General Information
Revision date
2016-04-26
Product name
Zinc Acetate
Product Synonyms
Acetic acid zinc salt, dihydrate
Chemical name
Acetic acid zinc salt, dihydrate
CAS No.
5970-45-6
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
Specified quality tests and assay use only
Manufacturer Name
U. S. Pharmacopeia
Emergency telephone
CHEMTREC within US & 1-800-424-9300
Icons in SDS
Company Information
company name
U. S. Pharmacopeia
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
RSTECH@usp.org
GHS Information
Signal word
Warning
Section 2
Physical hazards
Not classified.
Health hazards
Acute toxicity, oral Category 4 Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 2A
Environmental hazards
Not classified. OSHA defined hazards Not classified.
Signal word
Warning
Hazard statements
Harmful if swallowed. Causes serious eye irritation.
Prevention
Wash thoroughly after handling. Wear eye/face protection.
Response
If swallowed Call a poison center/doctor// if you feel unwell. Rinse mouth. 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.
Storage
Not available.
Disposal
Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations. Hazard(s) not otherwise Not classified.
Other hazards which do not result in classification
None known.
