Calcium hypochlorite

Hazard statements (CLP)

H272, H290, H302, H314, H335

Code

Statements

H272

May intensify fire; oxidiser

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

WHMIS 2015 Classification

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

May intensify fire; oxidizer May be corrosive to metals Harmful if swallowed Causes severe skin burns and eye damage May cause respiratory irritation Contact with acids liberates toxic gas

Prevention

Take any precaution to avoid mixing with acids Do not breathe dust/fumes/gas/mist/vapours/spray Wear respiratory protection Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking Keep away from clothing and other combustible materials. Take any precaution to avoid mixing with combustibles Keep only in original packaging Wash face, hands and any exposed skin thoroughly after handling Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection

Response

IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water or shower IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing Rinse mouth Do NOT induce vomiting Wash contaminated clothing before reuse Absorb spillage to prevent material damage In case of fire: Use water spray or fog to extinguish In case of fire: Use dry sand, dry chemical or alcohol-resistant foam to extinguish

Storage

Store locked up Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed Store in corrosive resistant polypropylene container with a resistant inliner Store in a dry place

Disposal

Dispose of contents/container to an approved waste disposal plant

2.3 Other hazards

Very toxic to aquatic organisms

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

WHMIS 2015 Classification This product is hazardous in accordance with the Canada Hazardous Products Act (HPA) and Hazardous Products Regulation (HPR), as amended (SOR/2022-272) Oxidizing solids Category 2 Corrosive to metals 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 Target Organs - Respiratory system. Health Hazards Not Otherwise Classified Category 1 Contact with acids liberates toxic gas