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Material Safety Data sheet (MSDS) Calcium Chloride
I. Product Identification
* Manufacturer: Industria del Alcali, S.A. De C.V.
* Address: Carretera a Garcia Km. 9 Garcia, NL.
* Telephone: (81) 8863-2600.
* Chemical Name: Calcim Chloride.
* Synonymous: Hidrofilita.
* Chemical Family: Alkaline Salts.
* Chemical Formula: CaCl2.
II. Dangerous Ingredients
It does not present noxious substances
III. Components
* Calcium Chloride: 93% Min.
* CAS Number: 010043 52 4.
IV. Physical Data
* Molecular Weight: 110.99.
* Bulk Density: 40.00 - 49 Lb./Ft3.
* Melting Point: 1,421 ?F.
* Water Solubility: Very Soluble.
* Color: White.
* Appearance: Granular solid.
V. Fire and Explosion Information
* Calcium chloride is a NON - FLAMMABLE chemical product.
* It is not susceptible to producing flames or explosions.
VI. Reactivity Data
* Stability: It is stable product at normal conditions.
* Incompatibility: It is highly hydroscopic, releasing heat when solved in water.
VII. Cautions
* It is not absorbed through skin.
* In case of contact with the eyes: Wash immediately with running water, for at least fifteen minutes. Call a doctor or take patient to the nearest medical institution.
* In case of contact with the skin: Wash with water until it is clean.
* Inhalation: Take patient to an area with fresh air.
VIII. Personal Safety Equipment
* During the handling and use of Calcium Chloride it is convenient to protect:
a) The respiratory system, by using a breathing mask with dust filter.
b) The eyes, using safety glasses or goggles.
c) The skin, using gloves, apron and shoes made of synthetic material (which does not permit alkaline solutions to pass through).
IX. Spills and Wastes
* I f Calcium Chloride is spilled, it should be picked up with a shovel, filling a receptacle properly labeled and closed for later disposal.
* Was with plenty of water and contain to avoid its flow through water ways and the sewage system. Ask for assistance for its disposal..
* The Calcium Chloride 94% solution is neutralized by adding Sodium Carbonate, to obtain a mixture of Calcium Carbonate and Sodium Chloride.
* Calcium Chloride waste should be handled according to the actual State and/or Federal regulation.
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