Zinc, Granular, 10 Mesh, GR

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Emergency overview : WARNING! HARMFUL IF INHALED OR SWALLOWED. CAUSES DAMAGE TO THE FOLLOWING ORGANS: SKIN. MAY CAUSE RESPIRATORY TRACT, EYE AND SKIN IRRITATION. HEAT, SHOCK OR FRICTION TO ZINC DUST MAY CAUSE FIRE OR EXPLOSION. DUST MAY IGNITE SPONTANEOUSLY WITH AIR, ESPECIALLY WHEN WET. Warnings apply to zinc in its powdered form. Do not ingest. Avoid contact with eyes, skin and clothing. Use only with adequate ventilation. Keep container tightly closed and sealed until ready for use. Wash thoroughly after handling. Physical state Solid. (Granular solid. Powder. Sticks, strips, sheets.) OSHA/HCS status : This material is considered hazardous by the OSHA Hazard Communication Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200).

Principle Routes of Exposure

Inhalation. Ingestion.

Potential Acute Health Effects

Inhalation Toxic by inhalation. May cause respiratory irritation. Ingestion Toxic if swallowed. Skin May cause skin irritation. Eyes May cause eye irritation.

Potential chronic health

effects Carcinogenicity : No known significant effects or critical hazards. Mutagenicity : No known significant effects or critical hazards.

Teratogenic Effects

No known significant effects or critical hazards. Developmental effects : No known significant effects or critical hazards. Fertility effects : No known significant effects or critical hazards. Target organs : Causes damage to the following organs: skin. Medical conditions Pre-existing disorders involving any target organs mentioned in this MSDS as being at aggravated by over- risk may be aggravated by over-exposure to this product. exposure See toxicological information (section 11) 3 .