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Description of key information

key studies demonstrate a lack of irritation/corrosion potential

Key value for chemical safety assessment

Skin irritation / corrosion

Endpoint conclusion
Endpoint conclusion:
no adverse effect observed (not irritating)

Eye irritation

Endpoint conclusion
Endpoint conclusion:
no adverse effect observed (not irritating)

Respiratory irritation

Endpoint conclusion
Endpoint conclusion:
no adverse effect observed (not irritating)

Additional information

Based on the available information it appears that he slightly soluble zinc oxide and insoluble zinc sulphide are not skin irritants and therefore slightly soluble zinc hydroxide, zinc phosphate, zinc carbonate and zinc metal are also expected to be not irritating to skin. Zinc oxide, zinc phosphate, zinc metal and zinc sulphide are not eye irritants and therefore zinc carbonate and zinc hydroxide are also expected to be not irritating to eyes. None of the slightly soluble or insoluble zinc compounds appear to cause respiratory tract irritation.

The slightly soluble and insoluble zinc compounds (zinc oxide, zinc hydroxide, zinc phosphate, zinc carbonate, zinc metal and zinc sulphide) are not corrosive based on the available irritation data.

Justification for classification or non-classification

The slightly soluble and insoluble zinc compounds ( zinc oxide, zinc hydroxide, zinc phosphate, zinc carbonate, zinc metal and zinc sulphide)

are not irritating or corrosive based on the available irritation data and therefore no classification is required according to EC criteria either for irritation or corrosion.