OLIN CORP CHEMICALS GROUP -- CALCIUM HYPOCHLORITE GRANULAR  -- 6810-01-368-3566
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:CALCIUM HYPOCHLORITE GRANULAR
MSDS Date:08/01/1994
FSC:6810
NIIN:01-368-3566
Status Code:A
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:OLIN CORP CHEMICALS GROUP
Address:120 LONG RIDGE RD
City:STAMFORD
State:CT
ZIP:06904
Country:US
Info Phone Num:203-356-3449
Emergency Phone Num:203-356-3449/800-OLIN-911
Resp. Party Other MSDS Num.:CPE00002.0117
CAGE:53084
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:OLIN CORP CHEMICALS GROUP
Address:120 LONG RIDGE RD
City:STAMFORD
State:CT
ZIP:06904
Country:US
Phone:203-356-3449,CHEMTREC 800-242-9300
CAGE:53084
Company Name:WALTRON LTD
Address:50 TANNERY RD
Box:70
City:WHITEHOUSE
State:NJ
ZIP:08888-0070
Country:US
Phone:908-534-5654/FAX: 908-534-5694
CAGE:71229

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

Ingred Name:CALCIUM HYPOCHLORITE (CERCLA)
CAS:7778-54-3
RTECS #:NH3485000
Minumum % Wt:65.
Maxumum % Wt:75.
Other REC Limits:NONE RECOMMENDED
EPA Rpt Qty:10 LBS
DOT Rpt Qty:10 LBS

Ingred Name:SODIUM CHLORIDE
CAS:7647-14-5
RTECS #:VZ4725000
Minumum % Wt:10.
Maxumum % Wt:20.
Other REC Limits:NONE RECOMMENDED

Ingred Name:CALCIUM CHLORATE
CAS:10137-74-3
RTECS #:FN9800000
Minumum % Wt:0.
Maxumum % Wt:5.
Other REC Limits:NONE RECOMMENDED

Ingred Name:CALCIUM CHLORIDE
CAS:10043-52-4
RTECS #:EV9800000
Minumum % Wt:0.
Maxumum % Wt:5.
Other REC Limits:NONE RECOMMENDED

Ingred Name:CALCIUM HYDROXIDE
CAS:1305-62-0
RTECS #:EW2800000
Minumum % Wt:0.
Maxumum % Wt:4.
Other REC Limits:NONE RECOMMENDED
OSHA PEL:5 MG/M3
ACGIH TLV:5 MG/M3

Ingred Name:CALCIUM CARBONATE
CAS:471-34-1
RTECS #:FF9335000
Minumum % Wt:0.
Maxumum % Wt:4.
Other REC Limits:NONE RECOMMENDED
OSHA PEL:15 MG/M3 (TDUST)
OSHA STEL:5 MG/M3 (RESP)
ACGIH TLV:10 MG/M3

Ingred Name:WATER
CAS:7732-18-5
RTECS #:ZC0110000
Minumum % Wt:5.5
Maxumum % Wt:10.
Other REC Limits:NONE RECOMMENDED
OSHA PEL:NOT RELEVANT
ACGIH TLV:NOT RELEVANT

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

LD50 LC50 Mixture:LD50 (ORAL, RAT) IS 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:TARGET ORGANS:EYES, SKIN, RESPIRATORY
    SYSTEM (HMIS). ACUTE - INHALATION: INHALATION OF THIS MATERIAL IS
    IRRITATING TO NOSE, THROAT AND LUNGS. MAY ALSO CAUSE BURNS TO
    RESPIRATORY TRACT WITH LUNG EDEMA,	SHORTNESS OF BREATH, WHEEZING,
    CHOCKING, CHEST PAIN, PERMANENT LUNG DAMAGE. EYE: SEVERE IRRITATION
    AND/OR BURNS, CORNEAL DAMAGE. SKIN: CAN CAUSE SEVERE IRRITATION
    AND/OR BURNS, REDNESS, SWELLING. PRO LONGED SKIN CONTACT MAY CAUSE
    DESTRUCTION OF DERMIS. INGESTION: IRRITATION AND/OR BURNS OF ENTIRE
    GI TRACT, NAUSEA, VOMITING, DIARRHEA, ABDOMINAL PAIN, BLEEDING
    AND/OR TISSUE ULCERATION. CHRONIC- TISS UE DESTRUCTION, LUNG AND
    CORNEAL DAMAGE.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:THIS PRODUCT IS NOT KNOWN OR REPORTED TO
    BE CARCINOGENIC BY ANY REFERENCE SOURCE INCLUDING IARC, OSHA, NTP,
    OR EPA.
Effects of Overexposure:THIS MATERIAL IS IRRITATING TO NOSE, THROAT AND
    LUNGS. MAY ALSO CAUSE BURNS TO RESPIRATORY TRACT WITH LUNG EDEMA,
    SHORTNESS OF BREATH, WHEEZING, CHOCKING, CHEST PAIN, PERMANENT LUNG
    DAMAGE. SEVERE EYE	IRRITATION AND/OR BURNS, CORNEAL DAMAGE. CAN
    CAUSE SEVERE SKIN IRRITATION AND/OR BURNS, REDNESS, SWELLING.
    PROLONGED SKIN CONTACT MAY CAUSE DESTRUCTION OF DERMIS. INGESTION
    CAN CAUSE IRRITATION AND/O R BURNS OF ENTIRE GASTROINTESTINAL TRACT
    INCLUDING STOMACH AND INTESTINE, NAUSEA, VOMITING, DIARRHEA,
    ABDOMINAL PAIN, BLEEDING AND/OR TISSUE ULCERATION.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:ASTHMA, RESPIRATORY AND
    CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASES

