AQUA-CHEM INC -- AC-4400, CALCIUM HYPOCHLORITE, 803-7514 12 X 3.75 LB  -- 6810-00N074445
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:AC-4400, CALCIUM HYPOCHLORITE, 803-7514 12 X 3.75 LB
MSDS Date:12/12/1988
FSC:6810
NIIN:00N074445
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:AQUA-CHEM INC
Address:201 W CAPITOL DR
Box:421
City:MILWAUKEE
State:WI
ZIP:53201
Country:US
Info Phone Num:414-962-0100
Emergency Phone Num:414-962-0100
CAGE:IO279
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:AQUA-CHEM INC
Box:421
City:MILWAUKEE
State:WI
ZIP:53201
Country:US
Phone:414-962-0100
CAGE:IO279
Company Name:AQUA-CHEM INC, WATER TECHNOLOGIES DIV
Box:421
City:MILWAUKEE
State:WI
ZIP:53201
Country:US
Phone:202-483-7616,800-424-9300(CHEMTREC)
CAGE:09647

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

Ingred Name:HYPOCHLOROUS ACID, CALCIUM SALT; (CALCIUM HYPOCHLORITE)
    (CERCLA)
CAS:7778-54-3
RTECS #:NH3485000
OSHA PEL:0.5 PPM (CL)
ACGIH TLV:0.5 PPM; 1 STEL (CL)
EPA Rpt Qty:10 LBS
DOT Rpt Qty:10 LBS

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

LD50 LC50 Mixture:LD50: (ORAL, RAT) 850 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:INHALATION: INHALATION OF DUST CAN
    CAUSE IRRITATION OR BURNS TO NOSE, THROAT AND MUCOUS MEMBRANES.
    RESPIRABLE SIZE DUST REACHING THE LUNGS IS EXTREMELY TOXIC AND CAN
    BE QUICKLY FATAL; HOWEVER, DUST PA RTICLES OF RESPIRABLE SIZES ARE
    NOT LIKELY TO BE ENCOUNTERED. EYES/SKIN: PRODUCT IS CORROSIVE TO
    EYES. (EFTS OF OVEREXP)
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NOT RELEVANT
Effects of Overexposure:HLTH HAZ: CONTACT, EVEN A MINUTE AMOUNT FOR
    SHORT DURATION CAN CAUSE SEVERE BURNS TO THE DIGESTIVE TRACT AND
    CAN BE FATAL.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE KNOWN.

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

First Aid:INHAL: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. EYES: IMMEDIATELY FLUSH WITH
    WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 MINUTES AND SEEK MEDICAL ATTENTION. SKIN:
    WASH WITH MILD SOAP AND WATER; LAUNDER CLOTHES. INGEST: IF
    CONSCIOUS, GIVE MILK , EGG WHITE, STARCH PASTE OR MILK OF MAGNESIA
    BY MOUTH AND SEEK MEDICAL ATTENTION. DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING.

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

Extinguishing Media:WATER ONLY; SMOTHERING INEFFECTIVE BECAUSE PRODUCT
    SUPPLIES OWN OXYGEN.
Fire Fighting Procedures:USE NIOSH APPROVED SCBA AND FULL PROTECTIVE
    EQUIPMENT .
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:PRODUCT DECOMPOSES AT 180C RELEASING
    OXYGEN; CONTAINERS MAY RUPTURE.

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

Spill Release Procedures:DRY - CONTAIN, SWEEP UP AND DISPOSE OF
    PROPERLY. WET - CONTAIN, DILUTE FURTHER WITH WATER AND FLUSH TO
    SANITARY SEWER.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN TIGHTLY CLOSED CONTAINERS
    AWAY FROM INCOMPATIBLE MATERIALS. AVOID HIGH TEMPERATURES. AVOID
    EYE AND SKIN CONTACT.
Other Precautions:DO NOT BREATHE DUST. DO NOT TASTE OR SWALLOW. WASH
    THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING AND BEFORE EATING, DRINKING OR SMOKING.

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

Respiratory Protection:NIOSH APPROVED RESPIRATOR REQUIRED FOR DUST.
Ventilation:NORMAL VENTILATION USUALLY ADEQUATE.
Protective Gloves:RUBBER GLOVES.
Eye Protection:ANSI APPRVD CHEM WORKERS GOGGS (SUPDAT)
Other Protective Equipment:ANSI APPROVED EYE WASH & DELUGE SHOWER .
    SAFETY APRON REQUIRED.
Work Hygienic Practices:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Supplemental Safety and Health
BP: DECOMPOSES @ 356F,180C. PH IN SOLN: ALKALINE. EYE PROT: & FULL
    LENGTH FACESHIELD .

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

Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:SUPDAT
Decomp Temp:Decomp Text:356F,180C
Spec Gravity:0.98 (H*2O=1)
pH:SUPDAT
Solubility in Water:217 G/L @ 27C
Appearance and Odor:WHITE GRANULAR SOLID; SLIGHT CHLORINE ODOR.

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
ACIDS, REDUCERS & OXIDIZABLE MATERIALS SUCH AS FUELS, OILS, PAINT
    PRODUCERS, DISINFECTANTS, ACTIVATED CARBON & AMMONIA.
Stability Condition to Avoid:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:OXYGEN, CHLORINE AND CHLORIDES.

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

Waste Disposal Methods:SEWER IN ACCORDANCE WITH FEDERAL, STATE AND
    LOCAL REGULATIONS.

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