Zinc Chemicals

MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET

Zinc Oxide
1. Identification of the substance/preparation and of the
company/undertaking
Identification of the substance or preparation
Product name
: Zinc Oxide
Common/Trade name
: Red Seal, White Seal, Pharmaceutical, BP
Use of the
: Industrial applications: Production of rubber. Production of tyres. Varistors.
substance/preparation
Ceramics. Glass. Manufacture of chemicals. Manufacture of Lubricants.
Agricultural industry Ferrites. Manufacture of cosmetics. Veterinary Product.
Pharmaceuticals. Plastics. Glues. Pigments to paint and printing inks. Enamels.
Company/undertaking identification
Supplier
Umicore Australia Limited
414 Somerville Road,
Tottenham, Victoria, 3012
Australia
Telephone : (+613) 9362 6500
Emergency telephone
:
(+613) 9362 6500 (during Business Hours)
This product is not classified as hazardous according to criteria of NOHSC.
This product is not classified as a dangerous good according to the Australian Dangerous Goods code.

2. Composition/information on ingredients
Substance/preparation : Substance
Ingredient name
zinc oxide

CAS number
1314-13-2

%
>99

EC number
215-222-5

Classification
N; R50/53

See section 16 for the full text of the R

Phrases declared above
*Occupational Exposure Limit(s), if available, are listed in section 8

3. Hazards identification
The preparation is classified as dangerous according to Directive 67/548/EEC and its amendments.
Classification
: N; R50/53
Environmental
: Very toxic to aquatic organisms. May cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic
hazards
environment.
See section 11 for more detailed information on health effects and symptoms

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Umicore Australia Limited
A.B.N. 12 008 638 917
414 Somerville Rd,
Tottenham, Victoria, 3012, Australia
www.zincchemicals.umicore.com

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Tel +613-9362 6500

PO Box 6867 Marion Square
Fax + 613-9362 6555
Wellington, New Zealand
email:contact.australia@umicore.com NZ Toll Free 0800 314 047

4. First aid measures

Symptoms
Inhalation
Ingestion
Skin contact
Eye contact
First aid measures
Inhalation

: No known significant effects or critical hazards.

: No known significant effects or critical hazards.
: No known significant effects or critical hazards.
: No known significant effects or critical hazards.

: If inhaled, remove to fresh air. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. If not

breathing, give artificial respiration. Obtain medical attention.
Ingestion
: Do NOT induce vomiting unless directed to do so by medical personnel. Never
give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. If large quantities of this
material are swallowed, call a physician immediately.
Skin contact
: In case of contact, immediately flush skin with plenty of water. Remove
contaminated clothing and shoes. Wash clothing before reuse. Thoroughly clean
shoes before reuse. Get medical attention if irritation occurs.
Eye contact
: In case of contact, immediately flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15
minutes. Get medical attention.
See section 11 for more detailed information on health effects and symptoms.

5. Fire-fighting measures
Extinguishing media
Special exposure
hazards

Special protective
equipment for firef
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: Use an extinguishing agent suitable for surrounding fires.

: No specific hazard.
This material is very toxic to aquatic organisms. Fire water contaminated with
this material must be contained and prevented from being discharged to any
waterway, sewer or drain.
See section11 for more detailed information on health effects and symptoms.
: Fire fighters should wear appropriate protective equipment and self-contained
breathing apparatus (SCBA) with a full facepiece operated in positive pressure
mode.

6. Accidental release measures

: Immediately contact emergency personnel. Keep unnecessary personnel away.
Use suitable protective equipment (Section 8).
Environmental precautions : Avoid dispersal of spilled material and runoff and contact with soil, waterways,
drains and sewers.
Methods for cleaning up
: If emergency personnel are unavailable vacuum or carefully scoop up spilled
materials and place in an appropriate container for disposal. Avoid creating dusty
conditions and prevent wind dispersal.
Note: see section 8 for personal protective equipment and section 13 for waste disposal.
Personal precautions

7. Handling and storage

Handling
Storage
Additional Information
Packaging materials
Recommended

: Avoid contact of spilled material and runoff with soil and surface waterways.
: Keep container closed tightly. Keep container in a well-ventilated area.
: Keep away from acids and alkalis.
: Use original container.

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8. Exposure controls/personal protection

Ingredient name
zinc oxide

Exposure controls
Occupational
exposure controls

Respiratory
protection

Skin protection/
Hand protection

Eye protection

Hygiene measures
General

Occupational exposure limits

EH40-OES (United Kingdom (UK), 5/2003).
STEL: 10mg/m 15 minutes. Form: Fume
TWA: 5 mg/m 8 hours. Form: Fume
: Use process enclosures, local exhaust ventilation, or other engineering controls
to keep airborne levels below recommended exposure limits. If user operations
generate dust, fume or mist, use ventilation to keep exposure to airborne
contaminants below the exposure limit.
: Use a properly fitted, particulate filter respirator complying with an approved
standard if a risk assessment indicates this is necessary. Respirator selection
must be based on known or anticipated exposure levels, the hazards of the
product and the safe working limits of the selected respirator.
: Chemical-resistant, impervious gloves or gauntlets complying with an approved
standard should be worn at all times when handling chemical products if a risk
assessment indicates this is necessary.
Personal protective equipment for the body should be selected based on the task
being performed and the risks involved and should be approved by a specialist
before handling this product.
: Safety eyewear complying with an approved standard should be used when a
risk assessment indicates this is necessary to avoid exposure to liquid splashes,
mists or dusts.
Eating, drinking and smoking should be prohibited in area where this material is
handled, stored and processed. Workers should wash hands and face before
eating, drinking and smoking.

