Calcium hypochlorite

Hazard statements (CLP)

H272, H290, H302, H314, H335, H410

Code

Statements

H272

May intensify fire; oxidiser

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Classification of the substance or mixture Oxidizing solids Category 2 Substances/mixtures corrosive to metal Category 1 Acute Oral Toxicity Category 4 Skin Corrosion/Irritation Category 1 B Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Category 1 Specific target organ toxicity - (single exposure) Category 3 Acute aquatic toxicity Category 1 Category 3 Chronic aquatic toxicity Category 1 Label Elements

Signal word

Danger Hazard Statements H272 - May intensify fire; oxidizer H290 - May be corrosive to metals H314 - Causes severe skin burns and eye damage H335 - May cause respiratory irritation H410 - Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects H302 - Harmful if swallowed

Prevention

P210 - Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking P220 - Keep away from clothing and other combustible materials P221 - Take any precaution to avoid mixing with combustibles P234 - Keep only in original packaging P264 - Wash face, hands and any exposed skin thoroughly after handling P270 - Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product P271 - Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area P280 - Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection

Response

P303 + P361 + P353 - IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water or shower P304 + P340 - IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing P305 + P351 + P338 - IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing P310 - Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor P330 - Rinse mouth P331 - Do NOT induce vomiting P370 + P378 - In case of fire: Use dry sand, dry chemical or alcohol-resistant foam to extinguish P390 - Absorb spillage to prevent material damage P362 + P364 - Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse

Storage

P402 - Store in a dry place P403 + P233 - Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed P406 - Store in corrosion resistant polypropylene container with a resistant inliner

Disposal

P501 - Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant This product does not contain any known or suspected endocrine disruptors.

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Oxidizing solids Category 2 Substances/mixtures corrosive to metal Category 1 Acute Oral Toxicity Category 4 Skin Corrosion/Irritation Category 1 B Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Category 1 Specific target organ toxicity - (single exposure) Category 3 Acute aquatic toxicity Category 1 Category 3 Chronic aquatic toxicity