CBQGP - CALCIUM CHLORIDE, FLAKES/PELLETS

  • MSDS: CBQGP
  • Manufacturer: GENERAL CHEMICAL CORP
  • Product Name: CALCIUM CHLORIDE, FLAKES/PELLETS
  • National Stock Number: 6810-00-237-2934
Product Identification

Product ID:CALCIUM CHLORIDE, FLAKES/PELLETS
MSDS Date:06/12/1994
FSC:6810
NIIN:00-237-2934
MSDS Number: CBQGP

Responsible Party
GENERAL CHEMICAL CORPORATION
90 E HALSEY RD
PARSIPPANY, NJ 07054
US

Emergency Phone: 800-631-8050

Info Phone: 201-515-1840

Cage: 0AU44

Contractor
LOS ANGELES CHEMICAL CO
1987 SOUTH GATE, CA 90280 US

Telephone: 213-562-9500

Cage: 75656

Ingredients

CALCIUM CHLORIDE

CAS: 10043-52-4

RTECS: EV9800000

Fraction By Weight: 100%

Hazards

LD50 LC50 Mixture:LD50 (ORAL RAT) IS 1.4 G/KG.
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:INHALATION MAY IRRITATE NOSE, THORAT,
LUNGS. INGESTION IS LOW TOXICITY BUT MORE TOXIC THAN SODIUM
CHLORIDE. PROLONGED CONTACT MAY CAUSE SKIN IRRITATIONS OR BURNS.
CUT SKIN EXPOSURE MAY CAUSE SEVERE NE CROSIS. EXPOSURE MAY CAUSE
EYE IRRITATION, BURNS.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:DLA-HMIS: NO INGREDIENT OF A
CONCENTRATION OF 0.1% OR GREATER IS LISTED AS A CARCINOGEN OR
SUSPECTED CARCINOGEN.
Effects of Overexposure:IRRITATION, BURNING OF CONTACTED PART OF BODY.
DLA-HMIS: EYES-IRRITATION, BURNS. SKIN-IRRITATION, BURNS, NECROSIS.
INHALATION-IRRITATION OF NOSE, THROAT, LUNGS. INGESTION-LOW
TOXICITY, IRRITATION OF G I TRACT.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:UNKNOWN.

First Aid

First Aid:IN ALL CASES GET MEDICAL ATTENTION. EYES-FLUSH WITH WATER FOR
15 MINUTES. SKIN-REMOVE CONTAMINATED CLOTHES. WASH WITH MILD SOAP &
WATER. INHALED-REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. INGESTED-IF CONSCIOUS, GIVE
WATER THEN INDUCE VOMITING.

Fire Fighting

Flash Point:NOT FLAMMABLE
Extinguishing Media:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER. DLA-HMIS: USE MEDIA
SUITABLE FOR SURROUNDING FIRE.
Fire Fighting Procedures:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER. DLA-HMIS: WEAR
SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS AND FULL FIRE FIGHTER'S
PROTECTIVE GEAR.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NONE.

Accidental Release

Spill Release Procedures:SHOVEL UP DRY CHEMICAL AND PLACE IN METAL DRUM
WITH A COVER. CAUTIOUSLY SPRAY RESIDUE WITH PLENTY OF WATER.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

Handling

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN CLOSED CONTAINER IN COOL,
DRY, WELL VENTILATED AREA AWAY FROM INCOMPATABLE MATERIAL. PROTECT
FROM PHYSICAL DAMAGE.
Other Precautions:AVOID CONTACT WITH EYES, SKIN OR CLOTHING. AVOID
BREATHING DUST. PROLONGED STORAGE MAY CAUSE PRODUCT TO CAKE AND
BECOME WET FROM ATMOSPHERIC MOISTURE.

Exposure Controls

Respiratory Protection:IF ENGINEERING CONTROLS FAIL OR NON-ROUTINE USE
OR AN EMERGENCY OCCURS; WEAR AN MSHA/NIOSH APPROVED RESPIRATOR WITH
DUST CARTRIDGE. USE IAW 29 CFR 1910.134.
Ventilation:IN PACKAGING AREA, USE ADEQUATE MECHANICAL VENTILATION OR
LOCAL EXHAUST TO MAINTAIN EXPOSURE BELOW TLV(S).
Protective Gloves:COTTON FOR DRY PRODUCT.
Eye Protection:CHEMICAL SPLASH GOGGLES.
Other Protective Equipment:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER. DLA-HMIS:
EYE WASH STATION & SAFETY SHOWER.
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH AFTER HANDLING AND BEFORE EATING,
DRINKING, OR SMOKING. LAUNDER CONTAMINATED CLOTHING BEFORE REUSE.
Supplemental Safety and Health
MSDS PRESENTED BY CAGE 01VT8 FOR CONTRACT SP0450-96-M-L906.

Chemical Properties

HCC:N1
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:349F,176C
Spec Gravity:0.835
Solubility in Water:APPRECIABLE
Appearance and Odor:SMALL WHITE FLAKES/PELLETS; ODORLESS.

Stability

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
SULFURIC ACID, WATER REACTIVE MATERIALS: SODIUM, ZINC, METHYL VINYL
ETHER.
Stability Condition to Avoid:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:NONE
Conditions to Avoid Polymerization:WILL NOT OCCUR

Disposal

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF WASTE IN ACCORDANCE WITH LOCAL,STATE
& FEDERAL REGULATIONS.DISSOLVE IN WATER USING CAUTION AS SOLUTUON
CAN GET VERY HOT.FLUSH TO SEWER WITH PLENTY OF WATER IF PERMITTED
BY REGULATIONS.MAY H AVE TO BE DISPOSED OF BY APPROVED CONTRACTOR.

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