Zinc ethylenebis(dithiocarbamate)
((1,2-Ethanediylbis(carbamodithioato))(2-))zinc
(C4H6N2S4Zn)x / (S•CS•NHCH2CH2NHCS•S•Zn)x
Molecular mass: (275.7)x
ICSC # 0350
CAS # 12122-67-7
RTECS # ZH3325000
UN # 2771
EC # 006-078-00-2
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Types of Hazard/ Exposure
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Acute Hazards/ Symptoms
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Prevention
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First Aid/
Fire Fighting
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FIRE
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Combustible.
Gives off irritating or toxic fumes (or gases) in a fire.
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NO open flames.
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Water spray, foam, powder, carbon dioxide.
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Explosion
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Finely dispersed particles form explosive mixtures in air.
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Prevent deposition of dust; closed system, dust explosion-proof electrical equipment and lighting.
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In case of fire: keep drums, etc., cool by spraying with water.
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Exposure
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PREVENT DISPERSION OF DUST!
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•Inhalation
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Cough.
Nausea.
Vomiting.
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Local exhaust or breathing protection.
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Fresh air, rest.
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•Skin
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Redness.
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Protective gloves.
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Remove contaminated clothes.
Rinse and then wash skin with water and soap.
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•Eyes
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Redness.
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Safety goggles.
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First rinse with plenty of water for several minutes (remove contact lenses if easily possible), then take to a doctor.
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•Ingestion
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Diarrhoea.
Vomiting.
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Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work.
Wash hands before eating.
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Rinse mouth.
Give plenty of water to drink.
Rest.
Refer for medical attention.
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Spillage Disposal
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Storage
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Packaging & Labelling
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Do NOT wash away into sewer.
Sweep spilled substance into containers; if appropriate, moisten first to prevent dusting.
Carefully collect remainder,
then remove to safe place.
Personal protection: P2 filter respirator for harmful particles.
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Separated from
food and feedstuffs
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Cool.
Dry.
Keep in the dark.
Keep in a well-ventilated room.
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Airtight.
Do not transport with food and feedstuffs.
Xi symbol
R: 37-43
S: 2-8-24/25-46
UN Hazard Class: 6.1
UN Packing Group: III
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Important Data
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Physical State; Appearance:
LIGHT-COLOURED POWDER.
Physical Dangers:
Dust explosion possible if in powder or granular form, mixed with air.
Chemical Dangers:
The substance decomposes
on heating
and
on burning
producing toxic and
irritating fumes
including
nitrogen oxides
and
sulfur oxides
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Unstable to light and moisture.
Occupational Exposure Limits:
TLV not established.
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Routes of Exposure:
The substance can be absorbed into the body
by inhalation of its aerosol.
Inhalation Risk:
Evaporation at 20°C is negligible; a harmful concentration of airborne particles can, however, be reached quickly when dispersed.
Effects of Short-Term Exposure:
The substance
is irritating to
the eyes
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the skin
and
the respiratory tract
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Effects of Long-Term or Repeated Exposure:
Repeated or prolonged contact with skin may cause dermatitis.
Repeated or prolonged contact may cause skin sensitization.
The substance may have effects on the blood,central nervous system and liver.
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Physical
Properties
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Decomposes below melting point at 157°C
Solubility in water: none
Flash point: 90°C
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Auto-ignition temperature: 149°C
Octanol/water partition coefficient as log Pow: <20
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Environmental
Data
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N O T E S
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Parzate, Lodacol, Dithane-z-78 are trade names.
Card has been partly updated in October 2005. See section Emergency Response.
Transport Emergency Card: TEC (R)-61GT7-III
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
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ICSC: 0350
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ZINEB
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(C) IPCS, CEC, 1994
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IMPORTANT LEGAL NOTICE:
Neither NIOSH, the CEC or the IPCS nor any person acting on behalf of NIOSH,
the CEC or the IPCS is responsible for the use which might be made of this
information. This card contains the collective views of the IPCS Peer Review Committee and may
not reflect in all cases all the detailed requirements included in national legislation
on the subject. The user should verify compliance of the cards with the relevant legislation
in the country of use.
The only modifications made to produce the U.S. version is inclusion of the OSHA PELs, NIOSH RELs and NIOSH IDLH values.
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