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Identification

Name:
zinc@Zinc powder - zinc dust (pyrophoric)
Synonyms:
  • cinc
  • zinc
CAS:
7440-66-6
EC/EINECS:
231-175-3
Molecular Formula:
Zn
International Chemical Safety Card (ICSC):
1205
Uses:
paint caulking abrasive pesticide

Black list

Substances particularly hazardous to the environment or health

CLASSIFICATION AND LABELLING (Regulation 1272/2008)

Symbols

  • GHS02

    Flammable gases

  • GHS09

    Hazardous to the aquatic environment

H Phrases

  • H260 : In contact with water releases flammable gases which may ignite spontaneously

    Water-react. (Cat. 1) : Substance or mixture which in contact with water emits flammable gas

  • H250 : Catches fire spontaneously if exposed to air

    Pyr. Sol. (Cat. 1) : Pyrophoric solid

  • H400 : Very toxic to aquatic life

    Aquatic Acute (Cat. 1) : Hazardous to the aquatic environment

  • H410 : Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects

    Aquatic Chronic (Cat. 1) : Hazardous to the aquatic environment

Notes

  • R.1272-Note T

Specific environmental risks

Hazardous water substances (Germany) ?

Substances classified with chronic aquatic toxicity under the CLP Regulation (H410–H413 phrases, Aquatic Chronic categories 1 to 4). They pose a long-term hazard to aquatic organisms, even at low concentrations and through prolonged exposure.

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Atmospheric emissions ?

Substances subject to atmospheric emission limitations under the Industrial Emissions Directive (2010/75/EU) and its Spanish transposition. Includes pollutants regulated in industrial installation emission permits and best available technique reference documents (BAT/BREF).

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Environmental regulations

LPCIC (EPER)

Priority substances and specific pollutants within the EU water policy framework, established by the Water Framework Directive (2000/60/EC) and the Priority Substances Directive (2008/105/EC and amendments). Substances posing significant risk to European surface waters and subject to Environmental Quality Standards (EQS).

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EPER Soil ?

Substances from List 3 of Annex III of the IPPC Directive (integrated into the Industrial Emissions Directive 2010/75/EU). Substances present in waste generated by IPPC installations that must be controlled and minimised within the framework of best available techniques.

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Major accident hazards (Seveso) ?

Hazardous substances listed in Annex I of the Seveso III Directive (Directive 2012/18/EU), transposed in Spain by Royal Decree 840/2015. Their presence in industrial establishments in quantities equal to or above established thresholds triggers obligations to implement major accident risk control measures.

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Restriction/prohibition regulations

Substances under evaluation. PACT ?

Substances under active regulatory monitoring through ECHA's PACT (Public Activities Coordination Tool). Allows tracking which regulatory authorities are examining a substance and what potential regulatory actions are being considered (restriction, SVHC identification, harmonised classification, etc.).

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