CHLORIDE OF LIME

HSNO Classifications

Oxidizing liquids or solids : 5.1.1 C Corrosive to Metals : 8.1 A Acute toxicity (Oral) : 6.1 D Acute toxicity (Inhalation) : 6.1 D Skin corrosion : 8.2 C Serious eye damage : 8.3 A Aquatic toxicity (Acute or : 9.1 A Chronic) Ecotoxic to soil environment : 9.2 A Ecotoxic to terrestrial : 9.3 C vertebrates

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

May intensify fire; oxidiser. May be corrosive to metals. Harmful if swallowed. Harmful if inhaled. Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. Very toxic to aquatic life. Very toxic to the soil environment. Harmful to terrestrial vertebrates.

Prevention

Keep away from heat. Keep/Store away from clothing and other combustible materials. Take any precaution to avoid mixing with combustibles. Keep only in original container. Avoid breathing dust/ fume/ gas/ mist/ vapours/ spray. Wash skin thoroughly after handling. Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. Wear protective gloves/ protective clothing/ eye protection/ face protection. Avoid release to the environment.

Response

In case of fire: Use dry sand, dry chemical or alcohol-resistant foam for extinction. IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove/ Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/ shower. IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/ physician. Specific treatment (see supplemental first aid instructions on this label). Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. Absorb spillage to prevent material damage. Collect spillage.

Storage

Store in corrosive resistant container with a resistant inner liner. Store locked up.

Disposal

Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant.

2.3 Other hazards

Mixing this product with acid or ammonia releases chlorine gas.