and Synonyms

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Main Risk Contact with combustible materials may cause fire Contact with Skin Causes irritation, on contact for small duration Contact with eyes Causes irritation

Precautionary statements

Keep out of reach of children. In case of contact with skin, wash immediately with plenty of water. 4. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES

Appearance/Odor

Powder, White solid with odour of chlorine pH 11.5 (5% solution) Chlorine Content Min. 35% m/m 167 Bulk Density 0.8 – 1.2 gm/cc at 20 oC Boiling Point Not applicable Melting Point Decomposes at temperature above 100 oC Flash Point Not applicable Auto Ignition Not applicable Flammable Limit Not applicable Vapour Pressure (mmHg) Not applicable Solubility in Water 23.4 gm/100 ml water at 40 oC Oxidizing / Explosive Properties risks Strong Oxidizer, so it has serious fire and explosive 5. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY Stability Normally unstable (losses available chlorine by 2% on heating above 100 oC Conditions to avoid Excessive heat and moisture Materials to avoid urea Acids, Organic compounds, metal oxides, ammonia, & amines etc. Reactivity Air Release chlorine gas Water A risk explosion or toxic gas formation Acids Highly reactive with a risk of explosion & toxic gas formation Alkalis Reactive Hazardous Decomposition Products Nascent Oxygen, Chlorine, Calcium chlorate 168 6. TOXICITY DATA Routs of Entry In contact with skin Solution can cause chemical burns In Contact with eyes Dust can cause eye irritation Inhalation Dust may irritate nose, throat & upper respiratory tract Ingestion May cause burns to the mouth & digestive tract Toxicity Data LD50 (Rats, Oral) 805 mg/kg LD50 (Rabbit, Dermal) >2000 mg/kg Chronic Toxicity Not applicable Carcinogenic Toxicity Not data available Mutagenic Toxicity Studies for mutagenicity were negative Reproductive Toxicity No information is available Ventilation Requirements Adequate ventilation required Respiratory Protection Anti dust mask & respirator with acid cartridge for chlorine Eye Protection Goggles or full-face mask

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Safety Phases Keep out of reach of children. In case of contact with skin, wash immediately with plenty of water. 4. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES Appearance and Odour Powder, White solid with odour of chlorine pH 11.5 (5% solution) Chlorine Content Min. 35% m/m 167 Bulk Density 0.8 – 1.2 gm/cc at 20 oC Boiling Point Not applicable Melting Point Decomposes at temperature above 100 oC Flash Point Not applicable Auto Ignition Not applicable Flammable Limit Not applicable Vapour Pressure (mmHg) Not applicable Solubility in Water 23.4 gm/100 ml water at 40 oC Oxidizing / Explosive Properties Strong Oxidizer, so it has serious fire and explosive risks 5. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY Stability Normally unstable (losses available chlorine by 2% on heating above 100 oC Conditions to avoid Excessive heat and moisture Materials to avoid Acids, Organic compounds, metal oxides, ammonia, urea & amines etc. Reactivity Air Release chlorine gas Water A risk explosion or toxic gas formation Acids Highly reactive with a risk of explosion & toxic gas formation Alkalis Reactive Hazardous Decomposition Products Nascent Oxygen, Chlorine, Calcium chlorate 168 6. TOXICITY DATA Routs of Entry In contact with skin Solution can cause chemical burns In Contact with eyes Dust can cause eye irritation Inhalation Dust may irritate nose, throat & upper respiratory tract Ingestion May cause burns to the mouth & digestive tract Toxicity Data LD50 (Rats, Oral) 805 mg/kg LD50 (Rabbit, Dermal) >2000 mg/kg Chronic Toxicity Not applicable Carcinogenic Toxicity Not data available Mutagenic Toxicity Studies for mutagenicity were negative Reproductive Toxicity No information is available