Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists
EC/CAS
231-908-7/7778-54-3
Name of the chemical
Calcium hypochlorite
Concentration
>99%
General Information
Version
1.2
Revision date
2021-04-16
Product name
CALCIUM HYPOCHLORITE BASIC
CAS No.
7778-54-3
1.2.2. Uses advised against
Uses of Material Chemical for industrial and laboratory use. Not suitable for domestic use
supplier name
Vickers Laboratories Ltd
Emergency telephone
+44(0) 113 2362811
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Company Information
company name
Vickers Laboratories Ltd
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
safety@viclabs.co.uk
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H272, H302, H314, H400
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H272
May intensify fire; oxidiser
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
Classification of the substance or mixture Classification according to regulation 1272/2008/EC Oxidising solid, category 2 H272: May intensify fire; oxidizer. Skin corrosion/irritation, category 1B H314: Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. Acute toxicity, category 4 (oral) H302: Harmful if swallowed Hazard to aquatic environment, category 1 H400: Very toxic to aquatic life
2.2 Label elements
Labelling according to regulation 1272/2008/EC
Signal word
Danger
Hazard statements
May intensify fire; oxidizer. Harmful if swallowed. Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. Very toxic to aquatic life.
Precautionary statements
Wear protective gloves / protective clothing / eye protection / face protection. Do not breathe dust. IF SWALLOWED Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. IF ON SKIN (or hair) Remove/Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower. IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses if present and easy to do and continue rinsing.
Supplemental label elements
Contact with acids liberates toxic gas.
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Classification according to regulation 1272/2008/EC Oxidising solid, category 2 H272: May intensify fire; oxidizer. Skin corrosion/irritation, category 1B H314: Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. Acute toxicity, category 4 (oral) H302: Harmful if swallowed. Hazard to aquatic environment, category 1 H400: Very toxic to aquatic life.
