General Information
Revision date
2022-11-18
Product name
Zinc nitrate hexahydrate
Product Synonyms
Nitric Acid, Zinc Salt, Hexahydrate
CAS No.
10196-18-6
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
Icons in SDS
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)
H272, H302, H315, H319, H335, H411
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H272
May intensify fire; oxidiser
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
Classified as hazardous according to criteria of Safe Work Australia. Classification under Safe Work Australia Classified as hazardous according to criteria of Safe Work Australia
Physical hazards
Oxidizing solids Category 2
Health hazards
Acute Oral Toxicity Category 4 Skin Corrosion/Irritation Category 2 Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Category 2 Specific target organ toxicity - (single exposure) Category 3
Environmental hazards
Chronic aquatic toxicity Category 2
2.2 Label elements
Flame Over Circle Exclamation Mark
Signal word
Danger
Hazard statements
H272 - May intensify fire; oxidizer H302 - Harmful if swallowed H315 - Causes skin irritation H319 - Causes serious eye irritation H335 - May cause respiratory irritation H411 - Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects
Precautionary statements
P220 - Keep away from clothing and other combustible materials P221 - Take any precaution to avoid mixing with combustibles P270 - Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product P210 - Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking P261 - Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray P264 - Wash face, hands and any exposed skin thoroughly after handling P271 - Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area P280 - Wear eye protection/ face protection P304 + P340 - IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing P305 + P351 + P338 - IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing P301 + P312 - IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor if you feel unwell P302 + P352 - IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap and water P308 + P313 - IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention P330 - Rinse mouth P332 + P313 - If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention P370 + P378 - In case of fire: Use dry sand, dry chemical or alcohol-resistant foam to extinguish P362 + P364 - Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse P403 + P233 - Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed P501 - Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant
Further information
Toxic to terrestrial vertebrates
