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General Information
Version
1.1
Revision date
2026-03-31
Product name
Zinc (Powder)
CAS No.
7440-66-6
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
For laboratory research purposes
Emergency telephone
+81-3-5640-8878, +81-3-5640-8902
Icons in SDS
Company Information
company name
TOKYO CHEMICAL INDUSTRY CO., LTD
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
globalbusiness@tcichemicals.com
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H250, H260, H320, H410
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H250
Catches fire spontaneously if exposed to air
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
GHS classification of chemical product Pyrophoric solids Category 1 Substances and mixtures which in contact with water emit flam- mable gases Category 1 Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 2B Short-term (acute) aquatic hazard Category 1 Long-term (chronic) aquatic haz- ard Category 1
Signal word
Danger
Hazard statements
Catches fire spontaneously if exposed to air. In contact with water releases flammable gases which may ignite spontaneously. Causes eye irritation. Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.
Prevention
Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking. Do not allow contact with air. Do not allow contact with water. Handle and store contents under inert gas. Protect from moisture. Keep container tightly closed. Wash skin thoroughly after handling. Avoid release to the environment. Wear protective gloves/ protective clothing/ eye protection/ face pro- tection.
Response
IF ON SKIN: Brush off loose particles from skin. Immerse in cool wa- ter. IF ON SKIN: Brush off loose particles from skin. Immerse in cool water or wrap in wet bandages. IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/ attention. In case of fire: Use dry sand, dry chemical or alcohol-resistant foam to extinguish. Collect spillage.
Storage
Store in a dry place. Store in a closed container.
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
Pyrophoric solids : Category 1 Substances and mixtures which : Category 1 in contact with water emit flam- mable gases Serious eye damage/eye irritation : Category 2B Short-term (acute) aquatic hazard : Category 1 Long-term (chronic) aquatic haz- : Category 1 ard
