Calcium Hypochlorite, Granular

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Fire Defense Law of Japan: Group Ⅰ

Other physicochemical hazards

Danger: Direct contact with the substances mentioned below may cause decomposition of material and fire or explosion. Fire, heat, acid, alkali, organic solvent, reducing agent and other combustible material like oil&fat, grease. Contact with those above may cause degradation of material and fire or explosion. Contact with inorganic bleaching powder, ammonia and ammonium salt may generate hazardous and explosive gases.

Potential health effects

Eye contact may cause irritation and pain burns. Skin contact may cause irritation and prolonged contact may cause burns. Inhalation may cause irritation, choking and damage to respiratory tract, mucous membranes. Ingestion may cause damage to mucous membranes and digestive tract.

Environmental effects

Material is believed not to persist in the environment. Hydrolysis reaction occurs in water. Odor： Chlorine-like odor

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Oxidizing substance Classification of Danger and Harmfulness Name of Classification : Oxidizing Substances Danger : They are applicable under theⅠgrade dangerous articles of the Fire Services Act. If they are exposed to heat, or touch grease, oil, deoxides, and other flammable materials,they dissolve and they may cause fire or an explosion. If they are mixed with organo bleaching powder ( chlorinated isocyanuric acid) they produce harmful and explosive gas. Harmfulness : In case of personal contact, they irritate eyes and roughen skin. If swallowed, mucus problems will occur. Effective environment : They gradually dissolve in water. ５