Zinc Chloride Anhydrous

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Physical hazards

This product does not qualify for any physical hazard class under WHMIS 2015

Health hazards

Acute toxicity - oral Category 4 Skin corrosion / irritation Category 1B Serious eye damage / eye Category 1 irritation Specific target organ toxicity - Category 3 single exposure

Environmental hazards

Hazardous to the aquatic Category 1 acute hazard Hazardous to the aquatic Category 1 chronic hazard

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

H302 Harmful if swallowed. H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. H335 May cause respiratory irritation. H400 Very toxic to aquatic life. H410 Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.

Prevention

P260 Do not breathe dust. P264 Wash affected body parts thoroughly after handling. P270 Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. P271 Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. P280 Wear protective gloves, protective clothing, eye protection, face protection.

Response

P301 P312 P330 IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. Call a POISON CENTER or doctor if P331 you feel unwell. P303 P361 P353 IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water or P363 shower. Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. P304 P340 P310 IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. Immediately call a P312 POISON CENTER or doctor. Call a POISON CENTER or doctor if you feel unwell. P305 P351 P338 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. P391 Collect spillage.

Storage

P403 Store in a well-ventilated place. P233 Keep container tightly closed. P405 Store locked up.

Disposal

P501 Dispose of contents / container in accordance with all federal, provincial and / or local regulations including the Canadian Environmental Protection Act.

2.3 Other hazards

Not available

Additional information

Not available