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General Information
Revision date
2010-10-05
Product name
CALCIUM HYPOCHLORITE (60%, 65%)
Chemical name
Calcium Hypochlorite
CAS No.
7778-54-3
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
CALCIUM HYPOCHLORITE (60%, 65%
supplier name
Harcros Chemicals, Inc
Icons in SDS
Company Information
company name
Harcros Chemicals, Inc
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger!
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
OSHA EMERGENCY OVERVIEW: Appearance: Solid-Powder, Crystal, Flake, Granule, Tablet, Prill, Briquette, Etx. Odor: Sharp
Signal word
Danger! CORROSIVE SOLID. CAUSES BURNS. DESTROYS BODY TISSUES
Precautionary statements
Wear protective equipment when handling. Use only with adequate ventilation. Wash thoroughly after handling. Do not get in eyes or skin. Do not breathe vapor, mist, or dust. Avoid prolonged or repeated contact with skin. Do not swallow. HARCROS CHEMICALS, INC. MSDS No.: 000382-06 Continued Potential acute and chronic health effects:
Hazard statements
Potential Health Effects (ACUTE AND CHRONIC) OVEREXPOSURE MAY CAUSE DAMAGE TO, DISORDERS OF, OR ADVERSELY AFFECT THE FOLLOWING SYSTEMS, FUNCTIONS, ORGANS: Eyes, Respiratory System, Gastrointestinal tract, Kidneys, Liver
Principle Routes of Exposure
Eye contact, Skin contact, Inhalation, indigestion CARCINOGENICITY: No components, present in excess of 0.1% by weight are listed as carcinogens by IARC, NTP, or OSHA. Eyes Eye contact with product may cause severe irritation, burns, or blindness. Inhalation Inhalation may cause irritation, coughing, pain, decreased breathing capacity ,excess fluid retention (pulmonary edema). Ingestion Ingestion may cause burns, tissue destruction, even death. Skin Skin contact may cause Irritation, burns, tissue destruction.
