Registration Dossier
Registration Dossier
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EC number: 215-222-5 | CAS number: 1314-13-2
Guidance on Safe Use
Administrative data
First-aid measures
General information
In case of persisting adverse effects, consult a physician. Remove contaminated clothing and shoes immediately, and launder thoroughly before reusing.
After inhalation
Ensure supply of fresh air. Take medical treatment.
After skin contact
When in contact with the skin, clean with soap and water.
After eye contact
Separate eyelids, wash the eyes thoroughly with water (15 min.). Eye treatment by an oculist.
After ingestion
Rinse out mouth and give plenty of water to drink. Administer activated charcoal.
Fire-fighting measures
Suitable extinguishing media
Product itself is non-combustible; adapt fire extinguishing measures to surrounding areas.
Special exposure hazards arising from the substance or preparation itself, combustion products,
resulting gases: None known
Special protective equipment for fire-fighters
Appropriate breathing apparatus may be required.
Other information
Collect contaminated firefighting water separately, must not be discharged into the drains.
Accidental release measures
Personal precautions
Refer to protective measures listed in sections 7 (handling and storage) and 8 (exposure controls/personal protection). Avoid dust formation.
Environmental precautions
Do not discharge into the drains/surface waters/groundwater.
Methods for cleaning up/taking up
Pick up mechanically. Avoid raising dust. Send in suitable containers for recovery or disposal.
Handling and storage
Handling
Advice on safe handling
Provide good ventilation of working area (local exhaust ventilation, if necessary).
Advice on protection against fire and explosion
Keep away from sources of ignition - refrain from smoking. Take precautionary measures against static charges.
Storage
Requirements for storage rooms and vessels
Keep in original packaging, tightly closed.
Advice on storage assembly
Do not store together with foodstuffs. Do not store together with animal feedstocks. Do not store together with: Acids; Bases
Further information on storage conditions
Keep container tightly closed and dry in a cool, well-ventilated place.
Transport information
Land transport (UN RTDG/ADR/RID)
- UN number:
- 3077
Shipping information
- Proper shipping name and description:
- ENVIRONMENTALLY HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE, SOLID, N.O.S.
- Chemical name:
- Zinc oxide
- Class or division:
- Class 9: Miscellaneous dangerous substances and articles, including environmentally hazardous substances
- Packing group:
- Packing group III: Substances presenting low danger
- Labels:
- GHS09: Environmental hazard
SpecialProvisionsopen allclose all
Inland waterway transport (UN RTDG/ADN(R))
- UN number:
- 3077
Shipping information
- Proper shipping name and description:
- ENVIRONMENTALLY HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE, SOLID, N.O.S.
- Chemical name:
- Zinc Oxide
- Class or division:
- Class 9: Miscellaneous dangerous substances and articles, including environmentally hazardous substances
- Packing group:
- Packing group III: Substances presenting low danger
- Labels:
- GHS09: Environmental hazard
Remarksopen allclose all
Marine transport (UN RTDG/IMDG)
- UN number:
- 3077
Shipping information
- Proper shipping name and description:
- Environmentally hazardhous substance , solid, n.o.s.
- Chemical name:
- zinc oxide
- Class or division:
- Class 9: Miscellaneous dangerous substances and articles, including environmentally hazardous substances
- Packing group:
- Packing group III: Substances presenting low danger
- Labels:
- GHS09: Environmental hazard
- Marine pollutant
Remarksopen allclose all
Air transport (UN RTDG/ICAO/IATA)
- UN number:
- 3077
Shipping information
- Proper shipping name and description:
- Environmentally hazardhous substance , solid, n.o.s.
- Chemical name:
- zinc oxide
- Class or division:
- Class 9: Miscellaneous dangerous substances and articles, including environmentally hazardous substances
- Packing group:
- Packing group III: Substances presenting low danger
- Labels:
- 9
Remarksopen allclose all
SpecialProvisionsopen allclose all
Exposure controls / personal protection
Exposure controls / personal protection
Exposure limit values
-DUST
List of approved workplace exposure limits (WELs) / EH40
total respirable dust
TWA 10 mg/m³
List of approved workplace exposure limits (WELs) / EH40
respirable dust
TWA 4 mg/m³
Personal protective equipment
Respiratory protection
If workplace exposure limits are exceeded, a respiration protection approved for this particular job must be worn.
Respiratory filter (part): P2
Hand protection
Protective gloves (EN 374)
Appropriate Material rubber
Appropriate Material leather
Appropriate Material cotton
Eye protection
Safety glasses (EN 166)
Skin protection
Clothing as usual in the chemical industry.
General protective and hygiene measures
Do not eat, drink or smoke during work time. After worktime and during work intervals the affected skin
areas must be thoroughly cleaned. Store work clothing separately. Do not inhale dust.
Stability and reactivity
Conditions to avoid
None known
Materials to avoid
Acids; Bases
Hazardous decomposition products
ZnO-fume can be generated during thermal processing.
Disposal considerations
Product
Allocation of a waste code number, according to the European Waste Catalogue, should be carried out
in agreement with the regional waste disposal company.
Packaging
Contaminated packaging should be emptied as far as possible and after appropriate cleansing may be taken for reuse.
Packaging that cannot be cleaned should be disposed of in agreement with the regional waste disposal company.
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