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                      **** MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET ****

  Calcium Chloride, Anhydrous
03900

        **** SECTION 1 - CHEMICAL PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION ****

MSDS Name: Calcium Chloride, Anhydrous
Catalog Numbers:
     C/1320, C/1360, C/1400, C/1480
Synonyms:
     Calpus, caltac, dowflake, liquidow, peladow, snowmelt,
     superflakeanhydrous.
Company Identification:  Fisher Scientific UK
                         Bishop Meadow Road
                         Loughborough, Leicestershire
                         LE11 5RG, UK
For information, call:   01509 231166
For emergencies, call:   01509 231166

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

+----------------+--------------------------------------+----------+-----------+-----------+---------------+
|      CAS#      |              Chemical Name           |    %     |  EINECS#  |Haz Symbols| Risk Phrases  |
|----------------|--------------------------------------|----------|-----------|-----------|---------------+
|    10043-52-4  |Calcium chloride (cacl2)              |   100    | 233-140-8 |||
+----------------+--------------------------------------+----------+-----------+-----------+---------------+
          Hazard Symbols: None Listed.
          Risk Phrases: None Listed.

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

                               EMERGENCY OVERVIEW
Not available.

Potential Health Effects
     Eye:
          Contact with eyes may cause severe irritation, and possible eye
          burns.
     Skin:
          Contact with skin causes irritation and possible burns, especially
          if the skin is wet or moist.
     Ingestion:
          Harmful if swallowed. May cause severe gastrointestinal tract
          irritation with nausea, vomiting and possible burns. May cause
          cardiac disturbances.
     Inhalation:
          May cause severe irritation of the upper respiratory tract with
          pain, burns, and inflammation.
     Chronic:
          No information found.

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

     Eyes:
          Immediately flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes,
          occasionally lifting the upper and lower eyelids. Get medical aid
          immediately.
     Skin:
          Get medical aid immediately. Immediately flush skin with plenty of
          water for at least 15 minutes while removing contaminated clothing
          and shoes.
     Ingestion:
          Do not induce vomiting. 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 immediately.
     Inhalation:
          Get medical aid immediately. Remove from exposure and move to fresh
          air immediately. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If
          breathing is difficult, give oxygen.
     Notes to Physician:

                  **** SECTION 5 - FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES ****

     General Information:
          Wear appropriate protective clothing to prevent contact with skin
          and eyes. Wear a self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) to
          prevent contact with thermal decomposition products.
     Extinguishing Media:
          Do NOT use water directly on fire. Use dry chemical, carbon dioxide,
          or alcohol-resistant foam.

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

     General Information: Use proper personal protective equipment as indicated
                          in Section 8.
     Spills/Leaks:
          Vacuum or sweep up material and place into a suitable disposal
          container. Avoid generating dusty conditions.

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

     Handling:
          Wash thoroughly after handling. Use with adequate ventilation.
          Minimize dust generation and accumulation. Do not get on skin or in
          eyes. Do not ingest or inhale. Wash clothing before reuse.
     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:
          Local exhaust ventilation may be necessary to control any air
          contaminants to within their TLVs during the use of this product.
     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 impervious gloves.
             Clothing:
                       Wear appropriate protective clothing to minimize
                       contact with skin.
          Respirators:
                       Follow the OSHA respirator regulations found in 29
                       CFR 1910.134 or European Standard EN 149. Always use
                       a NIOSH or European Standard EN 149 approved
                       respirator when necessary.

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

Physical State:             Solid
Color:                      White, deliquescent solid.
Odor:                       Odorless.
pH:                         4.5-8.5: 5% solution
Vapor Pressure:             Not available.
Viscosity:                  Not available.
Boiling Point:              2912 deg F
Freezing/Melting Point:     1422 deg F
Autoignition Temperature:   Not available.
Flash Point:                Not available.
Explosion Limits, lower:    Not available.
Explosion Limits, upper:    Not available.
Decomposition Temperature:  Not available.
Solubility in water:        Soluble in water.
Specific Gravity/Density:   2.15 (water=1)
Molecular Formula:          CaCl2
Molecular Weight:           110.986

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

     Chemical Stability:
          Stable.
     Conditions to Avoid:
          Incompatible materials, contact with water.
     Incompatibilities with Other Materials:
          Incompatible with boric oxide + calcium oxide, and bromine
          trifluoride; react with zinc to form explosive hydrogen gas;
          catalyzes exothermic polymerization of vinyl ether; explodes at room
          temperature when added to furan-2-peroxycarbolic acid; and undergoes
          an exothermic (heat-producing) reaction with water.
     Hazardous Decomposition Products:
          Chlorine.
     Hazardous Polymerization: Has not been reported.

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

     RTECS#:
          CAS# 10043-52-4: EV9800000
     LD50/LC50:
          CAS# 10043-52-4: Oral, mouse: LD50 = 1940 mg/kg; Oral, rabbit: LD50
          = 1384 mg/kg; Oral, rat: LD50 = 1 gm/kg.
     Carcinogenicity:
       Calcium chloride (cacl2) -
          Not listed by ACGIH, IARC, NIOSH, NTP, or OSHA.
          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
          Not regulated as a hazardous material.
     IMO
          Not regulated as a hazardous material.
     RID/ADR
          Not regulated as a hazardous material.

                  **** 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# 10043-52-4: 0
   United Kingdom Occupational Exposure Limits

   United Kingdom Maximum Exposure Limits

   Canada
          CAS# 10043-52-4 is listed on Canada's DSL List.
          CAS# 10043-52-4 is not listed on Canada's Ingredient Disclosure List.
   Exposure Limits
 US FEDERAL
     TSCA
          CAS# 10043-52-4 is listed on the TSCA inventory.

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

     MSDS Creation Date:  1/13/1995  Revision #0 Date: Original.

     The information above is believed to be accurate and represents the best
     information currently available to us. However, we make no warranty of
     merchantability or any other warranty, express or implied, with respect to
     such information, and we assume no liability resulting from its use. Users
     should make their own investigations to determine the suitability of the
     information for their particular purposes. In no way shall the company be
     liable for any claims, losses, or damages of any third party or for lost
     profits or any special, indirect, incidental, consequential or exemplary
     damages, howsoever arising, even if the company has been advised of
     the possibility of such damages.
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