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EC/CAS
231-908-7/7778-54-3
Name of the chemical
Calcium hypochlorite
Concentration
<= 100 %
General Information
Version
6.7
Revision date
2024-07-02
Product name
Calcium hypochlorite for synthesis
CAS No.
7778-54-3
REACH No
A
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
Chemical for synthesis
Emergency telephone
+(45)-6991 8573, +(45)-8212 1212
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Company Information
company name
Merck Life Science ApS
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
TechnicalService@merckgroup.com
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H272, H302, H314, H400
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H272
May intensify fire; oxidiser
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Oxidizing solids, (Category 2) H272: May intensify fire; oxidizer. Acute toxicity, (Category 4) H302: Harmful if swallowed. Skin corrosion, (Sub-category H314: Causes severe skin burns and eye 1B) damage. Serious eye damage, (Category H318: Causes serious eye damage. 1) Short-term (acute) aquatic H400: Very toxic to aquatic life. hazard, (Category 1)
Signal word
Danger Danger
Hazard statements
H272 May intensify fire; oxidizer. H302 Harmful if swallowed. H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. H400 Very toxic to aquatic life. H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
Precautionary statements
P210 Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking. P260 Do not breathe dusts or mists. P273 Avoid release to the environment. P280 Wear protective gloves/ protective clothing/ eye protection/ face protection. P303 + P361 + P353 IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water. P305 + P351 + P338 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. P260 Do not breathe dusts or mists. P280 Wear protective gloves/ protective clothing/ eye protection/ face protection. P303 + P361 + P353 IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water. P305 + P351 + P338 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
Supplemental label elements
EUH031 Contact with acids liberates toxic gas. Reduced Labeling (<= 125 ml) EUH031 Contact with acids liberates toxic gas.
Other hazards
This substance/mixture contains no components considered to be either persistent, bioaccumulative and toxic (PBT), or very persistent and very bioaccumulative (vPvB) at levels of 0.1% or higher
ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
The substance/mixture does not contain components considered to have endocrine disrupting properties according to REACH Article 57(f) or Commission Delegated regulation (EU) 2017/2100 or Commission Regulation (EU) 2018/605 at levels of 0.1% or higher.
TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
The substance/mixture does not contain components considered to have endocrine disrupting properties according to REACH Article 57(f) or Commission Delegated regulation (EU) 2017/2100 or Commission Regulation (EU) 2018/605 at levels of 0.1% or higher.
