Product ID:CALCIUM HYPOCHLORITE GRANULAR
MSDS Date:08/01/1994
FSC:6810
NIIN:00-238-8115
MSDS Number: CJNCK

OLIN CORPORATION

501 MERRITT 7
NORWALK, CT 06856-4500
US

Emergency Phone: 800-654-6911/203-356-2000

Info Phone: 800-511-6737/203-356-3449

Preparer: OLIN MSDS CONTROL GROUP

Cage: 99530

WALTRON LTD

70 WHITEHOUSE, NJ 08888-0070 US

Telephone: 908-534-5694

Cage: 71229

CALCIUM HYPOCHLORITE (CERCLA)

CAS: 7778-54-3

RTECS: NH3485000

OSHA PEL 0.5 PPM (CL)

ACGIH TLV: 0.5PPM/1STEL(CL)9596

EPA Report Quantity: 10 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 10 LBS

SODIUM CHLORIDE

CAS: 7647-14-5

RTECS: VZ4725000

CALCIUM CHLORATE

CAS: 10137-74-3

RTECS: FN9800000

CALCIUM CHLORIDE

CAS: 10043-52-4

RTECS: EV9800000

CALCIUM HYDROXIDE

CAS: 1305-62-0

RTECS: EW2800000

OSHA PEL 15 MG/M3 TDUST

ACGIH TLV: 5 MG/M3; 9596

CALCIUM CARBONATE

CAS: 471-34-1

RTECS: FF9335000

OSHA PEL 15 MG/M3

ACGIH TLV: 10 MG/M3

WATER

CAS: 7732-18-5

RTECS: ZC0110000

OSHA PEL NOT RELEVANT

ACGIH TLV: NOT RELEVANT

LD50 LC50 Mixture:ORAL LD50 (RAT) IS 850 MG/KG
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:YES Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:INHALATION: NOSE, MOUTH, THROAT &
LUNGS IRRITATION, RESPIRATORY TRACT BURNS, LUNG EDEMA, SHORTNESS OF
BREATH, WHEEZING, CHOKING, CHEST PAIN, & LUNG DAMAGE. EYES:
IRRITATION, BURNS, & CORNEAL DAMAGE. S KIN: SEVERE IRRITATION,
BURNS, DERMATITIS. INGESTION: IRRITATION AND/OR BURNS TO THE ENTIRE
GASTROINTESTINAL TRACT, INCLUDING STOMACH AND INTESTINES. CHRONIC:
INHALATION IMPAIRMENT OF LUNG FUNCTION AN D PERMANENT LUNG DAMAGE.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NOT CARCINOGENIC.
Effects of Overexposure:INHALATION: NOSE, MOUTH, THROAT, & LUNGS
IRRITATION, RESPIRATORY TRACT BURNS, LUNG EDEMA, SHORTNESS OF
BREATH, WHEEZING, CHOKING, CHEST PAIN, LUNG DAMAGE. EYES: SEVERE
IRRITATION, BURNS, CORNEAL DAMAG E. SKIN: SEVERE IRRITATION, BURNS,
DERMATITIS. INGESTION: BURNS, NAUSEA, VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:ASTHMA, RESPIRATORY, CARDIOVASCULAR
DISEASE.

First Aid:EYES: IMMEDIATELY FLUSH WITH LARGE AMOUNTS OF WATER FOR 15
MIN. CALL A PHYSICIAN AT ONCE. SKIN:REMOVE CONTAMINATED CLOTHING.
IMMEDIATELY FLUSH SKIN AREA WITH WATER FOR 15 MINS. CALL A
PHYSICIAN. INGES TION: IMMEDIATELY DRINK LARGE QUANTITIES OF WATER.
DON'T INDUCE VOMITING. DON'T GIVE ANYTHING BY MOUTH IF THE PERSON
IS UNCONSCIOUS OR HAVING CONVULSIONS. INHALATION: REMOVE VICTIM TO
FRESH AIR. SUPPO RT RESPIRATION IF NEEDED. CALL PHYSICIAN

Flash Point:NON-FLAMMABLE
Extinguishing Media:NOT APPLICABLE.
Fire Fighting Procedures:USE WATER TO COOL CONTAINERS EXPOSED TO FIRE.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:DON'T USE DRY EXTINGUISHER CONTAINING
AMMONIUM COMPOUNDS.

Spill Release Procedures:HAZARDOUS CONCENTRATIONS IN AIR MAY BE FOUND
IN LOCAL SPILL AREA AND IMMEDIATELY DOWNWIND. REMOVE ALL SOURCES OF
IGNITION. STOP SOURCE OF SPILL AS SOON AS POSSIBLE AND NOTIFY
APPROPIATE PERSONNEL. THI S MATERIAL MAY BE NEUTRALIZED FOR
DISPOSAL.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

Handling and Storage Precautions:KEEP TIGHTLY SEALED. STORE IN COOL,
DRY, WELL VENTILATED AREA . DO NOT STORE AT TEMERATURES ABOVE
125F.
Other Precautions:DON'T TAKE INTERNALLY. AVOID CONTACT WITH EYES, SKIN,
AND CLOTHES.

