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MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET

ZINC OXIDE MSDS1. PRODUCT NAME AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION1. PRODUCT NAME AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION1. PRODUCT NAME AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION1. PRODUCT NAME AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION1. PRODUCT NAME AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATIONProduct Name:Product Name: ZINC OXIDEZINC OXIDEZINC OXIDEProduct Use:Product Use: Personal Care FormulationsPersonal Care FormulationsPersonal Care FormulationsCompany Name:Company Name: Natural SourcingNatural SourcingNatural SourcingCompany Address:Company Address: 341 Christian Street, Oxford, CT 06478, USA341 Christian Street, Oxford, CT 06478, USA341 Christian Street, Oxford, CT 06478, USADate Issued: Date Issued: 10/27/201110/27/201110/27/2011Emergency Telephone Number:Emergency Telephone Number: Chemtrec Tel: (800) 262-8200Chemtrec Tel: (800) 262-8200Chemtrec Tel: (800) 262-8200

2. COMPOSITION/INGREDIENT INFORMATION2. COMPOSITION/INGREDIENT INFORMATION2. COMPOSITION/INGREDIENT INFORMATION2. COMPOSITION/INGREDIENT INFORMATION2. COMPOSITION/INGREDIENT INFORMATIONChemical Family:Chemical Family: Metal OxideMetal OxideMetal OxideFormula:Formula: ZnOZnOZnOCAS No:CAS No: 1314-13-21314-13-21314-13-2HMIS:HMIS: Health 0Health 0Health 0

Flammability 0Flammability 0Flammability 0Reactivity 0Reactivity 0Reactivity 0

Hazardous Ingredients:Hazardous Ingredients:CAS No:CAS No: CAS No:CAS No: % by WeightZinc OxideZinc Oxide 1314-13-21314-13-2 99.9LeadLead 7439-92-17439-92-1 0.0025CadmiumCadmium 7440-43-97440-43-9 0.005Lead and cadmium are inherent in the manufacture of Zinc and are not physically added in the manufacture of Zinc Oxide.Lead and cadmium are inherent in the manufacture of Zinc and are not physically added in the manufacture of Zinc Oxide.Lead and cadmium are inherent in the manufacture of Zinc and are not physically added in the manufacture of Zinc Oxide.Lead and cadmium are inherent in the manufacture of Zinc and are not physically added in the manufacture of Zinc Oxide.Lead and cadmium are inherent in the manufacture of Zinc and are not physically added in the manufacture of Zinc Oxide.

3. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION3. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION3. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION3. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION3. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION

Routes of Entry Primary: Inhalation Secondary: Ingestion Primary: Inhalation Secondary: Ingestion Primary: Inhalation Secondary: Ingestion Primary: Inhalation Secondary: Ingestion

Eye Contact:Eye Contact: Mechanical irritation may occurMechanical irritation may occurMechanical irritation may occurSkin Contact:Skin Contact: Mechanical irritation may occurMechanical irritation may occurMechanical irritation may occur

Inhalation:Inhalation:

Inhalation of high levels of zinc oxide may result in tightness of chest, metallic taste, cough, dizziness, fever, shills, headache, nausea, and dry throat. Over-exposure may produce symptoms known as metal fume fever or “zinc snakes”: an acute self-limiting condition without recognized complications, Symptoms of metal fume fever include chills, fever, muscular pain, nausea and vomiting.

Inhalation of high levels of zinc oxide may result in tightness of chest, metallic taste, cough, dizziness, fever, shills, headache, nausea, and dry throat. Over-exposure may produce symptoms known as metal fume fever or “zinc snakes”: an acute self-limiting condition without recognized complications, Symptoms of metal fume fever include chills, fever, muscular pain, nausea and vomiting.

Inhalation of high levels of zinc oxide may result in tightness of chest, metallic taste, cough, dizziness, fever, shills, headache, nausea, and dry throat. Over-exposure may produce symptoms known as metal fume fever or “zinc snakes”: an acute self-limiting condition without recognized complications, Symptoms of metal fume fever include chills, fever, muscular pain, nausea and vomiting.

