HASA

Principle Routes of Exposure

Inhalation, Skin Summary of Acute Health Hazards Ingestion: Acute May cause abdominal spasms and nausea. Overdose may cause gastro- Exposure: intestinal tract or cardiovascular irregularities. The fatal dose is estimated to be about 30 gms Chronic No adverse effects have been reported from its use as a food additive. Exposure: Inhalation: Acute Inhalation or dust may cause irritation with coughing and shortness of breath. Exposure: Chronic Reported cases of burning sensation and pain in the nasal cavities. Exposure: Occasional nose bleed, and tickling in the throat. Perforation of the nasal septum has been reported. Skin: Acute Single, short exposure not likely to cause significant skin irritation. However, Exposure: direct contact with dust or solutions may cause severe irritation. Erythema, blistering, exfoliation, ulceration, necrosis, and scarring. The degree of irritation depends on the concentration and duration of contact. Chronic Effects depend on concentration and duration of exposure. Repeated or Exposure: prolonged contact with corrosive substances may result in dermatitis or effects similar to those in acute exposure. Eyes: Acute Direct contact with the dust may cause irritation with redness and pain and Exposure: superficial injury. Lacrimation and eye discharge may also occur. Direct contact of calcium chloride in solution is essentially innocuous. Application of 2 – 10% solution to rabbit eyes caused no permanent injury. Chronic Repeated or prolonged exposure may result in conjunctivitis. Exposure: Summary of Chronic Health Hazards: N/A Material HASA Signs and Symptoms of Exposure: N/A Effects of Overexposure: N/A Safety

Medical Conditions Generally Aggravated by Exposure

N/A Note to Physicians: N/A Data CALCIUM Inhalation: Remove from exposure area to fresh air immediately. If breathing has stopped, perform