PPG INDUSTRIES INC CHEMICAL DIVISION -- CALCIUM HYPOCHLORITE  -- 6810-00-238-8115
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:CALCIUM HYPOCHLORITE
MSDS Date:02/01/1989
FSC:6810
NIIN:00-238-8115
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:PPG INDUSTRIES INC CHEMICAL DIVISION
Address:ONE GATEWAY CENTER
City:PITTSBURGH
State:PA
ZIP:15222-1416
Country:US
Info Phone Num:412-434-3131
Emergency Phone Num:304-843-1300
Preparer's Name:R.KENNETH LEE
CAGE:93915
=== 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
Company Name:PPG INDUSTRIES INC CHEMICAL DIVISION
Address:ONE GATEWAY CENTER
City:PITTSBURGH
State:PA
ZIP:15222-1416
Country:US
Phone:304-843-1300
CAGE:93915

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

Ingred Name:CALCIUM HYPOCHLORITE, HYDRATED (>= 5.5% BUT <= 10% WATER,
    AND CONTAINING > 39% AVAILABLE CHLORINE)
CAS:22464-76-2
RTECS #:NH3485500
Fraction by Wt: 65.0%

Ingred Name:INERT INGREDIENTS(INCLUDE 5.5-10% MOISTURE)
Fraction by Wt: 35.0%

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

LD50 LC50 Mixture:LC 50,RAT 3.5MG/L (ONE HOUR)
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:YES  Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE:IRRITATION OF
    EYES,SKIN,RESPIRATORY OR G,I.TRACT;REDNESS OR BURNS OF EYES ARE
    POSSIBLE.VERY CORROSIVE TO ALL BODY TISSUES;PULMONARY EDEMA OR EYE
    DAMAGE POSSIBLE.CHROMIC:LUNG DISEASE POSSIBLE.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:DATA PER MGF MSDS.
Effects of Overexposure:SEE HEALTH HAZARDS DATA.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:PRE-EXISTING CONDITIONS MAY BE
    WORSEN.

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

First Aid:EYES AND SKIN:FLUSH WITH LARGE AMOUNT OF WATER FOR ABOUT
    15-20 MINUTES;SEEK MEDICAL ATTENTION IMMEDIATELY.INHALATION:REMOVE
    TO FRESH AIR;CALL A PHYSICIAN.INGESTION:SEEK MEDICAL ATTENTION
    IMMEDIATELY.

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

Flash Point:NONE
Extinguishing Media:USE USE WATER ONLY;SMOTHERING IS
    INEFFECTIVE;PRODUCT SUPPLIES ITS OWN OXYGEN.
Fire Fighting Procedures:FIRE FIGHTERS SHOULD USE NIOSH APPROVED SCBA &
    FULL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT WHEN FIGHTING CHEMICAL FIRE. USE WATER
    SPRAY TO COOL NEARBY CONTAINERS EXPOSED TO FIRE.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:PRODUCT DECOMPOSES AT 180 C,RELEASING
    OXYGEN GAS;CONTAINER MAY RUPTURE

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

Spill Release Procedures:USE PROPER PERSONAL PROTECTION;SWEEP UP OR
    VACUUM AND COLLECT FOR PROPER DISPOSAL IN AN APPROVED CONTAINER.
Neutralizing Agent:WATER

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN COOL,DRY AND WELL VENTILATED
    AREA.KEEP CONTAINER CLOSED WHEN NOT IN USE.
Other Precautions:WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER EACH USE.KEEP AWAY FROM
    FIRE,ORGANIC MATERIALS.KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN.

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

Respiratory Protection:USE NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED RESPIRATOR FOR DUST/MIST
    IF ABOVE PEL/TLV OR SCBA IN AN ENCLOSED AREA.
Ventilation:LOCAL/GENERAL TO MAINTAIN PEL/TLV IN DUSTY SITUATIONS
Protective Gloves:IMPERVIOUS
Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASSES/GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:PROTECTIVE CLOTHINGS.EYE-WASH
    FACILITIES,SAFETY SHOWER.
Work Hygienic Practices:AVOID CONTACT WITH EYES AND SKIN;DO NOT BREATHE
    VAPORS/MIST/DUST.WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER EACH USE;DO NOT
    EAT,DRINK,SMOKE.
Supplemental Safety and Health
HANDLE THE PRODUCT VERY CAREFULLY AND USE AS DIRECTED.

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

HCC:D1
Decomp Temp:Decomp Text:356F,180C
pH:ALKALI
Solubility in Water:SLIGHT
Appearance and Odor:WHITE POWDER WITH SLIGHT CHLORINE ODOR

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:NO
ACIDS,COMBUSTBLES,ORGANICS OR REDUCING AGENTS
Stability Condition to Avoid:HIGH TEMPERATURES,ABOVE 177C
Hazardous Decomposition Products:OXYGEN AND CHLORINE GAS

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

Waste Disposal Methods:CONSULT LOCAL AUTHORITIES;DISPOSAL MUST BE IN
    ACCORDANCE WITH LOCAL,STATE AND FEDERAL REGULATIONS

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