Section 1 - Chemical Product

MSDS Name:   Calcium hypochlorite available chlorine >65%
Synonym:   Calcium oxychloride; losantin; Hypochlorous acid; Calcium salt; Lime chloride

Section 2 - COMPOSITION, INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS

Hazard Symbols: O C N
Risk Phrases: 22 31 34 8 50

Section 3 - HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION

EMERGENCY OVERVIEW
Harmful if swallowed. Contact with acids liberates toxic gas. Causes burns. Contact with combustible material may cause fire. Very toxic to aquatic organisms.Corrosive.Air sensitive.
Potential Health Effects
Eye:
Causes eye burns. May result in corneal injury. May cause blindness. May cause blepharitis (inflammation of the margins of the eyelids).
Skin:
Causes severe burns with delayed tissue destruction.
Ingestion:
Harmful if swallowed. May cause severe and permanent damage to the digestive tract. May cause perforation of the digestive tract. Causes digestive tract burns with immediate pain, swelling of the throat, convulsions, and possible coma.
Inhalation:
Causes chemical burns to the respiratory tract. Aspiration may lead to pulmonary edema. May cause systemic effects. Causes corrosive action on the mucous membranes.
Chronic:
Prolonged or repeated skin contact may cause dermatitis. Prolonged or repeated eye contact may cause conjunctivitis. Effects may be delayed.

Section 4 - FIRST AID MEASURES

Eyes:
Get medical aid immediately. Do NOT allow victim to rub eyes or keep eyes closed. Extensive irrigation with water is required (at least 30 minutes).
Skin:
Get medical aid immediately. Immediately flush skin with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes while removing contaminated clothing and shoes. Wash clothing before reuse. Destroy contaminated shoes.
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 immediately.
Inhalation:
Get medical aid immediately. Remove from exposure and move to fresh air immediately. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Do NOT use mouth-to-mouth resuscitation. If breathing has ceased apply artificial respiration using oxygen and a suitable mechanical device such as a bag and a mask.
Notes to Physician:
Treat symptomatically and supportively.

Section 5 - FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES

General Information:
As in any fire, wear a self-contained breathing apparatus in pressure-demand, MSHA/NIOSH (approved or equivalent), and full protective gear. Strong oxidizer. Contact with other material may cause fire. During a fire, irritating and highly toxic gases may be generated by thermal decomposition or combustion. Use water spray to keep fire-exposed containers cool. Use water with caution and in flooding amounts. Contaminating or mixing with foreign materials such as combustibles, grease, and fuels can cause fire. Containers may explode when heated.
Extinguishing Media:
Use water only! Do NOT use carbon dioxide or dry chemical. Contact professional fire-fighters immediately. Cool containers with flooding quantities of water until well after fire is out.