Zinc

Hazard statements (CLP)

H303

Code

Statements

H303

May be harmful if swallowed

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Emergency Overview Emergency Grey metal solid. Negligible fire or explosion hazard in bulk form. Powderd material may form explosive dust-air mixtures. May be harmful if swallowed.

Hazard statements

H303 May be harmful if swallowed

Prevention

Avoid contact with eyes and skin. Aboid creating and breathing airborne dust. Keep away from heat, flames and all other ignition sources. Keep dry. Respnse P312 Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell Appearance/Form: Form: solid Color: Bluish white metal Odor: None Hazard Summary: Irritating and poisonous gas is produced in fire. Flammable in the form of dust when exposed to heat or flame. Bulk dust in damp state may heat spontaneously and ignite on eposure to air. Releases flammable hydrogen gas upon contact with acids or alkali hydroxides. Contact with strong oxidizers may cause fire.

Potential Acute Health Effects

Skin: May cause irritation. Eyes: May cause irritation. Ingestion: Low risk of ingestion as sold. Extremely large oral dosages may produce gastrointestinal disturbances, due both to mechanical effects and the possibility of reaction with gastric juice to produce zinc chloride. Pain, stomach cramps and nausea could occur in aggravated cases. Inhalation: No adverse effects expected but dust may cause mechanical irritation. Chronic Exposure: Prolonged skin contact may cause dermatitis. Aggravated Medical Persons with pre-existing skin disorders or impaired respiratory funciton may be more susceptible to the effects of the Conditions: substance. Carcinogenicity: Not listed as carcinogen