DOW CHEMICAL USA -- CALCIUM CHLORIDE PELLETS 90 (BULK) -- 6810-01-220-9193
===================== Product Identification ===================== Product ID:CALCIUM CHLORIDE PELLETS 90 (BULK) MSDS Date:06/18/1990 FSC:6810 NIIN:01-220-9193 === Responsible Party === Company Name:DOW CHEMICAL USA Address:SOUTH SAGINAW ROAD City:MIDLAND State:MI ZIP:48674 Country:US Info Phone Num:517-636-4400 Emergency Phone Num:517-636-4400 CAGE:EO044 === Contractor Identification === Company Name:DOW CHEMICAL USA Address:2020 DOW CENTER City:MIDLAND State:MI ZIP:48640-6030 Country:US CAGE:EO044 Company Name:DOW CORNING CORP Address:2200 W SALZBURG RD Box:City:AUBURN State:MI ZIP:48611 Country:US Phone:517-496-4388 CAGE:71984 ============= Composition/Information on Ingredients ============= Ingred Name:CALCIUM CHLORIDE CAS:10043-52-4 RTECS #:EV9800000 Fraction by Wt: 90-92% Other REC Limits:DOW 1HG: 10 MG/M3 Ingred Name:SODIUM CHLORIDE CAS:7647-14-5 RTECS #:VZ4725000 Fraction by Wt: 1-2% Other REC Limits:DOW 1 HG: 10 MG/M3 Ingred Name:POTASSIUM CHLORIDE CAS:7447-40-7 RTECS #:TS8050000 Fraction by Wt: 2-3% Other REC Limits:DOW 1 HG: 10 MG/M3 Ingred Name:STRONTIUM CHLORIDE CAS:10476-85-4 RTECS #:WK8400000 Fraction by Wt: 1% Other REC Limits:DOW 1 HG: 10 MG/M3 Ingred Name:WATER CAS:7732-18-5 RTECS #:ZC0110000 Fraction by Wt: BAL Other REC Limits:NONE SPECIFIED ===================== Hazards Identification ===================== LD50 LC50 Mixture:ABSORB LD50 (RABBIT): >5000 MG/M3; ORAL Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:YES Ingestion:YES Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:EYE: MODERATE-SEVERE IRRITATE/CORNEAL INJURY-SLOW TO HEAL. DISSOLVING; THERMAL BURNS. SKIN: PROLONG/REPEAT EXPOSE; IRRITATE/BURN. DAMP/ABRADED/CONFINED TO SKIN; SEVERE RESPONSE. DISSOLVING: MORE INTEN SE EFFECTS/THERMAL BURNS. INGEST: GASTROINTESTINAL IRRITATE/ULCERATION. INHALE DUST: UPPER RESPIRATORY TRACT IRRITATE. Explanation of Carcinogenicity:N/K LD50 (RAT) IN RANGE; 900-2100 MG/M3 FOR CALCIUM CHLORIDE ON 100% BASIS. ======================= First Aid Measures ======================= First Aid:EYE: IRRIGATE W/WATER IMMED/CONTIN 15 MIN. GET MED AID. SKIN: WASH OFF W/FLOW WATER/SHOWER. INGEST: INDUCE VOMIT IMMED-2 GLASSES WATER/FINGER DOWN THROAT. CALL DR. NEVER GIVE ANYTHING BY MOUTH/ATTEMPT TO INDUCE VOMIT IN UNCONSCIOUS PERSON.INHALE: MOVE-FRESH AIR. CONSULT DR. NOTE TO PHYSICIAN: BURN; TREAT AS THERMAL BURN AFTER DECOMTAM. NO SPECIFIC ANTIDOTE. SUPPORTIVE CARE. TREATMENT BASED ON ===================== Fire Fighting Measures ===================== Extinguishing Media:NON-COMBUSTIBLE Fire Fighting Procedures:NONE Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:WEAR POSITIVE PRESSURE SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS ================== Accidental Release Measures ================== Spill Release Procedures:APPROP SAFETY APPAREL DURING CLEAN-UP. AVOID ENTRY INTO SEWERS/NATURAL WATERS/DRINKING WATER SOURCES. AVOID CONTACT W/VEGETATION/ANIMALS/FISH LIFE. RECOVER QUICKLY INTO SUITABLE/DRY/SEALABLE CONTAINER S IF REUSING. SMALL QUANT MAY BE FLUSHED W/WATER.