Effects of Long Term Exposure:Effects of Long Term Exposure: Chronic exposure to zinc oxide may cause respiratory tract irritation with nasopharyngitis and laryngitis.Chronic exposure to zinc oxide may cause respiratory tract irritation with nasopharyngitis and laryngitis.Chronic exposure to zinc oxide may cause respiratory tract irritation with nasopharyngitis and laryngitis.

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Medical Conditions Aggravated by Exposure:Medical Conditions Aggravated by Exposure:

Inhalation of any dust particulate may aggravate respiratory medical conditions.Inhalation of any dust particulate may aggravate respiratory medical conditions.Inhalation of any dust particulate may aggravate respiratory medical conditions.

4. FIRST AID MEASURES4. FIRST AID MEASURES4. FIRST AID MEASURES4. FIRST AID MEASURES4. FIRST AID MEASURES

Eyes:Eyes: Remove contacts. Flush with plenty of water for 15 minutes. Get medical attention if irritation persists.Remove contacts. Flush with plenty of water for 15 minutes. Get medical attention if irritation persists.Remove contacts. Flush with plenty of water for 15 minutes. Get medical attention if irritation persists.

Skin:Skin: Remove contaminated clothing and shoes. Wash with soap and water. Seek medical attention if symptoms persist. Remove contaminated clothing and shoes. Wash with soap and water. Seek medical attention if symptoms persist. Remove contaminated clothing and shoes. Wash with soap and water. Seek medical attention if symptoms persist.

Ingestion:Ingestion:If this material is swallowed call a physician immediately. Do NOT induce vomiting unless directed to do so by medical personnel. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person.

If this material is swallowed call a physician immediately. Do NOT induce vomiting unless directed to do so by medical personnel. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person.

If this material is swallowed call a physician immediately. Do NOT induce vomiting unless directed to do so by medical personnel. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person.

Inhalation:Inhalation:Remove to fresh air. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If symptoms persist, seek medical attention.

Remove to fresh air. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If symptoms persist, seek medical attention.

Remove to fresh air. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If symptoms persist, seek medical attention.

5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURESFlammability of Product:Flammability of Product: Non-flammableNon-flammableNon-flammableExtinguishing Media:Extinguishing Media: Water sprayWater sprayWater spray

Special Firefighting Procedures:Special Firefighting Procedures: Wear NIOSH approved self-contained breathing apparatus and full protective clothing. Wear NIOSH approved self-contained breathing apparatus and full protective clothing. Wear NIOSH approved self-contained breathing apparatus and full protective clothing.

Unusual Fire & Explosion Hazards:Unusual Fire & Explosion Hazards: Toxic fumes are produced in fire.Toxic fumes are produced in fire.Toxic fumes are produced in fire.

6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES (STEPS FOR SPILLS)6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES (STEPS FOR SPILLS)6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES (STEPS FOR SPILLS)6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES (STEPS FOR SPILLS)6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES (STEPS FOR SPILLS)

Methods for Cleaning Up:Methods for Cleaning Up:Methods for Cleaning Up:

Wear suitable protective equipment. Sweep up spilled material into appropriately labeled containers for proper disposal. Avoid raising dust. Finish cleaning by washing area with water. Comply with the reporting requirements of all federal, state and local regulations.

Wear suitable protective equipment. Sweep up spilled material into appropriately labeled containers for proper disposal. Avoid raising dust. Finish cleaning by washing area with water. Comply with the reporting requirements of all federal, state and local regulations.

7. HANDLING AND STORAGE7. HANDLING AND STORAGE7. HANDLING AND STORAGE7. HANDLING AND STORAGE7. HANDLING AND STORAGE

Safe Handling:Safe Handling:Safe Handling:

Avoid generating dust. Avoid breathing dust. Use only with adequate ventilation. Avoid prolonged, contact with skin. Avoid contact with eyes. Keep container closed. Wash thoroughly after handling.

