General Information
Revision date
2016-05-24
Product name
Calcium
CAS No.
7440-70-2
Emergency telephone
+1-703-527-3887 (CHEMTREC
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Company Information
company name
Sigma-Aldrich
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H261
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H261
In contact with water releases flammable gas
Section 2
OSHA HCS Classification
Substances and mixtures, which in contact with water, emit flammable gases (Category 2), H261 For the full text of the H-Statements mentioned in this Section, see Section 16.
Signal word
Danger
Hazard statements
H261 In contact with water releases flammable gases.
Precautionary statements
P223 Keep away from any possible contact with water, because of violent reaction and possible flash fire. P231 + P232 Handle under inert gas. Protect from moisture. P280 Wear protective gloves/ eye protection/ face protection. P335 + P334 Brush off loose particles from skin. Immerse in cool water/ wrap in wet bandages. P370 + P378 In case of fire: Use dry sand, dry chemical or alcohol-resistant foam for extinction. P402 + P404 Store in a dry place. Store in a closed container. P501 Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant.
2.3 Other hazards
none
