CALCIUM HYPOCHLORITE, DRY

Hazard statements (CLP)

H272, H290, H302, H314, H410

Code

Statements

H272

May intensify fire; oxidiser

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

This material is hazardous according to criteria of EPA New Zealand. HSNO Approval Code: HSR001317

Signal word

Danger Hazard Classifications Oxidising Solids - Category 2 Acute Toxicity - Oral - Category 4 Corrosive to Metals - Category 1 Skin Corrosion/Irritation - Category 1B Serious Eye Damage/Irritation - Category 1 Acute Hazard to the Aquatic Environment - Category 1 Long Term Hazards to the Aquatic Environment - Category 1

Hazard statements

H272 May intensify fire; oxidizer. H290 May be corrosive to metals. H302 Harmful if swallowed. H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. H410 Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.

Prevention

P102 Keep out of reach of children. P103 Read carefully and follow all instructions. P210 Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. No smoking. P220 Keep/Store away from clothing/combustible materials/(insert appropriate material). P221 Take any precaution to avoid mixing with combustibles/(insert incompatible materials). P234 Keep only in original packaging. P260 Do not breathe dust, fume, gas, mist, vapours or spray. P264 Wash hands, face and all exposed skin thoroughly after handling. P270 Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. P273 Avoid release to the environment. P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing including eye/face protection.

Response

P101 If medical advice is needed, have product container or label at hand. P301+P310 IF SWALLOWED Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor. P301+P330+P331 IF SWALLOWED Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. P303+P361+P353 IF ON SKIN (or hair) Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water [or shower] P304+P340 IF INHALED Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. 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/doctor/insert appropriate source of emergency medical advice. P330 Rinse mouth. P363 Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. P370+P378 In case of fire: Use (insert appropriate media) to extinguish. P390 Absorb spillage to prevent material damage. P391 Collect spillage.

Storage

P405 Store locked up. P406 Store in corrosive resistant insert appropriate compatible material container with a resistant inner liner.

Precautionary statements

P501 Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local, regional, national and international regulations. DANGEROUS GOOD CLASSIFICATION Classified as Dangerous Goods by the criteria of the "Australian Code for the Transport of Dangerous Goods by Road & Rail" and the "New Zealand NZS5433: Transport of Dangerous Goods on Land" Dangerous Goods Class: 5.1

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Oxidising Solids - Category 2 Acute Toxicity - Oral - Category 4 Corrosive to Metals - Category 1 Skin Corrosion/Irritation - Category 1B Serious Eye Damage/Irritation - Category 1 Acute Hazard to the Aquatic Environment - Category 1 Long Term Hazards to the Aquatic Environment - Category 1 Hazard Statements H272 May intensify fire; oxidizer. H290 May be corrosive to metals. H302 Harmful if swallowed. H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. H410 Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.