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MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET

Calcium Hypochlorite-70%
PRODUCT IDENTIFIER
Synonym(s): Calcium Oxychloride, bleaching powder, chlorinated lime and granulated chlorine.
Chemical Family: Salt of hypochlorous acid. Molecular
Formula: Ca (OCL)2 PIN-UN/NA Number: UN 2880.
Product Use: Disinfection in swimming pools and drinking water supplies; treatment of industrial cooling water; slime
control; odor control; sewage and wastewater treatment.

HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS
Ingredients: (by weight %) 70% Min., Calcium Hypochlorite.
10% Max. Moisture.
20% Inert.
CAS Registry Number - Calcium Hypochlorite : 7778-54-3
CAS Registry Number - Calcium Hydroxide : 1305-62-0

PHYSICAL DATA:
Physical State :Solid
Odor and Appearance :White, free flowing granular solid, with a strong chlorine odor.
Odor Threshold :Not available
Specific Gravity :2.050-2.20 @ 20 Degree C (Water = 1 @ 4 Degree C)
Vapour Pressure :Not applicable
Vapour Density :Not applicable
Evaporation Rate :Not applicable
Boiling Point :Not applicable
Melting Point :Decomposes at temperature above 150 Degree C.
pH :11.5 (5% solution)
Coefficient of Water/Oil Distribution: Not applicable.

HEALTH HAZARD DATA:

Route of Entry and Effect of short Term (Acute) Exposure.
Inhalation: Dust and mist irritate the nose and throat. When mixed with acids, chlorine gas is released. This gas causes
irritation of the respiratory tract. Prolonged exposure to high concentrations of chlorine gas may results in severe lung
damage.

Eye Contact: Exposure to Calcium Hypochlorite can cause eye irritation. Concentrated solutions
cause burns which may results in permanent eye damage if not promptly treated.
Skin Contact: Calcium Hypochlorite dust and solution can cause irritation and severe cases, chemicals burn.
Ingestion: When ingested, there will be burning in the mouth and throat. Calcium Hypochlorite can use cause abdominal
cramp and nausea which may lead to convulsion, coma and death.
Route of Entry and Effects of Long Term (Chronic) Exposure: Skin irritation may occur from repeated or prolonged skin
contact.
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Exposure Limits: Time-Weighted Average (TLV-TWA) : Not Applicable.

Irritancy: Not available
Sensitization to Product: Not available. Animal
Toxicity Data.

LC50 : (Inhalation, rats) – 148 mg/I (5% Calcium Hypochlorite) LD50:

(Oral, rats) – 1300 mg/kg (70% Calcium Hypochlorite) Carcinogenicity
Toxicity: Carcinogenic (IARC and ACGIH).
Reproductive Toxicity: Not available.
Mutagenicity: Not available.
Name of Toxicologically Synergistic Products: Not available.

SPECIAL PROTECTION INFORMATION:

Personal Protective Equipment:
Respiratory Protection: Dust mask or NIOSH approved type canister type respirator suitable for chlorine.
Eye/Face Protection: Chemical Safety Goggles. A face shield may be necessary.
Skin Protection: Impervious gloves, body suits, boots, and/or other resistant protective clothing. Have safety shower/eye wash
fountain readily available in the immediate work area.

Materials for Protective Clothing: Butyl rubber; natural rubber; neoprene; nitrile/polyvinyl chloride; polyurethane; polyvinyl
chloride.

Engineering Controls: Local exhaust ventilation required where exposure to dust might occurs.
Procedure to be followed: In case of Lea or Spill.
Precautions: Restrict access to area until completion of clean up. Wear adequate personal protective equipment. Extinguish or
remove all ignition sources. Ventilate area.

