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OFI TESTING EQUIPMENT, INC.
MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
SECTION I - PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION
CALCIUM CHLORIDE; ANHYDROUS
Chemical Name:
庐
calcium dichloride; calcium chloride anhydrous; Caltac ; Dowflake
Trade Name:
253-50
OFI Part No.
CaCl2
Formula:
OFI Testing Equipment, Inc.
Manufacturer:
1006 West 34th Street
Houston, TX 77018 U.S.A.
(713) 880-9885
In Case of Emergency Spills,
In the USA, call INFOTRAC at 1-800-535-5053 day or night
Leaks, Fire, Exposure or
Outside the USA, call collect, (352) 323-3500
Accident:
SECTION II - HAZARD IDENTIFICATION
Emergency Overview: WARNING! CAUSES IRRITATION TO SKIN, EYES AND RESPIRATORY TRACT. HARMFUL
IF SWALLOWED OR INHALED.
Inhalation: Granular material does not pose a significant inhalation hazard, but inhalation of dust may cause
irritation to the respiratory tract, with symptoms of coughing and shortness of breath.
Ingestion: Low toxicity material but ingestion may cause serious irritation of the mucous membrane due to
heat of hydrolysis. Large amounts can cause gastrointestinal upset, vomiting, abdominal pain.
Skin: Solid may cause mild irritation on dry skin; strong solutions or solid in contact with moist skin
may cause severe irritation, even burns.
Eye Contact: Hazard may be either mechanical abrasion or, more serious, burns from heat of hydrolysis and
chloride irritation.
Chronic Exposure: No Information Found.
Aggravated by Exposure: No Information Found.
SECTION III - COMPOSITION / INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
CAS #: CHEMICAL NAME
10043-52-4 Calcium Chloride Approx. 4 mesh 100%
SECTION IV - FIRST AID MEASURES
Inhalation: Remove to fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give
oxygen.
Ingestion: If swallowed, induce vomiting immediately after giving two glasses of water. Never give anything
by mouth to an unconscious person.
Skin: Remove contaminated clothing. Wash exposed area with soap and water. If symptoms persist,
seek medical attention.
Eyes: Wash eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes, lifting lids occasionally. Seek Medical Aid.
SECTION V - FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
Fire: Not Considered to be a Fire Hazard.
Explosion: Not Considered to be an Explosion Hazard.
Fire Extinguishing Media: Use any Means Suitable for Extinguishing Surrounding Fire.
Special Information: In the Event of Fire, Wear Full Protective Clothing and NIOSH-Approved Self-Contained
Breathing Apparatus with Full Facepiece Operated in the Pressure Demand or Other Positive
Pressure Mode. At high temperatures or when moistened under fire conditions, calcium chloride
may produce toxic or irritating fumes.
SECTION VI - ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Ventilate area of leak or spill. Wear appropriate personal protective equipment as specified in
Section 8. Spills: Sweep up and containerize for reclamation or disposal. Vacuuming or wet
sweeping may be used to avoid dust dispersal. Small amounts of residue may be flushed to
sewer with plenty of water.
SECTION VII - HANDLING AND STORAGE
Keep in a tightly closed container, stored in a cool, dry, ventilated area. Protect against physical
damage. Moist calcium chloride and concentrated solutions can corrode steel. When exposed to
the atmosphere, calcium chloride will absorb water and form a solution. Containers of this
material may be hazardous when empty since they retain product residues (dust, solids);
observe all warnings and precautions listed for the product.
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SECTION VIII - EXPOSURE CONTROL / PERSONAL PROTECTION
Ventilation System: A system of local and/or general exhaust is recommended to keep employee exposures as low
as possible. Local exhaust ventilation is generally preferred because it can control the emissions
of the contaminant at its source, preventing dispersion of it into the general work area.
Airborne Exposure Limits: None Established.
Personal Respirators: For conditions of use where exposure to dust or mist is apparent and engineering controls are
(NIOSH APPROVED) not feasible, a particulate respirator (NIOSH type N95 or better filters) may be worn. If oil
particles (e.g. lubricants, cutting fluids, glycerine, etc.) are present, use a NIOSH type R or P
filter. For emergencies or instances where the exposure levels are not known, use a full-face
positive-pressure, air-supplied respirator. WARNING: Air-purifying respirators do not protect
workers in oxygen-deficient atmospheres.
