SAFETY DATA SHEET ZINC OXIDE

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1 SAFETY DATA SHEET ZINC OXIDE 1 IDENTIFICATION OF THE SUBSTANCE/PREPARATION AND COMPANY/UNDERTAKING PRODUCT NAME: Zinc Oxide PRODUCT NO: RM287 SYNONYMS, TRADE NAMES: C.I PIGMENT WHITE 4, PHARMA A, PHARMA B, PHARMA BP, ZINC OXIDE RED SEAL MIN 99.5%, GREEN SEAL, ZINC OXIDE WHITE SEAL, ELITE ZINC OXIDE ACTIVE S-70, ZINCOXYD AKTIV, OXMER, ZINC OXIDE EXTRA PURE, ZINC OXIDE WHITE SEAL SP, ZINC OXIDE WHITE SEAL PHARMA, ZINC OXIDEPHARMA 4, ZINC OXIDE GOLD LABEL, ZINC OXIDE RED SEAL DC, DC 340 HEAT SINK COMPOUND, ZINC OXIDE RAC, ZINC OXIDE PHARMA C, ZINC OXIDE NC105 SUPPLIER J M Loveridge Ltd Unit 5, Kingsway Walworth Industrial Estate, Andover Hampshire, SP10 5LQ +44 (0) (0) Mr. S Knight admin@jmloveridge.com EMERGENCY CONTACT NUMBER: 2 HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION CLASSIFICATION OF THE SUBSTANCE OR MIXTURE CLASSIFICATION (EC 1272/2008) Physical and Chemical Hazards Human health Environment Not classified Not classified Aquatic Acute 1 H400;Aquatic Chronic 1 H410 CLASSIFICATION (67/548/EEC) N;R50/53 The Full Text for all R-Phrases and Hazard Statements are Displayed in Section 16. ENVIRONMENT The product contains a substance which is toxic to aquatic organisms and which may cause long term adverse effects in the aquatic environment. 1/9

2 LABEL ELEMENTS EC No Label In Accordance with (EC) No. 1272/2008 Signal word Warning Hazard Statements H410 Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects. Precautionary Statements P273 P391 Avoid release to the environment. Correct spillage. OTHER HAZARDS Not Classified as PBT/vPvB by current EU criteria. 3 COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS SUBSTANCES Product name ZINC OXIDE REACH Registration number CAS-No EU Index No EC No FIRST - AID MEASURES DESCRIPTION OF FIRST AID MEASURES INHALATION Move the exposed person to fresh air at once. Get medical attention if any discomfort continues. INGESTION Provide rest, warmth and fresh air. Immediately rinse mouth and drink plenty of water ( ml). get medical attention. SKIN CONTACT 2/9

3 Remove contaminated clothing immediately and wash skin with soap and water. Get medical attention if any discomfort continues. EYE CONTACT Immediately flush with plenty of water for up to 15 minutes. Remove any contact lenses and open eyes wide apart. Get medical attention immediately. Continue to rinse. MOST IMPORTANT SYMPTOMS AND EFFECTS, BOTH ACUTE AND DELAYED SKIN CONTACT Skin irritation. EYE CONTACT May cause temporary eye irritation. INDICATION OF ANY IMMEDIATE MEDICAL ATTENTION AND SPECIAL TREATMENT NEEDED No recommendation given, but first aid may still be required in case of accidental exposure, inhalation or ingestion of this chemical. If in doubt, GET MEDICAL ATTENTION PROMPTLY! 5 FIRE-FIGHTING MEASURES EXTINGUISHING MEDIA EXTINGUISHING MEDIA Extinguish with alcohol-resistant foam, carbon dioxide, dry powder or water fog. SPECIAL HAZARDS ARISING FROM THE SUBSTANCE OR MIXTURE SPECIFIC HAZARDS Oxides of: Carbon. ADVICE FOR FIREFIGHTERS PROETCTIVE EQUIPMENT FOR FIRE-FIGHTERS Self contained breathing apparatus and full protective clothing must be worn in case of fire. 6 ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES PERSONAL PRECUATIONS, PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT AND EMERGENCY PROCEDURES Follow precautions for safe handling described in this safety data sheet. Avoid inhalation of dust. Avoid contact with skin and eyes. Provide adequate ventilation. ENVIRONMENTAL PRECAUTIONS Spillages or uncontrolled discharges into watercourses must be IMMEDIATELY alerted to the Environmental Agency or other appropriate regulatory body. METHODS AND MATERIAL FOR CONTAINMENT AND CLEANING UP Remove spillage with vacuum cleaner. If not possible, collect spillage with shovel, broom or the like. Flush area with plenty of water. Collect spillage in containers, seal securely and deliver for disposal according to local regulations. 3/9

4 REFERENCE TO OTHER SECTIONS Wear protective clothing as described in Section 8 of this safety data sheet. 7 HANDLING AND STORAGE PRECAUTIONS FOR SAFE HANDLING Avoid spilling, skin and eye contact. Avoid handling which leads to dust formation. Provide good ventilation. CONDITIONS FOR SAFE STORAGE, INCLUDING ANY INCOMPATIBILITIES Keep containers tightly closed. Keep in original container. Storage class Chemical storage. 8 EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION CONTROL PARAMETERS Name STD TWA 8 Hrs STEL 15 Min Notes ZINC OXIDE 5 mg/m3 10 mg/m3 INGREDIENT COMMENTS WEL= Workplace Exposure Limits EXPOSURE CONTROLS PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT RESPIRATORY EQUIPMENT If ventilation is insufficient, suitable respiratory protection must be provided. HAND PROTECTION Rubber gloves are recommended. EYE PROTECTION Wear approved safety goggles. OTHER PROTECTION Wear rubber apron. Wear rubber footwear. 9 PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES INFORMATION ON BASIC PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES 4/9

