Material Safety Data Sheet: CALCIUM CHLORIDE - Prof Bunsen

Material Safety Data Sheet:
Issue date: 22 August 2012 MSDS# 1776-1
IDENTIFICATION OF THE MATERIAL AND SUPPLIER
CALCIUM CHLORIDE
Product Name
Calcium Chloride
Company Name Prof Bunsen Science, ABN 31 778 824 604
Address
12 Xavier Court, Wandana Heights, VIC 3216, Australia
Telephone No. (03) 5241 9756
Poison Centre No. 13 11 26 (from anywhere in Australia, 24 hrs)
Other Names
CALCIUM CHLORIDE DI HYDRATE
HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
Hazard Classification HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE NON-DANGEROUS GOODS
Risk Phrase(s) R22 Harmful if swallowed
R36 Irritating to eyes
Safety Phrase(s) S2 Keep out of reach of children
S7 Keep container tightly closed
S25 Avoid contact with eyes
S26 In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty
of water and seek medical advice
S39 Wear eye/face protection
COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Ingredients Name CAS Proportion
Calcium Chloride-2-hydrate 10035-04-8 100 %
Empirical Formula CaCl2.2H2O
FIRST AID MEASURES
Inhalation
Ingestion
Skin
Eye
Remove the source of contamination or move the victim to fresh air. Have
victim blow nose to remove any excess dust. Ensure airways are clear
and have qualified person give oxygen through a face mask if breathing
is difficult. If irritation develops and persists seek medical attention.
Immediately wash out mouth with water, and then give plenty of water to
drink. Seek immediate medical attention.
Remove all contaminated clothing. Wash gently and thoroughly with
water and non-abrasive soap. Ensure contaminated clothing is washed
before re-use. If irritation develops and persists seek medical attention.
If contact with the eye(s) occur, wash with copious amounts of water for
approximately 15 minutes holding eyelids(s) open. Take care not to rinse
contaminated water into the non-effected eye. Seek medical attention.
First Aid Facilities Eye wash fountains and normal washroom facilities.
Advice to Doctor Dermatitis may result from prolonged or repeated exposure.
FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
Suitable Extinguishing Media
Specific Hazards
Hazchem Code
Use appropriate fire extinguisher for surrounding
environment.
This product is non-combustible.
None allocated
HANDLING AND STORAGE
Precautions for Safe Handling
Conditions for Safe Storage
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Ensure a high level of personal hygiene is maintained when
using this product. That is, always wash hands before
eating, drinking, smoking or using the toilet.
Store in a cool dry place, out of direct sunlight. This
product is subject to deterioration during storage. Protect

Respiratory Protection
Eye Protection
Hand Protection
Body Protection
against moisture as the presence of water will accelerate
this deterioration.
Where sufficient ventilation is not available, avoid
breathing dust by wearing an AS 1716 approved particulate
filter respirator.
Safety glasses with side shields or goggles should be worn.
The use of nitrile rubber gloves is recommended.
Suitable workwear should be worn to protect clothing.
PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Appearance
White, odourless fine crystals
Melting Point 260°C
Boiling Point 1600°C
Solubility in Water Soluble
pH Value
approx. 5-8 (50 g/l H2O, 20°C)
Flammability
This product is non-combustible
Molecular Weight 147.02
STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Chemical Stability
Incompatible Materials
Hazardous Polymerization Will not occur.
Other Information
TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Stable under ordinary conditions of use and storage. Substance
will pick up moisture from the air and go into solution if exposed
to air in open containers.
Methyl vinyl ether, water, zinc, bromine trifluoride, mixtures of
lime boric acid, barium chloride, and 2-furan percarboxylic acid.
Metals will slowly corrode in aqueous calcium chloride solutions.
Aluminum (and alloys) and yellow brass will be attacked.
This product is strongly hygroscopic, therefore do not leave
containers standing open.
Toxicology Information
Inhalation
Ingestion
Skin
Eye
Chronic Effects
DISPOSAL
Oral - LD50 (Rat) 1.4 g/kg
Inhalation of dust may result in irritation of the mucous
membrane and upper airways. Symptoms may include nausea,
headaches, sneezing and possible breathing difficulties.
Harmful if swallowed. May cause irritation to the mouth,
esophagus and stomach if swallowed in large quantities.
May cause mechanical irritation in contact with the skin, which
may result in redness and itching.
Will cause irritation in contact with the eyes, which can result in
redness, stinging and lachrymation. Not anticipated to cause
permanent eye injury.
Prolonged or repeated contact with this material may result in
irritation leading to possible contact dermatitis.
Flush down sewer with large amounts of water.
REGULATORY INFORMATION
Poisons Schedule
Hazard Category
Not Scheduled
Harmful, Irritant
IMPORTANT ADVICE: This MSDS summarizes our best knowledge of the health and safety
hazard information of the product and how to safely handle and use the product in the
workplace / school laboratory. Each user should read this MSDS and consider the information
in the context of how the product will be handled and used in the workplace including its use in
conjunction with other products.
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