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General Information
Revision date
2018-07-02
Product name
Zinc (Powder)
CAS No.
7440-66-6
Emergency telephone
Chemical Emergencies
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Company Information
company name
TCI AMERICA
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
sales-US@TCIchemicals.com
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger!
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
WHMIS 2015 OSHA Haz Com: CFR 1910.1200: Eye Damage/Irritation [Category 2B] WHMIS 2015: Pyrophoric Solids [Category 1] Substances and Mixtures which, in Contact with Water, Emit Flammable Gases [Category 1] Aquatic Hazard (Acute) [Category 1] Aquatic Hazard (Long-Term) [Category 1]
Signal word
Danger!
Hazard statements
Catches fire spontaneously if exposed to air In contact with water releases flammable gases which may ignite spontaneously Causes eye irritation Very toxic to aquatic life Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects
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Prevention
Keep away from heat, sparks, open flames and hot surfaces. – No smoking. Do not allow contact with air. Do not allow contact with water. Handle under inert gas. Protect from moisture. Avoid release to the environment. Wash hands and face thoroughly after handling. Wear protective gloves, eye protection.
Response
If in eyes: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice or attention. Brush off loose particles from skin. Immerse in cool water or wrap with wet bandages. In case of fire: Use dry chemical or dry sand to extinguish. Collect spillage.
Storage
Store in a dry place. Store in a closed container. Store contents under inert gas.
Disposal
Dispose of contents and container in accordance with local, regional, national regulations (e.g. US 40 CFR Part 261, EU 91/156/EEC, JP Waste Disposal and Cleaning Act, etc.).
2.3 Other hazards
Causes mild skin irritation. [HNOC]