Avoid generating dust. Avoid breathing dust. Use only with adequate ventilation. Avoid prolonged, contact with skin. Avoid contact with eyes. Keep container closed. Wash thoroughly after handling.

StorageStorageStorage Keep container dry. Keep containers sealed until ready to use.Keep container dry. Keep containers sealed until ready to use.

Other Precautions:Other Precautions:Other Precautions:Reacts violently with magnesium when heated, resulting in explosion. Mixture of zinc oxide and chlorinated rubber explode when heated above 215℃.

Reacts violently with magnesium when heated, resulting in explosion. Mixture of zinc oxide and chlorinated rubber explode when heated above 215℃.

8. EXPOSURE CONTROL/PERSONAL PROTECTION8. EXPOSURE CONTROL/PERSONAL PROTECTION8. EXPOSURE CONTROL/PERSONAL PROTECTION8. EXPOSURE CONTROL/PERSONAL PROTECTION8. EXPOSURE CONTROL/PERSONAL PROTECTION

Threshold Limit Values:Threshold Limit Values:Threshold Limit Values: ACGIH: 5 mg/m3

TWA: 10 hour periodACGIH: 5 mg/m3

TWA: 10 hour periodOSHA: 5 mg/m3

TWA: 8 hour period OSHA: 5 mg/m3

TWA: 8 hour period NIOSH: 5 mg/m3

TWA: 10 hour period NIOSH: 5 mg/m3

TWA: 10 hour period NOTE: THE ABOVE EXPOSURE LIMITS ARE FOR AIR LEVELS ONLY. IF SKIN CONTACT OCCURS, YOU MAY BE OVER-EXPOSED.

NOTE: THE ABOVE EXPOSURE LIMITS ARE FOR AIR LEVELS ONLY. IF SKIN CONTACT OCCURS, YOU MAY BE OVER-EXPOSED.

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Engineering Controls:Engineering Controls:Engineering Controls:

Use process enclosures, local exhaust ventilation, or other engineering controls to keep airborne levels below recommended exposure limits. If user operations generate dust, use ventilation to keep exposure to airborne contaminants below the exposure limit. Where the exposure limit is or may be exceeded, use NIOSH approved respiratory protection. Select the appropriate dust respirator based on actual or potential concentration of airborne dust from this product. Comply with all appropriate OSHA, EPA, State and Local regulations.

Use process enclosures, local exhaust ventilation, or other engineering controls to keep airborne levels below recommended exposure limits. If user operations generate dust, use ventilation to keep exposure to airborne contaminants below the exposure limit. Where the exposure limit is or may be exceeded, use NIOSH approved respiratory protection. Select the appropriate dust respirator based on actual or potential concentration of airborne dust from this product. Comply with all appropriate OSHA, EPA, State and Local regulations.

Eye:Eye:Eye: Safety glassesSafety glasses

Skin/Body:Skin/Body:Skin/Body:Rubber or Plastic Gloves & Lab Coats.NOTE: Barrier creams may help prevent skin irritation in hypersensitive individuals.

Rubber or Plastic Gloves & Lab Coats.NOTE: Barrier creams may help prevent skin irritation in hypersensitive individuals.

Respiratory:Respiratory:Respiratory: High efficiency particle respirator.High efficiency particle respirator.Other:Other:Other: Evaluate need based on application. Evaluate need based on application.

Personal Protection in Case of Large Spills:Personal Protection in Case of Large Spills:Personal Protection in Case of Large Spills:

Splash goggles, synthetic apron, Gloves, MSHA/NIOSH approved self-contained breathing apparatus or equivalent and full protective gear.

Splash goggles, synthetic apron, Gloves, MSHA/NIOSH approved self-contained breathing apparatus or equivalent and full protective gear.

