General Information
Revision date
2017-05-26
Product name
Calcium hydroxide
Emergency telephone
Medical: 1-800-498-5701 or +1-303-389-1414
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Company Information
company name
Honeywell Specialty Chemicals Seelze
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Section 2
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Skin irritation, Category 2 Serious eye damage, Category 1
Signal word
Danger
Hazard statements
Causes skin irritation. Causes serious eye damage. May cause respiratory irritation.
Prevention
Avoid breathing dust/ fume/ gas/ mist/ vapours/ spray. Wash skin thoroughly after handling. Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
Response
IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap and water. IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position 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 skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/ attention. Take off contaminated clothing and wash 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.
