Zinc Dimethyldithiocarbamate

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

GHS Classification GHS classification of chemical product Acute toxicity (Oral) Category 3 Acute toxicity (Inhalation) Category 2 Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 1 Skin sensitization Category 1 Germ cell mutagenicity Category 1B Reproductive toxicity Category 2 Specific target organ toxicity - Category 1 (Systemic toxicity) single exposure Specific target organ toxicity - Category 2 (Nervous system) single exposure Specific target organ toxicity - Category 3 (Respiratory tract irritation) single exposure Specific target organ toxicity - Category 1 (Liver) repeated exposure Specific target organ toxicity - Category 2 (Blood, Nervous system, Kidney, Adrenal gland, Bladder, repeated exposure muscle) Short-term (acute) aquatic hazard Category 1 Long-term (chronic) aquatic haz- ard Category 1

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

Toxic if swallowed. May cause an allergic skin reaction. Causes serious eye damage. Fatal if inhaled. May cause respiratory irritation. May cause genetic defects. Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child. Causes damage to organs (Systemic toxicity). May cause damage to organs (Nervous system). Causes damage to organs (Liver) through prolonged or repeated ex- posure. May cause damage to organs (Blood, Nervous system, Kidney, Ad- renal gland, Bladder, muscle) through prolonged or repeated expo- sure. Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.

Prevention

Obtain special instructions before use. Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and under- stood. Do not breathe dust/ fume/ gas/ mist/ vapors/ spray. Wash skin thoroughly after handling. Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. Contaminated work clothing should not be allowed out of the work- place. Avoid release to the environment. Wear protective gloves/ protective clothing/ eye protection/ face pro- tection. Wear respiratory protection.

Response

IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER/ doctor. Rinse mouth. IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water. IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. Immediately call a POISON CENTER/ doctor. IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. Immediate- ly call a POISON CENTER/ doctor. IF exposed or concerned: Call a POISON CENTER/ doctor. If skin irritation or rash occurs: Get medical advice/ attention. Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse. Collect spillage.

Storage

Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. Store locked up.

Disposal

Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant.

Other hazards which do not result in classification

None known.

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Acute toxicity (Oral) : Category 3 Acute toxicity (Inhalation) : Category 2 Serious eye damage/eye irritation : Category 1 Skin sensitization : Category 1 Germ cell mutagenicity : Category 1B Reproductive toxicity : Category 2 Specific target organ toxicity - : Category 1 (Systemic toxicity) single exposure Specific target organ toxicity - : Category 2 (Nervous system) single exposure Specific target organ toxicity - : Category 3 (Respiratory tract irritation) single exposure Specific target organ toxicity - : Category 1 (Liver) repeated exposure Specific target organ toxicity - : Category 2 (Blood, Nervous system, Kidney, Adrenal gland, Bladder, repeated exposure muscle) Short-term (acute) aquatic hazard : Category 1 Long-term (chronic) aquatic haz- : Category 1 ard