Material Safety Data Sheet
    Calcium chloride
ACC# 03900
  
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Section 1 - Chemical Product and Company Identification | 
  
MSDS Name: Calcium chloride
Catalog Numbers:
     AC219170000, AC219170010, AC219170025, AC219170250, AC219175000,
     AC297150000, AC297150250, AC297155000, AC300380000, AC300380010,
     AC300380025, AC300382500, AC349610000, AC349610250, AC349615000, C614-10,
     C614-3, C614-500, C77-212, C77-500
Synonyms:
     Calpus; Caltac; Dowflake; Liquidow; Peladow; Snowmelt; Superflake
     anhydrous.
Company Identification:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Fisher Scientific
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
1 Reagent Lane
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Fair Lawn, NJ  07410
For information, call:  201-796-7100
Emergency Number:       201-796-7100
For CHEMTREC assistance, call: 800-424-9300
For International CHEMTREC assistance, call: 703-527-3887
  
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Section 2 - Composition, Information on Ingredients
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  | CAS# | 
    Chemical Name | 
    Percent | 
    EINECS/ELINCS | 
|   10043-52-4 | 
Calcium chloride | 
   >96    | 233-140-8 | 
  
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Section 3 - Hazards Identification
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EMERGENCY OVERVIEW
Appearance: white solid.
 Warning! May cause severe eye, skin and
respiratory tract irritation with possible burns. May be harmful if
swallowed. May cause cardiac disturbances. Hygroscopic (absorbs
moisture from the air).
Target Organs: Cardiovascular system, eyes.
Potential Health Effects
     
Eye:
          Contact with eyes may cause severe irritation, and possible eye
          burns.
     
Skin:
          Contact with skin causes irritation and possible burns, especially
          if the skin is wet or moist.
     
Ingestion:
          May cause severe gastrointestinal tract irritation with nausea,
          vomiting and possible burns. May cause cardiac disturbances. May be
          harmful if swallowed.
          In very severe cases, seizures, rapid respiration, slow heartbeat, or
          death, may
     
Inhalation:
          May cause severe irritation of the upper respiratory tract with
          pain, burns, and inflammation.
     
Chronic:
          Effects may be delayed.
  
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Section 4 - First Aid Measures
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Eyes:
          Immediately flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes,
          occasionally lifting the upper and lower eyelids. Get medical aid.
     
Skin:
          Get medical aid. Immediately flush skin with plenty of water for at
          least 15 minutes while removing contaminated clothing and shoes.
          Wash clothing before reuse.
     
Ingestion:
          Do not induce vomiting. If victim is conscious and alert, give 2-4
          cupfuls of milk or water. Never give anything by mouth to an
          unconscious person. Get medical aid.
     
Inhalation:
          Remove from exposure and move to fresh air immediately. If not
          breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult,
          give oxygen. Get medical aid.
     
Notes to Physician:
          Treat symptomatically and supportively.
  
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Section 5 - Fire Fighting Measures
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General Information:
          As in any fire, wear a self-contained breathing apparatus in
          pressure-demand, MSHA/NIOSH (approved or equivalent), and full
          protective gear.
     
Extinguishing Media:
          Use extinguishing media most appropriate for the surrounding fire.
Flash Point: Not applicable.
Autoignition Temperature: Not applicable.
Explosion Limits, Lower:Not available.
                  Upper: Not available.
     
NFPA Rating:
(estimated) Health: 2; Flammability: 0; Instability: 0
  
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Section 6 - Accidental Release Measures
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General Information: Use proper personal protective equipment as indicated
                          in Section 8.
     
Spills/Leaks:
          Vacuum or sweep up material and place into a suitable disposal
          container. Clean up spills immediately, observing precautions in the
          Protective Equipment section. Avoid generating dusty conditions.
          Provide ventilation.
  
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Section 7 - Handling and Storage
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Handling:
          Wash thoroughly after handling. Use with adequate ventilation.
          Minimize dust generation and accumulation. Keep container tightly
          closed. Do not get on skin or in eyes. Do not ingest or inhale. Wash
          clothing before reuse. Always use cool water when dissolving calcium
          chloride.  Heat evolved is significant.
     
Storage:
          Store in a tightly closed container. Store in a cool, dry,
          well-ventilated area away from incompatible substances. Store
          protected from moisture.
  
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Section 8 - Exposure Controls, Personal Protection
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Engineering Controls:
          Facilities storing or utilizing this material should be equipped
          with an eyewash facility and a safety shower. Use adequate
          ventilation to keep airborne concentrations low.
Exposure Limits
  | Chemical Name | 
    ACGIH | 
    NIOSH | 
    OSHA - Final PELs | 
| Calcium chloride
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none listed
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none listed
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none listed
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OSHA Vacated PELs:
          Calcium chloride:
             No OSHA Vacated PELs are listed for this chemical.
     
Personal Protective Equipment
                 
Eyes:
                       Wear appropriate protective eyeglasses or chemical
                       safety goggles as described by OSHA's eye and face
                       protection regulations in 29 CFR 1910.133 or European
                       Standard EN166.
                 
Skin:
                       Wear impervious gloves.
             
Clothing:
                       Wear appropriate protective clothing to minimize
                       contact with skin.
          
Respirators:
                       Follow the OSHA respirator regulations found in 29
                       CFR 1910.134 or European Standard EN 149. Use a
                       NIOSH/MSHA or European Standard EN 149 approved
                       respirator if exposure limits are exceeded or if
                       irritation or other symptoms are experienced.
  
