ZINC NITRATE

Zinc nitrate is a colorless crystalline solid. Noncombustible, but accelerates the burning of combustible materials. If large quantities are involved in a fire or the combustible material is finely divided, an explosion may result. Prolonged exposure to fire or heat may result in an explosion. Toxic oxides of nitrogen are produced in fires involving this material. It is used as a catalyst in the manufacture of other chemicals, in medicine, and in dyes.

• Strong Oxidizing Agent

Water soluble.

Special Hazards of Combustion Products: Toxic oxides of nitrogen may form in fire.

Behavior in Fire: May increase intensity of fire when in contact with combustible material (USCG, 1999)

Inhalation of dust may irritate nose and throat. Ingestion can cause irritation or corrosion of the alimentary tract. Contact with eyes causes irritation, which may be delayed. Contact with skin causes irritation. (USCG, 1999)

ZINC NITRATE is an oxidizing agent. Reacts violently with combustible and reducing materials. [Handling Chemicals Safely 1980. p. 967]; mixtures of zinc nitrates with alkyl esters may explode owing to the formation of alkyl nitrates; mixtures with phosphorus, tin (II) chloride, or other reducing agents may react explosively [Bretherick 1979. p. 108-109].

• Nitrate and Nitrite Compounds, Inorganic

Use caution: Liquids with this reactive group classification have been known to react with the absorbents listed below.

• Cellulose-Based Absorbents
• Expanded Polymeric Absorbents

Excerpt from 140 [Oxidizers]:

IMMEDIATE PRECAUTIONARY MEASURE: Isolate spill or leak area in all directions for at least 50 meters (150 feet) for liquids and at least 25 meters (75 feet) for solids.

LARGE SPILL: Consider initial downwind evacuation for at least 100 meters (330 feet).

FIRE: If tank, rail car or tank truck is involved in a fire, ISOLATE for 800 meters (1/2 mile) in all directions; also, consider initial evacuation for 800 meters (1/2 mile) in all directions. If ammonium nitrate is in a tank, rail car or tank truck and involved in a fire, ISOLATE for 1600 meters (1 mile) in all directions; also, initiate evacuation including emergency responders for 1600 meters (1 mile) in all directions. (ERG, 2020)

Excerpt from 140 [Oxidizers]:

SMALL FIRE: Use water. Do not use dry chemicals or foams. CO2 or Halon® may provide limited control.

LARGE FIRE: Flood fire area with water from a distance. Do not move cargo or vehicle if cargo has been exposed to heat. If it can be done safely, move undamaged containers away from the area around the fire.

FIRE INVOLVING TANKS OR CAR/TRAILER LOADS: Fight fire from maximum distance or use unmanned master stream devices or monitor nozzles. Cool containers with flooding quantities of water until well after fire is out. ALWAYS stay away from tanks engulfed in fire. For massive fire, use unmanned master stream devices or monitor nozzles; if this is impossible, withdraw from area and let fire burn. (ERG, 2020)

Excerpt from 140 [Oxidizers]:

Keep combustibles (wood, paper, oil, etc.) away from spilled material. Do not touch damaged containers or spilled material unless wearing appropriate protective clothing. Stop leak if you can do it without risk. Do not get water inside containers.

SMALL DRY SPILL: With clean shovel, place material into clean, dry container and cover loosely; move containers from spill area.

SMALL LIQUID SPILL: Use a non-combustible material like vermiculite or sand to soak up the product and place into a container for later disposal.

LARGE SPILL: Dike far ahead of liquid spill for later disposal. (ERG, 2020)

Dust mask; goggles or face shield; protective gloves. (USCG, 1999)

No information available.

INHALATION: move to fresh air.

INGESTION: induce vomiting, followed by prompt and complete gastric lavage, cathartics, and demulcents.

EYES: flush with water; consult a physician.

SKIN: wash with soap and water. (USCG, 1999)

• AEROTEX ACCELERATOR NUMBER 5
• CATALYST FT
• CELLOXAN
• X 4
• X 4 (NITRATE)
• ZINC DINITRATE
• ZINC NITRATE
• ZINC NITRATE (ZN(NO3)2)
• ZINC NITRATE HEXAHYDRATE
• ZINC(II) NITRATE