& ====================== Handling and Storage ====================== Handling and Storage Precautions:AVOID EYE/SKIN CONTACT.USE COOL WATER, LESS THAN 80F WHEN DISSOLVING CALCIUM CHLORIDE. HEAT DEVELOPED BY SOLUTIONS IS HIGH DURING DISSOLVING/MIXING && Other Precautions: JUDGEMENT OF PHYSICIAN IN RESPONSE TO REACTIONS OF PATIENT. &&WHEN EXPOSED TO ATMOSPHERE, CALCIUM CHLORIDE WILL PICK UP WATER/FORM SOLUTION. LEATHER CLOTHING/SHOES DAMAGED. ============= Exposure Controls/Personal Protection ============= Respiratory Protection:ATMOSPHERIC LEVELS SHOULD BE MAINTAINED BELOW THE EXPOSURE GUIDELINES. WHEN RESPIRATION PROTECTION IS REQUIRED FOR CERTAIN OPERATIONS, USE APPROVED AIR-PURIFYING RESPIRATOR. IN DUSTY ATMOSPHERES, USE APPROVED DUST RESPIRATORS. Ventilation:PROVIDE GENERAL AND/OR LOCAL EXHAUST VENTILATION TO CONTROL AIRBORNE LEVELS BELOW THE EXPOSURE GUIDELINES. Protective Gloves:PROTECTIVE GLOVES Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASSES/CHEMICAL GOGGLES Other Protective Equipment:CLEAN IMPERVIOUS BODY-COVERING CLOTHING/BOOTS/APRON. EYE WASH FOUNTAIN LOCATED IN IMMEDIATE WORK AREA. Work Hygienic Practices:IF SKIN COMES IN CONTACT W/CONTAMINATED CLOTHING/REMOVE IMMED/WASH SKIN W/SOAP/WATER/LAUNDER CLOTHING BEFORE REUSE. Supplemental Safety and Health & WALKING SURFACES MAY REMAIN WET LONGER DUE TO MOISTURE BEING HELD BY SPILLED PRODUCT--AVOID BY THOROUGHLY WATER WASHING SURFACES. ================== Physical/Chemical Properties ================== Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:388F,198C Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:446F,230C Vapor Pres:.009 @ 20C Spec Gravity:2.2 Solubility in Water:VERY SOLUBLE Appearance and Odor:WHITE TO OFF WHITE, SOLID - PELLETS, ODORLESS ================= Stability and Reactivity Data ================= Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES CALCIUM CHLORIDE: CORRODE MOST AIR EXPOSED METALS/ATTACK ALUMINUM (& ALLOYS)/YELLOW BRASS/REACT W/SULFURIC ACID TO FORM* Stability Condition to Avoid:DECOMPOSES >350F Hazardous Decomposition Products:N/K*HYDROGEN CHLORIDE-CORRODE/IRRITATE/REACT/GIVE EXOTHERMIC REACTION W/WATER-REACTIVE MATERIALS-SODIUM/RESULT IN RUN-** ==================== Disposal Considerations ==================== Waste Disposal Methods:COMPLY W/LOCAL, STATE AND FEDERAL LAWS/REGULATIONS/PROCEDURES. CONTACT MFR/AUTHORITIES FOR DETAILED INFORMATION. PRODUCT AS SOLD IS NOT A RCRA LISTED/CHARACTERISTIC HAZARDOUS WASTE. 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