Calcium Chloride Anhydrous

 Potential Acute Health Effects

Hazardous in case of skin contact (irritant), of eye contact (irritant), of ingestion, of inhalation. Slightly hazardous in case of skin contact (permeator)

 Potential Chronic Health Effects

CARCINOGENIC EFFECTS: Not available. MUTAGENIC EFFECTS: Mutagenic for mammalian somatic cells. Mutagenic forbacteria and/or yeast. TERATOGENIC EFFECTS: Not available. DEVELOPMENTAL TOXICITY: Not available. The substance may be toxic to heart, cardiovascular system. Repeated or prolonged exposure to the substance can produce target organs damage.

Eye Contact

Check for and remove any contact lenses. In case of contact, immediately flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes. Cold water may be used. Get medical attention

Skin Contact

In case of contact, immediately flush skin with plenty of water. Cover the irritated skin with an emollient. Remove contaminated clothing and shoes. Cold water may be used.Wash clothing before reuse. Thoroughly clean shoes before reuse. Get medical attention

Serious Skin Contact

Wash with a disinfectant soap and cover the contaminated skin with an anti-bacterial cream. Seek immediate medical attention

Inhalation

If inhaled, remove to fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Get medicalattention

Serious Inhalation

Not available

Do NOT induce vomiting unless directed to do so by medical personnel. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. If large quantities of this material are swallowed, call a physician immediately. Loosen tight clothing such as a collar, tie, belt or waistband

Flammability of the Product

Non-flammable

Risks of explosion of the product in presence of mechanical impact: Not available. Risks of explosion of the product in presence of static discharge: Not available.

Small Spill

Large Spill

Use a shovel to put the material into a convenient waste disposal container. Finish cleaning by spreading water on the contaminated surface and allow to evacuate through the sanitary system

Precautions

Keep locked up.. Do not ingest. Do not breathe dust. Wear suitable protective clothing. In case of insufficient ventilation, wear suitable respiratory equipment. If ingested, seek medical advice immediately and show the container or the label. Avoid contact with skin and eyes. Keep away from incompatibles such as moisture

Storage

Hygroscopic. Keep container tightly closed. Keep container in a cool, well-ventilated area. Do not store above 30°C (86°F)

Engineering Controls

Use process enclosures, local exhaust ventilation, or other engineering controls to keep airborne levels below recommended exposure limits. If user operations generate dust, fume or mist, use ventilation to keep exposure to airborne contaminants below the exposure limit

Personal Protection

Safety glasses. Synthetic apron. Gloves (impervious).

Personal Protection in Case of a Large Spill

Splash goggles. Full suit. Boots. Gloves. Suggested protective clothing might not be sufficient; consult a specialist BEFORE handling this product

Physical state and appearance

Solid. (Crystalline solid.)

Odor

Odorless

Taste

Saline

Molecular Weight

110.99 g/mole

Color

Colorless. White. Off-white

Stability

The product is stable

Instability Temperature

Not available

Conditions of Instability

Incompatible materials, moisture

Incompatibility with various substances

Reactive with moisture

Corrosivity

Non-corrosive in presence of glass

Routes of Entry

Absorbed through skin. Inhalation. Ingestion

Toxicity to Animals

Acute oral toxicity (LD50): 1000 mg/kg [Rat].

Chronic Effects on Humans

MUTAGENIC EFFECTS: Mutagenic for mammalian somatic cells. Mutagenic for bacteria and/or yeast. May cause damage to the following organs: heart, cardiovascular system

Other Toxic Effects on Humans

Hazardous in case of skin contact (irritant), of ingestion, of inhalation. Slightly hazardous in case of skin contact (permeator)

Special Remarks on Toxicity to Animals

Lowest Published Lethal Dose: LDL [Rabbit] - Route: Oral; Dose: 1384 mg/kg

Acute Potential Health Effects: Skin: May cause severe irritation and possible burns, especially if skin is wet. Contact with dry skin causes mild irritation. Contact of solid with moist/wet skin or skin contact with strong solutions may cause marked irritation or possible burns. Eyes: May cause severe irritation, possible transient corneal injury, and possible eye burns. Inhalation: May cause severe irritation of the upper respiratory tract with pain, inflammation and possible burns. Ingestion: May cause severe gastrointestinal (digestive) tract irritation with nausea, vomiting and possible burns. May affect cardiovascular system (cardiac disturbances, slow heart beat), behavior (seizures), metabolism, blood, and brain, respiration (rapid respiration). Chronic Potential Health Effects: effects may be delayed

Ecotoxicity

Ecotoxicity in water (LC50): 100 mg/l 96 hours [Fish].

BOD5 and COD

Not available

Products of Biodegradationa

Possibly hazardous short term degradation products are not likely. However, long term degradation products may arise

Toxicity of the Products of Biodegradation

The products of degradation are less toxic than the product itself.

Waste Disposal

Waste must be disposed of in accordance with federal, state and local environmental control regulations

DOT Classification

Not a DOT controlled material (United States).

Federal and State Regulations

TSCA 8(b) inventory: Calcium chloride, Anhydrous

Other Regulations

EINECS: This product is on the European Inventory of Existing Commercial Chemical Substances