MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
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Calcium Hypochlorite
1. CHEMICAL PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION
Product Identi炉er: Calcium Hypochlorite
Product Code: J349
Product Name: Calcium Hypochloride
Chemical Family: Oxidizer, Bleaching agent
Molecular Formula: CaCl2 O2
Generic Name: Sanitizer
MANUFACTURER: 24 HR. EMERGENCY TELEPHONE
HydroChem Industrial Services, Inc. NUMBERS:
900 Georgia Ave. Emergency Contact: HydroChem ER
Deer Park, TX 77536 Emergency Phone (800) 569-4889
Customer Service: (800) 934-9376
2. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
wt.% CAS Registry #
Calcium hypochlorite 65 7778-54-3
COMMENTS:
Product Exposure Limits:
Nuisance Dust - OSHA PEL: 15 mg/m3 ACGIH TLV: 10 mg/m3
Respirable Fraction - OSHA PEL: 5 mg/m3
3. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
EMERGENCY OVERVIEW
IMMEDIATE CONCERNS:
Strong oxidizer. Contact with combustible materials may cause a 炉re.
Inhalation hazard.
4. FIRST AID MEASURES
EYES:
Immediately 掳ush eyes with water for 30 minutes while holding eyelids open. Seek medical at-
tention.
SKIN:
Immediately wash with soap and water. Rinse thoroughly. Seek medical attention if e庐ects occur.
Launder contaminated shoes and clothing before reuse.
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INGESTION:
Do not induce vomiting. Give 2 glasses of milk (preferred) or water and take to hospital at once.
INHALATION:
Remove to fresh air. See a doctor if e庐ects occur.
5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
Flashpoint and Method: Not Applicable
Flammable Limits: Not Applicable
Autoignition Temperature: Not Determined
GENERAL HAZARD:
This material does not burn, but as an oxidizer it will support combustion of other materials.
EXTINGUISHING MEDIA:
Use alcohol foam, carbon dioxide, dry chemical or water spray when 炉ghting 炉res involving this
material.
HAZARDOUS COMBUSTION PRODUCTS:
Chlorine, chlorine oxides and hydrogen chloride.
OTHER CONSIDERATIONS:
Corrosive when wet.
EXPLOSION HAZARDS:
Explosive when heated above 347 degrees F.
FIRE FIGHTING EQUIPMENT:
As in any 炉re, wear self-contained breathing apparatus pressure-demand, (MSHA/NIOSH ap-
proved or equivalent) and full protective clothing to prevent contact with skin and eyes.
6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
GENERAL PROCEDURES:
Scoop into appropriate containers.
Flush residual with plenty of water.
7. HANDLING AND STORAGE
GENERAL PROCEDURES:
Refer to Section 8.
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STORAGE:
Avoid contact with clothing, organics, or other combustible materials.
Do not store or transport with corrosive materials or combustible materials.
8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION
ENGINEERING CONTROLS:
Ventilation - General and local ventilation are required.
PERSONAL PROTECTION
EYES AND FACE:
Chemical goggles required and an eye wash in work area.
RESPIRATORY:
Use NIOSH approved respirator with dust protection.
PROTECTIVE CLOTHING:
Face shield, boots, protective suit and impervious (neoprene) gloves.
OTHER USE PRECAUTIONS:
Safety shower and eye wash in the work area.
9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Odor: Pungent
Appearance: Powder
Color: White
pH: Not Determined
Boiling Point: Not Applicable
Melting Point: 212卤 F 100卤 C
Speci炉c Gravity: 2.35 (water=1)
COMMENTS:
Water Solubility: Decomposes in water to HOCl and calcium hydroxide.
10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
STABLE: Yes
HAZARDOUS POLYMERIZATION: No
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HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION:
Chlorine, chlorine oxides and hydrogen chloride
INCOMPATIBLE MATERIALS:
Acid, reducing agents, organics
11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
ACUTE
Eyes: Corrosive. Rapidly causes pain, burns, corneal injury. May cause permanent damage and
blindness.
