Calcium Chloride Ice Melt Pellets

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

GHS Classification _________________________________________________________________________________________________

Appearance/Odor

Pellets Odorless

Signal word

WARNING WARNING

Health hazards

CAUSES SERIOUS EYE IRRITATION. HARMFUL IF SWALLOWED

Physical hazards

Heat is generated when mixed with water or aqueous acid solutions

Precautionary statements

Wash thoroughly after handling. Do not eat, drink, or smoke when using this product. Wear eye protection. - Prevention • Wash thoroughly after handling • Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product • Wear eye protection - Response • IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing • If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention • IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell • Rinse mouth if ingested - Storage • There are no Precautionary-Storage phrases assigned - Disposal • Dispose of contents and container in accordance with applicable local, regional, national, and/or international regulations Physical Hazards of Significance Not Mentioned in GHS Classification • Calcium chloride is hygroscopic and is capable of absorbing moisture from the air to become liquid. Chlorides in the presence of water and oxygen are associated with the accelerated corrosion of common metals, such as steel, copper and brass • Calcium chloride has an exothermic heat of solution and solid products release a large amount of heat when dissolved in water • Calcium chloride brines are electrically conductive. There is a risk of electric shock if energized electrical equipment is handled with hands or fabric gloves that are wet with brine See Section 11: TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION _________________________________________________________________________________________________

Additional information

Good hygiene practices include but are not limited to wearing chemical resistant gloves and eye protection; washing hands and affected skin immediately after handling, before breaks, and at the end of the workday; regularly cleaning work area and clothing; etc. ********************************************************************************************************************************

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

GHS: CONTACT HAZARD - EYE: Category 2A - Causes serious eye irritation GHS: ACUTE TOXICITY - ORAL: Category 4 - Harmful if swallowed Unknown Acute Inhalation Toxicity: There is no acute inhalation toxicity data available for this material.

Hazard pictograms

Exclamation mark

Hazard statements

GHS - Health Hazard Statement(s) • Harmful if swallowed • Causes serious eye irritation