Section 11 - TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION

RTECS#:
CAS# 7778-54-3: NH3485000
LD50/LC50:
CAS# 7778-54-3: Oral, rat: LD50 = 850 mg/kg.
Carcinogenicity:
Calcium hypochlorite -
Not listed by ACGIH, IARC, or NTP.
Other:
See actual entry in RTECS for complete information.

Section 12 - ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION

Ecotoxicity:
Fish: Striped bass: LC50 = 0.5 mg/L; 24 Hr; Static bioassay (70% hypochlorite)

Section 13 - DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS

Dispose of in a manner consistent with federal, state, and local regulations.

Section 14 - TRANSPORT INFORMATION

IATA
Shipping Name: CALCIUM HYPOCHLORITE, DRY
Hazard Class: 5.1
UN Number: 1748
Packing Group: II
IMO
Shipping Name: CALCIUM HYPOCHLORITE, DRY
Hazard Class: 5.1
UN Number: 1748
Packing Group: II
RID/ADR
Shipping Name: CALCIUM HYPOCHLORITE, DRY
Hazard Class: 5.1
UN Number: 1748
Packing group: II
USA RQ: CAS# 7778-54-3: 10 lb final RQ; 4.54 kg final RQ

Section 15 - REGULATORY INFORMATION

European/International Regulations
European Labeling in Accordance with EC Directives
Hazard Symbols: O C N
Risk Phrases:
R 22 Harmful if swallowed.
R 31 Contact with acids liberates toxic gas.
R 34 Causes burns.
R 50 Very toxic to aquatic organisms.
R 8 Contact with combustible material may cause fire.
Safety Phrases:
S 1/2 Keep locked up and out of reach of children.
S 26 In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice.
S 43 In case of fire, use ... (indicate in the space the precise type of fire-fighting equipment. If water
increases the risk, add - never use water).
S 43J In case of fire, use water. Do not use dry chemicals or foams. CO2 or Halon my provide limited control.
S 45 In case of accident or if you feel unwell, seek medical advice immediately (show the label where possible).
WGK (Water Danger/Protection)
CAS# 7778-54-3: 2
Canada
CAS# 7778-54-3 is listed on Canada's DSL List.
CAS# 7778-54-3 is not listed on Canada's Ingredient Disclosure List.
US FEDERAL
TSCA
CAS# 7778-54-3 is listed on the TSCA inventory.