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CAS No.: 557-34-6 (Anhydrous) 5970-45-6 (Hydrate) 
Molecular Weight: 219.50 
Chemical Formula: (CH3COO)2Zn 2H2O 
Product Codes: 261113 
Ingredient CAS No Percent Hazardous
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Zinc Acetate 557-34-6 98 - 100% Yes
Inhalation: Causes irritation to the respiratory tract. Symptoms may 
include coughing, shortness of breath. 
Ingestion: Irritation of the mucous membranes due to hydrolysis and 
formation of acid in the stomach can occur. Large amounts can produce stomach 
cramps, stricture of the esophagus, nausea, and vomiting. 
Skin Contact: Causes irritation to skin. Symptoms include redness, 
itching, and pain. 
Eye Contact: Causes irritation, redness, and pain. 
Chronic Exposure: No information found. 
Aggravation of Pre-existing Conditions: Persons with pre-existing skin 
disorders or impaired respiratory function may be more susceptible to the 
effects of the substance. 
Inhalation: Remove to fresh air. If not breathing, 
give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Get medical 
attention. 
Ingestion: Induce vomiting immediately as directed by medical personnel. 
Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Get medical attention.
Skin Contact: Immediately flush skin with plenty of water for at least 15 
minutes. Remove contaminated clothing and shoes. Get medical attention. Wash 
clothing before reuse. Thoroughly clean shoes before reuse. 
Eye Contact: Immediately flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 
minutes, lifting lower and upper eyelids occasionally. Get medical attention 
immediately. 
Fire: Not considered to be a fire hazard. 
Explosion: Not considered to be an explosion hazard. 
Fire Extinguishing Media: Use any means suitable for extinguishing 
surrounding fire. 
Special Information: In the event of a fire, wear full protective 
clothing and NIOSH-approved self-contained breathing apparatus with full 
facepiece operated in the pressure demand or other positive pressure mode. 
Ventilate area of leak or spill. Wear appropriate personal protective equipment as specified in Section 8
Keep in a tightly closed container, stored in a cool, dry, ventilated area. Protect against physical damage. Isolate from incompatible substances. Containers of this material may be hazardous when empty since they retain product residues (dust, solids); observe all warnings and precautions listed for the product.
Airborne Exposure Limits: None established. 
Ventilation System: A system of local and/or general exhaust is 
recommended to keep employee exposures as low as possible. Local exhaust 
ventilation is generally preferred because it can control the emissions of the 
contaminant at its source, preventing dispersion of it into the general work 
area. Please refer to the ACGIH document, Industrial Ventilation, A Manual of 
Recommended Practices, most recent edition, for details. 
Personal Respirators (NIOSH Approved): For conditions of use where 
exposure to dust or mist is apparent and engineering controls are not feasible, 
a particulate respirator (NIOSH type N95 or better filters) may be worn. If oil 
particles (e.g. lubricants, cutting fluids, glycerine, etc.) are present, use a 
NIOSH type R or P filter. For emergencies or instances where the exposure levels 
are not known, use a full-face positive-pressure, air-supplied respirator. 
WARNING: Air-purifying respirators do not protect workers in oxygen-deficient 
atmospheres. 
Skin Protection: Wear protective gloves and clean body-covering clothing.
Eye Protection: Use chemical safety goggles. Maintain eye wash fountain 
and quick-drench facilities in work area. 
Appearance: White crystals or powder. 
Odor: Slight acetic acid (vinegar) odor. 
Solubility: 43g in 100g water. 
Density: 1.74 
pH: No information found. 
% Volatiles by volume @ 21C (70F): 0 
Boiling Point: Decomposes. 
Melting Point: 237C (459F) 
Vapor Density (Air=1): No information found. 
Vapor Pressure (mm Hg): No information found. 
Evaporation Rate (BuAc=1): No information found. 
Stability: Loses water of hydration above 100C.
Hazardous Decomposition Products: Freshly-formed zinc oxide or zinc oxide 
fumes at high temperatures (over 800C). 
Hazardous Polymerization: Will not occur. 
Incompatibilities: No incompatibility data found. Oxidizing agents, zinc 
salts in general, alkalis and their carbonates, oxalates, phosphates, sulfides.
Conditions to Avoid: Heat, flames, ignition sources and incompatibles.
Oral rat: LD50: 2510 mg/kg. Investigated as a mutagen, reproductive effector.
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---NTP Carcinogen---
Ingredient Known Anticipated IARC Category
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Zinc Acetate (557-34-6) No No None
Environmental Fate: No information found. 
Environmental Toxicity: No information found. 
Whatever cannot be saved for recovery or recycling should be managed in an appropriate and approved waste disposal facility. Processing, use or contamination of this product may change the waste management options. State and local disposal regulations may differ from federal disposal regulations. Dispose of container and unused contents in accordance with federal, state and local requirements.
Not regulated.
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Ingredient TSCA EC Japan Australia
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Zinc Acetate (557-34-6) Yes Yes Yes Yes
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--Canada--
Ingredient Korea DSL NDSL Phil.
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Zinc Acetate (557-34-6) Yes Yes No Yes
--------\Federal, State & International Regulations - Part 1\----------------
-SARA 302- ------SARA 313------
Ingredient RQ TPQ List Chemical Catg.
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Zinc Acetate (557-34-6) No No No Zinc compoun
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-RCRA- -TSCA-
Ingredient CERCLA 261.33 8(d)
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Zinc Acetate (557-34-6) 1000 No No
Chemical Weapons Convention: No TSCA 12(b): No CDTA: No
SARA 311/312: Acute: Yes Chronic: No Fire: No Pressure: No
Reactivity: No (Pure / Solid)
Australian Hazchem Code: None allocated. 
Poison Schedule: None allocated. 
WHMIS: This MSDS has been prepared according to the hazard criteria of 
the Controlled Products Regulations (CPR) and the MSDS contains all of the 
information required by the CPR. 
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