SAFETY DATA SHEET
Creation Date 28-May-2010 Revision Date 17-Jan-2018 Revision Number 3
1. Identification
Product Name Calcium hypochlorite
Cat No. : C100-250; C100-500
CAS-No 7778-54-3
Synonyms losantin; Hypochlorous acid; Calcium oxychloride
Recommended Use Laboratory chemicals.
Uses advised against Not for food, drug, pesticide or biocidal product use
Details of the supplier of the safety data sheet
Company
Fisher Scientific
One Reagent Lane
Fair Lawn, NJ 07410
Tel: (201) 796-7100
Emergency Telephone Number
CHEMTRECÒ, Inside the USA: 800-424-9300
CHEMTRECÒ, Outside the USA: 001-703-527-3887
2. Hazard(s) identification
Classification
This chemical is considered hazardous by the 2012 OSHA Hazard Communication Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200)
Oxidizing solids Category 2
Corrosive to metals Category 1
Acute oral toxicity Category 4
Skin Corrosion/irritation Category 1 B
Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Category 1
Specific target organ toxicity (single exposure) Category 3
Target Organs - Respiratory system.
Label Elements
Signal Word
Danger
Hazard Statements
May intensify fire; oxidizer
May be corrosive to metals
Harmful if swallowed
Causes severe skin burns and eye damage
May cause respiratory irritation
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Precautionary Statements
Prevention
Wash face, hands and any exposed skin thoroughly after handling
Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product
Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray
Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection
Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area
Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. - No smoking
Keep/Store away from clothing/ other combustible materials
Take any precaution to avoid mixing with combustibles
Keep only in original container
Response
Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician
Inhalation
IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing
Skin
IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower
Wash contaminated clothing before reuse
Eyes
IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing
Ingestion
Rinse mouth
Do NOT induce vomiting
Fire
In case of fire: Use CO2, dry chemical, or foam for extinction
Spills
Absorb spillage to prevent material damage
Storage
Store locked up
Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed
Store in corrosive resistant polypropylene container with a resistant inliner
Store in a dry place
Disposal
Dispose of contents/container to an approved waste disposal plant
Hazards not otherwise classified (HNOC)
Very toxic to aquatic life
Contact with acids liberates toxic gas
3. Composition/Information on Ingredients
Component CAS-No Weight %
Calcium hypochlorite 7778-54-3 100
4. First-aid measures
Eye Contact Rinse immediately with plenty of water, also under the eyelids, for at least 15 minutes.
Immediate medical attention is required.
Skin Contact Wash off immediately with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes. Immediate medical
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attention is required.
Inhalation Move to fresh air. Do not use mouth-to-mouth method if victim ingested or inhaled the
substance; give artificial respiration with the aid of a pocket mask equipped with a one-way
valve or other proper respiratory medical device. Immediate medical attention is required. If
not breathing, give artificial respiration.
Ingestion Do not induce vomiting. Call a physician or Poison Control Center immediately.
Most important symptoms and Causes burns by all exposure routes. Product is a corrosive material. Use of gastric
effects lavage or emesis is contraindicated. Possible perforation of stomach or esophagus should
be investigated: Ingestion causes severe swelling, severe damage to the delicate tissue
and danger of perforation
Notes to Physician Treat symptomatically
5. Fire-fighting measures
Suitable Extinguishing Media Substance is nonflammable; use agent most appropriate to extinguish surrounding fire. Use
water spray to cool unopened containers.
Unsuitable Extinguishing Media Carbon dioxide (CO2), Dry chemical
Flash Point Not applicable
Method - No information available
Autoignition Temperature No information available
Explosion Limits
Upper No data available
Lower No data available
Oxidizing Properties Oxidizer
Sensitivity to Mechanical Impact No information available
Sensitivity to Static Discharge No information available
Specific Hazards Arising from the Chemical
Oxidizer: Contact with combustible/organic material may cause fire. Decomposes violently at elevated temperatures. Containers
may explode when heated. Thermal decomposition can lead to release of irritating gases and vapors. Corrosive Material. Do not
allow run-off from fire fighting to enter drains or water courses. May ignite combustibles (wood paper, oil, clothing, etc.).
Hazardous Combustion Products
Hydrogen chloride gas Chlorine oxygen
Protective Equipment and Precautions for Firefighters
As in any fire, wear self-contained breathing apparatus pressure-demand, MSHA/NIOSH (approved or equivalent) and full
protective gear.
NFPA
Health Flammability Instability Physical hazards
3 0 1 OX
6. Accidental release measures
Personal Precautions Use personal protective equipment. Evacuate personnel to safe areas. Keep people away
from and upwind of spill/leak. Ensure adequate ventilation. Avoid dust formation. Do not get
in eyes, on skin, or on clothing.
Environmental Precautions Do not flush into surface water or sanitary sewer system. Do not allow material to
contaminate ground water system. Prevent product from entering drains. Local authorities
should be advised if significant spillages cannot be contained.
