Gold-Zinc Alloy

 

 

SAFETY DATA SHEET

 

 

1   PRODUCT AND SUPPLIER IDENTIFICATION

Product Name:   Gold-Zinc Alloy

Supplier:             ESPI Metals

                            1050 Benson Way

                            Ashland, OR 97520

Telephone:          800-638-2581

Fax:                     541-488-8313

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Emergency:         Infotrac 800-535-5053 (US) or 352-323-3500 (24 hour)

Recommended Uses:   Scientific Research

 

 

2   HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION

GHS Classification (29 CFR 1910.1200): Not classified as hazardous

GHS Label Elements: N/A

Hazards Not Otherwise Classified: No further information available

Other Hazard Information: The product as shipped is not hazardous. Subsequent operations such as grinding, melting or welding may produce potentially irritating or harmful dusts and/or fumes.

 

 

3   COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS

Ingredient:          CAS#:                 EC#:

Gold                     7440-57-5          231-165-9

Zinc                     7440-66-6          231-175-3

Alloy composition percentage determined according to customer requirement.

 

 

4   FIRST AID MEASURES

General Measures: Remove patient from area of exposure.

INHALATION: Remove to fresh air, keep warm and quiet, give oxygen if breathing is difficult. Seek medical attention.

INGESTION: Rinse mouth with water. Do not induce vomiting. Seek medical attention. Never induce vomiting or give anything by mouth to an unconscious person.

SKIN: Remove contaminated clothing, brush material off skin, wash affected area with soap and water. Seek medical attention if symptoms persist.

EYES: Flush eyes with lukewarm water, including under upper and lower eyelids, for at least 15 minutes. Seek medical attention if symptoms persist.

Most Important Symptoms/Effects, Acute and Delayed: May cause irritation. See section 11 for more information.

Indication of Immediate Medical Attention and Special Treatment: No other relevant information available.

 

 

5   FIREFIGHTING MEASURES

Extinguishing Media: Use Class D or other metal extinguishing agent.

Unsuitable Extinguishing Media: No information available.

Specific Hazards Arising from the Material: May emit metal oxide fumes under fire conditions.

Special Protective Equipment and Precautions for Firefighters: Full face, self-contained breathing apparatus and full protective clothing when necessary.

 

 

6   ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES

Personal Precautions, Protective Equipment, and Emergency Procedures: Wear appropriate respiratory and protective equipment specified in section 8.

Methods and Materials for Containment and Cleaning Up: Sweep or scoop up. Place in properly labeled closed containers. Scrap can be collected for recycling.

Environmental Precautions: Do not allow to enter drains or to be released to the environment.

 

 

7   HANDLING AND STORAGE

Precautions for Safe Handling: Avoid creating dust. Avoid contact with skin and eyes. Do not breathe dust or fumes. Provide adequate ventilation if dusts are created. See section 8 for information on personal protection equipment.

Conditions for Safe Storage: Store in a sealed container. Store in a cool, dry area. See section 10 for more information on incompatible materials.

 

 

8   EXPOSURE CONTROLS AND PERSONAL PROTECTION

Exposure Limits:     OSHA/PEL:                                 ACGIH/TLV:

Gold                          No exposure limit established        No exposure limit established

Zinc                           No exposure limit established        No exposure limit established

Engineering Controls: Whenever possible the use of local exhaust ventilation or other engineering controls is the preferred method of controlling exposure to airborne dust and fume to meet established occupational exposure limits. Use good housekeeping and sanitation practices. Do not use tobacco or food in work area. Wash thoroughly before eating or smoking. Do not blow dust off clothing or skin with compressed air.

Respiratory Protection: Use suitable respirator when dusts or fumes are present.

Eye Protection: Safety glasses

Skin Protection: Wear impermeable gloves, protective work clothing as necessary.

 

 

9   PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES

Appearance:

  Form:                 Solid in various forms

  Color:                 Golden to silvery depending on alloy composition percentages

Odor:                    Odorless

Odor Threshold:  Not determined

pH:                                              N/A

Melting Point:                             Varies

Boiling Point:                              No data

Flash Point:                                N/A

Evaporation Rate:                      N/A

Flammability:                             N/A

Upper Flammable Limit:             N/A

Lower Flammable Limit:             N/A

Vapor Pressure:                          No data

Vapor Density:                            N/A

Relative Density (Specific Gravity):     Varies

Solubility in H2O:                         Insoluble

Partition Coefficient (n-octanol/water):   Not determined

Autoignition Temperature:         No data

Decomposition Temperature:     No data

Viscosity:                                     N/A

 

 

10   STABILITY AND REACTIVITY

Reactivity: No specific test data available.

Chemical Stability: Stable under recommended storage conditions.

Possibility of Hazardous Reactions: None expected.

Conditions to Avoid: No data

Incompatible Materials: No data

Hazardous Decomposition Products: Zinc oxide fumes.

 

 

11   TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION

Likely Routes of Exposure: Inhalation, skin, eyes.

Symptoms of Exposure: May cause irritation.

Acute and Chronic Effects

Gold:  Elemental gold is considered inert.

Zinc:  Zinc is an essential trace element and necessary for human health. It is involved in the synthesis and metabolism of nutrients, cell and organ structure and integrity, cell division, immune function and wound healing. Acute ingestion of high amounts of zinc may cause nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, abdominal cramps, diarrhea and headaches. Chronic ingestion of high amounts may cause copper deficiency, altered iron function and reduced immune function. Inhalation of fumes containing zinc oxide may cause metal fume fever. Symptoms include cough, shortness of breath, sore throat, chest pain, headache and fever.

Acute Toxicity: No data

Carcinogenicity: No components of this alloy have been identified by NTP or IARC as carcinogenic.

To the best of our knowledge the chemical, physical and toxicological characteristics of the substance are not fully known.

 

 

12   ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION

Ecotoxicity: No data

Persistence and Degradability: No data

Bioaccumulative Potential: No data

Mobility in Soil: No data

Other Adverse Effects: No further relevant information available.

 

 

13   DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS

Waste Disposal Method:

Product: Dispose of in accordance with Federal, State and Local regulations.

Packaging: Dispose of in accordance with Federal, State and Local regulations.

 

 

14   TRANSPORT INFORMATION

Shipping Regulations:  Not regulated

   UN Number:                           N/A

   UN Proper Shipping Name:   N/A

   Transport Hazard Class:       N/A

   Packing Group:                      N/A

   Marine Pollutant:                   No

 

 

15   REGULATORY INFORMATION

TSCA Listed: All components are listed.

Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 (CLP): N/A

WHMIS 2015 Classification: N/A

HMIS RatingsHealth:  0     Flammability:  0      Physical:  0

NFPA RatingsHealth:  0     Flammability:  0      Instability:  0

Chemical Safety Assessment: A chemical safety assessment has not been carried out.

 

 

16   OTHER INFORMATION

The information contained in this document is based on the state of our knowledge at the time of publication and is believed to be correct, but does not purport to be all inclusive and shall be used only as a guide. ESPI Metals makes no representation, warranty, or guarantee of any kind with respect to the information contained in this document or any use of the product based on this information. ESPI Metals shall not be held liable for any damages resulting from handling or from contact with the above product. Users should satisfy themselves that they have all current data relevant to their particular use.

 

Prepared by:              ESPI Metals

Revised/Reviewed:    July 2017