Respiratory Protection:WEAR A NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED RESPIRATOR.
Ventilation:USE LOCAL EXHAUST VENTILATION TO MINIMIZE DUST AND CHLORINE
LEVELS.
Protective Gloves:WEAR GLOVES.
Eye Protection:CHEMICAL GOGGLES.
Other Protective Equipment:BOOTS, APRONS OR IMPERMEABLE SUIT TO AVOID
SKIN AND EYE CONTACT.
Work Hygienic Practices:REMOVE/WASH CONTAMINATED CLOTHES BEFORE REUSE.
Supplemental Safety and Health
NONE

HCC:D1
Decomp Temp:Decomp Text:350F
Spec Gravity:BULK DENSITY:0.8 GM/CC
pH:10.5-11.5
Solubility in Water:18% @ 25C
Appearance and Odor:WHITE FREE FLOWING POWDER, CHLORINE-LIKE

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
ACIDS, ORGANICS, NITROGEN CONTAINING COMPOUNDS, DRY POWDER FIRE
EXTINGUISHERS CONTAINING MONO-AMMONIUM PHOSPHATE), CORROSIVE,
FLAMMABLE OR COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:AVOID HIGH TEMPERATURES ABOVE 125F, HIGH
UMIDITY. PRODUCT MAY BE UNSTABLE AT TEMPERATURES ABOVE 350F(177C).
Hazardous Decomposition Products:CHLORINE GAS.
Conditions to Avoid Polymerization:WILL NOT OCCUR.

Waste Disposal Methods:AS A HAZARDOUS SOLID WASTE, IT MUST BE DISPOSED
OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH FEDERAL, STATE, LOCAL REGULATIONS. IN A
PERMITTED HAZARDOUS WASTE TREATMENT, STORAGE, AND DISPOSAL FACILITY
BY TREATMENT. EPA HAZ ARDOUS WASTE NUMBER: D001.

Toxicological Information:THIS PRODUCT HAS THE POTENTIAL TO BE
IMMEDIATELY DANGEROUS TO LIFE OR HEALTH. WARNING STATEMENT AND
WARNING PROPERTIES: HARMFUL IF INHALED OR INGESTED. HARMFUL IF
EXPOSED TO SKIN OR EYES.

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.

Ecological:IF THIS PRODUCT BECOMES A WASTE, IT WILL BE A HAZARDOUS
WASTE WHICH IS SUBJECT TO THE LAND DISPOSAL RESTRICTIONS UNDER 40
CFR 368 AND MUST BE MANAGED ACCORDINGLY. CARE MUST BE TAKEN TO
PREVENT ENVIRON MENTAL CONTAMINATION FROM THE USE OF THES MATERIAL.
THE USER OF THIS MATERIAL HAS THE RESPONSIBILITY TO DISPOSE OF
UNUSED MATERIAL, RESIDUES AND CONTAINERS IN COMPLIANCE WITH ALL
RELEVANT LOCAL, STATE , AND FEDERAL LAWS AND REGULATIONS REGARDING
TREATMENT, STORAGE, AND DISPOSAL FOR HAZARDOUS AND NONHAZARDOUS
WASTES.

Transport Information:THIS MATERIAL IS REGULATED AS A DOT HAZARDOUS
MATERIAL. DOT DESCRIPTION FROM THE HAZAROUUS MATERIALS TABLE 49 CFR
172.101: LAND (U.S.DOT): CALCIUM HYPOCHLORITE, HYDRATED MIXTURES,
HAZARD CLASS: 5.1, U N 2880, PG II. WATER (IMO): SAME AS ABOVE.
AIR (IATA/ICAO): SAME AS ABOVE. HAZARD LABEL/PLACARD: OXIDIZER.
REPORTABLE QUANTITY: 10 LBS. (PER 49 CFR 172.101.APPENDIX),
EMERGENCY GUIDE NO: 45.

SARA Title III Information:SUPERFUND AMENDMENT AND REAUTHORIZATION ACT
TITLE III: HAZARD CATEGORIES, PER 40 CFR 370.2: HEALTH: IMMEDIATE
(ACUTE).PHYSICAL: FIRE AND REACTIVITY.
Federal Regulatory Information:THIS SUBSTANCE IS LISTED ON THE TOXIC
SUBSTANCES CONTROL ACT INVENTORY. NSF LIMITS: NSF MAXIMUM DRINKING
WATER USE CONCENTRATION : 46 MG/L AS CALCIUM HYPOCHLORITE.