General Information
Version
6
Revision date
2026-07-07
Product name
Zinc carbonate, basic
CAS No.
5263-02-5
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
Intermediate
supplier name
Fisher Scientific UK
Emergency telephone
(800) 424-9300, 001-703-527-3887
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Company Information
company name
Fisher Scientific UK
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
begel.sdsdesk@thermofisher.com
GHS Information
Signal word
Warning
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H315, H319, H410
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H315
Causes skin irritation
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
Physical State
Appearance/Odor
Powder Solid White Odorless Emergency Overview Causes skin irritation. Causes serious eye irritation. Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects. Hygroscopic. Classification of the substance or mixture Skin Corrosion/Irritation Category 2 Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Category 2 Acute aquatic toxicity Category 1 Chronic aquatic toxicity Category 1 Label Elements
Signal word
Warning Hazard Statements H315 - Causes skin irritation H319 - Causes serious eye irritation H410 - Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects
Prevention
P264 - Wash face, hands and any exposed skin thoroughly after handling P280 - Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection
Response
P302 + P352 - IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap and water P305 + P351 + P338 - IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing P332 + P313 - If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention P337 + P313 - If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention P362 + P364 - Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse
Storage
P403 - Store in a well-ventilated place
Disposal
P501 - Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant
Other physicochemical hazards
Hygroscopic.
Health hazards
Causes skin irritation. Causes serious eye irritation.
Environmental hazards
Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects. Is not likely mobile in the environment due its low water solubility. Spillage unlikely to penetrate soil.
2.3 Other hazards
This product does not contain any known or suspected endocrine disruptors.
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Skin Corrosion/Irritation Category 2 Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Category 2 Acute aquatic toxicity Category 1 Chronic aquatic toxicity