Methods for Containment and Clean Keep combustibles (wood, paper, oil, etc) away from spilled material. Sweep up or vacuum
Up up spillage and collect in suitable container for disposal. Avoid dust formation. Soak up with
inert absorbent material. Keep in suitable, closed containers for disposal. Sweep up and
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shovel into suitable containers for disposal.
7. Handling and storage
Handling Use only under a chemical fume hood. Wear personal protective equipment. Keep away
from clothing and other combustible materials. Ensure adequate ventilation. Avoid dust
formation. Do not breathe dust. Do not get in eyes, on skin, or on clothing.
Storage Keep containers tightly closed in a dry, cool and well-ventilated place. Protect from
moisture. Keep away from direct sunlight. Keep away from heat and sources of ignition.
Keep at temperatures below 50°C. Keep refrigerated. Corrosives area. Do not store near
combustible materials.
8. Exposure controls / personal protection
Exposure Guidelines This product does not contain any hazardous materials with occupational exposure
limitsestablished by the region specific regulatory bodies.
Engineering Measures Use only under a chemical fume hood. Ensure adequate ventilation, especially in confined
areas. Ensure that eyewash stations and safety showers are close to the workstation
location.
Personal Protective Equipment
Eye/face Protection 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 and body protection Wear appropriate protective gloves and clothing to prevent skin exposure.
Respiratory Protection 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.
Hygiene Measures Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety practice.
9. Physical and chemical properties
Physical State Solid
Appearance Off-white
Odor slight chlorine
Odor Threshold No information available
pH 11.4
Melting Point/Range 100 °C / 212 °F
Boiling Point/Range No information available
Flash Point Not applicable
Evaporation Rate Not applicable
Flammability (solid,gas) No information available
Flammability or explosive limits
Upper No data available
Lower No data available
Vapor Pressure No information available
Vapor Density Not applicable
Specific Gravity 2.350
Solubility soluble Decomposes in contact with water
Partition coefficient; n-octanol/water No data available
Autoignition Temperature No information available
Decomposition Temperature No information available
Viscosity Not applicable
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Molecular Formula Ca Cl2 O2
Molecular Weight 142.98
10. Stability and reactivity
Reactive Hazard Yes
Stability Oxidizer: Contact with combustible/organic material may cause fire.
Conditions to Avoid Combustible material. Incompatible products. Exposure to moist air or water. Temperatures
above 50°C. Excess heat.
Incompatible Materials Organic materials, Acids, Amines, Ammonia, Alcohols, Reducing agents, Metals, Strong
reducing agents, Combustible material
Hazardous Decomposition Products Hydrogen chloride gas, Chlorine, oxygen
Hazardous Polymerization Hazardous polymerization does not occur.
Hazardous Reactions Contact with acids liberates toxic gas. Thermal decomposition.
11. Toxicological information
Acute Toxicity
Product Information
Component Information
Component LD50 Oral LD50 Dermal LC50 Inhalation
Calcium hypochlorite LD50 = 850 mg/kg ( Rat ) LD50 > 2000 mg/kg ( Rabbit ) Not listed
Toxicologically Synergistic No information available
Products
Delayed and immediate effects as well as chronic effects from short and long-term exposure
Irritation Causes burns by all exposure routes
Sensitization No information available
Carcinogenicity The table below indicates whether each agency has listed any ingredient as a carcinogen.
Component CAS-No IARC NTP ACGIH OSHA Mexico
Calcium hypochlorite 7778-54-3 Not listed Not listed Not listed Not listed Not listed
Mutagenic Effects No information available
Reproductive Effects No information available.
Developmental Effects No information available.
Teratogenicity No information available.
STOT - single exposure Respiratory system
STOT - repeated exposure None known
Aspiration hazard No information available
Symptoms / effects,both acute and Product is a corrosive material. Use of gastric lavage or emesis is contraindicated.
delayed Possible perforation of stomach or esophagus should be investigated: Ingestion causes
severe swelling, severe damage to the delicate tissue and danger of perforation
Endocrine Disruptor Information No information available
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Other Adverse Effects The toxicological properties have not been fully investigated.
12. Ecological information
Ecotoxicity
Very toxic to aquatic organisms. The product contains following substances which are hazardous for the environment.
Component Freshwater Algae Freshwater Fish Microtox Water Flea
Calcium hypochlorite Not listed LC50: 0.054 - 0.06 mg/L, Not listed 0.11 mg/l EC50 48h
96h semi-static (Lepomis
macrochirus)
LC50: = 0.4 mg/L, 96h
flow-through (Lepomis
macrochirus)
LC50: 0.13 - 0.2 mg/L, 96h
static (Oncorhynchus
mykiss)
LC50: 0.055 - 0.1 mg/L, 96h
semi-static (Oncorhynchus
mykiss)
LC50: = 0.5 mg/L, 24h static
(Morone saxatilis)
LC50: 0.185 - 0.26 mg/L,
96h semi-static (Cyprinus
carpio)
LC50: 0.561 - 1.41 mg/L,
96h static (Pimephales
promelas)
LC50: 0.049 - 0.16 mg/L,
96h static (Lepomis
macrochirus)
Persistence and Degradability Soluble in water Persistence is unlikely based on information available.