9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIESPhysical State:Physical State:Physical State: Fine PowderFine PowderColor:Color:Color: WhiteWhiteOdor:Odor:Odor: OdorlessOdorlessMelting Point ℉:Melting Point ℉:Melting Point ℉: 3587℉3587℉Specific Gravity:Specific Gravity:Specific Gravity: 5.615.61Percent Volatile by Weight:Percent Volatile by Weight:Percent Volatile by Weight: 00Evaporation Rate:Evaporation Rate:Evaporation Rate: 00Solubility in Water:Solubility in Water:Solubility in Water: 0.00016 g/cc0.00016 g/cc

10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITYStability:Stability:Stability: StableStable

Incompatibility:Incompatibility:Incompatibility:Reacts violently with magnesium when heated, resulting in explosion. Mixture of zinc oxide and chlorinated rubber explode when heated above 215℃.

Reacts violently with magnesium when heated, resulting in explosion. Mixture of zinc oxide and chlorinated rubber explode when heated above 215℃.

Hazardous Decomposition or Byproducts:Hazardous Decomposition or Byproducts:Hazardous Decomposition or Byproducts: NoneNone

Hazardous Polymerization:Hazardous Polymerization:Hazardous Polymerization: Will Not OccurWill Not Occur

11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION

Routes of Entry:Routes of Entry:Routes of Entry: Primary: InhalationSecondary: IngestionPrimary: InhalationSecondary: Ingestion

Effects of Short Term Exposure:Effects of Short Term Exposure:Effects of Short Term Exposure:

Inhalation of high levels of zinc oxide may result in tightness of chest, metallic taste, cough, dizziness, fever, shills, headache, nausea, and dry throat. Over-exposure may produce symptoms known as metal fume fever or “zinc snakes”: an acute self-limiting condition without recognized complications, Symptoms of metal fume fever include chills, fever, muscular pain, nausea and vomiting. Zinc Oxide may cause mechanical irritation to eyes and skin.

Inhalation of high levels of zinc oxide may result in tightness of chest, metallic taste, cough, dizziness, fever, shills, headache, nausea, and dry throat. Over-exposure may produce symptoms known as metal fume fever or “zinc snakes”: an acute self-limiting condition without recognized complications, Symptoms of metal fume fever include chills, fever, muscular pain, nausea and vomiting. Zinc Oxide may cause mechanical irritation to eyes and skin.

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Effects of Long Term Exposure:Effects of Long Term Exposure:Effects of Long Term Exposure: Chronic exposure to zinc oxide may cause respiratory tract irritation with nasopharyngitis and laryngitis.Chronic exposure to zinc oxide may cause respiratory tract irritation with nasopharyngitis and laryngitis.

Toxicology:Toxicology:Toxicology: LD50 Intraperitoneal Mouse: 7950 mg/kgLD50 Intraperitoneal Mouse: 7950 mg/kgLD50 Intraperitoneal Rat: 240 mg/kgLD50 Intraperitoneal Rat: 240 mg/kgLC50 Intraperitoneal Mouse: 2500 mg/kgLC50 Intraperitoneal Mouse: 2500 mg/kgLD50 Human: 500 mg/kgLD50 Human: 500 mg/kg

Carcinogenic Effects:Carcinogenic Effects:Carcinogenic Effects: Not listed with NTP, IARC or OSHA as a known or suspected carcinogen. Not listed with NTP, IARC or OSHA as a known or suspected carcinogen.

12. ENVIRONMENTAL INFORMATION12. ENVIRONMENTAL INFORMATION12. ENVIRONMENTAL INFORMATION12. ENVIRONMENTAL INFORMATION12. ENVIRONMENTAL INFORMATIONRCRA Code:RCRA Code:RCRA Code: NoneNoneTSCA Registered:TSCA Registered:TSCA Registered: YesYes

13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS

Treatment:Treatment:Treatment:Dispose of according to all federal, state and local regulations. This material may be regulated under CERCLA, TSCA. SARA, and/or RCRA Regulatons.

Dispose of according to all federal, state and local regulations. This material may be regulated under CERCLA, TSCA. SARA, and/or RCRA Regulatons.

