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General Information
Version
4
Revision date
2023-03-13
Product name
Zinc powder
Product Synonyms
Zinc Dust Zn 65.37
CAS No.
7440-66-6
Emergency telephone
+64 9 980 6780
Icons in SDS
Company Information
company name
Thermo Fisher Scientific New Zealand 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, H261, H410
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H250
Catches fire spontaneously if exposed to air
Section 2
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 HSR002522 GHS Classification
Physical hazards
Substances/mixtures which, in contact with water, emit flammable gases Category 1 Category 2 Pyrophoric solids Category 1
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 H250 - Catches fire spontaneously if exposed to air H410 - Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects H261 - In contact with water releases flammable gases
Prevention
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 P273 - Avoid release to the environment
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 P391 - Collect spillage
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
Other hazards which do not result in classification
May form explosible dust-air mixture if dispersed May form combustible dust concentrations in air
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Physical hazards Substances/mixtures which, in contact with water, emit flammable gases Category 1 Category 2 Pyrophoric solids Category 1 Health hazards Environmental hazards Acute aquatic toxicity Category 1 Chronic aquatic toxicity