5 Appearance Colour Odour Solubility Solid Powder, dust Yellow white Odourless. Insoluble in water Melting point ( C) Relative density 5.0 Solubility Value (G/100G 0.02 H2O@20 C) OTHER INFORMATION Not determined. 10 STABILITY AND REACTIVITY REACTIVITY There are no known reactivity hazards associated with this product. CHEMICAL STABILITY Stable under normal temperature conditions and recommended use. POSSIBILITY OF HAZARDOUS REACTIONS Not determined. CONDITIONS TO AVOID Avoid excessive heat for prolonged periods of time. INCOMPATIBLE MATERIALS MATERIALS TO AVOID Strong acids. Strong alkalis. HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS None under normal conditions. 11 TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION INFORMATION ON TOXICOLOGICAL EFFECTS Toxic Dose 1 LD 50 >15000 mg/kg (oral rat) Toxic Conc. LC mg/l/4h (inh-rat) 5/9

6 INHALATION May cause irritation to the respiratory system. INGESTION Gastrointestinal symptoms, including upset stomach. SKIN CONTACT Irritating to the skin. EYE CONTACT Irritating to eyes. 12 ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION ECOTOXICITY The product contains a substance which is very toxic to aquatic organisms and which may cause long term adverse effects in the aquatic environment. TOXICITY LC 50, 96 Hrs, Fish mg/l 1.1 EC 50, 48 Hrs, Daphnia, mg/l >1000 IC 50, 72 Hrs, Algae, mg/l PERSISTENCE AND DEGRADABILITY DEGRADABILITY The product is not readily biodegradable. BIOACCUMULATIVE POTENTIAL BIOACCUMULATIVE POTENTIAL No data available on bioaccumulation. MOBILITY IN SOIL MOBILITY The product is insoluble in water. RESULTS OF PBT AND vpvb ASSESSMENT Not classified as PBT/vPvB by current EU criteria. OTHER ADVERSE EFFECTS Not determined. 13 DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS GENERAL INFORMATION 6/9

7 Waste to be treated as controlled waste. Disposal to licensed waste disposal site in accordance with local Waste Disposal Authority. WASTE TREATMENT METHODS Dispose of waste and residues in accordance with local authority requirements. 14 TRANSPORT INFORMATION GENERAL Full protective clothing should be worn when handling this product. UN NUMBER Un Number Road 3077 UN No. (IMDG) 3077 UN No. (ICAO) 3077 UN PROPER SHIPPING NAME Proper Shipping Name ENVIRONMENTALLY HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE, SALID, N.O.S (ZINC OXIDE) TRANSPORT HAZARD CLASS(ES) ADR/RID/ADN Class 9 ADR/RID/ADN Class Class 9: Miscellaneous dangerous substances and articles. ADR Label No. 9 IMDG Class 9 ICAO Class/Division 9 Transport Labels PACKING GROUP ADR/RID/ADN Packing group IMDG Packing group ICAO Packing group III III III ENVIRONMENTAL HAZARDS Environmentally Hazardous Substance/Marine Pollutant SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS FOR USER EMS F-A, S-F 7/9

8 Emergency Action Code 2Z Hazard No. (ADR) 90 Tunnel Restriction Code (E) TRANSPORT IN BULK ACCORDING TO ANNEX II OF MARPOL73/78 AND THE IBC CODE No information required. 15 REGULATORY INFORMATION SAFETY, HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATIONS/LEGISLATION SPECIFIC FOR THE SUBSTANCE OR MIXTURE STATUTORY INSTRUMENTS The Chemicals (Hazard Information and Packaging for Supply) Regulations 2009 (S.I 2009 No. 716). APPROVED CODE OF PRACTICE Safety Data Sheets for Substances and Preparations. Classification and Labelling of Substances and Preparations Dangerous for Supply. GUIDANCE NOTES CHIP for everyone HSG(108). Workplace Exposure Limits EH40. EU LEGISLATION Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 18 December 2006 concerning the Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals (REACH), establishing a European Chemicals Agency, amending Directive 1999/45/EC and repealing Council Regulation (EEC) No 793/93 and Commission Regulation (EC) No 1488/94 as well as Council Directive 76/769/EEC and Commission Directives 91/155/EEC, 93/67/EEC, 93/105/EC and 2000/21/EC, including amendments. 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 with amendments. CHEMICAL SAFETY ASSESSMENT No chemical safety assessment has been carried out. INVENTORY INFORMATION EINECS 16 OTHER INFORMATION RISK PHRASES IN FULL R50/53 Very toxic to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic environment. Hazard Statements in Full H400 Very toxic to aquatic life. H410 Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects. COMAH 9(I) 8/9

9 DISCLAIMER The foregoing data has been compiled for safety information only and does not form part of any selling specification. Information contained in this SDS is to the best of JML s knowledge correct at the time of publication. However, no guarantee is given to its accuracy, reliability or completeness and the information may not be valid if the product is used in combination with other materials or process. It is the responsibility of the user to ensure that the product which they have selected is entirely suitable for their purpose under their conditions of use and in compliance with current regulatory requirements. 9/9