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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 (e.g., 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 in severe cases, chemical burns, which are characterized by redness, swelling, and scab formation. Moisture from perspirations will accelerate tissue destruction. Eye Contact................………….….... Exposure to calcium hypochlorite can cause eye irritation and vision impairment. Contact can produce impairment of vision and corneal damage. Ingestion.....................………………. When ingested, there will be burning of the mouth and throat. Can cause abdominal cramps, vomiting, diarrhea, nausea, and/or tissue ulceration which may lead to convulsions, coma, and even death. Exposure Limits……………………... NIOSH-IDHL= 37-48mg/m3 based on IDHL concentration of chlorine (calcium hypochlorite) ACGIH-TWA= 5mg/m3 (calcium hydroxide) OSHA-PEL= 15mg/m3 (calcium hydroxide, total dust) ACGIH-TWA= 10mg/m3 (calcium carbonate) OSHA-PEL= 15mg/m3 (calcium carbonate, total dust)