Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists
EC/CAS
215-138-9/1305-78-8
Name of the chemical
Calcium oxide
Concentration
<= 100 %
General Information
Version
6.4
Revision date
2021-02-25
Product name
Calcium oxide
CAS No.
1305-78-8
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Company Information
company name
Sigma-Aldrich Inc
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H315, H318, H335, H402
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H315
Causes skin irritation
Section 2
Signal word
Danger
Hazard statements
H315 Causes skin irritation. H318 Causes serious eye damage. H335 May cause respiratory irritation. H402 Harmful to aquatic life.
Precautionary statements
P261 Avoid breathing dust/ fume/ gas/ mist/ vapors/ spray. P264 Wash skin thoroughly after handling. P271 Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. P273 Avoid release to the environment. P280 Wear protective gloves/ eye protection/ face protection. P302 + P352 IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap and water. P304 + P340 + P312 IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. Call a POISON CENTER/ doctor if you feel unwell. P305 + P351 + P338 + IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. P310 Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. Immediately call a POISON CENTER/ doctor. P332 + P313 If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/ attention. P362 Take off contaminated clothing and wash before reuse. P403 + P233 Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. P405 Store locked up. P501 Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant.
2.3 Other hazards
Reacts with water to form corrosive calcium hydroxide, with evolution of heat. Temperatures as high as 800° C have been reached with
