Zinc sulfate Reag. Ph Eur Zinc vitriol ; Sulfuric acid zinc salt heptahydrate

CAS :7446-20-0 Water pollution class :1

Hazard / Symptom
Hazard	Irritating to eyes and skin.
After inhalation of dust	Damage of: respiratory tract Inhalation may lead to the formation of oedemas in the respiratory tract.
After skin contact	Irritations. mucosal irritations
After eye contact	Irritations.
After swallowing	irritations of mucous membranes in the mouth, pharynx, oesophagus and gastrointestinal tract. pain , vomiting , diarrhoea
After uptake of large quantities	drop in blood pressure , cardiovascular disorders , collapse

Protective equipments / General working measures
	Do not breathe dust. Avoid contact with eyes.

Accidental release measures / Fire-fighting measures
Person-related precautionary measures	Avoid generation of dusts; do not inhale dusts.
Procedures for cleaning / absorption	Take up dry. Forward for disposal. Clean up affected area.
Suitable extinguishing media	In adaption to materials stored in the immediate neighbourhood.

First aid
	After inhalation fresh air. After skin contact wash off with plenty of water. Remove contaminated clothing. After eye contact rinse out with plenty of water with the eyelid held wide open. Summon eye specialist. After swallowing make victim drink plenty of water, induce vomiting, summon doctor.

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