Quick Zinc

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

This product is classified as:

Hazardous Ingredients

according to criteria of the National Occupational Health and Safety Commission (NOHSC) Dangerous Goods according to the Australian Dangerous Goods Code (ADG Code). Approved Criteria Classification FLAMMABLE R10, HARMFUL R65 R48/20 (Calculated).

Precautionary statements

S1/2, S36/37/39

SUSDP Classification

Not Classified

ADG classification

Class 2.1 (Flammable Gas.)

UN Number

1950 EMERGENCY OVERVIEW COLOUR Silver/Gray PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION AEROSOL ODOUR Solvent

Health hazards

Flammable. May cause lung damage. Prolonged exposure harmful. Eye, Skin, & Respiratory tract irritant.

Potential health effects

Inhalation: Short term exposure. Vapour is irritating to nose and throat and may cause nausea, vomiting, difficulty breathing, headache, drowsiness, symptoms of drunkenness, and lung congestion. Long term Exposure. Possible lung and respiratory tract damage. May trigger pre-existing respiratory complaints. Repeated overexposure may cause progressive and potentially irreversible damage to the peripheral nervous system, particularly in arms and legs. Skin Contact: Short term exposure. Defatting and drying of Skin Long term exposure. Prolonged use may cause irritation, redness and dermatitis. Eye Contact: Short term exposure. Will cause irritation and may damage eye tissue. Long-term exposure. Not know. Ingestion: Short term exposure. Headaches, nausea, and severe abdominal pain may result. Vomiting may cause product to be aspirated into the lungs possibly resulting in chemical pneumonitis. Long-term exposure. Not known Carcinogen Status NOHSC Yes NTP Not Classified IARC Not Classified