1. Identification of the substance/preparation and of the company/undertaking Identification of the substance or preparation Product name Product use Company/undertaking identification 2. Manufacturer Importer Absorbs moisture from the air. HG International b.v. Address Damsluisweg 70 Country Address Telephone No. Fax Country 1332 EJ Almere Netherlands HG UK Hazards identification Classification Telephone No. +31 (0)36 54 94 700 Fax +31 (0)36 54 94 744 Internet Unit 11 Grange Way Business Park Whitehall Road Industrial Estate Uk Colchester Essex CO2 8HF +44.1206.795.200 +44.1206.795.201 Xi; R36 E-mail The substance is classified as dangerous according to Directive 67/548/EEC and its amendments. Human health hazards Irritating to eyes. See section 11 for more detailed information on health effects and symptoms. 3. Composition/information on ingredients Substance/preparation Substance See section 16 for the full text of the R Phrases declared above * Occupational Exposure Limit(s), if available, are listed in Section 8 CAS number EC Number % www.hg.eu safety@hg.eu Calcium chloride 10043-52-4 233-140-8 30-100 Xi; R36 4. First aid measures Classification First aid measures Inhalation Skin Contact If inhaled, remove to fresh air. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. Obtain medical attention. Do NOT induce vomiting unless directed to do so by medical personnel. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Obtain medical attention. In case of contact, immediately flush skin with plenty of water. Remove contaminated clothing and shoes. Wash clothing before reuse. Clean shoes thoroughly before reuse. Obtain medical attention. Page 1/5
Eye contact Notes to physician Specific treatments This safety data sheet is prepared in accordance with EU In case of contact, immediately flush eyes with a copious amount of water for at least 15 minutes. Obtain medical attention immediately. See section 11 for more detailed information on health effects and symptoms. 5. Fire-fighting measures Extinguishing media Special exposure hazards Special protective equipment for fire-fighters Use an extinguishing agent suitable for surrounding fires. No specific hazard. Fire fighters should wear appropriate protective equipment and self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) with a full face-piece operated in positive pressure mode. 6. Accidental release measures Personal Precautions Environmental precautions Methods for cleaning up Immediately contact emergency personnel. Keep unnecessary personnel away. Use suitable protective equipment (Section 8). Avoid dispersal of spilled material and runoff and contact with soil, waterways, drains and sewers. If emergency personnel are unavailable vacuum or carefully scoop up spilled materials and place in an appropriate container for disposal. Avoid creating dusty conditions and prevent wind dispersal. Note see section 8 for personal protective equipment and section 13 for waste disposal. 7. Handling Storage Handling and storage Packaging materials Recommended Specific uses Do not ingest. Avoid contact with eyes. Wash thoroughly after handling. Keep container tightly closed. Keep container in a cool, well-ventilated area. Use original container. 8. Exposure controls/personal protection Exposure limit values Occupational exposure limits Exposure controls Occupational exposure controls Respiratory protection Hand protection Eye protection Skin protection Use process enclosures, local exhaust ventilation or other engineering controls to keep worker exposure to airborne contaminants below any recommended or statutory limits. If user operations generate dust, fume or mist, use ventilation to keep exposure to airborne contaminants below the exposure limit. Wear appropriate respirator when ventilation is inadequate. organic vapor (Type A) and particulate filter Butyl rubber gloves. Permeation time >= 8 hours (5 mm) splash goggles Work uniform or laboratory coat. Page 2/5
9. Physical and chemical properties General information Appearance Physical state Colour Odour ph Flash point Explosive properties Oxidising properties Relative density Solubility Solid. White. Characteristic. Important health, safety and environmental information Melting point Boiling point Other information 10. Stability Conditions to Avoid 8 to 10 (Conc. (% w/w) 10) [Basic.] 772 C (1421.6 F) Stability and reactivity Materials to avoid 11. Not applicable. 0.6 to 0.8 g/cm 3 Easily soluble in the following materials hot water. Soluble in the following materials cold water. Unstable. Toxicological information Hygroscopic; keep container tightly closed. No specific information is available in our database regarding the reactivity of this material in the presence of various other materials. Potential acute health effects Inhalation Skin Contact Eye contact Acute toxicity Calcium chloride Harmful if swallowed. Irritating to eyes. Test Result Route Species LD50 1000 mg/kg Oral Rabbit LDLo 1384 mg/kg Oral Rabbit Carcinogenicity Mutagenicity Reproductive toxicity Over-exposure signs/symptoms Inhalation Skin Page 3/5
12. Other adverse effects This safety data sheet is prepared in accordance with EU Ecological information Ecotoxicity data Calcium chloride Other adverse effects 13. Disposal considerations Methods of disposal Waste classification Hazardous waste 14. International transport regulations Regulatory information Species Period Result Pimephales promelas (LC50) 4630 mg/l 9500 mg/l 10650 mg/l 11300 mg/l The generation of waste should be avoided or minimised wherever possible. Avoid dispersal of spilled material and runoff and contact with soil, waterways, drains and sewers. Disposal of this product, solutions and any by-products should at all times comply with the requirements of environmental protection and waste disposal legislation and any regional local authority requirements. Not applicable. Transport information The classification of the product may meet the criteria for a hazardous waste UN number Proper shipping name Class Packing group Label Additional Information ADR/RID Class Not regulated. - - - ADN Class Not regulated. - - - IMDG Class Not regulated. - - - IATA-DGR Class Not regulated. - - - Keep from any possible contact with water. Page 4/5
15. Regulatory information EU Regulations Hazard symbol(s) Safety Phrases Other EU regulations 16. Risk Phrases Other EU regulations Product use Tactile warning of danger EC Statistical classification (Tariff Code) Other information Full text of R phrases referred to in sections 2 and 3 - United Kingdom (UK) Full text of classifications referred to in sections 2 and 3 - History Date of printing Version Verified by P. Stienstra. Notice to reader Irritant R36- Irritating to eyes. S2- Keep out of the reach of children. S22- Do not breathe dust. S24/25- Avoid contact with skin and eyes. S26- In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice. S46- If swallowed, seek medical advice immediately and show this container or label. S64- If swallowed, rinse mouth with water (only if the person is conscious). Classification and labeling have been determined according to EU Directives 67/548/EEC and 1999/45/EC (including amendments) and take into account the intended product use. - Consumer applications. Not applicable 32089091 R22- Harmful if swallowed. R36- Irritating to eyes. Xn - Harmful Xi - Irritant 6/4/2010. 6/4/2010. 1 To the best of our knowledge, the information contained herein is accurate. However, neither the above-named supplier, nor any of its subsidiaries, assumes any liability whatsoever for the accuracy or completeness of the information contained herein. Final determination of suitability of any material is the sole responsibility of the user. All materials may present unknown hazards and should be used with caution. Although certain hazards are described herein, we cannot guarantee that these are the only hazards that exist. Version 1 Page 5/5