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General Information
Revision date
2026-03-16
Product name
Zinc metal powder
CAS No.
7440-66-6
Emergency telephone
+(60)-327884561
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Company Information
company name
Thermo Fisher Scientific Fisher Scientific (M) Sdn Bhd
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
laboratorysolution@thermofisher.com
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H250, H260, H400, H410
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H250
Catches fire spontaneously if exposed to air
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
Classification of the substance or mixture
Physical hazards
Substances/mixtures which, in contact with water, emit flammable gases Category 1 (H260) Pyrophoric solids Category 1 (H250)
Health hazards
Based on available data, the classification criteria are not met
Environmental hazards
Acute aquatic toxicity Category 1 (H400) Chronic aquatic toxicity Category 1 (H410)
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
Prevention
P210 - Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking P222 - Do not allow contact with air P231 + P232 - Handle and store contents under inert gas. Protect from moisture P280 - Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection
Response
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
Storage
P402 + P404 - Store in a dry place. Store in a closed container
Disposal
P501 - Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant
2.3 Other hazards
This product does not contain any known or suspected endocrine disruptors
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Physical hazards Substances/mixtures which, in contact with water, emit flammable gases Category 1 (H260) Pyrophoric solids Category 1 (H250) Health hazards Based on available data, the classification criteria are not met Environmental hazards Acute aquatic toxicity Category 1 (H400) Chronic aquatic toxicity Category 1 (H410)