Skin Protection: Wear Protective Gloves and Clean Body-Covering Clothing.
Use Chemical Safety Glasses. Maintain Eye Wash Fountain and Quick-Drench Facilities in Work
Eye Protection:
Area.
SECTION IX - PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
White Powder / Odorless
Appearance / Odor:
Freely soluble in water, exothermic
Solubility:
2.150
Specific Gravity:
8 鈥? 9 aqueous solution
pH:
0
% Volatiles by Vol.:
732 0C
Melting Point:
Boiling Point: > 1600C (> 2912F)
N/A
Vapor Density (Air=1):
Vapor Pressure (mmHg): N/A
SECTION X - STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
General Reactivity: Stable Under Ordinary Conditions of Use and Storage. Substance will pick up moisture from the
air and go into solution if exposed in open containers.
Hazardous Decomposition: Emits toxic chlorine fumes when heated to decomposition. May form hydrogen chloride in
presence of sulfuric or phosphoric acids or with water at elevated temperatures.
Incompatibilities: Methyl vinyl ether, water, zinc, bromine trifluoride, mixtures of lime and boric acid, barium
chloride, and 2-furan percarboxylic acid. Metals will slowly corrode in aqueous calcium chloride
solutions. Aluminum (and alloys) and yellow brass will be attacked by calcium chloride.
Will Not Occur.
Hazardous Polymerization:
SECTION XI - TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Carcinogenic References: NTP Carcinogen - Known: No, IARC Category- None
SECTION XII - ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Environmental Fate: Based on available information for Calcium Chloride anhydrous, this material will not biodegrade
or bioaccumulate.
Environmental Toxicity: The LC50/96-hour values for fish are over 100 mg/l.
SECTION XIII - DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
Whatever cannot be saved for recovery or recycling should be managed in an appropriate and
approved waste disposal facility. Processing, use or contamination of this product may change
the waste management options. State and local disposal regulations may differ from federal
disposal regulations. Dispose of container and unused contents in accordance with federal, state
and local requirements.
SECTION XIV - TRANSPORT INFORMATION
Shipping Name:
Hazard Class: NOT REGULATED
Identification No.: NOT REGULATED
SECTION XV - REGULATORY INFORMATION
Ingredient TSCA EC Japan Australia
Chemical Inventory Status 鈥?
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Part 1:
Calcium Chloride (10043-52-4) Yes Yes Yes Yes
Chemical Inventory Status 鈥? --Canada--
Ingredient Korea DSL NDSL Phil.
Part 2:
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Calcium Chloride (10043-52-4) Yes Yes No Yes
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-SARA 302- ------SARA 313------
Federal, State & International
Ingredient RQ TPQ List Chemical Catg.
Regulations 鈥? Part 1:
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Calcium Chloride (10043-52-4) No No No No
-RCRA- -TSCA-
Federal, State & International
Ingredient CERCLA 261.33 8(d)
Regulations 鈥? Part 2: ----------------------------------------- ------ ------ ------
Calcium Chloride (10043-52-4) No No No
Chemical Weapons
No
Convention:
No
TSCA 12 (b):
No
CDTA:
Acute: Yes Chronic: No Fire: No Pressure: No Reactivity: No (Pure / Solid)
SARA 311/312:
None allocated.
Australian Hazchem Code:
None allocated.
Poison Schedule:
SECTION XVI - OTHER INFORMATION
NFPA Rating: HEALTH-2, FLAMMABILITY-0, REACTIVITY-1
Disclaimer: The information contained herein is based upon data believed to be reliable and reflects our best
professional judgment. Although reasonable care has been taken in the preparation of this
document, we extend no warranties and make no representations as to the accuracy or
completeness of the information contained therein and assume no responsibility regarding the
suitability of this information for the user鈥檚 intended purpose or for the consequence of its use.
Each individual should make a determination as to the suitability of the information for his/her
particular purpose(s).
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