BSRBC - CALCIUM CHLORIDE ICE MELTING

  • MSDS: BSRBC
  • Manufacturer: SCOTWOOD INDUSTRIES INC
  • Product Name: CALCIUM CHLORIDE ICE MELTING
  • National Stock Number: 6810-00-422-2169
Product Identification

Product ID:CALCIUM CHLORIDE ICE MELTING
MSDS Date:01/01/1993
FSC:6810
NIIN:00-422-2169
MSDS Number: BSRBC

Responsible Party
SCOTWOOD INDUSTRIES, INC
SHAWNEE MISSION, KS 66208
US

Emergency Phone: 913-722-3244

Info Phone: 913-722-3244

Cage: 0VSE0

Contractor
SCOTWOOD INDUSTRIES, INC
OVERLAND PARK, KS 66213 US

Telephone: 913-851-3500

Cage: 0VSE0

Ingredients

CALCIUM CHLORIDE

CAS: 10043-52-4

RTECS: EV9800000

Fraction By Weight: 93-94.0%


ALKALI CHLORIDES, (SODIUM CHLORIDE)

CAS: 7647-14-5

RTECS: VZ4725000

Fraction By Weight: 4-5%


MAGNESIUM (AS MAGNESIUM CHLORIDE)

CAS: 7786-30-3

Fraction By Weight: .01-.02%


OTHER IMPURITIES (EXCEPT MOISTURE)

Fraction By Weight: 0.1-0.2%

Hazards

LD50 LC50 Mixture:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:YES Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:EYES: SEVERE IRRITATION, MODERATE
CORNEAL INJURY. SKIN: STRONG SOLUTIONS OR SOLIDS ON MOIST SKIN MAY
CAUSE MARKED IRRITATION, EVEN BURNS, MILD IRRITATION ON DRY SKIN.
INHALATION: MAY CAUSE IRRITATION. LOW TOXICITY. INGESTION: LOW
TOXICITY IN SINGLE DOSE.
Effects of Overexposure:EYES: IRRITATION, CORNEAL INJURY. SKIN:
IRRITATION, BURNS. INHALATION: IRRITATION. LOW TOXICITY. INGESTION:
LOW TOXICITY.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

First Aid

First Aid:EYES: FLUSH WITH LARGE AMOUNTS OF WATER. IF IRRITATION
PERSISTS, GET MEDICAL ATTENTION. SKIN: REMOVE CONTAMINATED
CLOTHING. FLUSH AREA WITH LARGE AMOUNTS OF WATER. IF ADVERSE
SYMPTOMS DEVELOP, GET MED ICAL ATTENTION. INHALATION: MOVE TO FRESH
AIR.IF ILL EFFECTS OCCUR,GET MEDICAL ATTENTION. INGESTION: GIVE TWO
GLASSES OF WATER AND INDUCE VOMITING BY STICKING FINGER DOWN
THROAT.GET MEDICAL ATTENTION.

Fire Fighting

Extinguishing Media:NON-COMBUSTIBLE. USE MEDIA APPROPRIATE FOR
SURROUNDING MATERIALS.
Fire Fighting Procedures:NONE.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NONE.

Accidental Release

Spill Release Procedures:SPILLS SHOULD BE SWEPT UP, RETURNED TO
CONTAINER OR DISCARDED. WASH AWAY RESIDUAL PRODUCT WITH LARGE
AMOUNTS OF WATER. KEEP SPILL AND CLEAN-UP WATER AWAY FROM DRINKING
WATER SOURCES.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

Handling

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN COOL, DRY AREA. KEEP
CONTAINER TIGHTLY CLOSED. PRODUCT PICKS UP MOISTURE AND FORMS A
SOLUTION WHEN EXPOSED TO THE ATMOSPHERE.
Other Precautions:VERY HIGH HEAT IS DEVELOPED WHEN DISSOLVING CALCIUM
CHLORIDE. ALWAYS USE WATER AT LESS THAN 27C TEMPERATURE WHEN
DISSOLVING CALCIUM CHLORIDE. EYE CONTACT SHOULD BE AVOIDED, ALSO
PROLONGED SKIN CONTACT .

Exposure Controls

Respiratory Protection:USE NIOSH APPROVED DUST RESPIRATOR IF NEEDED.
Ventilation:PROVIDE ADEQUATE LOCAL/GENERAL VENTILATION TO MAINTAIN
PEL/TLV BELOW APPROVED LIMITS.
Protective Gloves:WEAR GLOVES TO AVOID SKIN EXPOSURE.
Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASSES W/SIDE SHIELDS OR GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:BODY SHOULD BE WELL COVERED BY CLEAN
CLOTHING TO AVOID SKIN CONTACT. PROVIDE EYE WASH STATION NEAR WORK
AREA.
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH AFTER HANDLING AND BEFORE EATING,
DRINKING, OR SMOKING. LAUNDER CONTAMINATED CLOTHING BEFORE REUSE.
Supplemental Safety and Health
LEATHER IS DAMAGED BY CALCIUM CHLORIDE.

Chemical Properties

HCC:N1
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:2912F,1600C
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:1422F,772C
Spec Gravity:2.2
Solubility in Water:VERY SOLUBLE
Appearance and Odor:WHITE, SOLID PRILLS. ODORLESS.

Stability

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
METALS CORRODE SLOWLY IN AQUEOUS CALCIUM CHLORIDE SOLUTIONS. ALUMINUM
AND ALLOYS AND YELLOW BRASS WILL BE ATTACKED.
Stability Condition to Avoid:HIGHLY HYGROSCOPIC (ABSORBS MOISTURE)
GIVES OFF HEAT WHILE DISOLVING.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Conditions to Avoid Polymerization:DOES NOT OCCUR.

Disposal

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF WASTE IN ACCORDANCE WITH LOCAL, STATE
AND FEDERAL REGULATIONS. IF PERMITTED WASTE MAY BE BURIED.

Disclaimer (provided with this information by the compiling agencies):
This information is formulated for use by elements of the Department
of Defense. The United States of America in no manner whatsoever,
expressly or implied, warrants this information to be accurate and
disclaims all liability for its use. Any person utilizing this
document should seek competent professional advice to verify and
assume responsibility for the suitability of this information to their
particular situation.