Product ID:C3306 CALCIUM CHLORIDE DIHYDRATE MOLECULAR BIOLOGY REAGENT
MSDS Date:09/25/1995
FSC:6550
NIIN:00F045099
Kit Part:Y
MSDS Number: BYLCS

Emergency Phone: 314-771-5765/800-325-3010

Info Phone: 314-771-5765/800-325-3010

Cage: 21076

Telephone: 314-771-5765

Cage: 21076

CALCIUM CHLORIDE, DIHYDRATE

CAS: 10035-04-8

RTECS: EV9810000

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:YES Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:MAY BE HARMFUL BY INHALATION,
INGESTED/SKIN ABSORPTION. EYES/SKIN: IRRITATION. INHALATION:
IRRITATING TO MUCOUS MEMBRANES & UPPER RESPIRATORY TRACT.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE
Effects of Overexposure:IRRITATION.

First Aid:EYES: IMMEDIATELY FLUSH W/COPIOUS AMOUNTS OF WATER FOR 15
MINS. SKIN: IMMEDIATELY WASH W/SOAP & COPIOUS AMOUNTS OF WATER.
INHALATION: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. GIVE CPR/OXYGEN IF NEEDED.
INGESTION: WASH OU T MOUTH W/WATER IF CONSCIOUS. OBTAIN MEDICAL
ATTENTION IN ALL CASES.

Extinguishing Media:USE EXTINGUISHING MEDIA APPROPRIATE TO SURROUNDING
FIRE CONDITIONS.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR SCBA & PROTECTIVE CLOTHING.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NON-COMBUSTIBLE. EMITS TOXIC FUMES UNDER
FIRE CONDITIONS.

Spill Release Procedures:WEAR SCBA, RUBBER BOOTS & HEAVY RUBBER GLOVES.
SWEEP UP, PLACE IN A BAG & HOLD FOR WASTE DISPOSAL. AVOID RAISING
DUST. VENTILATE AREA & WASH SITE AFTER MATERIAL PICKUP IS COMPLETE.

Handling and Storage Precautions:KEEP TIGHTLY CLOSED. STORE IN A COOL
DRY PLACE.
Other Precautions:DON'T BREATHE DUST. AVOID CONTACT W/EYES, SKIN ON
CLOTHING. AVOID PROLONGED/REPEATED EXPOSURE. HARMFUL SOLID.
HYGROSCOPIC.

Respiratory Protection:WEAR APPROPRIATE NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED RESPIRATOR.
Ventilation:MECHANICAL EXHAUST
Protective Gloves:CHEMICAL RESISTANT
Eye Protection:CHEMICAL SAFETY GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:SAFETY SHOWER & EYE BATH, SUITABLE
PROTECTIVE CLOTHING.
Work Hygienic Practices:REMOVE/LAUNDER CONTAMINATED CLOTHING BEFORE
REUSE. WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING.
Supplemental Safety and Health
THE HYDROLYSIS & NEUTRALIZATION REACTIONS MAY GENERATE HEAT & FUMES
WHICH CAN BE CONTROLLED BY THE RATE OF ADDITION.

Vapor Pres:0.01
Spec Gravity:0.835
Appearance and Odor:WHITE POWDER

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG ACIDS
Stability Condition to Avoid:MOISTURE
Hazardous Decomposition Products:HYDROGEN CHLORIDE GAS

Waste Disposal Methods:CAUTIOUSLY ADD TO A LARGE STIRRED EXCESS OF
WATER THE PH TO NEUTRAL, SEPARATE INSOLUBLE SOLIDS/LIQUIDS &
PACKAGE FOR HAZARDOUS WASTE DISPOSAL IAW/FEDERAL, STATE & LOCAL
REGULATIONS. FLUSH THE AQUEOUS SOLUTION DOWN THE DRAIN W/PLENTY OF
WATER. (SUPP)

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.