Bioaccumulation/ Accumulation No information available.
Mobility Will likely be mobile in the environment due to its water solubility.
13. Disposal considerations
Waste Disposal Methods Chemical waste generators must determine whether a discarded chemical is classified as a
hazardous waste. Chemical waste generators must also consult local, regional, and
national hazardous waste regulations to ensure complete and accurate classification.
14. Transport information
DOT
UN-No UN3485
Proper Shipping Name Calcium hypochlorite, dry, corrosive
Hazard Class 5.1
Subsidiary Hazard Class 8
Packing Group II
TDG
UN-No UN3485
Proper Shipping Name Calcium hypochlorite, dry, corrosive
Hazard Class 5.1
Subsidiary Hazard Class 8
Packing Group II
IATA
UN-No UN3485
Proper Shipping Name CALCIUM HYPOCHLORITE, DRY, CORROSIVE
Hazard Class 5.1
Subsidiary Hazard Class 8
Packing Group II
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IMDG/IMO
UN-No UN3485
Proper Shipping Name CALCIUM HYPOCHLORITE, DRY, CORROSIVE
Hazard Class 5.1
Subsidiary Hazard Class 8
Packing Group II
15. Regulatory information
International Inventories
Component TSCA DSL NDSL EINECS ELINCS NLP PICCS ENCS AICS IECSC KECL
Calcium hypochlorite X X - 231-908-7 - X X X X X
Legend:
X - Listed
E - Indicates a substance that is the subject of a Section 5(e) Consent order under TSCA.
F - Indicates a substance that is the subject of a Section 5(f) Rule under TSCA.
N - Indicates a polymeric substance containing no free-radical initiator in its inventory name but is considered to cover the designated
polymer made with any free-radical initiator regardless of the amount used.
P - Indicates a commenced PMN substance
R - Indicates a substance that is the subject of a Section 6 risk management rule under TSCA.
S - Indicates a substance that is identified in a proposed or final Significant New Use Rule
T - Indicates a substance that is the subject of a Section 4 test rule under TSCA.
XU - Indicates a substance exempt from reporting under the Inventory Update Rule, i.e. Partial Updating of the TSCA Inventory Data Base
Production and Site Reports (40 CFR 710(B).
Y1 - Indicates an exempt polymer that has a number-average molecular weight of 1,000 or greater.
Y2 - Indicates an exempt polymer that is a polyester and is made only from reactants included in a specified list of low concern reactants
that comprises one of the eligibility criteria for the exemption rule.
U.S. Federal Regulations
TSCA 12(b) Not applicable
SARA 313 Not applicable
SARA 311/312 Hazard Categories See section 2 for more information
CWA (Clean Water Act)
Component CWA - Hazardous CWA - Reportable CWA - Toxic Pollutants CWA - Priority Pollutants
Substances Quantities
Calcium hypochlorite X 10 lb - -
Clean Air Act Not applicable
OSHA Occupational Safety and Health Administration
Not applicable
CERCLA This material, as supplied, contains one or more substances regulated as a hazardous
substance under the Comprehensive Environmental Response Compensation and Liability
Act (CERCLA) (40 CFR 302)
Component Hazardous Substances RQs CERCLA EHS RQs
Calcium hypochlorite 10 lb -
California Proposition 65 This product does not contain any Proposition 65 chemicals
U.S. State Right-to-Know
Regulations
Component Massachusetts New Jersey Pennsylvania Illinois Rhode Island
Calcium hypochlorite X X X - X
U.S. Department of Transportation
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Reportable Quantity (RQ): N
DOT Marine Pollutant N
DOT Severe Marine Pollutant N
U.S. Department of Homeland Security
This product does not contain any DHS chemicals.
Other International Regulations
Mexico - Grade No information available
16. Other information
Prepared By Regulatory Affairs
Thermo Fisher Scientific
Email: EMSDS.RA@thermofisher.com
Creation Date 28-May-2010
Revision Date 17-Jan-2018
Print Date 17-Jan-2018
Revision Summary This document has been updated to comply with the US OSHA HazCom 2012 Standard
replacing the current legislation under 29 CFR 1910.1200 to align with the Globally
Harmonized System of Classification and Labeling of Chemicals (GHS).
Disclaimer
The information provided in this Safety Data Sheet is correct to the best of our knowledge, information and belief at the
date of its publication. The information given is designed only as a guidance for safe handling, use, processing, storage,
transportation, disposal and release and is not to be considered a warranty or quality specification. The information
relates only to the specific material designated and may not be valid for such material used in combination with any other
materials or in any process, unless specified in the text
End of SDS
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