ZincoVer 5 Zinc Reagent

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Emergency Overview: Appearance: Purple Odor: Not determined EU Symbols: Xn - HARMFUL N - DANGEROUS FOR THE ENVIRONMENT

R-phrase(s)

R 20/21/22 Harmful by inhalation, in contact with skin and if swallowed. R 32 Contact with acids liberates very toxic gas. R 51/53: Toxic to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic environment. Emergency response to cyanide exposure should be planned and practiced prior to work with cyanides. First responders should start treatment and get medical attention immediately. Antidote: break an amyl nitrite pearl in cloth and hold lightly under nose for 15 seconds. Repeat 5 times at 15 second intervals. Transport to hospital immediately. Note to Physician: Have a cyanide first aid kit available. If patient has not responded to amyl nitrite, inject intraveneously 10 ml of a 3% solution of sodium nitrite at a rate not greater than 2,5 - 5 ml/min. Follow directly with 50 ml of a 25 % solution of sodium thiosulfate at the same rate by the same route. Keep patient under observation. If signs of poisoning persist or reappear, repeat nitrite and thiosulfate injections 1 hour later in one-half the original doses. Protective Equipment:

Potential health effects

Eye Contact (EC): May cause irritation Skin Contact (EC): May cause irritation Skin Absorption (EC): Harmful if absorbed through the skin Target Organs (SA E): Brain Ingestion (EC) Harmful May cause confusion gastrointestinal tract irritation irregular heartbeat Target Organs (Ing E): Brain Inhalation Harmful May cause irritation of nose and throat confusion irregular heartbeat Target Organs (Inh E): Brain

Medical Conditions Generally Aggravated by Exposure

Pre-existing Respiratory conditions Skin conditions

Potential chronic health

Chronic overexposure may cause brain damage Cancer / Reproductive Toxicity Information: This product does NOT contain any IARC listed chemicals. Additional Cancer / Reproductive Toxicity Information

Contains

an experimental mutagen. an experimental teratogen. Toxicologically Synergistic Products: None reported _____________________________________________________________________________