Kissner Salts & Chemicals
M.S.D.S. CALCIUM CHLORIDE FLAKE
POWDERED CALCIUM CHLORIDE
SECTION 1: PRODUCT INFORMATION
T.D.G. Classification ............... ............... ............................... Not regulated
UN Number ............................. ............... ............................... N/A
CAS #...................................... ............... ............................... 10035-04-8
Packing Group ........................ ............... ............................... N/A
Product Name ......................... ............... ............................... Flake Calcium Chloride, Powdered Calcium Chloride
WHIMIS Classification ............ ............... ............................... This is not a controlled product
Chemical Formula................... ............... ............................... CaCI2.2H2O
Chemical Family ..................... ............... ............................... N/A
Product Use ............................ ............... ............................... De-Icer, dust control, mud drilling lubricant, freeze-proofing of ores and
aggregates, thawing agent, concrete conditioner
Available Packaging................ ............... ............................... 20kg, 40kg
Supplier................................... ............... ............................... Kissner Salts & Chemicals, 32 Cherry Blossom Rd Cambridge, Ontario
N3H 4R7 (519) 650-9998
SECTION 2: HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS
Hazardous Ingredients ............ ............... ............................... N/A
Percentage.............................. ............... ............................... N/A
LD/50, Route, Specie.............. ............... ............................... 1000 mg/kg (Oral, Rat) 1940 mg/kg (Oral, Mouse)
LC/50, Route, Specie.............. ............... ............................... N/A
SECTION 3: PHYSICAL DATA
Physical State ......................... ............... ............................... Flakes
Appearance & Odour .............. ............... ............................... Small white flakes, very hygroscopic
Odour Threshold ..................... ............... ............................... Odourless
Specific Gravity ....................... ............... ............................... N/A
Vapour Pressure ..................... ............... ............................... N/A
Vapour Density........................ ............... ............................... N/A
Evaporation Rate (Ether = 1.0) ............... ............................... Slow <0.3 Fast >3.0 Medium 0.3 - 3.0
Boiling Point ............................ ............... ............................... N/A
Melting Point ........................... ............... ............................... 176掳C
pH ........................................... ............... ............................... Neutral to slightly Alkaline
Coefficient of Water/Oil Distribution ........ ............................... N/A
SECTION 4: FIRE AND EXPLOSION DATA
Hazardous Conditions............. ............... ............................... Reacts violently with bromine triflouride (BrF3), or a mixture of boron
trioxide and calcium oxide (B2O3+CaO). Sulfuric acid, yields hydrogen
chloride gas, which is corrosive, irritating, and reactive. Water-reactive
materials, such as sodium; causes an exothermic reaction. Methyl
vinyl ether; starts runaway polymerization reaction. Zinc as in
galvanized iron; yields hydrogen gas with solutions, which may explode
under these conditions.
Fire Extinguishing Procedures ...............Use extinguishing media appropriate for surrounding fire. For fire fighting wear NIOSH
approved self contained breathing apparatus.
Flash Point .............................. ............... ............................... N/A
Upper Flammable Limit........... ............... ............................... N/A
Lower Flammable Limit ........... ............... ............................... N/A
Auto-ignition Temperature ...... ............... ............................... N/A
Hazardous Combustion Products ........... ............................... N/A
Sensitivity to mechanical impact ............. ............................... N/A
Sensitivity to Static Discharge. ...............N/A
Hazardous Combustion products............ ............................... N/A
SECTION 5: REACTIVITY DATA
Chemical Stability ................... ............... ............................... Stable under normal conditions
Hazardous Polymerization ...... ............... ............................... Will not occur
Conditions of Reactivity .......... ............... ............................... N/A
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Hazardous Decomposition...... ............... ............................... Chloride Fumes (CI ) are given off at temperatures above 1600掳C.
SECTION 6: TOXICOLOGICAL PROPERTIES
Route of entry into the body .... ............... ............................... N/A
Effects of acute exposure to product ...... ............................... Moderately toxic LD50 (oral, rat); 1000 mg/kg
Effects of chronic exposure to product.... ............................... N/A
Exposure limits........................ ............... ............................... Ontario Ministry of Labour Time-Weighted Average Exposure Value
3
................................................ ...............(TWAEV) for Nuisance Particulate 10 mg/m
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POWDERED CALCIUM CHLORIDE
Irritancy of product .................. ............... ............................... N/A
Sensitization of product........... ............... ............................... N/A
Carcinogenicity of product ...... ............... ............................... N/A
Reproductive toxicity............... ............... ............................... N/A
Teratogenicity.......................... ............... ............................... N/A
Mutagenicity............................ ............... ............................... N/A
Synergistic effects ................... ............... ............................... N/A
SECTION 7: PREVENTIVE MEASURES
Personal Protective Equipment Required
Respiratory Protection............. ............... ............................... For dusty/misty conditions, wear NIOSH-approved dust/ mist respirator.
Eyes and face ......................... ............... ............................... For dusty/ misty conditions, or handling solutions if there is probability
of eye contact, wear chemical safety goggles and hard hat. Under
these conditions do not wear contact lenses.
Hands, Arms, and Body .......... ............... ............................... As a minimum, wear long-sleeve shirt, trousers, rubber boots and
gloves for routine product use. Cotton gloves permitted for dry
product, impervious gloves when using solutions.
Specific Engineering controls required ... ............................... Provide general and/or local exhaust ventilation to maintain dust or
fume levels below exposure limits. Eye wash facility should be
provided in storage and general work area.
Spill/Leak Procedures ............ ............... ............................... Shovel up dry chemical and place in metal drum with cover.
Cautiously spray residue with plenty of water. Avoid waterways.
Waste Disposal ....................... ............... ............................... Consistent with requirements of local waste disposal authorities.
Storage Needs ........................ ............... ............................... Cool, dry area. Prolonged storage may cause product to cake and
become wet from atmospheric moisture.
Handling procedures and equipment ...... ............................... Avoid contact with eyes, skin or clothing. Avoid breathing dust.
SECTION 8: FIRST AID MEASURES
EYE CONTACT: .....................Immediately flush eyes with running water for at least 15 minutes. Get medical attention.
SKIN CONTACT .....................Remove contaminated clothing. Wash with soap and water. Seek attention if irritation persists.
INGESTION ............................If conscious, immediately give 2-4 glasses of water. Induce vomiting under medical supervision.
INHALATION ..........................Promptly remove to fresh air. Get medical attention.
SECTION 9: PREPARATION INFORMATION
Emergency Phone No. ............ ............... ............................... (613) 996-6666 (Canutec)
Date ........................................ ............... ............................... January 2005
The information is, to the best of our knowledge and belief, accurate and reliable as of the date compiled. However, no
representation, warranty or guarantee is made to its accuracy, reliability or completeness. It is the user鈥檚 responsibility to review this
information, satisfy themselves as to its suitability and completeness and pass on the information to its employees or customers.
Kissner Salt & Chemicals does not accept responsibility for any loss or damage which may occur from the use of this information.
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