Catalog

Harmful effects of or exposure to noxious substances, Substances chiefly nonmedicinal as to source, Metals, Zinc or its compounds

No MMS code

Link to WHO Definition

Harmful effects of or exposure to noxious substances, Substances chiefly nonmedicinal as to source, Metals, Zinc or its compounds – http://id.who.int/icd/entity/2002000342

Inhalation and dermal exposure to zinc and its compounds result in metal fume fever, pneumotoxicity, nephrotoxicity, hepatotoxicity, neurotoxicity, cardiotoxicity and irritation and lesions of the eyes, skin, mucous membranes and respiratory tract.