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General Information
Revision date
2005-10-28
Product name
Calcium Hypochlorite Tablets
Chemical name
Hypochlorites
CAS No.
7778-54-3
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
Swimming Pool Sanitizer
Manufacturer Name
Asepsis, Inc., A Chemtura Company
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Company Information
company name
Asepsis, Inc., A Chemtura Company
GHS Information
Signal word
DANGER
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
EMERGENCY OVERVIEW PHYSICAL APPEARANCE: White tablets. IMMEDIATE CONCERNS DANGER Highly Corrosive Causes skin and eye damage. May be fatal if swallowed. Do not get in eyes, on skin, or on clothing. Do not handle with bare hands. When handling this product, wear rubber gloves, goggles or safety glasses, and use only thoroughly clean, dry utensils. Irritating to nose and throat. Avoid breathing dust and fumes. Remove contaminated clothing and wash before reuse.
Potential health effects
EYES DANGER Highly Corrosive. Causes eye damage. Do not get in eyes SKIN DANGER Highly Corrosive. Causes skin damage. Do not get on skin INGESTION: May be fatal if swallowed. INHALATION: Irritating to nose and throat. Avoid breathing dust or fumes.
Principle Routes of Exposure
Skin Contact, Inhalation, Ingestion, Eye Contact COMMENTS HEALTH: There are no known chronic hazards.