CALCIUM CHLORIDE MSDS -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1. Product Identification Synonyms: calcium dichloride; calcium chloride anhydrous; calcium chloride CAS No.: 10043-52-4 Molecular Weight: 110.98 Chemical Formula: CaCl2 Product Codes: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2. Composition/Information on Ingredients Ingredient CAS No Percent Hazardous --------------------------------------- ------------ ------------ --------- Calcium Chloride 10043-52-4 93 - 100% Yes -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3. Hazards Identification Emergency Overview -------------------------- WARNING! CAUSES IRRITATION TO SKIN, EYES AND RESPIRATORY TRACT. HARMFUL IF SWALLOWED OR INHALED. Health Rating: 1 - Slight Flammability Rating: 0 - None Reactivity Rating: 2 - Moderate Contact Rating: 3 - Severe Lab Protective Equip: GOGGLES; LAB COAT Storage Color Code: Green (General Storage) ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Potential Health Effects ---------------------------------- Inhalation: Calcium Chloride granular does not pose a significant inhalation hazard, but inhalation of dust may cause irritation to the respiratory tract, with symptoms of coughing and shortness of breath. Ingestion: Calcium Chloride is low toxicity material but ingestion may cause serious irritation of the mucous membrane due to heat of hydrolysis. Large amounts can cause gastrointestinal upset, vomiting, abdominal pain. Skin Contact: Calcium Chloride solid may cause mild irritation on dry skin; strong solutions or solid in contact with moist skin may cause severe irritation, even burns. Eye Contact: Hazard may...
