ASHLAND CHEMICAL COMPANY -- CALCIUM CHLORIDE 94-97% ANHYDROUS FLAKE  -- 6810-00-656-0939
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:CALCIUM CHLORIDE 94-97% ANHYDROUS FLAKE
MSDS Date:08/22/1994
FSC:6810
NIIN:00-656-0939
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:ASHLAND CHEMICAL COMPANY
Box:2219
City:COLUMBUS
State:OH
ZIP:43216-2219
Country:US
Info Phone Num:614-889-3333
Emergency Phone Num:800-274-5263
CAGE:34897
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:ASHLAND CHEMICAL CO
Box:2219
City:COLUMBUS
State:OH
ZIP:43216-2219
Country:US
Phone:614-790-3333/800-274-5263
CAGE:34897

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

Ingred Name:CALCIUM CHLORIDE
CAS:10043-52-4
RTECS #:EV9800000
Fraction by Wt: 94-97%
Other REC Limits:NONE RECOMMENDED

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

LD50 LC50 Mixture:ORAL LD50 (RAT) IS 1000MG/KG
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:YES  Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:EYES:MAY CAUSE IRRITATION.SKIN:MAY
    CAUSE IRRITATION AND DRYNESS.INGEST:MAY CAUSE GI TRACT
    IRRITATION.INHAL:MAY CAUSE RESPIRATORY IRRITATION.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:THERE ARE NO INGREDIENTS ABOVE 0.1%
    WHICH ARE IDENTIFIED AS CARCINOGENS BY NTP,IARC OR OSHA.
Effects of
    Overexposure:EYES:STINGING,REDNESS,SWELLING,TEARING.INGEST:NAUSEA,V
    OMITING,DIARRHEA.SKIN:REDNESS,BURNING,CRACKING.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:PERSONS WITH PRE-EXISTING SKIN
    AILMENTS MAY BE AT INCREASED RISK FROM EXPOSURE.

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

First Aid:SKIN:REMOVE CONTAMINATED CLOTHING;WASH WITH SOAP AND
    WATER.EYES:FLUSH WITH WATER FOR 15 MINUTES.INHAL:REMOVE TO FRESH
    AIR.GIVE OXYGEN OR ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION IF NEEDED.INGEST:GET
    PROMPT QUALIFIED ME DICAL ATTENTION.IF CONSCIOUS,GIVE 1-2 GLASSES
    OF WATER AND INDUCE VOMITING BY STICKING FINGER DOWN THROAT OR BY
    GIVING IPECAC.

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

Flash Point:NONE
Extinguishing Media:WATER FOG.
Fire Fighting Procedures:USE A SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS AND
    FULL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

Spill Release Procedures:VENTILATE AREA.USE PROPER PROTECTIVE AND
    RESPIRATORY EQUIPMENT.SWEEP OR VACUUM;DO NOT CREATE DUST;PLACE IN A
    DRY CONTAINER FOR DISPOSAL.CLEAN SPILL AREA WITH WATER.
Neutralizing Agent:NOT APPLICABLE.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN A COOL,DRY,WELL-VENTILATED
    PLACE.KEEP CONTAINER CLOSED WHEN NOT IN USE.KEEP AWAY FROM
    INCOMPATIBLE MATERIALS.
Other Precautions:EMPTY CONTAINERS MAY CONTAIN HAZARDOUS
    RESIDUE;DISPOSE OF PROPERLY.

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

Respiratory Protection:WHERE ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROLS ARE LACKING OR IN
    ENCLOSED SPACES USE A NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED RESPIRATOR FOR
    DUST/FUMES.
Ventilation:LOCAL VENTILATION AT THE WORKSITE;MECHANICAL(GENERAL)
    VENTILATION TO MAINTAIN TLV/PEL.
Protective Gloves:PVA
Eye Protection:CHEMICAL SPLASH GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:PROTECTIVE CLOTHING,AS NEEDED.PROVIDE A
    LOCAL EYE WASH STATION AND SAFETY SHOWER.
Work Hygienic Practices:USE REASONABLE CARE IN HANDLING THIS
    PRODUCT.WASH HANDS AFTER USE AND BEFORE EATING.
Supplemental Safety and Health
NONE

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

HCC:N1
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:>2912F,>160
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:1440F,782C
Spec Gravity:2.15
Solubility in Water:APPRECIABLE
Appearance and Odor:FLAKES;WHITE;ODORLESS
Percent Volatiles by Volume:NIL

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG MINERAL ACIDS,NON-FERROUS AND FERROUS METALS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH FEDERAL,STATE AND
    LOCAL REGULATIONS.

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