SECTION 2. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
Classification of the substance or mixture
GHS Classification in accordance with 29 CFR 1910 (OSHA HCS)
Oxidizing solids (Category 2), H272
Skin corrosion (Category 1B), H314
Serious eye damage (Category 1), H318
For the full text of the H-Statements mentioned in this Section, see Section 16.
GHS Label elements, including precautionary statements
Pictogram
Signal word Danger
Hazard statement(s)
H272 May intensify fire; oxidizer.
H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
Precautionary statement(s)
P210 Keep away from heat.
P220 Keep/Store away from clothing/ combustible materials.
P221 Take any precaution to avoid mixing with combustibles.
P260 Do not breathe dusts or mists.
P264 Wash skin thoroughly after handling.
P280 Wear protective gloves/ protective clothing/ eye protection/ face
protection.
P301 + P330 + P331 IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting.
P303 + P361 + P353 IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated
clothing. Rinse skin with water/ shower.
P304 + P340 + P310 IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable
for breathing. Immediately call a POISON CENTER/ doctor.
P305 + P351 + P338 + P310
IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes.
Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue
rinsing. Immediately call a POISON CENTER/ doctor.
P363 Wash contaminated clothing before reuse.
P370 + P378 In case of fire: Use dry sand, dry chemical or alcohol-resistant
foam to extinguish.
P405 Store locked up.
P501 Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal
plant.
Hazards not otherwise classified (HNOC) or not covered by GHS - none
SECTION 3. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Substances
Formula : Cl2O8Zn · 6H2O
Molecular weight : 372.38 g/mol
CAS-No. : 10025-64-6
EC-No. : 237-122-0
SECTION 4. FIRST AID MEASURES
Description of first-aid measures
General advice
First aiders need to protect themselves. Show this material safety data sheet to the doctor
in attendance.
If inhaled
After inhalation: fresh air. Call in physician.
In case of skin contact
In case of skin contact: Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with
water/ shower. Call a physician immediately.
In case of eye contact
After eye contact: rinse out with plenty of water. Immediately call in ophthalmologist.
Remove contact lenses.
If swallowed
After swallowing: make victim drink water (two glasses at most), avoid vomiting (risk of
perforation). Call a physician immediately. Do not attempt to neutralise.
Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delayed
The most important known symptoms and effects are described in the labelling (see section
2) and/or in section 11
Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed
No data available
SECTION 5. FIREFIGHTING MEASURES
Extinguishing media
Suitable extinguishing media
Use extinguishing measures that are appropriate to local circumstances and the
surrounding environment.
Unsuitable extinguishing media
For this substance/mixture no limitations of extinguishing agents are given.
Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture
Hydrogen chloride gas
Zinc/zinc oxides
Not combustible.
Has a fire-promoting effect due to release of oxygen.
Ambient fire may liberate hazardous vapours.
Advice for firefighters
Stay in danger area only with self-contained breathing apparatus. Prevent skin contact by
keeping a safe distance or by wearing suitable protective clothing.
Further information
Suppress (knock down) gases/vapors/mists with a water spray jet. Prevent fire
extinguishing water from contaminating surface water or the ground water system.
SECTION 6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures
Advice for non-emergency personnel: Avoid inhalation of dusts. Avoid substance contact.
Ensure adequate ventilation. Evacuate the danger area, observe emergency procedures,
consult an expert.
For personal protection see section 8.
Environmental precautions
Do not let product enter drains.
Methods and materials for containment and cleaning up
Cover drains. Collect, bind, and pump off spills. Observe possible material restrictions
(see sections 7 and 10). Take up dry. Dispose of properly. Clean up affected area. Avoid
generation of dusts.
Reference to other sections
For disposal see section 13.
SECTION 7. HANDLING AND STORAGE
Precautions for safe handling
Advice on protection against fire and explosion
Keep away from open flames, hot surfaces and sources of ignition.
Hygiene measures
Immediately change contaminated clothing. Apply preventive skin protection. Wash hands
and face after working with substance.
For precautions see section 2.
Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities
Storage conditions
Tightly closed. Separately or together with other oxidising substances only and away from
sources of ignition and heat.Because of their oxidation potential these products can raise
the burning rate of combustible substances substantially or ignite combustible substances
on contact with them.
Hygroscopic.
Storage class (TRGS 510): 5.1A: Strongly oxidizing hazardous materials
Specific end use(s)
Apart from the uses mentioned in section 1 no other specific uses are stipulated
SECTION 8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION
Control parameters
Ingredients with workplace control parameters
Contains no substances with occupational exposure limit values.
Exposure controls
Appropriate engineering controls
Immediately change contaminated clothing. Apply preventive skin protection. Wash
hands and face after working with substance.
