CALCIUM

Hazard statements (CLP)

H260, H315, H318, H335

Code

Statements

H260

In contact with water releases flammable gases which may ignite spontaneously

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

GHS Classification GHS classification of the substance/mixture Substances and Mixtures which, in contact with water, emit flammable gases Category 1 Skin corrosion/irritation: Category 2 Serious eye damage/eye irritation: Category Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure: Category 3

Signal word

DANGER

Hazard statements

H260 In contact with water releases flammable gases which may ignite spontaneously. H315 Causes skin irritation. H318 Causes serious eye damage. H335 May cause respiratory irritation.

Hazard pictograms

Flame,Corrosion,Exclamation mark

Precautionary statements

P223 Keep away from any possible contact with water, because of violent reaction and possible flash fire.

Prevention

P231+P232 Handle under inert gas. Protect from moisture. P261 Avoid breathing dust/ fume/ gas/ mist/ vapors/ spray. P264 Wash…thoroughly after handling. P271Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.

Response

P335+P334 Brush off loose particles from skin. Immerse in cool water/wrap in wet bandages. P302 + P352 IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap and water. P332 + P313 If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention. P362 Take off contaminated clothing and wash before reuse. P304 + P340 IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. P312 Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/ physician if you feel unwell. P305 + P351 + P338 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. P310 Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician. P370+P378 In case of fire: Use dry sand, dry chemical or alcohol-resistant foam for extinction.

Storage

P402+P404 Store in a dry place. Store in a closed container. P403 + P233 Store in a wellventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. P405 Store locked up. Precautionary P501 Dispose of contents/container to an approved waste disposal plant.

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

the Category 1 substance/mixture Skin corrosion/irritation: Category 2 Serious eye damage/eye irritation: Category Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure: Category 3 Signal Word (s) DANGER Hazard Statement (s) H260 In contact with water releases flammable gases which may ignite spontaneously. H315 Causes skin irritation. H318 Causes serious eye damage. H335 May cause respiratory irritation. Pictogram (s) Flame,Corrosion,Exclamation mark Precautionary P223 Keep away from any possible contact with water, because of violent statement – reaction and possible flash fire. Prevention P231+P232 Handle under inert gas. Protect from moisture. P261 Avoid breathing dust/ fume/ gas/ mist/ vapors/ spray. P264 Wash…thoroughly after handling. P271Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. Precautionary statement – Response P335+P334 Brush off loose particles from skin. Immerse in cool water/wrap in wet bandages. P302 + P352 IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap and water. P332 + P313 If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention. P362 Take off contaminated clothing and wash before reuse. P304 + P340 IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. P312 Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/ physician if you feel unwell. P305 + P351 + P338 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. P310 Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician. P370+P378 In case of fire: Use dry sand, dry chemical or alcohol-resistant foam for extinction. Precautionary P402+P404 Store in a dry place. Store in a closed container. statement – Storage P403 + P233 Store in a wellventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. P405 Store locked up. Precautionary P501 Dispose of contents/container to an approved waste disposal plant.