Zinc Metal Special High Grade

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

EMERGENCY OVERVIEW: Short Term Overexposure ZINC Inhalation of high levels of zinc vapor (zinc oxide fumes) may result in tightness of chest, metallic taste, cough, dizziness, fever, chills, headache, nausea, and dry throat. Overexposure may produce symptoms known as metal fume fever or “zinc shakes”; an acute, self-limiting condition without recognized complications. Symptoms of metal fume fever include: chills, fever, muscular pain, nausea and vomiting. Long Term Overexposure ZINC Chronic exposure to zinc may cause respiratory tract irritation with nasopharyngitis and laryngitis

Medical Conditions Generally Aggravated by Exposure

Inhalation of dust may be an irritant to pre-existing respiratory conditions

Prevention

Avoid contact with acids and alkalis

Principle Routes of Exposure

PRIMARY Inhalation, if material has been heated above the boiling point, driving off zinc fume SECONDARY: Ingestion of dusts..

Classifications

Inhalation Toxicity: Acute 4

Hazard statements

H332 May be harmful if inhaled

Precautionary statements

P261 Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray P271 Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area P312 Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell P304+P340 IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and Keep at rest in a posi-tion comfortable for breathing

Potential health effects

Inhalation: Inhaling dust may be an irritant to pre-existing respiratory conditions. Skin: No data found. Ingestion: No data found. Eyes: No data found. Carcinogenicity: N/A.