Calcium chloride, dihydrate

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

result in GHS classification: GHS classification of substance or mixture, and national or regional information:

Health hazards

Acute toxicity (Oral) Category 4 Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Category 2A Specific Target Organ Toxicity - Category 3 Single Exposure

Signal word

Warning

Hazard statements

Harmful if swallowed. Causes mild skin irritation. Causes serious eye irritation. May cause respiratory irritation.

Prevention

Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. Wear eye protection/face protection. Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. Wash hands thoroughly after handling.

Response

IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER/doctor if you feel unwell. Rinse mouth. 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 skin irritation occurs Get medical advice/attention. IF INHALED Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. Call a POISON CENTER/doctor if you feel unwell.

Storage

Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. Store locked up.

Disposal

Dispose of contents/container to an appropriate treatment and disposal facility in accordance with applicable laws and regulations, and product characteristics at time of disposal. Other hazards which do not None. result in GHS classification: