Calcium hydroxide

Hazard statements (CLP)

H314, H335

Code

Statements

H314

Causes severe skin burns and eye damage

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

WHMIS 2015 Classification

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

Causes severe skin burns and eye damage May cause respiratory irritation

Prevention

Wash face, hands and any exposed skin thoroughly after handling Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection Do not breathe dust/fumes/gas/mist/vapours/spray

Response

IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep 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/doctor IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/ shower Wash contaminated clothing before reuse Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse

Storage

Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed Store locked up

Disposal

Dispose of contents/container to an approved waste disposal plant

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

WHMIS 2015 Classification Classified as hazardous under the Hazardous Products Regulations (SOR/2015-17) Skin Corrosion/Irritation Category 1 Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Category 1 Specific target organ toxicity (single exposure) Category 3 Target Organs - Respiratory system.