Skin: Corrosive. Rapidly causes pain, burns, redness, swelling and damage to tissue. Not likely
to be absorbed in toxic amounts.
Ingestion: Corrosive. Harmful if swallowed. Causes pain and severe burns to mouth, throat and
stomach. Large amounts may cause illness or death.
Inhalation: Irritant. May cause pain and coughing.
TARGET ORGANS:
Not Determined
GENERAL COMMENTS:
Carcinogens: Not listed by IARC, USA NTP, or USA OSHA.
COMMENTS:
Only selected Registry of Toxic E庐ects of Chemical Substances (RTECS) data is presented in this
document. See the actual entry in RTECS for complete information.
RTECS Number: NH3485000
LD50 (rats) = 850 mg/kg
12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
GENERAL COMMENTS:
Degradability: Not biodegradable.
Fish Toxicity: No information
13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
PRODUCT DISPOSAL:
Ship via permitted waste hauler to permitted hazardous waste disposal facility for chemical
deactivation and solidi炉cation prior to land 炉lling.
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EMPTY CONTAINER:
Ship to permitted hazardous waste disposal facility for incineration (preferred) or for land炉lling.
RCRA/USEPA WASTE INFORMATION:
RCRA Hazardous Waste Number: D001
COMMENTS:
Always follow ALL applicable federal, state and local regulations.
14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION
DOT (DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION)
Proper Shipping Name: Calcium Hypochlorite, dry
Hazard Class: 5.1
NA/UN Number: UN1748
Packing Group: II
Reportable Quantity (RQ) Under CERCLA: 10 lb
Placards: Oxidizer
Label: Oxidizer 5.1
SPECIAL SHIPPING NOTES:
Material is a HAZARDOUS MATERIAL AND HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE. Add the letters
RQ to the beginning of the shipping description if the RQ amount is met or exceeded in a single
container.
15. REGULATORY INFORMATION
DOT Label Symbol and Statement of Hazard
DOT Oxidizer
UNITED STATES
SARA TITLE III (SUPERFUND AMENDMENTS AND REAUTHORIZATION ACT)
Fire: Yes Pressure Generating: No Reactivity: Yes Acute: Yes Chronic: Yes
Title III Notes: This product contains no substances which are de炉ned as toxic chemicals under
the reporting requirements of Section 313 of Title III of the Superfund Amendments and
Reauthorization Act of 1986 (40 CFR Part 372).
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CERCLA (COMPREHENSIVE RESPONSE, COMPENSATION, AND LIABILITY ACT)
Reportable Spill Quantity: 10 lb
EPA
EPA RQ Ingredient: Calcium Hypochlorite
TSCA (TOXIC SUBSTANCE CONTROL ACT)
TSCA Status: All components of this material are either on the TSCA inventory or are exempt
fro the reporting requirements.
STATE REGULATIONS
PROPOSITION 65 STATEMENT:
This product does not contain any substance(s) which are de炉ned by the state of California to
cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive e庐ects.
16. OTHER INFORMATION
REASON FOR ISSUE:
Biannual review
Approved by: Chalres M. Maddin, PhD, FAIC
Approval date: 01/16/2001
REVISION SUMMARY
Revision #: 3
This MSDS replaces the September 17, 1999 MSDS. Any changes in information are as follows:
In Section 1
Date Prepared
In Section 15
SARA Title III Notes
NFPA CODES
Fire: 0 Health: 1 Reactivity: 2
HMIS CODES
Fire: 0 Health: 1 Reactivity: 2
MANUFACTURER DISCLAIMER:
[TM ] Indicates a trade or service mark of HydroChem Industrial Services, Inc.
The information herein is believed to be accurate and is presented in good faith; however, no
warranties or representations are made by HydroChem Industrial Services, Inc. regarding the
accuracy or completeness of the information.
HydroChem Industrial Services, Inc. shall not be held liable for any damage resulting from the
handling, or from contact with the above product.
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