Nitro Zinc

Hazard statements (CLP)

H272, H315, H319, H335, H400, H411

Code

Statements

H272

May intensify fire; oxidiser

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Classification of the substance or mixture This product is classified as hazardous according to the UN GHS Purple Book and the criteria in South Africa that includes the GHS Classification and Labelling of Chemicals – SANS10234, and the Regulations for Hazardous Chemical Agents - 2021 Hazard Class Oxidising Liquid Skin Corrosion/Irritation Serious Eye Damage/Irritation STOT SE Aquatic Toxicity Acute Aquatic Toxicity Chronic Hazard Category Hazard Statement Number H272 H315 H319 H335 H400 H411 Full text of H statements : see Section 16

2.2 Label elements

Labelling according to UN GHS Purple Book, GHS classification and labelling of chemicals – SANS10234, and the Regulations for Hazardous Chemical Agents - 2021.

Hazard pictograms

GHS03 GHS07 GHS08 GHS09

Signal word

Danger

Contains

Zinc nitrate

Hazard statements

H272: May intensify fire; oxidiser. H315: Causes skin irritation. H319: Causes serious eye irritation. H335: May cause respiratory irritation. H400: Very toxic to aquatic life. H411: Toxic to aquatic life with long-lasting effects.

Precautionary statements

P101 - If medical advice is needed, have product container or label at hand. P102 - Keep out of reach of children. P103 - Read carefully and follow all instructions.

Prevention

P220 - Keep away from clothing and other combustible materials. P261 - Avoid breathing fumes/vapours/spray/mist. P271 - Use only outdoors in a well-ventilated area. P273 - Avoid release to the environment (if this is not the intended use). P280 - Wear protective gloves, protective clothing, eye protection, and face protection. P264 + P265 - Wash hand and face thoroughly after handling. Do not touch eyes. P319 - Get medical help if you feel unwell.

Response

P391 - Collect spillage. P302 + P352 - IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water.. P304 + P340 - IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. P332+ P317 - If skin irritation occurs: Get medical help. P337 + P317 - If eye irritation persists: Get medical help. P362 + P364 - Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse. P370 + P378 - In case of fire: Use the fire- fighting equipment included in Section 5 of the SDS. P305 + P351 + P338 - IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.

Storage

P405 - Store locked up.

Disposal

P501 - Dispose of contents/container to hazardous or special waste collection point, in accordance with local, regional, national and/or international regulation.

Other hazards

None known

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

This product is classified as hazardous according to the UN GHS Purple Book and the criteria in South Africa that includes the GHS Classification and Labelling of Chemicals – SANS10234, and the Regulations for Hazardous Chemical Agents - 2021. Hazard Class Hazard Category Hazard Statement Number Oxidising Liquid 2 H272 Skin Corrosion/Irritation 2 H315 Serious Eye Damage/Irritation 2 H319 STOT SE 3 H335 Aquatic Toxicity Acute 1 H400 Aquatic Toxicity Chronic 2 H411 Full text of H statements : see Section 16.