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General Information
Revision date
2018-12-10
Product name
ENVIRONMENTALLY HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE, SOLID, N.O.S. (contains zinc)
Product Synonyms
Zn-Al; metallic zinc-aluminium metal solid granulated solid; alliage zinc-aluminium; ZA alloy; zincalume
Chemical name
zinc
CAS No.
7440-66-6
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Company Information
company name
ALPHA CHEMICALS PTY LTD
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
shane@alphachem.com.au
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H261, H302, H319, H410
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H261
In contact with water releases flammable gas
Section 2
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
HAZARDOUS CHEMICAL. DANGEROUS GOODS. According to the WHS Regulations and the ADG Code. ChemWatch Hazard Ratings Min Max Flammability 0 Toxicity 2 0 = Minimum Body Contact 2 1 = Low Reactivity 2 2 = Moderate 3 = High Chronic 0 4 = Extreme Poisons Schedule Not Applicable [1] Emit Flammable Gases with Water Category 2, Acute Toxicity (Oral) Category 4, Eye Irritation Category 2A, Chronic Aquatic Hazard Category 1 Legend: 1. Classified by Chemwatch; 2. Classification drawn from HCIS; 3. Classification drawn from Regulation (EU) No 1272/2008 - Annex VI
Signal word
Danger
Hazard statements
H261 In contact with water releases flammable gases. H302 Harmful if swallowed. H319 Causes serious eye irritation. H410 Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.
Prevention
P231+P232 Handle and store contents under inert gas. Protect from moisture. P264 Wash all exposed external body areas thoroughly after handling. P270 Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. P273 Avoid release to the environment. P280 Wear protective gloves, protective clothing, eye protection and face protection. P223 Do not allow contact with water.
Response
P302+P335+P334 IF ON SKIN: Brush off loose particles from skin. Immerse in cool water [or wrap in wet bandages]. P370+P378 In case of fire: Use alcohol resistant foam or fine spray/water fog to extinguish. P305+P351+P338 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. P337+P313 If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention. P391 Collect spillage. P301+P312 IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER/doctor/physician/first aider if you feel unwell. P330 Rinse mouth.
Storage
P402+P404 Store in a dry place. Store in a closed container.
Disposal
P501 Dispose of contents/container to authorised hazardous or special waste collection point in accordance with any local regulation.
