General Information
Revision date
2017-02-14
Product name
ZINC ACETATE
Product name
ZINC ACETATE
Identification on the label/Trade name
ENVIRONMENTALLY HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE, SOLID, N.O.S. (contains zinc acetate)
Product Synonyms
S GHS AUS EN
Chemical name
zinc acetate
CAS No.
557-34-6
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
Preserving wood; as mordant in textile dyeing; manufacture of glazes for painting on porcelain; as a laboratory reagent in testing for albumin, tannin, urobilin, phosphate, blood; as an astringent. Also as a cross-linking agent for polymers; and fuel additive
Icons in SDS
Company Information
company name
j.t. baker
GHS Information
Signal word
Warning
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H302, H315, H319, H335, H410
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H302
Harmful if swallowed
Section 2
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
HAZARDOUS CHEMICAL. DANGEROUS GOODS. According to the WHS Regulations and the ADG Code. CHEMWATCH HAZARD RATINGS Min Max Flammability 1 Toxicity 2 0 = Minimum Body Contact 2 1 = Low 2 = Moderate Reactivity 1 3 = High Chronic 0 4 = Extreme Poisons Schedule Not Applicable [1] Acute Toxicity (Oral) Category 4, Skin Corrosion/Irritation Category 2, Eye Irritation Category 2A, Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure Category 3 (respiratory tract irritation), Acute Aquatic Hazard Category 1, Chronic Aquatic Hazard Category 1 Legend: 1. Classified by Chemwatch; 2. Classification drawn from HSIS ; 3. Classification drawn from EC Directive 1272/2008 - Annex VI
Signal word
WARNING
Hazard statements
H302 Harmful if swallowed. H315 Causes skin irritation. H319 Causes serious eye irritation. H335 May cause respiratory irritation. H410 Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.
Prevention
P271 Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. P261 Avoid breathing dust/fumes. P270 Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. P273 Avoid release to the environment.
Response
P362 Take off contaminated clothing and wash before reuse. P305+P351+P338 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. P337+P313 If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention. P391 Collect spillage.
Storage
P405 Store locked up. P403+P233 Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed.
Disposal
P501 Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local regulations.