9. Physical and chemical properties

General information
Appearance
Physical state
: Solid. (Solid powder)
Color
: White.
Odor
: Odourless.
Important health, safety and environmental information
pH
: Not applicable.
Melting point
: Sublimation Temperature: 1975C (3587F)
Flash point
: Not applicable.
Explosive properties
: Not considered as a product presenting risks of explosion.
Oxidizing properties
: Not applicable.
Relative Density
: 5.61 (Water = 1)
Solubility
: Insoluble in cold water.

10. Stability and reactivity

Stability
Materials to avoid

: The product is stable.

: Reactive with acids, alkalis.
Keep away from acids and alkalis.

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11. Toxicological information

Potential acute health effects
Inhalation
: No known significant effects or critical hazards.
Ingestion
: No known significant effects or critical hazards.
Skin contact
: No known significant effects or critical hazards.
Eye contact
: No known significant effects or critical hazards.
Acute toxicity
Ingredient name
zinc oxide

Test
LD50
LDLo
LDLo
LD50

Result
7950mg/kg
>2000mg /kg
500mg/kg
>5700 mg/m
(4 hours)

Route
Oral
Dermal
Oral
Inhalation

Species
Mouse
Rat
Human
Rat [Klimisch et al. 1982]

Potential chronic health effects

Carcinogenicity
: No known significant effects or critical hazards.
Classified A4 (Not classifiable for human or animal.) by ACGIH [zinc oxide]
Mutagenicity
: No known significant effects or critical hazards.
Reproductive
: No known significant effects or critical hazards.
Toxicity

12. Ecological information

Ecotoxicity data
Ingredient name
zinc oxide

Other adverse effects

Species
Daphnia magna (EC50)
Oncorhynchus mykiss
(LC50)
Lepomis macrochirus
(LC50)
Pimephales promelas
(LC50)
Selenastrum
Capricornutum.[Lisec
1997] (EC50)

Period
48 hours
96hours

Result
>1000 mg/l
1.1mg/l

96 hours

>320 mg/l

96 hours

2246 mg/l

72 hours

0.17 mg/l

: Very toxic to aquatic organisms. May cause long-term adverse effects in the
aquatic environment.

13. Disposal considerations

Methods of disposal

European waste
catalogue (EWC)
Hazardous waste

: The generation of waste should be avoided or minimized wherever possible.

Avoid dispersal or spilled material and runoff and contact with soil, waterways,
drains and sewers. Disposal of this product, solutions and any by-products
should at all times comply with the requirements of environmental protection
and waste disposal legislation and any regional local authority requirements.
This product is recyclable. Consideration of disposal via this route should be
given.
: Not available.

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: The classification of the product may meet the criteria for a hazardous waste.

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14. Transport information

International transport regulations
Regulatory
information
ADR/RID
Classification

UN number

Proper shipping name

Class

UN3077

Environmentally hazardous
substance, solid, n.o.s.
(zinc oxide)

Packing
group
III

Label

Additional
information

ADN Classification

UN3077

Environmentally hazardous
substance, solid, n.o.s.
(zinc oxide)

III

IMO/IMDG
Classification
IATA Class

Not
regulated.
Not
regulated.

Hazard
identification
number
90
Limited quantity
LQ27
CEFIC Tremcard
90GM7-III

15. Regulatory information

EU Regulations
Hazard symbol(s)

Dangerous for the environment.

: R50/53 Very toxic to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term adverse effects
in the aquatic environment.
Safety phrases
: 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.
Product use
: Classification and labeling have been performed according to EU directives
67/548/EEC, 1999/45/EC including amendments and the intended use.
- Industrial applications.
Conforms to 91/155/EEC 2001/58/EC United Kindom (UK)
Risk Phrases

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16. Other information

Full text of R phrases
: R50/53 Very toxic to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term adverse effects
referred to in sections 2 in the aquatic environment.
and 3 United
Kingdom (UK)
Full text of
: N Dangerous for the environment.
classifications referred
to in sections 2 and 3
United Kingdom (UK)
NOTE
: All R phrases and their applications have recently been adopted by the
European Commission. This Material Safety Data Sheet has been adapted
for Umicore Australia Limited.
History
Date of issue
: October, 2005.
Date of previous issue : October, 2001.
Version
:4
Notice to reader
To the best of our knowledge, the information contained in this Material Safety Data Sheet is accurate and
reliable on presently available resources. However, neither the seller nor any of its subsidiaries assumes
any responsibility or liability whatsoever for the accuracy or completeness of the information contained
herein.
This Material Safety Data Sheet shall not constitute a guarantee for any specific product features. Final
determination of suitability of this material is the sole responsibility of the user.
All materials may present unknown hazards and should be used and handled with caution and following
reasonable safety procedures. Consequently the buyer assumes all risks in connection with the use and
handling of this material.

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