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General Information
Product name
Calcium Hypochlorite
Product Synonyms
Calcium oxychloride; losantin; Hypochlorous acid;
CAS No.
7778-54-3
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
Calcium Hypochlorite
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Company Information
company name
PT. MAXIMA ARTA PRIMA
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
EMERGENCY OVERVIEW Appearance: white crystalline powder. Danger! Strong oxidizer. Contact with other material may cause a fire. Corrosive. Causes eye and skin burns. May be harmful if swallowed. May cause severe respiratory tract irritation with possible burns. May cause severe digestive tract irritation with possible burns. Target Organs: None known.
Potential health effects
Eye: Causes eye burns. May result in corneal injury. May cause blepharitis (inflammation of the margins of the eyelids). Skin: Causes severe burns with delayed tissue destruction. Ingestion: May cause severe and permanent damage to the digestive tract. Causes gastrointestinal tract burns. May cause perforation of the digestive tract. May be harmful if swallowed. Inhalation: Causes chemical burns to the respiratory tract. Aspiration may lead to pulmonary edema. May cause systemic effects. Causes corrosive action on the mucous membranes. Chronic: Prolonged or repeated skin contact may cause dermatitis. Prolonged or repeated eye contact may cause conjunctivitis. Effects may be delayed. Laboratory experiments have resulted in mutagenic effects.
