Zinc

Horsehead Corporation

Revision date : 2012-07-24

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General Information

Revision date

2012-07-24

Product name

Zinc

CAS No.

7440-66-6

Emergency telephone

001-1-703-527-3887

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Company Information

company name

Horsehead Corporation

e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet

info@horseheadcorp.com

Section 2

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Directive 67/548/EEC: Classification of the substance or mixture Solid; Silver/grey; Odourless

Other hazards which do not result in classification

Inhalation of fumes may result in metal fume fever, a flu-like illness. Ingestion may cause gastrointestinal irritation, nausea, vomiting and diarrhoea. Dust contact with the eyes can lead to mechanical irritation. Contains lead and lead compounds. Prolonged overexposure may result in lead toxicity syndrome which may result in permanent damage or death. Lead poisoning is characterized by a metallic taste in the mouth, loss of appetite, indigestion, nausea, vomiting, constipation, abdominal cramps, disturbance of rest and sleep, and weakness. Environmental precautions: Avoid release to the environment. PBT assessment: This substance is not considered to be persistent, bioaccumulating nor toxic (PBT).

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Solid; Silver/grey; Odourless. Most important hazards: Not a hazardous substance or mixture according to Regulation (EC) No. 1272/2008. This substance is not classified as dangerous according to Directive 67/548/EEC.

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