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EC/CAS
1305-62-0
Name of the chemical
Calcium dihydroxide
Concentration
N/A
General Information
Revision date
2010-02-01
Product name
WaterSavr
CAS No.
1305-62-0
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
When spread onto water, forms a surface monolayer, decreasing evaporative losses
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Company Information
company name
Ospray Pty Ltd
Section 2
Hazard statements
This product is classified as: Xi, Irritating. Hazardous according to the criteria of SWA. Not a Dangerous Good according to the Australian Dangerous Goods (ADG) Code. R36/37/38. Irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin
Precautionary statements
S22, S24/25, S36/39. Do not breathe dust. Avoid contact with skin and eyes. Wear suitable protective clothing and eye/face protection.
SUSDP Classification
None allocated
ADG classification
None allocated. Not a Dangerous Good under the ADG Code
UN Number
None allocated Emergency Overview Physical Description & Colour: White powder. Odour: No odour.
Health hazards
irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin
Potential health effects
Inhalation: Short Term Exposure: Long term inhalation of high amounts of any nuisance dust may overload lung clearance mechanism. Available data indicates that this product is an inhalation irritant. Symptoms may include headache, irritation of nose and throat and increased secretion of mucous in the nose and throat. Other symptoms may also become evident, but they should disappear after exposure has ceased. Long Term Exposure: No data for health effects associated with long term inhalation. Skin Contact: Short Term Exposure: Available data indicates that this product is a skin irritant. Symptoms may include itchiness and reddening of contacted skin. Other symptoms may also become evident, but all should disappear once exposure has ceased. Long Term Exposure: No data for health effects associated with long term skin exposure. Eye Contact: Short Term Exposure: This product is an eye irritant. Symptoms may include stinging and reddening of eyes and watering which may become copious. Other symptoms may also become evident. If exposure is brief, symptoms should disappear once exposure has ceased. However, lengthy exposure or delayed treatment may cause permanent damage. Long Term Exposure: No data for health effects associated with long term eye exposure. Ingestion: Short Term Exposure: Significant oral exposure is considered to be unlikely. However, this product is an oral irritant. Symptoms may include burning sensation and reddening of skin in mouth and throat. Other symptoms may also become evident, but all should disappear once exposure has ceased. Long Term Exposure: No data for health effects associated with long term ingestion. Carcinogen Status: SWA: No significant ingredient is classified as carcinogenic by SWA. NTP: No significant ingredient is classified as carcinogenic by NTP. IARC: No significant ingredient is classified as carcinogenic by IARC.