Accu-Tab SI Calcium Hypochlorite Tablets

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Inhalation...................………….….... Dust and mist irritate the nose and throat. In confined areas, mechanical agitation can result in high levels of dust, and reaction with incompatibles materials (acids and water/moisture) can result in high concentrations of chlorine vapour, either of which may result in burns to the respiratory tract, producing lung edema, shortness of breath, wheezing, choking, chest pains, impairment of lung function, and possible permanent lung damage. Skin Contact / Absorption…….…... Calcium hypochlorite dust and solutions can cause irritation and chemical burns, which are characterized by redness, swelling and tissue destruction. Eye Contact................………….…... Exposure to calcium hypochlorite can cause severe eye irritation and vision impairment including blindness. Ingestion.....................………………. Ingestion can cause burning of the mouth and throat. Product can be fatal if swallowed. Exposure Limits…………………….. ACGIH-TWA: 0.5mg/m3 (chlorine) ACGIH-STEL: 1.0mg/m3 (chlorine) ACGIH-TWA: 5mg/m3 (calcium hydroxide) ACGIH-TWA: 10mg/m3 (calcium carbonate, total dust) OSHA-TWA: 0.5mg/m3 (chlorine) OSHA-STEL: 1.0mg/m3 (chlorine) OSHA-TWA: 5mg/m3 (calcium hydroxide) OSHA-PEL: 15mg/m3 (calcium carbonate, total dust)