Zinc formate

155.444

153.924454

209-176-5

ZZ67G2CT75

3077

White crystals

52.60000

0.51670

Zinc formate is a white crystalline solid. It is soluble in water. The primary hazard is the threat to the environment. Immediate steps should be taken to limit its spread to the environment. It is used as a catalyst in chemical processing and as a waterproofing agent.

2.207 g/cm³

>250ºC (dec.)

100.6ºC at 760mmHg

29.9ºC

Soluble in water (52 g/L at 20°C).

WHITE, MONOCLINIC CRYSTALS; SOL PER 100 CC WATER: 5.2 G @ 20 °C, 38 G @ 100 °C; INSOL IN ALC; INDEX OF REFRACTION: 1.513, 1.526, 1.566; LOSES TWO MOLECULES OF WATER AT 140 °C; DENSITY: 2.207 AT 20 °C /DIHYDRATE/|Heat of soln= -46.3 Btu/lb= -25.7 cal/g= -1.08X10+5 J/kg at 25 °C; -52 Btu/lb= -29 cal/g= 1.2X10+5 J/kg at 15 °C|FORMS DIHYDRATE READILY

Soluble in water.

Salts, Basic

Salts, basic, such as ZINC FORMATE, are generally soluble in water. The resulting solutions contain moderate concentrations of hydroxide ions and have pH's greater than 7.0. They react as bases to neutralize acids. These neutralizations generate heat, but less or far less than is generated by neutralization of the bases in reactivity group 10 (Bases) and the neutralization of amines. They usually do not react as either oxidizing agents or reducing agents but such behavior is not impossible.

3077

R20/21/22

S26-S36-S37-S39

SRP: At the time of review, criteria for land treatment or burial (sanitary landfill) disposal practices are subject to significant revision. Prior to implementing land disposal of waste residue (including waste sludge), consult with environmental regulatory agencies for guidance on acceptable disposal practices.

Zinc and Health. Current Bibliographies in Medicine 98-3. Public Services Division/National Library of Medicine. 3619 citations January, 1990-June, 1989. Available from: http://www.nlm.nih.gov/archive/20040831/pubs/cbm/zinc.html as of November 2, 1998.|USEPA; Ambient Water Quality Criteria Doc: Zinc (1980) EPA 400/5-80-079|USEPA; Ambient Water Quality Criteria Doc: Zinc (1987) EPA 400/5-87-003|Arvidson, B. A Review of Axonal Transport of Metals. Toxicology 88: 1-14 (19994) Recent findings regarding axonal transport of metals, including zinc.|For more Special Reports (Complete) data for ZINC FORMATE (6 total), please visit the HSDB record page.

Behavior in Fire: Moderate hazard. May emit toxic fumes of zinc compounds. (USCG, 1999)

Approved respirator, rubber gloves, and safety goggles. (USCG, 1999)|/NIOSH certified respirator/, rubber gloves and safety goggles.

Fire extinguishing agents: water, CO2, dry chemical, and foam.|If material on fire or involved in fire: Extinguish fire using agent suitable for type of surrounding fire.

Environmental considerations: Land spill: Dig a pit, pond, lagoon, or holding area to contain liquid or solid material. /SRP: If time permits, pits, ponds, lagoons, soak holes, or holding areas should be contained with a flexible impermeable membrane liner./ Cover solids with a plastic sheet to prevent dissolving in rain or fire fighting water.|Environmental considerations: Water spill: Add soda ash. Neutralize with agricultural lime, crushed limestone, or sodium bicarbonate. Adjust pH to neutral (pH 7). Use mechanical dredges or lifts to remove immobilized masses of pollutants and precipitates or greater concentration.

If material not on fire and not involved in fire: Keep material out of water sources and sewers. Build dikes to contain flow as necessary. Keep upwind. Avoid breathing vapors. Wash away any material which may have contacted the body with copious amounts of water or soap and water.

Persons in charge of vessels or facilities are required to notify the National Response Center (NRC) immediately, when there is a release of this designated hazardous substance, in an amount equal to or greater than its reportable quantity of 1000 lb or 454 kg. The toll free number of the NRC is (800) 424-8802; In the Washington D.C. metropolitan area (202) 426-2675. The rule for determining when notification is required is stated in 40 CFR 302.4 (section IV. D.3.b).

Upon intravenous injection zinc is distributed to erythrocytes, plasma, and leukocytes; about 80% of the zinc present in the blood is found in the erythrocytes, 12-20% in the plasma, and about 3% in the leukocytes. ... There is a dynamic exchange of zinc between plasma and erythrocytes. Inhalation of dusts of zinc salts results in a transient accumulation in the lung before its absorption into the blood. There is little absorption of zinc or its salts through the skin. ... About 80% of parenterally administered zinc is excreted in the feces, suggesting an enterohepatic circulation for zinc. In humans, about 10% of the absorbed zinc is excreted in the urine, and in tropical climates about 2-3 mg zinc/day may be lost in sweat. /Soluble zinc compounds/

EYES: May cause corneal opacity, iritis, conjunctivitis. SKIN: May be irritating. INGESTION: Nausea and vomiting. (USCG, 1999)

See a physician. EYES: Wash with copious amounts of water. SKIN: Wash with soap and water. INGESTION: Give 3 to 4 glasses of water, induce vomiting and consult a physician. (USCG, 1999)

TOXIC BY INGESTION.|When normal stimulated cultured human lymphocytes were pretreated with various soluble zinc salts, there was an increase in the numbers of cells with chromosomal fragmentation, diploidy, dicentrism, and chromatid gaps and breaks. A later study using a similar treatment regimen indicated that zinc induced a dose-dependent decrease in lymphocytic mitotic indices. /Soluble zinc salts/

aluminum formate

Formic acid, zinc salt (2:1): ACTIVE