Calcium Hypochlorite (HTH)

Hazard statements (CLP)

H272, H302, H314, H318, H400

Code

Statements

H272

May intensify fire; oxidiser

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Classification of the substance or mixture Classification according to the United Nations GHS Oxidising Solids, Category 2 H272 Acute toxicity (oral), Category 4 H302 Skin corrosion/irritation, Category 1 H314 Serious eye damage/eye irritation, Category 1 H318 Hazardous to the aquatic environment – Acute Hazard, Category 1 H400 Full text of H-statements: see section 16

2.2 Label elements

Labelling according to the United Nations GHS

Hazard pictograms

Signal word (GHS-ZA) : Danger

Hazardous Ingredients

Calcium hypochlorite; Calcium hydroxide

Hazard statements

H272 - May intensify fire; oxidiser H302 - Harmful if swallowed H314 - Causes severe skin burns and eye damage H400 - Very toxic to aquatic life

Precautionary statements

P210 - Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking. P220 - Keep away from clothing and other combustible materials. P260 - Do not breathe dusts or mists. P264 - Wash hands, forearms and face thoroughly after handling. P270 - Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. P273 - Avoid release to the environment. P280 - Wear eye protection, protective clothing, protective gloves. P301+P317 - IF SWALLOWED: Get medical help. P301+P330+P331 - IF SWALLOWED: rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. P305+P354+P338 - IF IN EYES: Immediately rinse with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. P316 - Get emergency medical help immediately. P317 - Get medical help. P321 - Specific treatment (see supplemental first aid instruction, ANTIDOTE, specific cleansing agent(s) on this label). P330 - Rinse mouth. P363 - Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. P370+P378 - In case of fire: Use alcohol resistant foam, carbon dioxide (CO2) to extinguish. P391 - Collect spillage. P405 - Store locked up. P501 - Dispose of contents and container to an approved waste disposal plant.

Adverse physicochemical, human health and environmental effects

May intensify fire; oxidiser,Harmful if swallowed,Causes severe skin burns and eye damage,Causes serious eye damage,Very toxic to aquatic life

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Classification according to the United Nations GHS Oxidising Solids, Category 2 H272 Acute toxicity (oral), Category 4 H302 Skin corrosion/irritation, Category 1 H314 Serious eye damage/eye irritation, Category 1 H318 Hazardous to the aquatic environment – Acute Hazard, Category 1 H400 Full text of H-statements: see section 16