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ZINC CHLORIDE

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COMMONLY FOUND IN

dish detergent or soap, dish washer rinse aid, dish washer

SYNONYMS

UN2331, ZINC CHLORIDE, ANHYDROUS, BEADS, AMORPHOUS, -10 MESH, 99.999% TRACE METALS BASIS, ZINC CHLORIDE, ANHYDROUS, BEADS, AMORPHOUS, -10 MESH, 99.99% TRACE METALS BASIS, ZINC ATOMIC SPECTROSCOPY STANDARD CONCENTRATE 1.00 G ZN, 1.00 G/L, FOR 1L STANDARD SOLUTION, ANALYTICAL STANDARD, ZINC CHLORIDE, ANHYDROUS, FREE-FLOWING, REDI-DRI(TM), ACS REAGENT, >=97%, ZINC CHLORIDE, BIOREAGENT, FOR MOLECULAR BIOLOGY, SUITABLE FOR CELL CULTURE, SUITABLE FOR INSECT CELL CULTURE, ZINC CHLORIDE, 1M IN DIETHYL ETHER, PACKAGED UNDER ARGON IN RESEALABLE CHEMSEAL BOTTLES, ZINC CHLORIDE, PURISS. P.A., ACS REAGENT, REAG. ISO, REAG. PH. EUR., >=98%, ZINC CHLORIDE, ANHYDROUS, FREE-FLOWING, REDI-DRI(TM), REAGENT GRADE, >=98%, ZINC CHLORIDE, PURISS., MEETS ANALYTICAL SPECIFICATION OF PH. EUR., BP, USP, 98-100.5%

Common Concerns

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SOME

Asthma / Respiratory
HIGH

Skin Allergies & Irritation
No Data

Developmental & Reproductive Toxicity
No Data

Cancer
No Data

Environment

Top Scoring Factors

Evidence of skin irritation/allergies/damage; chronic aquatic toxicity; acute aquatic toxicity

Ingredient concerns

CONCERNS

HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENT ISSUE	Level of Concern	Source

Very toxic to aquatic life	high	EU GHS Hazard Labeling Codes: GHS Hazard Codes
Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects	high	EU GHS Hazard Labeling Codes: GHS Hazard Codes
Causes severe skin burns and eye damage Only in: Oven Cleaner; Drain Opener/Clog Remover; Hard Water Stain Remover; Toilet Cleaner; Stove Top Cleaner; Household Cleaners	high	EU GHS Hazard Labeling Codes: GHS Hazard Codes
Very toxic to aquatic life	high	EU GHS Hazard Labeling Codes: GHS Hazard Codes
Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects	high	EU GHS Hazard Labeling Codes: GHS Hazard Codes
Causes severe skin burns and eye damage Only in: Oven Cleaner; Drain Opener/Clog Remover; Hard Water Stain Remover; Toilet Cleaner; Stove Top Cleaner; Household Cleaners	high	EU GHS Hazard Labeling Codes: GHS Hazard Codes
Harmful if swallowed Only in: Household Cleaners	moderate	EU GHS Hazard Labeling Codes: GHS Hazard Codes
Harmful if swallowed Only in: Household Cleaners	some	EU GHS Hazard Labeling Codes: GHS Hazard Codes
Causes severe skin burns and eye damage Only in: Drain Opener/Clog Remover; Oven Cleaner; Hard Water Stain Remover; Toilet Cleaner; Stove Top Cleaner; Household Cleaners	some	EU GHS Hazard Labeling Codes: GHS Hazard Codes
Causes severe skin burns and eye damage Only in: Drain Opener/Clog Remover; Oven Cleaner; Hard Water Stain Remover; Toilet Cleaner; Stove Top Cleaner; Household Cleaners	some	EU GHS Hazard Labeling Codes: GHS Hazard Codes
may cause respiratory irritation Only in: Household Cleaners	some	European Chemicals Agency (ECHA): GHS Data from ECHA Website
Causes serious eye damage Only in: Household Cleaners	some	European Chemicals Agency (ECHA): GHS Data from ECHA Website
Not known to cause asthma	low	Association of Occupational and Environmental Clinics (AOEC): AOEC Exposure Code List (2020 Update)
This substance is Generally Recognized as Safe (GRAS) as a food additive by the US Food and Drug Administration Only in: Household Cleaners	low	U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA): FDA - Priority based Assessment of Food Additive (PAFA)