Calcium oxide

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Based on ICOP)

Physical hazards

Explosives Not applicable Flammable gases Not applicable Flammable aerosols Not applicable Oxidizing gases Not applicable Gases under pressure Not applicable Flammable liquids Not applicable Flammable solids Not classified Self-reactive substances and mixtures Not applicable Pyrophoric liquids Not applicable Pyrophoric solids Not classified Self-heating substances and mixtures Not classified Substances and mixtures which, in contact Not classified with water, emit flammable gases Oxidizing liquids Not applicable Oxidizing solids Classification not possible Organic peroxides Not applicable Corrosive to metals Classification not possible Human Health Acute toxicity (Oral) Category 4 Acute toxicity (Dermal) Category 4 Acute toxicity (Inhalation: Gases) Not applicable Acute toxicity (Inhalation: Vapours) Classification not possible Acute toxicity (Inhalation: Dusts) Category 4 Acute toxicity (Inhalation: Mists) Not applicable Skin corrosion/irritation Category 2 Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 1 Respiratory sensitization Classification not possible Skin sensitization Not classified Germ cell mutagenicity Classification not possible Carcinogenicity Classification not possible Reproductive toxicity Classification not possible Specific target organ toxicity - Single Category 1(respiratory exposure system), 2(systemic toxicity, digestive organ) Specific target organ toxicity - Repeated Category 1(respiratory system) exposure

Aspiration hazard

Classification not possible Environmental Acute toxicity to the aquatic environment Not classified Chronic toxicity to the aquatic environment Not classified

2.2 Label elements

Pictogram and

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

May be harmful if swallowed Causes severe skin burns and eye damage Causes serious eye damage Causes damage to respiratory system. May cause damage to systemic toxicity, digestive organ Causes damage to respiratory system through prolonged or repeated exposure May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways

Prevention

Do not breathe dust/fume. Wash hands thoroughly after handling. Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.

Response

IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. Immediately seek medical attention or doctor/physician. IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower. IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. Immediately seek medical attention or doctor/physician. IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. Immediately call doctor/physician and seek medical attention. Wash contaminated clothing before reuse.

Storage

Store locked up.

Disposal

Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/ national/international regulations.