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General Information
Revision date
2017-06-27
Product name
METALLIC SUBSTANCE, WATER-REACTIVE, N.O.S
Product Synonyms
Duretherm; zinc powder; zinc powder, non-pyrophoric; zinc dust
Chemical name
zinc powder
CAS No.
7440-66-6
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
In zinc salts, other zinc compounds, reducing agent, precipitating agent, purifier, catalyst; in rust resistant paints, bleaches, soot removal, pipe-thread compounds, sherardizing, decorative effect in resins, auto body coatings. [~Regeant ~]
Emergency telephone
ALPHA CHEMICALS PTY LTD
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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)
H228, H261, H312, H410
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H228
Flammable solid
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 3 Toxicity 2 0 = Minimum Body Contact 2 1 = Low Reactivity 2 2 = Moderate 3 = High Chronic 0 4 = Extreme Poisons Schedule Not Applicable [1] Flammable Solid Category 1, Emit Flammable Gases with Water Category 2, Acute Toxicity (Dermal) Category 4, 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
H228 Flammable solid. H261 In contact with water releases flammable gases. H312 Harmful in contact with skin. H410 Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.
Prevention
P210 Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking. P231+P232 Handle and store contents under inert gas. Protect from moisture. P240 Ground and bond container and receiving equipment. P241 Use explosion-proof electrical/ventilating/lighting/intrinsically safe equipment. P273 Avoid release to the environment. P280 Wear protective gloves and protective clothing. 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 normal protein foam to extinguish. P312 Call a POISON CENTER/doctor/physician/first aider/if you feel unwell. P391 Collect spillage. P302+P352 IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water. P362+P364 Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse.
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.
