ALDRICH CHEMICAL CO INC -- 22350-6, CALCIUM CHLORIDE DIHYDRATE, 98+% (SUPDAT)  -- 6850-00N014349
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:22350-6, CALCIUM CHLORIDE DIHYDRATE, 98+% (SUPDAT)
MSDS Date:02/22/1995
FSC:6850
NIIN:00N014349
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:ALDRICH CHEMICAL CO INC
Box:355
City:MILWAUKEE
State:WI
ZIP:53201
Country:US
Info Phone Num:414-273-3850
Emergency Phone Num:414-273-3850
CAGE:60928
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:ALDRICH CHEMICAL CO INC
Address:1001 WEST ST PAUL AVE
Box:355
City:MILWAUKEE
State:WI
ZIP:53233
Country:US
Phone:414-273-3850
CAGE:60928

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

Ingred Name:CALCIUM CHLORIDE, DIHYDRATE
CAS:10035-04-8
RTECS #:EV9810000
Fraction by Wt: 98%+
OSHA PEL:N/K 
ACGIH TLV:N/K 

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

LD50 LC50 Mixture:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:YES  Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE:HARMFUL IF SWALLOWED. MAY BE
    HARMFUL IF INHALED. MAY BE HARMFUL IF ABSORBED THRU SKIN. CAUSES
    EYE AND SKIN IRRITATION. MATL IS IRRITATING TO MUCOUS MEMBRANES &
    UPPER RESPIRATORY TRACT. TO THE BE ST OF MFR'S KNOWLEDGE, THE
    CHEMICAL, PHYSICAL AND TOXICOLOGICAL PROPERTIES HAVE NOT BEEN
    THOROUGHLY INVESTIGATED.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NOT RELEVANT.
Effects of Overexposure:SEE HEALTH HAZARDS.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

First Aid:EYES:IMMED FLUSH W/COPIOUS AMTS OF WATER FOR @ LEAST 15
    MINUTES. SKIN:IMMED WASH W/SOAP & COPIOUS AMTS OF WATER.
    INHAL:REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. IF NOT BRTHG GIVE ARTF RESP. IF BRTHG IS
    DFCLT, GIVE OXYG. I NGEST:WASH OUT MOUTH W/WATER PROVIDED PERSON IS
    CONSCIOUS. CALL PHYS. WASH CONTAMD CLTHG BEFORE REUSE.

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

Extinguishing Media:NONCOMBUSTIBLE. USE EXTINGUISHING MEDIA APPROPRIATE
    TO SURROUNDING FIRE CONDITION.
Fire Fighting Procedures:USE NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED SCBA & FULL PROTECTIVE
    EQUIPMENT . PREVENT CONTACT WITH SKIN AND EYES.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:EMITS TOXIC FUMES UNDER FIRE CONDITIONS.

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

Spill Release Procedures:WEAR NIOSH/MSHA APPRVD SCBA, RUBBER BOOTS &
    HEAVY RUBB GLOVES. SWEEP UP, PLACE IN BAG & HOLD FOR WASTE
    DISPOSAL. AVOID RAISING DUST. VENTILATE AREA & WASH SPILL SITE
    AFTER MATL PICKUP IS COMPLETE.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:DO NOT BREATHE DUST. AVOID CONT
    W/EYES, SKIN & CLTHG. AVOID PRLNGD/RPTD EXPOS. IRRITANT. HARMFUL
    SOLID. KEEP TIGHTLY CLOSED.
Other Precautions:HYGROSCOPIC. STORE IN COOL DRY PLACE.

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

Respiratory Protection:NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED RESPIRATOR.
Ventilation:MECHANICAL EXHAUST REQUIRED.
Protective Gloves:CHEMICAL RESISTANT GLOVES.
Eye Protection:ANSI APPRVD CHEM WORKERS GOGGLES .
Other Protective Equipment:ANSI APPRVD EMERGENCY EYE WASH & DELUGE
    SHOWER .
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING.
Supplemental Safety and Health
MFR TRADE NAME/PART NO:ACS REAGENT. WASTE DISP METH:HEAT & FUMES WHICH
    CAN BE CONTROLLED BY RATE OF ADDITION. OBSERVE ALL FEDERAL, STATE &
    LOCAL ENVIRONMENTAL REGS.

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

Vapor Pres:0.01 @ 20C
Spec Gravity:0.835
Evaporation Rate &amp; Reference:NOT KNOWN
Solubility in Water:NOT KNOWN
Appearance and Odor:WHITE POWDER.

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG ACIDS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:CALCIUM CHLORIDE IS ATTACKED BY BROMINE
    TRIFLUORIDE.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:HYDROGEN CHLORIDE GAS.

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

Waste Disposal Methods:FOR SM QTYS:CAUTIOUSLY ADD TO LG STIRRED EXCESS
    OF WATER. ADJUST PH TO NEUT, SEPARATE ANY INSOLUBLE SOLIDS/LIQS &
    PACKAGE THEM FOR HAZ-WASTE DISP. FLUSH AQUEOUS SOLN DOWN DRAIN
    W/PLENTY OF WATER. HYDR OLYSIS & NEUTRALIZATION RXNS MAY GENERATE
    (SUPDAT)

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