Personal protective equipment
Eye/face protection
Use equipment for eye protection tested and approved under appropriate
government standards such as NIOSH (US) or EN 166(EU). Tightly fitting safety
goggles
Body Protection
protective clothing
Respiratory protection
required when dusts are generated.
Our recommendations on filtering respiratory protection are based on the following
standards: DIN EN 143, DIN 14387 and other accompanying standards relating to
the used respiratory protection system.
Control of environmental exposure
Do not let product enter drains.
SECTION 9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Information on basic physical and chemical properties
a) Appearance Form: Crystals with lumps
Color: white
b) Odor No data available
c) Odor Threshold No data available
d) pH No data available
e) Melting point/freezing point
No data available
f) Initial boiling point and boiling range
No data available
g) Flash point ()Not applicable
h) Evaporation rate No data available
i) Flammability (solid, gas)
No data available
j) Upper/lower flammability or explosive limits
No data available
k) Vapor pressure No data available
l) Vapor density No data available
m) Density No data available
Relative density No data available
n) Water solubility No data available
o) Partition coefficient: n-octanol/water
No data available
p) Autoignition temperature
No data available
q) Decomposition temperature
No data available
r) Viscosity No data available
s) Explosive properties No data available
t) Oxidizing properties The substance or mixture is classified as oxidizing with the
category 2.
SECTION 10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Reactivity
No data available
Chemical stability
The product is chemically stable under standard ambient conditions (room temperature) .
Possibility of hazardous reactions
No data available
Conditions to avoid
Avoid moisture.
no information available
Incompatible materials
Strong reducing agents, Organic materials, Powdered metals
Hazardous decomposition products
In the event of fire: see section 5
SECTION 11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Information on toxicological effects
Acute toxicity
Oral: No data available
Inhalation: No data available
Dermal: No data available
No data available
Skin corrosion/irritation
No data available
Serious eye damage/eye irritation
No data available
Respiratory or skin sensitization
No data available
Germ cell mutagenicity
No data available
Carcinogenicity
IARC: No ingredient of this product present at levels greater than or equal to 0.1% is
identified as probable, possible or confirmed human carcinogen by IARC.
NTP: No ingredient of this product present at levels greater than or equal to 0.1% is
identified as a known or anticipated carcinogen by NTP.
OSHA: No component of this product present at levels greater than or equal to 0.1% is
on OSHA’s list of regulated carcinogens.
Reproductive toxicity
No data available
No data available
Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure
No data available
Specific target organ toxicity - repeated exposure
No data available
Aspiration hazard
No data available
Additional Information
RTECS: SD0525000
Material is extremely destructive to tissue of the mucous membranes and upper respiratory
tract, eyes, and skin., spasm, inflammation and edema of the larynx, spasm, inflammation
and edema of the bronchi, pneumonitis, pulmonary edema, burning sensation, Cough,
wheezing, laryngitis, Shortness of breath, Headache, Nausea
SECTION 12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Toxicity
No data available
Persistence and degradability
No data available
Bioaccumulative potential
No data available
Mobility in soil
No data available
Results of PBT and vPvB assessment
PBT/vPvB assessment not available as chemical safety assessment not required/not
conducted
Other adverse effects
No data available
SECTION 13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
Waste treatment methods
Product
Waste material must be disposed of in accordance with the national and local regulations.
Leave chemicals in original containers. No mixing with other waste. Handle uncleaned
containers like the product itself. See www.retrologistik.com for processes regarding the
return of chemicals and containers, or contact us there if you have further questions.
SECTION 14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION
DOT (US)
UN number: 1481 Class: 5.1 Packing group: II
Proper shipping name: Perchlorates, inorganic, n.o.s.
Reportable Quantity (RQ):
Poison Inhalation Hazard: No
IMDG
UN number: 1481 Class: 5.1 Packing group: II EMS-No: F-H, S-Q
Proper shipping name: PERCHLORATES, INORGANIC, N.O.S.
IATA
UN number: 1481 Class: 5.1 Packing group: II
Proper shipping name: Perchlorates, inorganic, n.o.s.
SECTION 15. REGULATORY INFORMATION
SARA 302 Components
This material does not contain any components with a section 302 EHS TPQ.
SARA 313 Components
The following components are subject to reporting levels established by SARA Title III,
Section 313:
Zinc perchlorate hexahydrate
CAS-No.
10025-64-6
Revision Date
2015-07-08
SARA 311/312 Hazards
Reactivity Hazard, Acute Health Hazard
Massachusetts Right To Know Components
No components are subject to the Massachusetts Right to Know Act.