General Information
Revision date
2023-09-22
Product name
Calcium
Product Synonyms
Calcium Metal.; Calcicat
CAS No.
7440-70-2
Emergency telephone
001-800-227-6701, +32 14 57 52 11, 001-201-796-7100, +32 14 57 52 99, 001-800-424-9300, 001-703-527-3887
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Company Information
company name
Fisher Scientific UK
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
begel.sdsdesk@thermofisher.com
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H261
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H261
In contact with water releases flammable gas
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
CLP Classification - According to GB-CLP Regulations UK SI 2019/720 and UK SI 2020/1567 Classification of the substance or mixture
Physical hazards
Substances/mixtures which, in contact with water, emit flammable gases Category 2 (H261)
Health hazards
Based on available data, the classification criteria are not met
Environmental hazards
Based on available data, the classification criteria are not met Full text of Hazard Statements: see section 16
Signal word
Danger
Hazard statements
H261 - In contact with water releases flammable gases
Precautionary statements
P223 - Do not allow contact with water P231 + P232 - Handle and store contents under inert gas. Protect from moisture P280 - Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection P302 + P335 + P334 - IF ON SKIN: Brush off loose particles from skin. Immerse in cool water P370 + P378 - In case of fire: Use carbon dioxide for extinction P402 + P404 - Store in a dry place. Store in a closed container
2.3 Other hazards
Water reactive In accordance with Annex XIII of the REACH Regulation, inorganic substances do not require assessment This product does not contain any known or suspected endocrine disruptors
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
CLP Classification - According to GB-CLP Regulations UK SI 2019/720 and UK SI 2020/1567 Physical hazards Substances/mixtures which, in contact with water, emit flammable gases Category 2 (H261) Health hazards Based on available data, the classification criteria are not met Environmental hazards Based on available data, the classification criteria are not met Full text of Hazard Statements: see section 16
