Product Name: Zinc Citrate Anhydrous
Chemical Formula: C6H6O7Zn2
CAS Number: 546-46-3
Relevant Uses: Used as a dietary supplement, toothpaste ingredient, and in oral care products
Manufacturer Name: Provided on request from supplier
Emergency Contact: Refer to product packaging or supplier for local emergency lines
GHS Classification: Eye irritation Category 2A, Skin irritation Category 2, Acute aquatic toxicity Category 2
Hazard Statements: Causes serious eye irritation, causes skin irritation, toxic to aquatic life
Pictograms: Exclamation mark, Environment
Signal Word: Warning
Precautionary Statements: Avoid release to the environment, wash hands thoroughly after handling, wear protective gloves and eye protection, do not eat, drink, or smoke when using this product
Chemical Name: Zinc Citrate Anhydrous
Concentration: 100%
Chemical Synonyms: Trizinc dicitrate, Citric acid zinc salt
Impurities: Information regarding trace contaminants supplied in batch certificate
Inhalation: Move person to fresh air, seek medical advice if symptoms persist
Skin Contact: Wash with soap and water, consult healthcare provider if irritation develops
Eye Contact: Rinse cautiously with water for at least 15 minutes, remove contact lenses if present and easy, continue rinsing, obtain medical attention promptly
Ingestion: Rinse mouth with water, do not induce vomiting, seek medical help if feeling unwell
Suitable Extinguishing Media: Use alcohol-resistant foam, carbon dioxide, extinguishing powder, or water spray
Specific Hazards: Product itself does not burn but may produce irritating or toxic fumes in a fire
Protective Equipment: Firefighters should use self-contained breathing apparatus and protective clothing
Hazardous Combustion Products: Zinc oxides, carbon oxides, irritating vapors and gases
Personal Precautions: Use appropriate personal protection, avoid generation of dust, ventilate area
Environmental Precautions: Prevent further leakage or spillage if safe, do not let product reach drains, water courses, or soil
Methods for Clean-Up: Pick up mechanically, avoid creating dust, collect in suitable container for disposal, wash contaminated area with water
Safe Handling: Use only with adequate ventilation, minimize dust formation, avoid contact with skin and eyes, wash hands after handling
Conditions for Safe Storage: Store in tightly closed container, keep in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place, protect from moisture, keep away from incompatible materials such as strong acids and bases
Control Parameters: Occupational exposure limits exist for zinc compounds; monitor concentrations during use
Engineering Controls: Use fume hood or appropriate local exhaust system for dust control
Personal Protective Equipment: Chemical safety goggles, protective clothing, gloves, and, for dusty operations, approved respiratory protection
Hygiene Measures: Wash thoroughly after handling, do not eat, drink, or smoke during use
Appearance: White crystalline powder
Odor: Odorless
Odor Threshold: Not applicable
pH (1% in water): 6–8
Melting Point: Decomposes before melting
Boiling Point: Not applicable
Solubility in Water: Slightly soluble
Density: 2.3–2.5 g/cm³
Vapor Pressure: Not applicable
Flash Point: Not applicable
Flammability: Not flammable
Explosive Limits: Not applicable
Partition Coefficient: Not available
Viscosity: Not applicable
Chemical Stability: Stable under recommended storage conditions
Reactivity: Does not react under normal use and handling
Conditions to Avoid: High humidity, exposure to strong acids and bases, sources of ignition
Incompatible Materials: Strong acids, strong bases, oxidizing agents
Hazardous Decomposition Products: Zinc oxides, carbon oxides, fumes produced under fire conditions
Acute Toxicity: Not classified as acutely toxic for humans at typical exposure levels
Routes of Exposure: Inhalation, skin contact, eye contact, ingestion
Potential Health Effects: Causes irritation to eyes and skin, may irritate respiratory tract if dust is inhaled, ingestion of large amounts can affect zinc metabolism
Chronic Effects: Prolonged or repeated exposure may result in skin sensitization or changes in zinc balance, pre-existing conditions affecting skin or respiratory system may worsen
Carcinogenicity: Not listed as a carcinogen by NTP, IARC, or OSHA
Toxicity: Harmful to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic environment
Persistence and Degradability: Persistent in water and soil, not easily biodegradable
Bioaccumulative Potential: May bioaccumulate in aquatic organisms
Mobility in Soil: Low to moderate mobility depending on environmental conditions
Other Adverse Effects: Do not allow material to reach ground water, water bodies, or sewage systems
Waste Disposal Methods: Dispose of in accordance with local, regional, national, and international regulations
Contaminated Packaging: Empty containers should be rinsed and offered for recycling or disposal according to official regulations
Special Precautions: Do not release to the environment, avoid disposal through wastewater systems
UN Number: Not regulated under most international transport regulations
Proper Shipping Name: Zinc Compounds, not otherwise specified
Hazard Class: Not applicable
Packing Group: Not applicable
Environmental Hazards: Regulated as environmentally hazardous in bulk quantities
Special Precautions for Transport: Keep containers tightly closed and dry during transport, avoid rough handling
TSCA: Listed in the United States Toxic Substances Control Act inventory
DSL/NDSL: Listed in Canadian Domestic Substances List
REACH Registration: Registered (Europe) for specific uses
SARA Title III: Not subject to reporting under SARA Title III Section 313
Other Regulations: Product falls under the general chemical regulations for workplace exposure, require compliance with applicable workplace safety and environmental rules
