General Information
Revision date
2015-05-27
Product name
CAL‐SHOCK
Product Synonyms
Hypochlorite; Cal Hypo; Cal‐Shock
Icons in SDS
Company Information
company name
POOL & ELECTRICAL PRODUCTS, INC
GHS Information
Signal word
DANGER
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
OXIDIZER CORROSIVE INHALATION HAZARD TARGET ORGAN TOXICITY (SINGLE)
Signal word
DANGER
Health hazards
Skin Corrosion ‐ Causes severe skin burns and eye damage ‐ Category 1B ‐ H314 Eye Damage ‐ Causes serious eye damage ‐ Category 1 ‐ H318 Inhalation Hazard ‐ Toxic if inhaled ‐ Category 3 ‐ H331 Specific Target Organ Toxicity ‐ Single Dose ‐ May cause respiratory irritation ‐ Category 3 ‐ H335 Acute Oral Toxicity ‐ Harmful if swallowed ‐ Category 4 ‐ H302
Physical hazards
Oxidizing Solid ‐ Oxidizer ‐ May intensify fire ‐ Class 2 ‐ H272
Environmental hazards
Very toxic to aquatic life ‐ Category 1 ‐ H400
Precautionary statements
Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking. Keep/Store away from clothing/ combustible materials. Take any precaution to avoid mixing with combustibles. Do not breathe vapors. Wash hands thoroughly after handling. Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. Use only outdoors or in a well‐ventilated area. Wear protective gloves/ protective clothing/ eye protection/ face protection. Store in a well‐ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. Store locked up. Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local regulation. Eye Contact: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/ physician. Skin Contact: Remove/ Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/ shower. Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. Inhalation: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/ physician. Ingestion: Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/ physician if you feel unwell.