Product Identification

Product Name

Calcium hypochlorite

Synonyms

Calcium hypochlorite mixture, dry, with more than 10% but not more than 39% available Chlorine

CAS

7778-54-3

Formula

CaCl2O2

Molecular Weight

142.97999999999999

EINECS

231-908-7

RTECS

NH3485000

RTECS Class

Agricultural Chemical and Pesticide; Tumorigen; Mutagen; Human Data

Merck

13,2111

Beilstein/Gmelin

120905 (G)

EC Index Number

017-012-00-7

EC Class

Oxidising; Harmful; Contact with acids liberates toxic gas; Corrosive; Dangerous for the Environment

Physical and Chemical Properties

Appearance

White powder or flat plates. Strong chlorine odor.

Solubility in water

210 g/L

Melting Point

100

Density

2.35 g/cm3

Usage

Algicide, bactericide, deodorant, fungicide, in sugar refining, oxidizing agent, bleaching agent, disinfectant.

Refractive Index

1.545 (20 C)

First Aid Measures

Ingestion

Treat ingestions of greater than 40 milligrams per kilogram with decontamination of the stomach if within 4 hours of ingestion. Administer charcoal as a slurry.

Inhalation

Move victim to fresh air. Apply artificial respiration if victim is not breathing. Administer oxygen if breathing is difficult.

Skin

Remove and isolate contaminated clothing and shoes. In case of contact with substance, immediately flush with running water for at least 20 minutes.

Eyes

In case of contact with substance, immediately flush with running water for at least 20 minutes.

Handling and Storage

Storage

Keep in a cool, dry, dark location in a tightly sealed container or cylinder. Keep away from incompatible materials, ignition sources and untrained individuals. Secure and label area. Protect containers/cylinders from physical damage.

Handling

All chemicals should be considered hazardous. Avoid direct physical contact. Use appropriate, approved safety equipment. Untrained individuals should not handle this chemical or its container. Handling should occur in a chemical fume hood.

Hazards Identification

Ingestion

Ingestion may cause severe injury, burns, or death.

Inhalation

Vapors may cause injury, burns, death.

Skin

Contact may result in injury, burns and death.

Eyes

See Skin.

Hazards

May explode from heat or contamination. May react explosively with hydrocarbons (fuels). May ignite combustibles.

EC Risk Phrase

R 8 31 34 50

EC Safety Phrase

S 26 36/37/39 45 61

UN (DOT)

2208

Exposure Controls/Personal Protection

Personal Protection

Wear appropriate protective gloves, clothing and goggles.

Respirators

Wear positive pressure self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA).

Poison Class

3

Fire Fighting Measures

Fire Fighting

Small Fires: Use water. Do not use dry chemicals or foams. carbon dioxide or Halon may provide limited control. Large Fires: Flood fire area with water from a distance.

Fire Potential

These substances will accelerate burning when involved in a fire.

Accidental Release Measures

Small spills/leaks

Keep away from combustible materials. Avoid contact unless wearing appropriate protective clothing. Stop leak if you can do it without risk. With clean shovel place material into clean, dry container and cover loosely; move containers from spill area.

Stability and Reactivity

Stability

No data.

Combustion Products

Fire may produce irritating, corrosive and/or toxic gases.

Transport Information

UN Number

2208

Hazard Class

5.1

Packing Group

III