CALCIUM HYPOCHLORITE - HYDRATED

Hazard statements (CLP)

H272, H302, H314, H335, H400

Code

Statements

H272

May intensify fire; oxidiser

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Classified as Dangerous Goods by the criteria of the Australian Dangerous Goods Code (ADG Code) for Transport by Road and Rail; DANGEROUS GOODS. This material is hazardous according to Safe Work Australia; HAZARDOUS CHEMICAL.

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Oxidising solids - Category 2 Acute Oral Toxicity - Category 4 Skin Corrosion - Sub-category 1B Eye Damage - Category 1 Specific target organ toxicity (single exposure) - Category 3 The following health/environmental hazard categories fall outside the scope of the Workplace Health and Safety Regulations: Acute Aquatic Toxicity - Category 1

Signal word

DANGER

Hazard statements

H272 May intensify fire; oxidizer. H302 Harmful if swallowed. H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. H335 May cause respiratory irritation. H400 Very toxic to aquatic life.

Prevention

P102 Keep out of reach of children. P210 Keep away from heat, sparks, open flames, hot surfaces. No smoking. P220 Keep and store away from clothing, incompatible materials, combustible materials. P221 Take any precaution to avoid mixing with combustibles / incompatible materials. P260 Do not breathe dust / fume / gas / mist / vapours / spray. P264 Wash hands thoroughly after handling. P270 Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. P271 Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. P280 Wear protective gloves / protective clothing / eye protection / face protection.

Response

P301+P330+P331 IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. P301+P312 IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell. P303+P361+P353 IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower. P363 Wash contaminated clothing before re-use. P321 Specific treatment (see First Aid Measures on Safety Data Sheet). P304+P340 IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. P312 Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell. P305+P351+P338 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. P310 Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician. P370+P378 In case of fire: Use extinguishing media as outlined in Section 5 of this Safety Data Sheet to extinguish.

Storage

P403+P233 Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. P405 Store locked up.

Disposal

P501 Dispose of contents and container in accordance with local, regional, national, international regulations.

2.3 Other hazards

AUH031 Contact with acids liberates toxic gas. Poisons Schedule (SUSMP): S6 Poison.