CHEMICAL COMMODITIES AGENCY -- CALCIUM CHLORIDE  -- 6810-00-237-2934
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:CALCIUM CHLORIDE
MSDS Date:06/27/1989
FSC:6810
NIIN:00-237-2934
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:CHEMICAL COMMODITIES AGENCY
Address:27447 PACIFIC STREET
City:HIGHLAND
State:CA
ZIP:92346-2640
Country:US
Info Phone Num:714-864-2310
Emergency Phone Num:714-864-2310
CAGE:60777
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:CHEMICAL COMMODITIES AGENCY, INC.
Address:27447 PACIFIC STREET
Box:City:HIGHLAND
State:CA
ZIP:92346-2640
Country:US
Phone:909-864-2310
CAGE:60777

=============  Composition/Information on Ingredients  =============

Ingred Name:CALCIUM CHLORIDE
CAS:10043-52-4
RTECS #:EV9800000
Fraction by Wt: 100% %

=====================  Hazards Identification  =====================

LD50 LC50 Mixture:LD50 (ORAL RAT) IS 1000 MG/KG
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:YES  Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE: INGEST: SPASM AND NAUSEA.
    25-30G MAY IRREGULARITIES OF GASTROINTESTINAL AND CARDIOVASCULAR
    SYSTEMS. EYE: IRRITATION WITH REDNESS AND PAIN. SKIN: SEVERE
    IRRITATION BLISTERING, ETC. INHALE: IRRIT ATION WITH COUGHING AND
    SHORTNESS OF BREATH. CHRONIC: PERF. OF NASAL SEPTUM, NOSE BLEEDS.
    CONJUNCTIVITIS IN EYES.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE OF THE CHEMICALS IN THIS PRODUCT IS
    LISTED BY IARC, NTP OR OSHA AS A CARCINOGEN.
Effects of Overexposure:SEE HEALTH HAZARDS.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:PERSONS WITH A HISTORY OF SKIN AND
    RESPIRATORY DISORDERS MAY BE AT INCREASED RISK FROM EXPOSURE.

=======================  First Aid Measures  =======================

First Aid:INHALATION: REMOVE SUBJECT TO FRESH AIR. EYE: FLUSH WITH
    PLENTY OF WATER FOR 15 MINUTES. GET IMMEDIATE MEDICAL ATTENTION.
    SKIN: WASH WITH SOAP AND WATER. INGESTION: DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING.
    GET IMMEDIA TE MEDICAL ATTENTION.

=====================  Fire Fighting Measures  =====================

Extinguishing Media:SUITABLE FOR SURROUNDING FIRE.
Fire Fighting Procedures:NO ACUTE HAZARD. MOVE CONTAINER FROM FIRE AREA
    IF POSSIBLE. AVOID BREATHING VAPORS OR DUSTS, KEEP UPWIND.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NEGLIGIBLE FIRE HAZARD WHEN EXPOSED TO
    HEAT OR FLAME.

==================  Accidental Release Measures  ==================

Spill Release Procedures:SWEEP UP AND PLACE IN SUITABLE CLEAN, DRY
    CONTAINERS FOR RECLAMATION OR LATER DISPOSAL. DO NOT FLUSH WITH
    WATER. KEEP UNNECESSARY PEOPLE AWAY.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE APPLICABLE FOR THIS MATERIAL

======================	Handling and Storage  ======================

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN COOL, DRY, WELL VENTILATED
    AREA. PROTECT FROM PHYSICAL DAMAGE. KEEP CONTAINERS CLOSED.
Other Precautions:STORE AWAY FROM INCOMPATIBLE SUBSTANCES.

=============  Exposure Controls/Personal Protection  =============

Respiratory Protection:IF VENTILATION IS NOT SUFFICIENT, USE NIOSH/MSHA
    APPROVED RESPIRATOR AS PER CURRENT 29 CFR 1910.134,
    INSTRUCTIONS/WARNINGS AND NIOSH-RESPIRATOR SELECTION.
Ventilation:MECHANICAL (GENERAL) VENTILATION IS REQUIRED. LOCAL EXHAUST
    MAY BE REQUIRED IF WORK AREA IS NOT VENTED.
Protective Gloves:RUBBER
Eye Protection:CHEMICAL SAFETY GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:SAFETY SHOWER AND EYE BATH. OTHER EQUIPMENT
    AS REQUIRED TO MINIMIZE EXPOSURE FROM PROLONGED OR REPEATED
    CONTACT.
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH THROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING AND BEFORE
    EATING. LAUNDER CONTAMINATED CLOTHING BEFORE REUSE.
Supplemental Safety and Health

==================  Physical/Chemical Properties  ==================

HCC:N1
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:>2912F
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:1440F,782C
Spec Gravity:2.15
Solubility in Water:74.5% @ 20 C
Appearance and Odor:COLORLESS, DELIQUESCENT CRYSTALS.

=================  Stability and Reactivity Data  =================

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:NO
BORIC OXIDE, CALCIUM OXIDE, BROMINE TRIFLUORIDE,
    FURAN-2-PEROXYCARBOXYLIC ACID, METALS, METHYL VINYL ETHER, ZINC.
Stability Condition to Avoid:REACTS EXOTHERMICALLY WITH WATER.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:THERMAL DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS MAY
    INCLUDE TOXIC AND CORROSIVE FUMES OF CHLORIDES.

====================  Disposal Considerations  ====================

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH ALL APPLICABLE
    FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL LAWS AND REGULATIONS.

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