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Section 9 - Physical and Chemical Properties
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Physical State:  Solid
Appearance:      white
Odor:            odorless
pH:              Not available.
Vapor Pressure:  Not available.
Vapor Density:   Not available.
Evaporation Rate:Not available.
Viscosity:       Not available.
Boiling Point:   1600 deg C @ 760 mmHg
Freezing/Melting Point:782 deg C
Decomposition Temperature:Not available.
Solubility:      Soluble.
Specific Gravity/Density:2.1500 g/cm3
Molecular Formula:CaCl2
Molecular Weight:110.99
  
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Section 10 - Stability and Reactivity
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Chemical Stability:
          Stable.
     
Conditions to Avoid:
          Dust generation, excess heat, exposure to moist air or water.
     
Incompatibilities with Other Materials:
          Bromine trifluoride, Furan-2-peroxycarboxylic acid, Solutions attack
          some metals..
     
Hazardous Decomposition Products:
          Hydrogen chloride, calcium oxide.
     
Hazardous Polymerization: Will not occur.
  
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Section 11 - Toxicological Information
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RTECS#:
     
CAS# 10043-52-4:
EV9800000
     
LD50/LC50:
          CAS# 10043-52-4:
      Oral, mouse: LD50
          = 1940 mg/kg;
      Oral, rabbit: LD50 =
          1384 mg/kg;
      Oral, rat: LD50 = 1
          gm/kg;
.
     
Carcinogenicity:
       CAS#   10043-52-4:
          Not listed by ACGIH, IARC, NTP, or CA Prop 65.
     
Epidemiology:
No information found
     
Teratogenicity:
No information found
     
Reproductive Effects:
No information found
     
Mutagenicity:
Mutagenic effects have occurred in experimental animals.
     
Neurotoxicity:
No information found
     
Other Studies:
  
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Section 12 - Ecological Information
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          No information available.
  
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Section 13 - Disposal Considerations
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Chemical waste generators must determine whether a discarded chemical is classified
as a hazardous waste.
US EPA guidelines for the classification determination are listed in 40 CFR Parts 261.3.
Additionally, waste generators must consult state and local hazardous waste regulations to
ensure complete and accurate classification.
RCRA P-Series: None listed.
RCRA U-Series: None listed.
  
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Section 14 - Transport Information
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    US DOT | 
    Canada TDG | 
| Shipping Name: | 
Not Regulated | 
Not Regulated | 
| Hazard Class: | 
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| UN Number: | 
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| Packing Group: | 
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Section 15 - Regulatory Information
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 US FEDERAL
     
TSCA
     CAS# 10043-52-4 is listed on the TSCA inventory.
        
Health & Safety Reporting List
     None of the chemicals are on the Health & Safety Reporting List.
        
Chemical Test Rules
     None of the chemicals in this product are under a Chemical Test Rule.
        
Section 12b
     None of the chemicals are listed under TSCA Section 12b.
        
TSCA Significant New Use Rule
     None of the chemicals in this material have a SNUR under TSCA.
        
CERCLA Hazardous Substances and corresponding RQs
     None of the chemicals in this material have an RQ.
        
SARA Section 302 Extremely Hazardous Substances
     None of the chemicals in this product have a TPQ.
        
SARA Codes
     CAS # 10043-52-4: immediate, delayed, reactive.
        
Section 313
     No chemicals are reportable under Section 313.
     
Clean Air Act:
     This material does not contain any hazardous air pollutants.
     This material does not contain any Class 1 Ozone depletors.
     This material does not contain any Class 2 Ozone depletors.
     
Clean Water Act:
     None of the chemicals in this product
are listed as Hazardous Substances under the CWA.
     None of the chemicals in this
product are listed as Priority Pollutants under the CWA.
     None of the chemicals in this
product are listed as Toxic Pollutants under the CWA.
     
OSHA:
     None of the chemicals in this product
are considered highly hazardous by OSHA.
 
STATE
          CAS#   10043-52-4 is not present on
     state lists from CA, PA, MN, MA, FL, or NJ.
 
California Prop 65
     
California No Significant Risk Level:
     None of the chemicals in this product are listed.
 
European/International Regulations
     European Labeling in Accordance with EC Directives
          Hazard Symbols:
      XI
          
Risk Phrases:
     R 36  Irritating to eyes.                                             
          
Safety Phrases:
     S 22  Do not breathe dust.                                            
     S 24  Avoid contact with skin.                                        
   
WGK (Water Danger/Protection)
     CAS# 10043-52-4: 0
   Canada - DSL/NDSL
     CAS# 10043-52-4 is listed on Canada's DSL List.
   Canada - WHMIS
     This product has a WHMIS classification of D2B.
This product has been classified in accordance with the hazard
criteria of the Controlled Products Regulations and the MSDS
contains all of the information required by those regulations.
   Canadian Ingredient Disclosure List
  
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Section 16 - Additional Information
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     MSDS Creation Date: 12/12/1997  
Revision #8 Date:  2/13/2008
     The information above is believed to be accurate and represents the best
     information currently available to us. However, we make no warranty of
     merchantability or any other warranty, express or implied, with respect to
     such information, and we assume no liability resulting from its use. Users
     should make their own investigations to determine the suitability of the
     information for their particular purposes. In no event shall Fisher be liable
     for any claims, losses, or damages of any third party or for lost profits
     or any special, indirect, incidental, consequential or exemplary
     damages, howsoever arising, even if Fisher has been advised of
     the possibility of such damages.