CALCIUM HYPOCHLORITE 3 INCH TABLETS

Hazard statements (CLP)

H272, H302, H314, H318, H335, H400

Code

Statements

H272

May intensify fire; oxidiser

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

OXIDIZER CORROSIVE ACUTE TOXICITY ORAL TARGET ORGAN TOXICITY (SINGLE)

Signal word

DANGER

Health hazards

Skin Corrosion - Causes severe skin burns and eye damage - Category 1B - H314 Eye Damage - Causes serious eye damage - Category 1 - H318 Specific Target Organ Toxicity - Single Dose - May cause respiratory irritation - Category 3 - H335 Acute Oral Toxicity - Harmful if swallowed - Category 4 - H302

Physical hazards

Oxidizing Solid - Oxidizer - May intensify fire - Class 2 - H272

Environmental hazards

Very toxic to aquatic life - Category 1 - H400

Precautionary statements

Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking. Keep away from clothing and other combustible materials. Do not breathe dust. Wash hands thoroughly after handling. Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. Wear protective gloves/ protective clothing/ eye protection/ face protection. Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. Store locked up. Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local regulation. Eye Contact Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/ physician. Skin Contact Remove/ Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/ shower. Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. Inhalation Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/ physician. Ingestion Get medical attention immediately. Rinse mouth with water. Do NOT induce vomiting. Do not give milk or alcoholic beverages. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. If symptoms persist, call a physician.