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General Information
Revision date
2014-12-03
Product name
SANURIL Chlorinating Tablets
Chemical name
Calcium Hypochlorite
CAS No.
7778-54-3
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
Disinfecting agent for water and wastewater
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Company Information
company name
Severn Trent Services (Exceltec International Corporation)
GHS Information
Signal word
DANGER!
Section 2
Appearance/Odor
White solid tablet with slight chlorine-like odor. Emergency Overview DANGER! STRONG OXIDIZER. CONTACT WITH OTHER MATERIAL MAY CAUSE FIRE. DO NOT MIX WITH OTHER CHEMICALS, INCLUDING ANY OTHER POOL CHEMICALS OF ANY KIND. MIXING WITH OTHER CHEMICALS COULD CAUSE A FIRE OR EXPLOSION. Contamination with moisture, acids, organic matter, other chemicals (including, but not limited to cleaning chemicals and other pool chemicals), petroleum or paint products or other easily combustible materials may start a chemical reaction with generation of heat, liberation of hazardous gases and possible violent reaction leading to fire or explosion. ALWAYS ADD PRODUCT TO LARGE QUANTITIES OF WATER TO FULLY DISSOLVE PRODUCT. DO NOT POUR WATER INTO PRODUCT, ALWAYS ADD PRODUCT TO WATER. Do not add this product to any dispensing device containing remnants of any other product or pool chemical. Emergency Overview (cont’d) CAUSES EYE AND SKIN BURNS. CAUSES RESPIRATORY TRACT IRRITATION. HARMFUL IF INHALED. HARMFUL IF SWALLOWED. CONTAINS MATERIAL THAT MAY CAUSE TARGET ORGAN DAMAGE, BASED ON ANIMAL DATA. Very toxic to aquatic organisms. Keep away from heat, sparks, flames, direct sunlight, and other sources of heat, including lighted tobacco products. Keep away from incompatible materials and combustible materials. Do not swallow. Do not get in eyes or on skin or clothing. Use only with adequate ventilation. Keep container closed. If product become contaminated or decomposes do not reseal container. If possible isolate container in open air or well-ventilated area. Wash thoroughly after handling.
Potential Acute Health Effects
Inhalation Mild to moderate exposure to dust causes irritation to the mucous membranes of the respiratory passages (nasal and throat). Ingestion Highly toxic by ingestion. May cause severe inflammation and erosion to the lining of the esophagus and stomach. Promptly induces vomiting. Eye Contact Mild to moderate exposure to dust causes irritation of the eyes. Severe exposure can cause permanent (irreversible) damage. Skin Contact Mild to moderate exposure to dust may irritate the skin. Greater exposure can cause severe irritation. Overexposure Signs/Symptoms Inhalation Adverse symptoms may include the following: Respiratory tract irritation, coughing, breathing difficulty or shortness of breath. Ingestion Adverse symptoms may include the following: Stomach pains, nausea or vomiting, gastric perforation. Skin Adverse symptoms may include the following: Pain or irritation, redness, blistering may occur. Eyes Adverse symptoms may include the following: Pain, watering, redness, cornea opacity. Direct contact with the eyes can cause irreversible damage, including blindness.