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

First Aid:EYES: IMMEDIATELY FLUSH WITH LARGE AMOUNT OF WATER FOR AT
    LEAST15 MINUTES, OCCASIONALLY LIFTING UPPER AND LOWER EYELIDS. CALL
    A PHYSICIAN AT ONCE. SKIN: IMMEDIATELY FLUSH WITH WATER FOR AT
    LEAST 15 MI NUTES.	CALL A PHYSICIAN. REMOVE CONTAMINATED CLOTHING
    AND LAUNDER BEFORE REUSE. INGESTION: IMMEDIATELY DRINK LARGE
    QUANTITIES OF WATER. DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING. CALL A PHYSICIAN AT
    ONCE. DO NOT GIVE A NYTHING BY MOUTH IF THE PERSON IS UNCONSCIOUS
    OR IF HAVING CONVULSIONS. INHALATION: REMOVE VICTIM TO FRESH AIR.
    SUPPORT RESPIRATION IF NEEDED.  CALL A PHYSICIAN.

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

Flash Point:NONE
Lower Limits:NOT RELEVANT
Upper Limits:NOT RELEVANT
Extinguishing Media:NOT APPLICABLE.
Fire Fighting Procedures:USE WATER TO COOL CONTAINERS EXPOSED TO FIRE. 
    DO NOT USE DRY EXTINGUISHERS CONTAINING AMMONIUM COMPOUNDS.

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

Spill Release Procedures:REMOVE ALL SOURCES OF IGNITION. STOP SOURCE OF
    SPILL AS SOON AS POSSIBLE AND NOTIFY APPROPRIATE PERSONNEL.
    CONTAINERIZE ALL VIRGIN MATERIAL IN A CLEAN DRY CONTAINER USING
    CLEAN DEDICATED EQUIPMENT TO  CLEAN UP MATERIAL. CONTAINERIZE ALL
    CONTAMINATED MATERIAL IN A CLEAN DRY CONTAINER AND REMOVE TO A WELL
    VENTILATED AREA BEING SURE NOT TO SEAL TIGHTLY. CONTAMINATED SPILL
    MAY BECOME A HAZARDOUS WASTE.
Neutralizing Agent:N/P. WEAK OR DILUTE ACID (HMIS)

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:KEEP TIGHTLY SEALED. STORE IN COOL,
    DRY, WELL-VENTILATED AREA. DO NOT STORE AT TEMPERATURES ABOVE 52C
    (125F).
Other Precautions:DO NOT TAKE INTERNALLY. AVOID CONTACT WITH EYES, SKIN
    OR CLOTHING. UPON CONTACT WITH SKIN OR EYES, WASH OFF WITH WATER.

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

Respiratory Protection:WEAR NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED RESPIRATOR.
Ventilation:USE LOCAL EXHAUST VENTILATION TO MINIMIZE DUST AND CHLORINE
    LEVELS.
Protective Gloves:NEOPRENE, PVC, RUBBER
Eye Protection:CHEMICAL GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:IMPERMEABLE SUIT TO AVOID SKIN & EYE
    CONTACT. NEOPRENE OR PVC BOOTS NEOPRENE OR PVC APRON. FACE SHIELD
    &/OR PROTECTIVE SUIT NOT NORMALLY REQUIRED.
Work Hygienic Practices:OBSERVE GOOD INDUSTRIAL HYGIENE PRACTICES AND
    RECOMMENDED PROCEDURES. WASH THOROUGHLY BEFORE EATING,
    DRINKING/SMOKING.
Supplemental Safety and Health

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

HCC:D1
NRC/State Lic Num:NOT RELEVANT
Decomp Temp:=176.7C, 350.F
Spec Gravity:0.8
pH:10.5-11.5 (1%)
Solubility in Water:18% @ 25C/77F
Appearance and Odor:WHITE FREE FLOWING POWDER WITH CHLORINE-LIKE ODOR

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
ACIDS, ORGANICS, NITROGEN CONTAINING COMPOUNDS, FLAMMABLE OR
    COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS, DRY POWDER FIRE EXTINGUISHER (CONTAINING
    MONO-AMMONIUM PHOSPHATE), AND CORROSIVE.
Stability Condition to Avoid:TEMPERATURES ABOVE 125F/52C, HIGH HUMIDITY
Hazardous Decomposition Products:CHLORINE GAS
Conditions to Avoid Polymerization:WILL NOT OCCUR

===================  Toxicological Information	===================

Toxicological Information:DERMAL LD50: > 2 G/KG (RABBIT).  INHALATION 
    LC50: APPROXIMATELY 1700 MG/CUBIC METER FOR 1 HOUR IN THE RAT BASED
    ON ACUTE TOXICITY FOR CHLORINE.

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

Waste Disposal Methods:IF THIS PRODUCT BECOMES A WASTE, IT MEETS
    CRITERIA OF A HAZARDOUS WASTE AS DEFINED UNDER 40 CFR 261 AND WOULD
    HAVE EPA HAZARDOUS WASTE NUMBER D001. IF THIS PRODUCT BECOMES A
    WASTE, IT WILL BE A HAZARD OUS WASTE WHICH IS SUBJECT TO LAND
    DISPOSAL RESTRICTIONS UNDER 40 CFR 268 AND MUST BE MANAGED ACCORD
    INGLY.

=====================  Regulatory Information  =====================

SARA Title III Information:PER 40 CFR 370.2: HEALTH: IMMEDIATE (ACUTE).
    PHYSICAL: FIRE AND REACTIVITY.
Federal Regulatory Information:THIS SUBSTANCE IS LISTED ON THE TOXIC
    SUBSTANCE CONTROL ACT (TSCA) INVENTORY. REGULATED UNDER FIFRA, USDA
    AND FDA.

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