Zinc

Hazard statements (CLP)

H250, H251, H260, H400, H410

Code

Statements

H250

Catches fire spontaneously if exposed to air

OSHA HCS Classification

Pyrophoric solids (Category 1), H250 Self-heating substances and mixtures (Category 1), H251 Substances and mixtures, which in contact with water, emit flammable gases (Category 1), H260 Acute aquatic toxicity (Category 1), H400 Chronic aquatic toxicity (Category 1), H410 For the full text of the H-Statements mentioned in this Section, see Section 16.

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

H250 Catches fire spontaneously if exposed to air. H251 Self-heating: may catch fire. H260 In contact with water releases flammable gases which may ignite spontaneously. H410 Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.

Precautionary statements

P210 Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. No smoking. P222 Do not allow contact with air. P223 Do not allow contact with water. P231 + P232 Handle under inert gas. Protect from moisture. P235 + P410 Keep cool. Protect from sunlight. P273 Avoid release to the environment. P280 Wear protective gloves/ eye protection/ face protection. P335 + P334 Brush off loose particles from skin. Immerse in cool water/ wrap in wet bandages. P370 + P378 In case of fire: Use dry sand, dry chemical or alcohol-resistant foam to extinguish. P391 Collect spillage. P402 + P404 Store in a dry place. Store in a closed container. P407 Maintain air gap between stacks/ pallets. P413 Store bulk masses greater than .? kg/ .? lbs at temperatures not exceeding .? °C/ .? °F. P420 Store away from other materials. P422 Store contents under inert gas. P501 Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant.

2.3 Other hazards

Combustible dust