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Calcium chloride

CAS 10043-52-4

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01

Identification

Product identifiers, regulatory numbers, and supplier information

Product Information

Product Name
Calcium chloride
Product Code
C1016
Chemical Name
Calcium chloride

Regulatory Identifiers

CAS Number
10043-52-4 Check regulations →
REACH No.
01-2119494219-28-XXXX

Identified Uses

Laboratory chemicals, Manufacture of substances

Manufacturers & Suppliers

M

Merck Life Science BV/SRL

manufacturer

Brusselsesteenweg 288, B-3090 OVERIJSE

+32 (0)3 899-1301

Emergency Contacts

CHEMTREC

+(32) 28 083237

Anti-poison centre

070 245245

02

Hazard Identification

GHS classification, signal word, pictograms, and hazard statements

Classified warning

Hazard Classifications

Eye Irrit. Cat. 2 H319

GHS Pictograms

GHS07 - Health hazard

GHS07

Hazard Statements

H319 Causes serious eye irritation.

Precautionary Statements

P264 Wash skin thoroughly after handling.
P280 Wear eye protection/ face protection.
P305 + P351 + P338 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
P337 + P313 If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/ attention.

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03

Composition / Information on Ingredients

Chemical components, concentration ranges, and hazardous substance identification

Type substance
Chemical Name CAS Number Concentration Hazardous
calcium chloride EC: 233-140-8 10043-52-4 100% Yes
04

First Aid Measures

Emergency procedures for chemical exposure incidents

Inhalation

After inhalation: fresh air.

Skin contact

Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/ shower.

Eye contact

After eye contact: rinse out with plenty of water. Remove contact lenses.

Ingestion

After swallowing: immediately make victim drink water (two glasses at most).

Immediate Medical Attention

Call in ophthalmologist. Consult a physician.

05

Firefighting Measures

Extinguishing media, specific hazards, and firefighter protection

Suitable media

Use extinguishing measures that are appropriate to local circumstances and the surrounding environment.

Unsuitable media

For this substance/mixture no limitations of extinguishing agents are given.

Specific hazards

Not combustible. Ambient fire may liberate hazardous vapours.

Instructions

Suppress (knock down) gases/vapors/mists with a water spray jet.

Firefighter Protection

In the event of fire, wear self-contained breathing apparatus.

06

Accidental Release Measures

Spill cleanup procedures, containment, and environmental protection

Emergency procedures

Avoid inhalation of dusts. Avoid substance contact. Ensure adequate ventilation. Evacuate the danger area, observe emergency procedures, consult an expert.

Environmental

Do not let product enter drains.

Cleanup methods

Take up dry. Clean up affected area.

Related Products

Similar products with comparable safety profiles

07

Handling and Storage

Safe handling precautions, storage conditions, and workplace requirements

Handling

For precautions see section 2.2.

Storage

Tightly closed. Dry.

08

Exposure Controls / PPE

Occupational exposure limits, engineering controls, and protective equipment

Hands

Material: Nitrile rubber, Minimum layer thickness: 0,11 mm, Break through time: 480 min, Material tested: KCL 741 Dermatril® L

Eyes

Use equipment for eye protection tested and approved under appropriate government standards such as NIOSH (US) or EN 166(EU). Safety glasses

Respiratory

required when dusts are generated. Our recommendations on filtering respiratory protection are based on the following standards: DIN EN 143, DIN 14387 and other accompanying standards relating to the used respiratory protection system. Recommended Filter type: Filter type P2. The entrepreneur has to ensure that maintenance, cleaning and testing of respiratory protective devices are carried out according to the instructions of the producer. These measures have to be properly documented.

Skin/Body

protective clothing

Environmental

Do not let product enter drains.

09

Physical and Chemical Properties

Appearance, physical state, melting point, boiling point, and material characteristics

Dynamic Viscosity
No data available
Crystallisation Point
---
Freezing Point
---
Vapor Density
---
Auto Ignition Temperature
---
Metal Corrosion
---
Solubility In Fat
---
Evaporation Rate
---
Boiling Point
1.935 °C at 1.013 hPa
Vapor Pressure
0,01 hPa at 20 °C
Molecular Weight
---
Cloud Point
---
Bulk Density
---
Colour Intensity
---
Flash Point
---
Properties Status
---
Solidification Point
---
Form
---
Softening Point
---
Physical State Data
solid
Relative Density
---
Decomposition Temperature
---
Solubility In Water
745 g/l at 20 °C - soluble
Melting Point
Melting point: 775 °C at 1.013 hPa
Lower Explosive Limit
---
Partition Coefficient
Not applicable for inorganic substances
Voc Content
---
Upper Explosive Limit
---
Odor Threshold
---
Flammability
The product is not flammable.
Kinematic Viscosity
No data available
Relative Evaporation Rate
---
Density
2,15 g/cm3 at 25 °C
State Under Standard Conditions
---
Physical State
powder
Solubility
---
Appearance
---
Explosive Limits
---
Ph
8 - 10
Odor
odorless
Colour
white
10

Stability and Reactivity

Chemical stability, hazardous reactions, and incompatible materials

Stability

The product is chemically stable under standard ambient conditions (room temperature) .

Reactivity

No data available

Hazardous reactions

Exothermic reaction with: boron trifluoride, vinylmethyl ether. Generates dangerous gases or fumes in contact with: Metals, Zinc (generation of hydrogen)

Avoid

Exposure to moisture may affect product quality.

Incompatible

boron trifluoride, vinylmethyl ether, Metals, Zinc

Decomposition

hydrogen

12

Ecological Information

Environmental toxicity, biodegradation, and bioaccumulation data

The data for this section has not been processed yet.

13

Disposal Considerations

Waste treatment methods, disposal recommendations, and waste codes

The data for this section has not been processed yet.

14

Transport Information

UN numbers, shipping names, transport classes, and regulatory requirements

15

Regulatory Information

Chemical regulations, safety assessments, and compliance status

The data for this section has not been processed yet.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about safety, handling, and properties

What is the hazard signal word for Calcium chloride?

The signal word is warning.

What is the physical form of Calcium chloride?

Calcium chloride is a powder with white color. It has odorless odor.

What is Calcium chloride used for?

Laboratory chemicals, Manufacture of substances

What are the hazard statements for Calcium chloride?

This substance has 1 hazard statement:

  • H319: Causes serious eye irritation.

What is the melting point of Calcium chloride?

The melting point is Melting point: 775 °C at 1.013 hPa and the boiling point is 1.935 °C at 1.013 hPa.