Section 1 - CHEMICAL PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION

PRODUCT NAME

KMC CALCIUM CHLORIDE

NFPA

PRODUCT USE

Used as a drying, dehydrating, desiccating agent for organic liquids, gases. Obsolescent
use as refrigerant brine. Dust control for roads. De- icing fluid, freeze proofing and
thawing coal, coke, stone, sand, ore. Sizing and finishing cotton fabrics; used in the
paper and pulp industry. In the manufacture of fungicides. Conditioning treatment for
concrete. Food Additive 509. Sequestrant in foods, firming agent in tomato canning.
Anhydrous form must NOT be used as Calcium Chloride Injection, Calcium ion.

SYNONYMS

"Kota Minerals and Chemicals", CaCl2, "Calplus Caltac Dowflake Liquidow Peladow Snomelt
superflake anhydrous", "Mineral salt 508"

Section 2 - HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION

CANADIAN WHMIS SYMBOLS

EMERGENCY OVERVIEW

RISK

Harmful if swallowed.
Irritating to eyes.

POTENTIAL HEALTH EFFECTS

ACUTE HEALTH EFFECTS

SWALLOWED

  Accidental ingestion of the material may be harmful; animal experiments indicate that ingestion of less than 150 gram may be fatal or may produce serious damage to the health of the individual.  Considered an unlikely route of entry in commercial/industrial environments.  Small amounts or low dose rates are regarded as.  practically non-harmful.  The material is highly discomforting.  and may be.  corrosive.  if swallowed.  Ingestion may result in nausea, abdominal irritation, pain and vomiting.  

EYE

  This material can cause eye irritation and damage in some persons.  The dust may be highly discomforting.  to the eyes.  and is.  capable of causing pain and severe conjunctivitis. Corneal injury may develop, with possible permanent impairment of vision, if not promptly and adequately treated.  The material may produce severe irritation to the eye causing pronounced inflammation. Repeated or prolonged exposure to irritants may produce conjunctivitis.  The material may produce severe irritation to the eye causing pronounced inflammation. Repeated or prolonged exposure to irritants may produce conjunctivitis.  

SKIN

  The material is not thought to produce adverse health effects or skin irritation following contact (as classified using animal models). Nevertheless, good hygiene practice requires that exposure be kept to a minimum and that suitable gloves be used in an occupational setting.  The material is moderately discomforting.  to the skin.  and may cause.  blisters or burns.  if exposure is prolonged.  Not readily absorbed through the skin.  Open cuts, abraded or irritated skin should not be exposed to this material.  The material may accentuate any pre-existing skin condition.  Solution of material in moisture on the skin, or perspiration, mayincrease irritant effects.  The material may cause skin irritation after prolonged or repeated exposure and may produce on contact skin redness, swelling, the production of vesicles, scaling and thickening of the skin.  The material may cause skin irritation after prolonged or repeated exposure and may produce on contact skin redness, swelling, the production of vesicles, scaling and thickening of the skin.  

INHALED

  The material is not thought to produce adverse health effects or irritation of the respiratory tract (as classified using animal models). Nevertheless, good hygiene practice requires that exposure be kept to a minimum and that suitable control measures be used in an occupational setting.  The dust may be discomforting.  to the upper respiratory tract.  if inhaled.  

CHRONIC HEALTH EFFECTS

  Principal routes of exposure are usually by.  inhalation of generated dust.  and.  skin contact.  with the material.  Prolonged or repeated skin contact may cause drying with cracking,irritation and possible dermatitis following.  As with any chemical product, contact with unprotected bare skin; inhalation of vapor, mist or dust in work place atmosphere; or ingestion in any form, should be avoided by observing good occupational work practice.