Product ID:CALCIUM HYPOCHLORITE
MSDS Date:02/01/1989
FSC:6810
NIIN:01-183-7712
MSDS Number: BPGGX

Emergency Phone: 412-434-3131

Info Phone: 412-434-3131

Preparer: R.KENNETH LEE

Cage: 47695

Telephone: 1-800-245-2974 (CAL HYPO)

Cage: 47695

CALCIUM HYPOCHLORITE, HYDRATED (>= 5.5% BUT <= 10% WATER,

CAS: 22464-76-2

RTECS: NH3485500

Fraction By Weight: 65.0%

INERT INGREDIENTS(INCLUDE 5.5-10% MOISTURE)

Fraction By Weight: 35.0%

LD50 LC50 Mixture:LC 50, RAT 3.5MG/L (ONE HOUR)
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:YES Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE: IRRITATION OF EYES, SKIN,
RESPIRATORY OR GASTRO INTESTINAL TRACT. VERY CORROSIVE TO ALL BODY
TISSUES; PULMONARY EDEMA OR EYE DAMAGE POSSIBLE. CHROMIC: LUNG
DISEASE POSSIBLE.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:DATA PER MGF MSDS.
Effects of Overexposure:INHALATION-NASAL CONGESTION, SORE THROAT,
LARYNGITIS & SHORTNESS OF BREATH. EYE/SKIN-BLINDNESS, BURNS, OR
TISSUE DESTRUCTION. INGESTION-SEVERE BURNS TO THE DIGESTIVE TRACT
AND CAN BE FATAL.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE KNOWN.

First Aid:EYES AND SKIN: FLUSH WITH LARGE AMOUNT OF WATER FOR ABOUT
15-20 MINUTES; SEEK MEDICAL ATTENTION IMMEDIATELY. INHALATION:
REMOVE TO FRESH AIR; CALL A PHYSICIAN. INGESTION: IF CONSCIOUS,
DRINK LARGE AMO UNTS OF WATER AND ANY COMMON COOKING (VEGETABLE)
OIL, IF AVALIABLE. DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING. SEEK MEDICAL ATTENTION
IMMEDIATELY.

Flash Point:NONE
Extinguishing Media:WATER ONLY! SMOTHERING INEFFECTIVE-PRODUCT SUPPLIES
ITS OWN OXYGEN.
Fire Fighting Procedures:FIRE FIGHTERS MUST WEAR NIOSH APPROVED,
PRESSURE DEMAND SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS WITH FULL FACE
PIECE FOR POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO HAZARDOUS GASES.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:DECOMPOSES AT 180 C, RELEASING OXYGEN
GAS; CONTAINER MAY RUPTURE.

Spill Release Procedures:USE EXTREME CAUTION. CONTAMINATION WITH
ORGANICS MAY CAUSR FIRE OR VIOLENT REACTION. IF FIRE OCCURS, DOUSE
WITH PLENTY OF WATER. OTHERWISE SWEEP UP OR VACUUM AND COLLECT FOR
PROPER DISPOSAL IN AN APPR OVED CONTAINER.
Neutralizing Agent:WATER

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN COOL,DRY AND WELL VENTILATED
AREA. KEEP CONTAINER CLOSED WHEN NOT IN USE.
Other Precautions:WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER EACH USE.KEEP AWAY FROM FIRE,
ORGANIC MATERIALS.KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN.

Respiratory Protection:IF DUSTY CONDITIONS ARE INCOUNTERED, USE NIOSH/
MSHA APPROVED RESPIRATOR FOR DUST/MIST IF ABOVE PEL/TLV OR SCBA IN
AN ENCLOSED AREA.
Ventilation:LOCAL/GENERAL TO MAINTAIN PEL/TLV IN DUSTY SITUATIONS
Protective Gloves:IMPERVIOUS
Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASSES/GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:PROTECTIVE CLOTHINGS.EYE-WASH FACILITIES,
SAFETY SHOWER.
Work Hygienic Practices:AVOID CONTACT WITH EYES AND SKIN;DO NOT BREATHE
VAPORS/MIST/DUST.WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER EACH USE;DO NOT
EAT,DRINK,SMOKE.
Supplemental Safety and Health
HANDLE THE PRODUCT VERY CAREFULLY AND USE AS DIRECTED.

HCC:D1
Decomp Temp:Decomp Text:356F,180C
Solubility in Water:SLIGHT
Appearance and Odor:WHITE POWDER WITH SLIGHT CHLORINE ODOR.

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:NO
ACIDS, COMBUSTBLE MATERIALS, ORGANICS, REDUCING AGENTS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:CONTAMINATION OR EXCESSIVE HEAT ABOVE
177C.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:ACIDS OR AMMONIA CONTAMINATION WILL
RELEASE TOXIC GASES. EXCESSIVE HEAT WILL RELEASE OXYGEN AND
CHLORINE GAS.

Waste Disposal Methods:CONSULT LOCAL AUTHORITIES; DISPOSAL MUST BE IN
ACCORDANCE WITH LOCAL, STATE AND FEDERAL REGULATIONS.

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