Zinc phosphide

Hazard statements (CLP)

H260, H300, H341, H410

Code

Statements

H260

In contact with water releases flammable gases which may ignite spontaneously

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Classified as hazardous in accordance with the criteria of EPA New Zealand Classification under Work Safe New Zealand Classified as hazardous in accordance with the criteria of EPA New Zealand HSNO Approval Number HSR001307 GHS Classification

Physical hazards

Substances/mixtures which, in contact with water, emit flammable gases Category 1

Health hazards

Acute Oral Toxicity Category 2 Germ Cell Mutagenicity Category 2

Environmental hazards

Acute aquatic toxicity Category 1 Chronic aquatic toxicity Category 1 Label Elements

Signal word

Danger Hazard Statements H260 - In contact with water releases flammable gases which may ignite spontaneously H300 - Fatal if swallowed H410 - Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects H341 - Suspected of causing genetic defects if inhaled

Prevention

P223 - Do not allow contact with water P231 + P232 - Handle and store contents under inert gas. Protect from moisture P264 - Wash face, hands and any exposed skin thoroughly after handling P270 - Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product P280 - Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection P273 - Avoid release to the environment

Response

P301 + P310 - IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor P330 - Rinse mouth 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 P391 - Collect spillage

Storage

P402 + P404 - Store in a dry place. Store in a closed container P405 - Store locked up

Disposal

P501 - Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant

Other hazards which do not result in classification

Toxic to terrestrial vertebrates Contact with water liberates toxic gas Contact with acids liberates very toxic gas

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Physical hazards Substances/mixtures which, in contact with water, emit flammable gases Category 1 Health hazards Acute Oral Toxicity Category 2 Germ Cell Mutagenicity Category 2 Environmental hazards Acute aquatic toxicity Category 1 Chronic aquatic toxicity