Zinc Sulfate Monohydrate

Hazard statements (CLP)

H302, H318, H410

Code

Statements

H302

Harmful if swallowed

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

OSHA Emergency Overview Danger! Colorless, odorless granules. Causes serious eye damage. Harmful if swallowed. Not flammable or explosive, but will decompose in extreme heat to produce toxic sulfur oxide gas and zinc oxide fume. The granular solid is freely soluble in water and can pose a threat to aquatic life and environment.

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 1 (H318) Acute toxicity, Oral Category 4 (H302) Hazardous to the aquatic environment, long-term hazard Category 1 (H410) GHS Label, Hazards and Precautionary Statements

Hazard pictograms

Hazards Definitions See Section 16) Label Signal Word: Danger

Hazard statements

Causes serious eye damage. (H318) Harmful if swallowed. (H302) Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects. (H410)

Prevention

Wear eye protection, face protection. (P280)* Wash skin thoroughly after handling. (P264) Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. (P270) Avoid release to environment. (P273)

Response

IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. (P305+P351+P338) IMMEDIATELY call a Poison Center/doctor (P310) IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. Call a POISON CENTER doctor if you feel unwell. (P301+P330+P312) COLLECT SPILLAGE

Disposal

Considerations Dispose of this material and its container to hazardous or special waste collection point, in accordance with local, regional, national and/or international regulation. (P501)* NFPA Health 2 Flammability 0 Reactivity 0

Potential health effects

May irritate eyes, skin and respiratory tract. If dusty it may cause breathing difficulty and irritation of mucous membranes. Ingestion may cause strong stomach cramps and diarrhea and may induce spontaneous vomiting. Chronic health hazards include stomach irritation, abdominal cramps and nausea. Zinc sulfate monohydrate is not considered a carcinogen by OSHA, NTP, IARC, ACGIH or the EU (see Toxicological Information, Section 11).

Principle Routes of Exposure

Entry Inhalation, Skin and Eye Exposure to generated dust and especially generated zinc oxide fume through thermal decomposition. Target Organs: blood, cardiovascular system Acute Exposure Symptoms Inhalation (breathing): May cause irritation of the nasal membranes and upper respiratory tract, possibly severe. Significant exposures may result in difficulty breathing, low blood pressure, dizziness, bluish skin color and lung congestion. Eye Contact: Contact may cause eye irritation including stinging, watering and redness. Skin Contact: May cause irritation, possibly severe. Ingestion (swallowing): May irritate or cause burns to digestive tract. Significant exposures may cause effects such as fever, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, stomach pain, blood in the stool, inability to urinate, low blood pressure, kidney damage, liver damage and convulsions. Chronic Exposure Symptoms: Continued and prolonged overexposure may result in digestive disorders, kidney and/or liver damage.

Medical Conditions Generally Aggravated by Exposure

Conditions aggravated by exposure may include skin disorders and respiratory (asthma-like) disorders. Potential Environment Effects: This product is highly soluble in water and has the potential to be toxic to fish and other aquatic life. It also has the potential to be toxic to plant life and other terrestrial organisms at elevated concentrations in soils (see Ecological Information, Section 12). Carcinogenicity Data: OSHA not listed NTP not listed IARC Monograph not listed ACGIH not listed EU not listed Also See: Section 11 for more Toxicological information