Clean-Up: Do not touch spilled material. Prevent material from entering sewers or confined place. Shovel into clean, dry,
labeled containers. Flush area with water. Contaminated materials may be dissolved in water, then treated with a reducing
agent such as sodium sulphite. Care should be taken while handling contaminated material, due to fire risk.
Waste Disposal: Consult appropriate Federal, State/Provincial and local regulatory authorities to ascertain proper disposal
procedures. Care should be taken not to mix waste Calcium Hypochlorite with incompatible material. Calcium Hypochlorite
should be dissolved in water, and the available chlorine treated using a reducing agent such as sodium sulphite.
Handling Procedures: Avoid generating dust. Avoid mixing pure material with contaminated materials. Use smallest possible
amounts in designated areas with adequate ventilation.
Storage Requirements: Store in original. Store tightly closed containers in a clean, cool, open or well ventilated area. Keep out
of sun.

FIRST AID MEASURES:

Inhalation: Remove source of contamination or move victim to fresh air. If breathing has stopped, trained personnel should
begin artificial respiration or, if the heart has stopped cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) immediately. Obtain medical
attention immediately.
Eye Contact: Immediately flush the contaminated eye(s) with lukewarm, gently flowing water for 20 minutes, holding the
eyelid(s) open. Take care not to rinse contaminated water into non-affected eye. Obtain medical attention immediately.
Ingestion: Never give anything by mouth if victim is rapidly losing consciousness, or if unconscious or convulsing.
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Have victim rinse mouth thoroughly with water. Do not induce vomiting. Have victim drink one cup (240-300 ml, 8- 10 oz.) of
water to dilute material in stomach. If vomiting occurs naturally, rinse mouth and repeat administration of water. If breathing
has stopped, trained personnel should begin artificial respiration or, if the heart has stopped, cardiopulmonary resuscitation
(CPR) immediately. Obtain medical attention immediately.

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FIRE OR EXPLOSION HAZARD.

Conditions of Flammability: Not available.
Means of Extinction: Drench with water, and cool surrounding products and are with water. Water in contact with hot
Hypochlorite can release hydrochloric acid or chlorine gas. Use appropriate self-fire extinguishing agents – Use water only.
Flash Point and Methods of Determination: Not combustible (does not burn). Be aware that Calcium Hypochlorite can
decompose violently at temperatures above 150 degree C, releasing heat and oxygen gas.

Upper Flammable Limit: Not applicable.

Lower Limit: Not applicable.
Auto Ignition Temperature: Not applicable.
Hazardous combustion Products: Oxygen, Chlorine and Chlorine Monoxide
Explosion Data: Sensitivity to mechanical impact: Not available.
Explosion Data: Sensitivity to static discharge: Not available.
REACTIVITY DATA:

Conditions of Chemical Instability: Heat, acids and organic compounds may cause hazardous decomposition of Calcium
Hypochlorite. Water added to container of Calcium Hypochlorite may generate enough heat to initiate the hazardous
decomposition of this material.
Materials to avoid and conditions or reactivity : Calcium Hypochlorite should be kept away from household soap, suntan
lotions, point products, solvents, acids, beverages, lighted cigarettes, combustible materials, garbage dirt, dirty rags, organic
materials and other pool chemicals. Mixing with any of the above materials can initiate a hazardous decomposition of Calcium
Hypochlorite. Ca lcium Hypochlorite should not be mixed with anything but water.

AMMONIA, UREA AND CONDITIONS OF REACTIVITY: Form reactive, toxic Chloramines.

ACIDS – Release Chlorine Gas.
METAL OXIDES – Can react Violently.
COMMENTS - Calcium Hypochlorite is strong oxidizing agent. Mix only into water contamination may start a chemical
reaction with generation of heat, liberation of hazardous gases and possible fire and explosion.
Hazardous Decomposition Products: Chlorine and oxygen,
Hazardous Polymerization : Does not occur.

PRODUCT CLASSIFICATIONS
TGD : Class 5.1 Oxidizing Substance

WHIMS : Class C Oxidizing Material

Class E Corrosive Material