General Information
Revision date
2021-11-01
Product name
Granular Zinc Sulfate Monohydrate
Product name
Granular Zinc Sulfate Monohydrate
Identification on the label/Trade name
ZnSO4H20, Hydrated Zinc Sulfate, Zinc Sulfate 35.5%, Zinc Sulfate/Sulphate
CAS No.
7446-19-7
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
(1) The animal feed and fertilizer industries use zinc sulfate as a zinc micronutrient. (2) The cattle industry uses zinc sulfate as a fungicide in hoof bath solutions. Sales for agricultural applications may require appropriate registration and labeling. (3) The mining industry uses zinc sulfate as a flotation agent in the processing of zinc/lead and zinc/copper ores
Emergency telephone
800-424-9300
Icons in SDS
Company Information
company name
Cameron Chemicals, Inc
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
mwhitfield@cameronchemicals.com
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H302, H318, H410
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H302
Harmful if swallowed
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
NFPA Rating GHS Classification of the Substance Acute Oral Toxicity: Category 4 Eye Damage/Irritation: Category 1 Acute Aquatic Toxicity: Category 1 Chronic Aquatic toxicity: Category 1 Signal Word: Danger Hazard Statements H302 Harmful if swallowed H318 Causes serious eye damage H410 Very toxic to aquatic life, with long lasting effects
Precautionary statements
P264 Wash hands thoroughly after handling P270 Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. P273 Avoid release to the environment. P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/dye protection/face protection P301 + P312 IF SWALLOWED: call a POISON CENTER/doctor/... IF you feel unwell. P305 + P351 + P338 If in eyes: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. P310 Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician. P330 Rinse mouth. P391 Collect spillage. P501 Dispose of contents/containers to an approved disposal site in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulation. Emergency Overview: An off white granule. Not flammable or explosive, but will decompose in extreme heat to produce toxic sulfur oxide gas and zinc oxide fume. The liquid is relatively non-toxic to humans and poses little immediate hazard to emergency response personnel but is freely soluble in water and can pose a threat to watercourses.
Potential Acute Health Effects
May irritate eyes and stomach if swallowed. Ingestion may cause strong stomach cramps and diarrhea and may induce spontaneous vomiting. Potential Chronic health hazards: May include stomach irritation, abdominal cramps and nausea. Zinc sulfate monohydrate is not considered a carcinogen by
Environmental effects
This product is highly water soluble and is toxic to fish and other aquatic life. It can also be toxic to plant life and other terrestrial organisms at elevated concentrations in soils (see Ecological Information, Section 12).
HMIS® ratings
Health-2 Flammability-O Fire- 0 Reactivity -0 Reactivity-0 Specific hazard Not available Personal PPE- E
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Acute Oral Toxicity: Category 4 Eye Damage/Irritation: Category 1 Acute Aquatic Toxicity: Category 1 Chronic Aquatic toxicity: Category 1
