ZINC PHENOLSULFONATE

A colorless to white crystalline solid which turns pink on exposure to air. The primary is the threat to the environment. Immediate steps should be taken to limit its spread to the environment. It is soluble in water. It is used as an insecticide and in medicine.

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Soluble in water. Turns pink on exposure to air.

Special Hazards of Combustion Products: Irritating oxides of sulfur may form in fires. (USCG, 1999)

Inhalation of dust may irritate nose and throat. Ingestion of large doses has emetic and astringent effects; can cause irritation or corrosion of the alimentary tract. Contact with eyes causes irritation. Contact with skin causes mild irritation. (USCG, 1999)

ZINC PHENOLSULFONATE behaves as a weak acid in solution. Therefore, it would react with bases in neutralization reactions that would generate heat.

• Phenols and Cresols
• Salts, Acidic

No information available.

Excerpt from ERG Guide 138 [Substances - Water-Reactive (Emitting Flammable Gases)]:

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 300 meters (1000 feet).

FIRE: If tank, rail tank car or highway tank 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. (ERG, 2024)

Excerpt from ERG Guide 138 [Substances - Water-Reactive (Emitting Flammable Gases)]:

DO NOT USE WATER OR FOAM.

SMALL FIRE: Dry chemical, soda ash, lime or sand.

LARGE FIRE: DRY sand, dry chemical, soda ash or lime or withdraw from area and let fire burn. If it can be done safely, move undamaged containers away from the area around the fire.

FIRE INVOLVING METALS OR POWDERS (ALUMINUM, LITHIUM, MAGNESIUM, ETC.): Use dry chemical, DRY sand, sodium chloride powder, graphite powder or class D extinguishers; in addition, for Lithium you may use Lith-X® powder or copper powder. Also, see ERG Guide 170.

FIRE INVOLVING TANKS, RAIL TANK CARS OR HIGHWAY TANKS: Fight fire from maximum distance or use unmanned master stream devices or monitor nozzles. Do not get water inside containers. Cool containers with flooding quantities of water until well after fire is out. Withdraw immediately in case of rising sound from venting safety devices or discoloration of tank. ALWAYS stay away from tanks in direct contact with flames. (ERG, 2024)

Excerpt from ERG Guide 138 [Substances - Water-Reactive (Emitting Flammable Gases)]:

ELIMINATE all ignition sources (no smoking, flares, sparks or flames) from immediate area. Do not touch or walk through spilled material. Stop leak if you can do it without risk. Use water spray to reduce vapors or divert vapor cloud drift. Avoid allowing water runoff to contact spilled material. DO NOT GET WATER on spilled substance or inside containers.

SMALL SPILL: Cover with DRY earth, DRY sand or other non-combustible material followed with plastic sheet to minimize spreading or contact with rain. Dike for later disposal; do not apply water unless directed to do so.

POWDER SPILL: Cover powder spill with plastic sheet or tarp to minimize spreading and keep powder dry. DO NOT CLEAN-UP OR DISPOSE OF, EXCEPT UNDER SUPERVISION OF A SPECIALIST. (ERG, 2024)

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

No information available.

INHALATION: move to fresh air.

INGESTION: if large amount has been swallowed, induce vomiting, followed by prompt and complete gastric lavage, cathartics, and demulcents.

EYES or SKIN: flush with water. (USCG, 1999)

• BENZENESULFONIC ACID, P-HYDROXY-, ZINC SALT (2:1)
• P-HYDROXYBENZENESULFONIC ACID ZINC SALT
• ZINC P-PHENOLSULFONATE
• ZINC PHENOLSULFONATE
• ZINC PHENOLSULFONATE OCTAHYDRATE
• ZINC PHENOLSULPHONATE
• ZINC SULFOCARBOLATE
• ZINC SULFOPHENATE