Calcium Hypochlorite

Hazard statements (CLP)

H272, H302, H314, H318

Code

Statements

H272

May intensify fire; oxidiser

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

(29 CFR 1910.1200) Classification of the substance or mixture

Most important adverse effects

Skin corrosion produces an irreversible damage to the skin; namely, visible necrosis through the epi- dermis and into the dermis

Signal word

danger

Hazard pictograms

GHS03, GHS05, GHS07

Hazard statements

H272 May intensify fire; oxidizer. H302 Harmful if swallowed. H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.

Precautionary statements

P210 Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. No smoking. P220 Keep/store away from clothing/combustible materials. P221 Take any precaution to avoid mixing with combustibles. P260 Do not breathe dust. P264 Wash hands and face thoroughly after handling. P270 Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. P301+P330+P331 If swallowed: Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. 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/doctor. P363 Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. P370+P378 In case of fire: Use water to extinguish. P405 Store locked up. P501 Dispose of contents/container to an authorized waste treatment facility. Hazardous ingredients for labelling calcium hypochlorite calcium dihydroxide

Other hazards

Warning! Do not use together with other products. May release dangerous gases (chlorine)

2.3 Other hazards

Contact with acids liberates toxic gas.

Results of PBT and vPvB assessment

Does not contain a PBT-/vPvB-substance at a concentration of ≥ 0.1%.

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Classification acc. to OSHA "Hazard Communication Standard" (29 CFR 1910.1200) Classification Section Hazard class Category Hazard class and Hazard state- category ment A.1O acute toxicity (oral) 4 Acute Tox. 4 H302 A.2 skin corrosion/irritation 1 Skin Corr. 1 H314 A.3 serious eye damage/eye irritation 1 Eye Dam. 1 H318 B.14 oxidizing solid 2 Ox. Sol. 2 H272 For full text of abbreviations: see SECTION 16 The most important adverse physicochemical, human health and environmental effects Skin corrosion produces an irreversible damage to the skin; namely, visible necrosis through the epi- dermis and into the dermis.