MSDS Name:   Calcium Chloride Solution 1M
Synonym:   None
Company:   AboutChem.com

**** SECTION 2 - COMPOSITION, INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS ****

+----------------+--------------------------------------+----------+-----------+
| CAS# | Chemical Name | % | EINECS# |
|----------------|--------------------------------------|----------|-----------|
|----------------|--------------------------------------|----------|-----------|
| 7732-18-5 |Water | Balance | 231-791-2 |
|----------------|--------------------------------------|----------|-----------|
| 10043-52-4 |Calcium chloride | ~12.0 | 233-140-8 |
+----------------+--------------------------------------+----------+-----------+
Text for R-phrases: see Section 16
Hazard Symbols: None Listed.
Risk Phrases: None Listed.

**** SECTION 3 - HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION ****

EMERGENCY OVERVIEW
Not available.

Potential Health Effects
Eye:
May cause eye irritation.
Skin:
May cause skin irritation.
Ingestion:
May cause irritation of the digestive tract.
Inhalation:
May cause respiratory tract irritation.
Chronic:
No information found.

**** SECTION 4 - FIRST AID MEASURES ****

Eyes:
Flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes,
occasionally lifting the upper and lower eyelids. Get medical aid
immediately.
Skin:
Flush skin with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes while
removing contaminated clothing and shoes. Get medical aid if
irritation develops or persists.
Ingestion:
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.
Inhalation:
Remove from exposure and move to fresh air immediately. Get medical
aid if cough or other symptoms appear.
Notes to Physician:

**** 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.
Extinguishing Media:
Use water spray, dry chemical, carbon dioxide, or chemical foam.

**** SECTION 6 - ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES ****

General Information: Use proper personal protective equipment as indicated
in Section 8.
Spills/Leaks:
Absorb spill with inert material (e.g. vermiculite, sand or earth),
then place in suitable container. Provide ventilation.

**** SECTION 7 - HANDLING and STORAGE ****

Handling:
Wash thoroughly after handling. Use with adequate ventilation. Avoid
contact with skin and eyes. Avoid ingestion and inhalation.
Storage:
Store in a tightly closed container. Store in a cool, dry,
well-ventilated area away from incompatible substances.

**** SECTION 8 - EXPOSURE CONTROLS, PERSONAL PROTECTION ****

Engineering Controls:
Use adequate ventilation to keep airborne concentrations low.
Exposure Limits
CAS# 7732-18-5:

CAS# 10043-52-4:


Personal Protective Equipment

Eyes:
Wear appropriate protective eyeglasses or chemical
safety goggles as described by OSHA's eye and face
protection regulations in 29 CFR 1910.133 or European
Standard EN166.
Skin:
Wear appropriate protective gloves to prevent skin
exposure.
Clothing:
Wear appropriate protective clothing to prevent skin
exposure.
Respirators:
Follow the OSHA respirator regulations found in 29
CFR 1910.134 or European Standard EN 149. Use a
NIOSH/MSHA or European Standard EN 149 approved
respirator if exposure limits are exceeded or if
irritation or other symptoms are experienced.

**** SECTION 9 - PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES ****

Physical State: Liquid
Color: Clear, colorless solution.
Odor: Not available.
pH: Acidic.
Vapor Pressure: 14 mm Hg @ 16C
Viscosity: Not available.
Boiling Point: 100 deg C
Freezing/Melting Point: 32 deg F
Autoignition Temperature: Not applicable.
Flash Point: Not applicable.
Explosion Limits, lower: Not available.
Explosion Limits, upper: Not available.
Decomposition Temperature: Not available.
Solubility in water: Completely soluble in water.
Specific Gravity/Density: Not available.
Molecular Formula: Not applicable.
Molecular Weight:

**** SECTION 10 - STABILITY AND REACTIVITY ****

Chemical Stability:
Stable.
Conditions to Avoid:
Incompatible materials.
Incompatibilities with Other Materials:
Calcium chloride is incompatible with boric oxide + calcium oxide,
and bromine trifluoride; reacts with zinc to form explosive hydrogen
gas; catalyzes exothermic polymerization of vinyl ether.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:
Hydrogen chloride.
Hazardous Polymerization: Has not been reported.

**** SECTION 11 - TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION ****

RTECS#:
CAS# 7732-18-5: ZC0110000
CAS# 10043-52-4: EV9800000
LD50/LC50:
CAS# 7732-18-5: Oral, rat: LD50 = >90 mL/kg.
CAS# 10043-52-4: Oral, mouse: LD50 = 1940 mg/kg; Oral, rabbit: LD50
= 1384 mg/kg; Oral, rat: LD50 = 1 gm/kg.
Carcinogenicity:
Water -
Not listed by ACGIH, IARC, or NTP.
Calcium chloride -
Not listed by ACGIH, IARC, or NTP.
Other:
See actual entry in RTECS for complete information.

**** SECTION 12 - ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION ****



**** SECTION 13 - DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS ****

Products which are considered hazardous for supply are classified as Special
Waste and the disposal of such chemicals is covered by regulations which may
vary according to location. Contact a specialist disposal company or the local
waste regulator for advice. Empty containers must be decontaminated before
returning for recycling.

**** SECTION 14 - TRANSPORT INFORMATION ****

IATA
No information available.
IMO
No information available.
RID/ADR
No information available.

**** SECTION 15 - REGULATORY INFORMATION ****

European/International Regulations
European Labeling in Accordance with EC Directives
Hazard Symbols: Not available.
Risk Phrases:
Safety Phrases:
WGK (Water Danger/Protection)
CAS# 7732-18-5: No information available.
CAS# 10043-52-4: 0
Canada
CAS# 7732-18-5 is listed on Canada's DSL List.
CAS# 10043-52-4 is listed on Canada's DSL List.
CAS# 7732-18-5 is not listed on Canada's Ingredient Disclosure List.
CAS# 10043-52-4 is not listed on Canada's Ingredient Disclosure List.
US FEDERAL
TSCA
CAS# 7732-18-5 is listed on the TSCA inventory.
CAS# 10043-52-4 is listed on the TSCA inventory.

**** SECTION 16 - ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ****

Text for R-phrases from Section 2
MSDS Creation Date: 7/09/1998 Revision #2 Date: 3/18/2003

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