CALCIUM

Spectrum Chemical Mfg. Corp

Revision date : 2017-10-17

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GHS03 GHS07 GHS09
Health risk rating 5
Safety risk rating 5
Environmental risk rating 5

Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists

EC/CAS

7778-54-3

Name of the chemical

Calcium hypochlorite

Concentration

100%

Listed in

General Information

Revision date

2017-10-17

Product name

CALCIUM

Product Synonyms

Chloride of lime

CAS No.

7778-54-3

supplier name

Spectrum Chemical Mfg. Corp

Emergency telephone

1-800-424-9300

Icons in SDS

GHS03 GHS05 GHS07

Company Information

company name

Spectrum Chemical Mfg. Corp

GHS Information

Signal word

Danger

Section 2

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

This chemical is considered hazardous according to the 2012 OSHA Hazard Communication Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200) Considered a dangerous substance or mixture according to the Globally Harmonized System (GHS) Acute toxicity - Oral Category 4 Skin corrosion/irritation Category 1 Sub-category B Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 1 Specific target organ toxicity (single exposure) Category 3 Oxidizing solids Category 2

2.2 Label elements

Danger

Hazard statements

Harmful if swallowed Causes severe skin burns and eye damage May cause respiratory irritation. May cause drowsiness or dizziness May intensify fire; oxidizer

2.3 Other hazards

Not Applicable

Other hazards

Very toxic to aquatic life

Prevention

Wash face, hands and any exposed skin thoroughly after handling Keep away from heat Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. — No smoking Keep/Store away from clothing and other combustible materials

Response

Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician IN CASE OF FIRE: Use water to extinguish. Do not use dry chemicals or foams. CO 2 or Halon may provide limited control. IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician. IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove/Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower Wash contaminated clothing before reuse IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician. Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell. IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell Rinse mouth Do NOT induce vomiting

Storage

Store locked up Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed

Precautionary statements

Disposal Dispose of contents/container to an approved waste disposal plant

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