Calcium Chloride Anhydrous Prills 94-97

Hazard statements (CLP)

H319

Code

Statements

H319

Causes serious eye irritation

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

According to Regulation (EC) No. 1272/2008 (CLP) Classification of the substance or mixture

2.2 Label elements

According to CLP regulation

Hazard statements

H319 Causes serious eye irritation

Precautionary statements

P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection P264 Wash hands thoroughly after handling P305+P351+P338 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. P337+P313 If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention Other labels

Contains

Calcium Chloride Prills 94-97%

2.3 Other hazards

Calcium chloride can cause minor skin irritation and dry skin.

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

According to Regulation (EC) No. 1278/2008 (CLP): Serious eye damage/eye irritation, Hazard category 2,; H 319: causes serious eye irritation 2.2 Label elements According to CLP regulation: Signal word: Warning Hazard statement: H319 Causes serious eye irritation Precautionary statements: P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection P264 Wash hands thoroughly after handling P305+P351+P338 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. P337+P313 If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention Other labels: Content: Calcium Chloride Prills 94-97%. 2.3 Other hazards Calcium chloride can cause minor skin irritation and dry skin. 3. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS 3.1 Substances Constituent EC Number CAS Number Concentration w/w Classification Regulation (EC) No. 1278/2008 Calcium Chloride 233-140-8 10043-52-4 94-97% Category 2, H319 Sodium Chloride 231-598-3 7647-14-5 0 – 2% Not classified Potassium Chloride 231-211-8 7447-40-7 0 – 3% Not classified Calcium Bromide 232-164-6 7789-41-5 0 – 2.6% Not classified 4. FIRST AID MEASURES 4.1 Description of first aid measures Eye Contact Remove contact lenses if present. Rinse eyes thoroughly with wash solution or clean water for at least 10 minutes. Eyelids should be held away from the eyeball to ensure thorough rinsing. Seek medical attention. Skin contact Remove contaminated clothing. Wash off any skin contamination immediately with plenty of water. Launder clothes before re-use. Inhalation Remove to fresh air, keep warm and at rest. If symptoms persist; seek medical attention. Ingestion DO NOT induce vomiting. Wash out mouth with water and give plenty of water to drink (at least 300 ml). Obtain medical advice if symptoms persist. 4.2 Most import symptoms and effects, both acute and delayed Inhalation: Inhalation of aerosols from the product could irritate the respiratory systems. For single exposure no irreversible effect is known. Skin contact: Could cause moderate skin irritation. The product will not give delayed symptoms. Eye contact: Could cause severe irritation of the eye. If the eye is not washed thoroughly, there is a risk of irreversible eye damage. Ingestion: Could cause irritation of oesophagus and the stomach. No delayed or irreversible symptoms are expected. 4.3 Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed DO NOT induce vomiting. The product could be strengthened with the hydrogen chloride from the stomach and cause irritation on oesophagus or it might irritate the respiratory system. Wash out mouth with water and give plenty of water to drink (at least 300 ml) and observe the patient. 5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES 5.1 Extinguishing Media Suitable extinguishing media: Calcium chloride is not combustible. Choose extinguishing media depending on surrounding fire. All extinguishing media are allowed. 5.2 Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture No special hazards 5.3 Advice for fire-fighters Protective actions and/or special protective equipment depending on surrounding fire. 6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES 6.1 Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures 6.1.1 For non-emergency personnel For personal protection equipment in case of accidental spills and release of the substance, see Section 8. 6.1.2. For emergency responders For personal protection equipment in case of accidental spills and release of the substance, see Section 8. 6.2 Environmental precautions Prevent uncontrolled discharges into the environment (rivers, watercourses, sewers etc.). See relevant exposure scenarios covering intended use of calcium chloride as de-icing and dust control product (ES7, not included in this SDS). 6.3 Methods and material for containment and cleaning up 6.3.1 Containment of a spill In case of large release to a sensitive environment: embank with sand or other inert material and collect the material.