Zinc chloride

Health hazards

Acute toxicity (Oral) : Category 4 Skin corrosion/irritation : Category 1 Serious eye damage/eye irritation : Category 1 Specific target organ toxicity - single : Category 3 exposure Specific target organ toxicity – : Category 2 repeated exposure

Environmental hazards

Acute hazards to the aquatic : Category 1 Chronic hazards to the aquatic : Category 1

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

Harmful if swallowed. Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects. Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. May cause respiratory irritation. May cause drowsiness or dizziness. May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated

Prevention

Precautionary statement : Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray. Wash hands thoroughly after handling. Avoid release to the environment.

Response

Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician. IF SWALLOWED Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. IF ON SKIN (or hair) Remove/take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower. Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. Collect spillage.

Storage

Store locked up. Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed.

Disposal

Dispose of contents/container to an appropriate treatment and disposal facility in accordance with applicable laws and regulations, and product characteristics at time of disposal. Other hazards which do not result in : None.