Specific Gravity/Density: 1.120
Molecular Formula: Cl2Zn
Molecular Weight: 136.29
Section 10 - STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Chemical Stability:
Prolonged exposure to air and sunlight may form unstable peroxides.
Distillation may lead to the formation of peroxides.
Conditions to Avoid:
Incompatible materials, light, ignition sources, temperatures above 150C, exposure to moist air or water.
Incompatibilities with Other Materials:
Nitrates, oxidizing agents, strong acids, chlorine trifluoride, liquid chlorine, nitric acid, sodium peroxide, ozone, peroxides and hydroperoxides (organic, e.g. acetyl peroxide, benzoyl peroxide, butyl peroxide, methyl ethyl ketone peroxide), chromyl chloride, nitrosyl perchlorate, perchloric acid, chromic anhydride, zinc, azides, chlorine, sulfuric acid, permanganates, liquid oxygen.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:
Hydrogen chloride, carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, peroxides, toxic fumes of zinc oxide, zinc, zinc oxides.
Hazardous Polymerization: Will not occur.
Prolonged exposure to air and sunlight may form unstable peroxides.
Distillation may lead to the formation of peroxides.
Conditions to Avoid:
Incompatible materials, light, ignition sources, temperatures above 150C, exposure to moist air or water.
Incompatibilities with Other Materials:
Nitrates, oxidizing agents, strong acids, chlorine trifluoride, liquid chlorine, nitric acid, sodium peroxide, ozone, peroxides and hydroperoxides (organic, e.g. acetyl peroxide, benzoyl peroxide, butyl peroxide, methyl ethyl ketone peroxide), chromyl chloride, nitrosyl perchlorate, perchloric acid, chromic anhydride, zinc, azides, chlorine, sulfuric acid, permanganates, liquid oxygen.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:
Hydrogen chloride, carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, peroxides, toxic fumes of zinc oxide, zinc, zinc oxides.
Hazardous Polymerization: Will not occur.
Section 11 - TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
RTECS#:
CAS# 60-29-7: KI5775000 CAS# 7646-85-7: ZH1400000 LD50/LC50:
CAS# 60-29-7: Draize test, rabbit, eye: 100 mg Moderate; Inhalation, mouse: LC50 = 31000 ppm/30M; Oral, mouse: LD50 = 1760 mg/kg; Oral, rat: LD50 = 1215 mg/kg; Skin, rabbit: LD50 = >20 mL/kg.
CAS# 7646-85-7: Oral, mouse: LD50 = 329 mg/kg; Oral, rat: LD50 = 350 mg/kg.
Carcinogenicity:
Diethyl ether - Not listed by ACGIH, IARC, or NTP.
Zinc chloride - Not listed by ACGIH, IARC, or NTP.
Other:
See actual entry in RTECS for complete information.
CAS# 60-29-7: KI5775000 CAS# 7646-85-7: ZH1400000 LD50/LC50:
CAS# 60-29-7: Draize test, rabbit, eye: 100 mg Moderate; Inhalation, mouse: LC50 = 31000 ppm/30M; Oral, mouse: LD50 = 1760 mg/kg; Oral, rat: LD50 = 1215 mg/kg; Skin, rabbit: LD50 = >20 mL/kg.
CAS# 7646-85-7: Oral, mouse: LD50 = 329 mg/kg; Oral, rat: LD50 = 350 mg/kg.
Carcinogenicity:
Diethyl ether - Not listed by ACGIH, IARC, or NTP.
Zinc chloride - Not listed by ACGIH, IARC, or NTP.
Other:
See actual entry in RTECS for complete information.
Section 12 - ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Other No information available.
Section 13 - DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
Dispose of in a manner consistent with federal, state, and local regulations.
Section 14 - TRANSPORT INFORMATION
IATA
Shipping Name: FLAMMABLE LIQUID, CORROSIVE, N.O.S.*
Hazard Class: 3 (8)
UN Number: 2924
Packing Group: I
IMO
Shipping Name: FLAMMABLE LIQUID, CORROSIVE, N.O.S.
Hazard Class: 3 (8)
UN Number: 2924
Packing Group: I
RID/ADR
Shipping Name: FLAMMABLE LIQUID, CORROSIVE, N.O.S.
Hazard Class: 3
UN Number: 2924
Packing group: I
USA RQ: CAS# 60-29-7: 100 lb final RQ; 45.4 kg final RQ
USA RQ: CAS# 7646-85-7: 1000 lb final RQ; 454 kg final RQ
Section 15 - REGULATORY INFORMATION
European/International Regulations
European Labeling in Accordance with EC Directives
Hazard Symbols: F+ C N
Risk Phrases:
R 12 Extremely flammable.
R 19 May form explosive peroxides.
R 22 Harmful if swallowed.
R 34 Causes burns.
R 51/53 Toxic to aquatic organisms, may cause
long-term adverse effects in the aquatic environment.
R 66 Repeated exposure may cause skin dryness or
cracking.
R 67 Vapours may cause drowsiness and dizziness.
Safety Phrases:
S 7/8 Keep container tightly closed and dry.
S 9 Keep container in a well-ventilated place.
S 16 Keep away from sources of ignition - No
smoking.
S 28A After contact with skin, wash immediately with
plenty of water.
S 29 Do not empty into drains.
S 33 Take precautionary measures against static
discharges.
S 45 In case of accident or if you feel unwell, seek
medical advice immediately (show the label where
possible).
S 61 Avoid release to the environment. Refer to
special instructions/safety data sheets.
WGK (Water Danger/Protection)
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