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General Information
Product name
Calcium Hypo chlorite
Product Synonyms
Physical Form
Chemical name
Calcium Hypo chlorite
CAS No.
7778-54-3
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
Calcium Hypochlorite
Icons in SDS
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
Main Risk Contact with combustible material may cause fire Contact with skin Causes irritation, on contact for small duration Contact with eyes Causes irritation
Precautionary statements
Keep out of reach of children. In case of contact with skin, wash immediately with plenty of water. 4. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Appearance/Odor
Powder, White solid with odour of chlorine pH 11.5 (5% solution) Chlorine Content Min. 35% m/m Bulk Density 0.8 – 1.2 gm/cc at 20 °C Boiling Point Not applicable Melting Point Decomposes at temperature above 100 °C Flash Point Not applicable Auto Ignition Not applicable Flammable Limit Not Applicable Vapour Pressure (mm Hg) Not Applicable Solubility in Water 23.4 gm/100 ml water at 40 °C Solubility in Organic Solvents Not Known Oxidizing /Explosive Properties Strong Oxidizer, so it has serious fire and explosion risks 5. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY Stability Normally unstable (losses available chlorine by 2% on heating above 100 °C) Conditions to avoid Excessive heat and moisture. Material to avoid Acids, organic compounds, metal oxides, ammonia, urea & amines etc. Reactivity Air Releases chlorine gas. Water A risk of explosion or toxic gas formation Acids Highly reactive with a risk of explosion & toxic gas formation Alkalis Reactive. Hazardous Decomposition Products Nascent Oxygen, Chlorine, Calcium chlorate 6. TOXICITY DATA
Principle Routes of Exposure
In contact with skin Solution can cause chemical burns In contact with eyes Dust can cause eye irritation Inhalation Dust may irritate nose, throat & upper respiratory tract Ingestion May cause burns to the mouth & digestive tract Toxicity Data LD50 (Rats, Oral) 805 mg/kg LD50 (Rabbit, Dermal) >2000 mg/kg Chronic Toxicity Not Available Carcinogenic Toxicity No data available Mutagenic Toxicity Studies for mutagenicity were negative. Reproductive Toxicity No information is available. Ventilation Requirements Adequate ventilation required Respiratory Protection Anti dust mask & respirator with acid cartridge for chlorine Eye Protection Goggles or full-face mask. 7.
