Hazard C:Corrosive
Risk 36/37/38-50/53-34-22-51/53-67-66-19-12-11
Safety
Poison by ingestion, intravenous, and intraperitoneal routes. Human systemic effects by inhalation: pulmonary changes. An experimental teratogen. Experimental reproductive effects. Questionable carcinogen with experimental tumorigenic data. Human mutation data reported. A corrosive irritant to skin, eyes, and mucous membranes. Exposure to ZnCl2 fumes or dusts can cause dermatitis, boils, conjunctivitis, gastrointestinal tract upsets. The fumes are highly toxic. Incompatible with potassium. Mixtures of the powdered chloride and powdered zinc are flammable. When heated to decomposition it emits toxic fumes of Cl and ZnO. See also ZINC COMPOUNDS and CHLORIDES.
Hazard Codes:
Xi,
N,
C,
F+,
F
Risk Statements: 36/37/38-50/53-34-22-51/53-67-66-19-12-11
R11:Highly flammable.
R12:Extremely flammable.
R34:Causes burns.
R36/37/38:Irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin.
R19:May form explosive peroxides.
R22:Harmful if swallowed.
R50/53:Very toxic to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic environment.
R51/53:Toxic to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic environment.
R66:Repeated exposure may cause skin dryness or cracking.
R67:Vapours may cause drowsiness and dizziness.
Safety Statements: 26-36-61-60-45-36/37/39
S26: In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice.
S36:Wear suitable protective clothing.
S36/37/39:Wear suitable protective clothing, gloves and eye/face protection.
S45:In case of accident or if you feel unwell, seek medical advice immediately (show the label whenever possible.)
S60:This material and its container must be disposed of as hazardous waste.
S61:Avoid release to the environment. Refer to special instructions / safety data sheets.
HS Code 28273600
