Calcium hypochlorite, hydrated (UN2880)

Redox Ltd

Revision date : 2023-01-23

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Health risk rating 3
Safety risk rating 4
Environmental risk rating 4

Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists

EC/CAS

7778-54-3

Name of the chemical

Calcium hypochlorite

Concentration

>=65%

Listed in

EC/CAS

7732-18-5

Name of the chemical

Water, distilled, conductivity or of similar purity H2O

Concentration

5-10%

EC/CAS

1305-62-0

Name of the chemical

Calcium dihydroxide

Concentration

>=1.5-<5%

General Information

Revision date

2023-01-23

Product name

Calcium hypochlorite, hydrated (UN2880)

Product Synonyms

Bleaching powder; Calcium hypochlorite, hydrated, with not less than 5.5% but not more than 16% water; Calcium

Chemical name

Bleaching powder; Calcium hypochlorite, hydrated, with not less than 5.5% but not more than 16% water; Calcium oxychloride; Chlorinated lime

1.2.1 Relevant identified uses

Water treatment agent; Bleaching agent

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Icons in SDS

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Company Information

company name

Redox Ltd

GHS Information

Signal word

Danger

Hazard Codes

Hazard statements (CLP)

H272, H302, H314, H335, H400

Hazard statements

Code

Statements

H272

May intensify fire; oxidiser

Section 2

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

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Hazard categories

Oxidising Solids - Category 2 Acute Toxicity (Oral) - Category 4 Skin Corrosion/Irritation - Category 1B Serious Eye Damage/Irritation - Category 1 Specific Target Organ Toxicity (Single Exposure) - Category 3 Acute Hazard To The Aquatic Environment - Category 1 Pictograms

Signal word

Danger Hazard Statements H272 May intensify fire; oxidizer H302 Harmful if swallowed H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage H335 May cause respiratory irritation H400 Very toxic to aquatic life AUH031 Contact with acids liberates toxic gas

Prevention

P210 Keep away from heat. P221 Take any precaution to avoid mixing with combustibles/organic material. P260 Do not breathe dusts or mists. P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. P273 Avoid release to the environment. P270 Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. P271 Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area.

Response

P370 + P378 In case of fire: Use water for extinction. P303 + P361 + P353 IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water or shower. P310 Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor. P305 + P351 + P338 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. P301 + P330 + P331 IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. P363 Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. P391 Collect spillage. P304 + P340 IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing.

Storage

P403 + P233 Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. P405 Store locked up.

Disposal

P501 Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local / regional / national / international regulations. National Transport Commission (Australia) Australian Code for the Transport of Dangerous Goods by Road & Rail (ADG Code)

Classifications

Dangerous Goods according to the criteria of the Australian Code for the Transport of Dangerous Goods by Road & Rail (ADG Code) Safe Work Australia

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Hazardous according to the criteria of the Globally Harmonised System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals (GHS) Hazard Categories Oxidising Solids - Category 2 Acute Toxicity (Oral) - Category 4 Skin Corrosion/Irritation - Category 1B Serious Eye Damage/Irritation - Category 1 Specific Target Organ Toxicity (Single Exposure) - Category 3 Acute Hazard To The Aquatic Environment - Category 1 Pictograms Signal Word Danger Hazard Statements H272 May intensify fire; oxidizer. H302 Harmful if swallowed. H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. H335 May cause respiratory irritation. H400 Very toxic to aquatic life. AUH031 Contact with acids liberates toxic gas

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