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General Information
Version
5
Revision date
2025-12-30
Product name
Zinc flake
Product Synonyms
Zinc Dust
CAS No.
7440-66-6
1.2.2. Uses advised against
This product does not contain any substance(s) on the Illicit Drug Precursors/Reagents list This product does not contain any substance(s) subject to Prohibition, Authorization or Restriction. This product does not contain any substance(s) listed on the voluntary National Code of Practice for Chemicals of Security Concern
Emergency telephone
+613 9757 4559
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Company Information
company name
ThermoFisher Scientific Australia Pty Ltd
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
ANZinfo@thermofisher.com
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H250, H260, H410
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H250
Catches fire spontaneously if exposed to air
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
Classified as hazardous according to criteria of Safe Work Australia. Classification under Safe Work Australia
Physical hazards
Substances/mixtures which, in contact with water, emit flammable gases Category 1 Pyrophoric solids Category 1
Health hazards
No hazards identified
Environmental hazards
Acute aquatic toxicity Category 1 Chronic aquatic toxicity Category 1 Label Elements Flame
Signal word
Danger Hazard Statements H250 - Catches fire spontaneously if exposed to air H260 - In contact with water releases flammable gases which may ignite spontaneously H410 - Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects May form combustible dust concentrations in air
Precautionary statements
P210 - Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking P222 - Do not allow contact with air P223 - Do not allow contact with water P231 + P232 - Handle and store contents under inert gas. Protect from moisture P280 - Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection P370 + P378 - In case of fire: Use dry sand, dry chemical or alcohol-resistant foam to extinguish P302 + P335 + P334 - IF ON SKIN: Brush off loose particles from skin. Immerse in cool water or wrap in wet bandages P402 + P404 - Store in a dry place. Store in a closed container P501 - Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant
Further information
May form explosible dust-air mixture if dispersed This product does not contain any known or suspected endocrine disruptors
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Classified as hazardous according to criteria of Safe Work Australia Physical hazards Substances/mixtures which, in contact with water, emit flammable gases Category 1 Pyrophoric solids Category 1 Health hazards No hazards identified Environmental hazards Acute aquatic toxicity Category 1 Chronic aquatic toxicity
