ZINC OXIDE CONFIRMING TO IP

Substance / Preparation:Zinc oxide

CAS No :1314-13-2

Substance.

Contains no other components or impurities which will influence the classification of theproduct.

3.1. Classification  of  the  substance  or  mixture

Classification  EC 67/548 or  EC 1999/45

Classification :  N;  R5053 Hazard  Class  and 

Category Code(s), Regulation  (EC)  No 1272/2008

  (CLP) Environmental  hazards :  Hazardous  to the  aquatic 

environment Category  1environment Warning 

(CLP:  Aquatic Chronic  hazardAcute  1)  H400

Category  1Warning  (Acute  hazard Hazardous 

to the  aquaticCLP  :  Aquatic  Chronic  1)  H410

3.2. Label  elements

Labelling  EC 67/548 or  EC 1999/45

Symbol(s) :  N :  Dangerous  for  the  environment

R Phrase(s) effects  in :  R50/53 :  Very  t oxic  to aquatic  organisms,

may  cause  long the  aquatic  environment.

S  Phrase(s) :  S60 :  This  material  and its  container  m waste.

S61 :  Avoid release  to the  environment. Refer  to

special  instructions/Saf Contains :  Zinc  oxide

Labelling Regulation  EC 1272/2008  (CLP)

Hazard  pictograms

Signal words: Warning

Hazard statements: H410 : Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.

Precautionary statements• Prevention: P273: Avoidrelease to the environment.

• Response: P391: Collect spillage.

• Disposal considerations: P501: Dispose of this material and its container to hazardousor

special wastecollection point, in accordance with local, regional, national and/orinternationalregulation.

3.3. Other hazards

Other hazards: The substance does not fulfil the criteria to be identified as PBT

substance or vPvBsubstance according to Annex XIII of Regulation REACH.

4.1. Description of first aid measures

Inhalation : Assure fresh air breathing. Allow the victim to rest

. Skin contact : Remove affected clothing and wash all exposed

skin area with mild soap and water, followed by warm water rinse.

Eye contact : Rinse immediately with plenty of water.

Obtain medical attention if pain, blinking or redness persist.

Ingestion : Obtain emergency medical attention. Do NOT induce vomiting.

Call a POISON CENTER or doctor if you feel unwell. Rinse mouth.

4.2. Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delayed

Symptoms relating to use : Swallowing a small quantity of this material will result in serious health hazard.

4.3. Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed

General information : Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person.

If you feel unwell, seek medical advice (show the label where possible). 

5.1. Extinguishing media

Suitable extinguishing media : Foam. Dry powder. Carbon dioxide. Water spray. Sand.

Unsuitable extinguishing media : Do not use a heavy water stream.

Surrounding fires : Use water spray or fog for cooling exposed containers.

5.2. Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture

Hazardous combustion products : Under fire conditions, hazardous fumes will be present.

5.3. Advice for fire-fighters

Protection against fire : Do not enter fire area without proper protective equipment,

including respiratory protection. Special procedures : Exercise caution when fighting

any chemical fire. Avoid (reject) fire-fighting water to enter environment. 

6.1. Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures

For emergency responders : Equip cleanup crew with proper protection. Ventilate area.

For non-emergency personnel : Evacuate unnecessary personnel.

6.2. Environmental precautions

Environmental precautions : Prevent entry to sewers and public waters.

Notify authorities if product enters sewers or public waters.

6.3. Methods and material for containment and cleaning up

Clean up methods : On land, sweep or shovel into suitable containers.

Minimize generation of dust. Store away from other materials.

6.4. Reference to other sections

See section 8. Exposure controls/personal protection 

9.1. Information on basic physical and chemical properties

Physical state at 20 °C: Solid.

Odour threshold: No data available.

pH value: Not applicable.

Melting point [°C]: 1975°C

Decomposition point [°C]: N/A

Critical temperature [°C]: N/A

Auto-ignition temperature [°C]: N/A

Flammability (solid, gas): N/A

Flash point [°C]: N/A

Boiling point [°C]: N/A

Initial boiling point [°C]: N/A

Final boiling point [°C]: N/A

Evaporation rate: N/A

Vapour pressure [20°C]: N/A

Vapour pressure mm/Hg: N/A

Vapour density: N/A

Density [g/cm3]: 5,6

Relative density, gas (air=1): N/A

Relative density, liquid (water=1): N/A

Solubility in water [% weight]: Insoluble in water

Solubility in water: N/A

Log Pow octanol / water at 20°C: No data available.

Solubility: N/A

Viscosity at 40°C [mm2/s]: N/A

9.2. Other information

Explosive properties: N/A

Explosion limits-upper [%]: N/A

Explosion limits-lower [%]: N/A

Oxidising properties: No data available.

11.1. Information on toxicological effects Acute toxicity

• Inhalation : Based on available data, the classification criteria are not met.

• Dermal : Based on available data, the classification criteria are not met.

• Ingestion : Harmful if swallowed.

Corrosion : Based on available data, the classification criteria are not met.

Irritation : Based on available data, the classification criteria are not met.

Sensitization : Based on available data, the classification criteria are not met.

Mutagenicity : Based on available data, the classification criteria are not met.

Carcinogenicity : Based on available data, the classification criteria are not met.

Toxic for reproduction : Based on available data, the classification criteria are not met.

STOT-single exposure : Based on available data, the classification criteria are not met.

STOT-repeated exposure : Based on available data, the classification criteria are not met.

Aspiration hazard : Based on available data, the classification criteria are not met. 

12.1. Toxicity

Toxicity information : Not established. 

12.2. Persistence - degradability

Persistence - degradability : Biodegradable.

12.3. Bioaccumulative potential

Bioaccumulative potential : Not established.

12.4. Mobility in soil

Mobility in soil : Not established.

12.5. Results of PBT and vPvB assessment

Results of PBT and vPvB assessment : The substance does not

fulfil the criteria to be identified as PBT substance or vPvB substance

according to Annex XIII of Regulation REACH.

12.6. Other adverse effects

Environmental precautions : Avoid release to the environment. 

13.1. Waste treatment methods

General : Avoid release to the environment.

Dispose in a safe manner in accordance with local/national regulations.

Dispose of this material and its container to hazardous or special waste

collection point, in accordance with local, regional, national and/or international regulation. 

15.1. Safety, health and environmental regulations/legislation specific for thesubstance or mixture

Safety, health and environmental: Ensure all national/local regulations are observed.

regulations/legislation specific for thesubstance or mixture

REACH Restrictions-Annex XVII: The components of this product are not subject torestrictions.

REACH Authorisation-Annex XIV: The components of this product are not subjectto authorization.

15.2. Chemical Safety Assessment

Chemical Safety Assessment: It has not been carried out.

Abbreviations and acronyms : PBT: persistent, bioaccumulative and toxic. vPvB: very persistent and very bioaccumulative

Sources of key data used : REGULATION (EC) No 1272/2008 OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND OF THE COUNCIL

of 16 December 2008 on classification, labelling and packaging of substances and mixtures, amending and repealing Directives

67/548/EEC and 1999/45/EC, and amending Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 Further information : None. In accordance with REACH

Regulation (CE) Nº 1907/2006 and with CLP Regulation (CE) Nº 1272/2008

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