Zinc oxide is white powder and Zinc oxide has a specific gravity of
4.4. Zinc oxide is insoluble in water. The primary hazard is the
threat posed to the environment. Immediate steps should be taken to
limit its spread to the environment. Prolonged inhalation of the
dust may result in metal fume fever with symptoms of chills, fever,
muscular pain, nausea and vomiting.Slowly decomposed(hydrolyzed) in
water. Insoluble in water.
