General Information
Version
ALFAAS37823
Revision date
2023-09-12
Product name
Calcium granules
CAS No.
7440-70-2
supplier name
Alfa Aesar
Emergency telephone
Call Carechem 24 at
Icons in SDS
Company Information
company name
Alfa Aesar
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
uktech@alfa.com
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H252, H261
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H252
Self-heating in large quantities; may catch fire
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
Physical State
Appearance/Odor
Solid Grey Odorless Emergency Overview Self-heating in large quantities; may catch fire. In contact with water releases flammable gas. Moisture sensitive.
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Self-heating substances/mixtures Substances/mixtures which, in contact with water, emit Category 2 flammable gases
Signal word
Danger
Hazard statements
H252 - Self-heating in large quantities; may catch fire H261 - In contact with water releases flammable gases
Prevention
P231 + P232 - Handle and store contents under inert gas. Protect from moisture P280 - Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection
Response
P370 + P378 - In case of fire: Use dry sand, dry chemical or alcohol-resistant foam to extinguish P302 + P335 + P334 - IF ON SKIN: Brush off loose particles from skin. Immerse in cool water
Storage
P402 + P404 - Store in a dry place. Store in a closed container
Disposal
P501 - Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant
Other physicochemical hazards
Self-heating in large quantities; may catch fire. In contact with water releases flammable gas.
Health hazards
The product contains no substances which at their given concentration are considered to be hazardous to health.
Environmental hazards
Contains no substances known to be hazardous to the environment or not degradable in waste water treatment plants. Is not likely mobile in the environment. Reacts with water. This product does not contain any known or suspected endocrine disruptors.