Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists
EC/CAS
1314-13-2
Name of the chemical
Zinc oxide; C.I. 77947
Concentration
N/A
General Information
Revision date
2021-08-27
Product name
Zinc Oxide
Product Synonyms
Zinc white, zinc monoxide
Chemical name
Inorganic metal oxides
CAS No.
1314-13-2
Emergency telephone
Kimleigh Chemicals SA (Pty) Ltd
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Company Information
company name
Kimleigh Chemicals SA (Pty) Ltd
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
sheq@kimleigh.co.za
GHS Information
Signal word
Warning
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H410
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H410
Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects
Section 2
EU Classification
Global Harmonized System Code:
Signal word
GHS):
Environmental hazards
Warning Very toxic to aquatic life with long H410 lasting effect. GHS09
Precautionary statements
P501 : Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations. P273 : Avoid release to the environment. P391 : Collect spillage. 2.2
Principle Routes of Exposure
Eye contact, inhalation, ingestion, absorbed through skin Eyes: May cause eye irritation and local inflammation. Possible corneal burn symptoms include stinging, tearing and redness. Skin: Causes skin irritation. Inhalation: Inhalation of dust may cause metal fume fever. Symptoms may include fever, chills, myalgias, vomiting and malaise which most commonly result from inhalation of freshly formed zinc oxide fumes. Complete recovery generally occurs within 24 to 48 hours. Ingestion: It may cause irritation and/or a burning sensation in the mouth, pharynx, oesophagus and gastrointestinal tract. May have difficulty swallowing. Symptoms include abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhoe. After uptake of lrage quantities drop in blood pressure, cardiovascular disorder and collapse. Target organs: kidney, pancreas, liver, and lungs.
