Calcium Hypochlorite Mixture, Hydrated Mixture RQ

Hazardous Ingredients

Chemical Name % of Mixture TLV PEL CAS # Calcium Hypochlorite 70% N/A 7778-54-3 TLV/PEL OF MIXTURE (If known) N/A 3. PHYSICAL PROPERTIES Boiling Point ................ None; dry solid Vapor Density ............... N/A Melting Point ................ N/A Vapor Pressure ............... N/A Specific Gravity ................ 1.8 min (tablet) Percent Volatiles ............... N/A Solubility in Water ................ 6% by weight (min) pH ................ 10.4 (1% solution) Density (@ 20°C) ................ 1.0 Color ................ White solid tablet Odor ............... Slight chlorine 4. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION Ecotoxicological Information: Highly toxic, 10-1 ppm (fish) 96-hour TLM LC50 5. FIRE AND EXPLOSION DATA Flash Point ................ N/A Explosive Limit ............... Lower: N/A Auto Ignite Temperature ................ N/A Upper: N/A Flammability Limits In Air ................ N/A Extinguishing Media ................ Water ONLY 5. FIRE AND EXPLOSION DATA (Cont.) Special Fire Fighting Procedures: This product is a strong oxidizer. Use ONLY water in the event of a fire or a violent reaction may result by contamination. Wear self-contained breathing apparatus. Unusual Hazard Information: Contamination with organics, acids, alkalis, and strong reducing agents will result in fire or rapid decomposition. Spontaneous decomposition temperature for this product is 350°F. In large fires fueled by other materials, the product may smolder for prolonged periods emitting dense black smoke. 6. HEALTH HAZARD INFORMATION This section describes the nature of the hazardous effects resulting from exposure to this product. Routes of Exposure: 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. Inhalation: Mild to moderate exposure to dust causes irritation to the mucous membranes of the respiratory passages (nasal and throat). Effects of Overexposure: Acute: Ingestion may result in erosion of the esophagus and stomach. Vomiting, gastric bleeding and possible circulatory collapse. Exposure may cause temporary or permanent tissue damage to skin, eyes, and respiratory passages. Chronic: Prolonged and intensive exposure may result in tissue damage to body surfaces unless promptly treated.