14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION14. TRANSPORT INFORMATIONProper Shipping Name:Proper Shipping Name:Proper Shipping Name: Not regulatedNot regulatedHazard Classification:Hazard Classification:Hazard Classification: NoneNoneUN Number: UN Number: UN Number: NoneNonePacking Group:Packing Group:Packing Group: NoneNoneLabels Required:Labels Required:Labels Required: NoneNoneHarmonized Tariff Code:Harmonized Tariff Code:Harmonized Tariff Code: 2817.00.002817.00.00

15. REGULATORY INFORMATION15. REGULATORY INFORMATION15. REGULATORY INFORMATION15. REGULATORY INFORMATION15. REGULATORY INFORMATION

SARA Section 313:SARA Section 313:SARA Section 313:

This product is subject to the reporting requirements of Section 313 of Title III of the Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act and CFR 372. Zinc Oxide is present in quantities above the applicable de minimis concentrations and is considered to be listed in 40 CFR 372.65 as a zinc compound.

This product is subject to the reporting requirements of Section 313 of Title III of the Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act and CFR 372. Zinc Oxide is present in quantities above the applicable de minimis concentrations and is considered to be listed in 40 CFR 372.65 as a zinc compound.

16. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION16. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION16. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION16. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION16. ADDITIONAL INFORMATIONThe complete range of conditions or methods of use are beyond our control therefore we do not assume any responsibility and expressly disclaim any liability for any use of this product. Information contained herein is believed to be true and accurate however, all statements or suggestions are made without warranty, expressed or implied, regarding accuracy of the information, the hazards connected with the use of the material or the results to be obtained from the use thereof. Compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws and local regulations remains the responsibility of the user.

This safety sheet cannot cover all possible situations which the user may experience during processing. Each aspect of your operation should be examined to determine if, or where, additional precautions may be necessary.  All health and safety information contained in this bulletin should be provided to your employees or customers.

The complete range of conditions or methods of use are beyond our control therefore we do not assume any responsibility and expressly disclaim any liability for any use of this product. Information contained herein is believed to be true and accurate however, all statements or suggestions are made without warranty, expressed or implied, regarding accuracy of the information, the hazards connected with the use of the material or the results to be obtained from the use thereof. Compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws and local regulations remains the responsibility of the user.

This safety sheet cannot cover all possible situations which the user may experience during processing. Each aspect of your operation should be examined to determine if, or where, additional precautions may be necessary.  All health and safety information contained in this bulletin should be provided to your employees or customers.

The complete range of conditions or methods of use are beyond our control therefore we do not assume any responsibility and expressly disclaim any liability for any use of this product. Information contained herein is believed to be true and accurate however, all statements or suggestions are made without warranty, expressed or implied, regarding accuracy of the information, the hazards connected with the use of the material or the results to be obtained from the use thereof. Compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws and local regulations remains the responsibility of the user.

This safety sheet cannot cover all possible situations which the user may experience during processing. Each aspect of your operation should be examined to determine if, or where, additional precautions may be necessary.  All health and safety information contained in this bulletin should be provided to your employees or customers.

The complete range of conditions or methods of use are beyond our control therefore we do not assume any responsibility and expressly disclaim any liability for any use of this product. Information contained herein is believed to be true and accurate however, all statements or suggestions are made without warranty, expressed or implied, regarding accuracy of the information, the hazards connected with the use of the material or the results to be obtained from the use thereof. Compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws and local regulations remains the responsibility of the user.

This safety sheet cannot cover all possible situations which the user may experience during processing. Each aspect of your operation should be examined to determine if, or where, additional precautions may be necessary.  All health and safety information contained in this bulletin should be provided to your employees or customers.

The complete range of conditions or methods of use are beyond our control therefore we do not assume any responsibility and expressly disclaim any liability for any use of this product. Information contained herein is believed to be true and accurate however, all statements or suggestions are made without warranty, expressed or implied, regarding accuracy of the information, the hazards connected with the use of the material or the results to be obtained from the use thereof. Compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws and local regulations remains the responsibility of the user.

This safety sheet cannot cover all possible situations which the user may experience during processing. Each aspect of your operation should be examined to determine if, or where, additional precautions may be necessary.  All health and safety information contained in this bulletin should be provided to your employees or customers.

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