Safety Data Sheet
Section 1. Identification
Product Identifier Calcium Chloride Version: 7
Effective Date: 25 January 2021
Other Means Of None
Identification
Initial Supplier Chemfax Products Ltd.
Identifier 11444 – 42 Street SE
Calgary, AB T2C 5C4
Tel: 403-287-2055
Recommended Use Dust control, concrete curing agent. No restrictions
And Restrictions on
Use
Product Family Inorganic salt
Salt
Emergency Phone 1-855-887-2055 Monday - Friday 8:00am - 4:30pm MST
Section 2. Hazard Identification
Hazard Classification
Health Hazards Skin Damage/Irritation – Category 2
Eye Damage/Irritation – Category 2B
Acute Toxicity (oral) – Category 4
Signal Word Warning
Hazard Statement Causes skin irritation. Causes eye irritation. Harmful if swallowed.
Precautionary Prevention Wash hands thoroughly after handling. Wear protective gloves. Do
Statement not eat, drink or smoke when using this product.
Precautionary Response IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water.
Statement If skin irritation occurs: Get medical attention.
Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse
Specific treatment: treat as a thermal burn after decontamination. Do
not induce vomiting unless directed by medical personnel.
IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes.
Remove contact lenses if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. If
eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention.
IF SWALLOWED: Call a doctor if you feel unwell. Rinse mouth.
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Precautionary Storage None
Statement
Precautionary Disposal Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local regulations.
Statement
Other Hazards None
Section 3. Composition / Information on Ingredients
Chemical Name Common Name or Synonyms CAS NO. and Other % by weight
Unique Identifiers
Calcium Chloride None 10043-52-4 90
Section 4. First-Aid Measures
Eye Contact Flush eyes with water for 15 minutes. Seek medical attention.
Skin Contact Flush area with water. If irritation persists seek medical attention.
Launder clothing before reuse.
Inhalation Remove victim to fresh air. If there is difficulty breathing, seek
immediate medical attention.
Ingestion Remove victim to fresh air. If there is difficulty breathing, seek
immediate medical attention.
Most Important May cause skin and eye burns.
Symptoms and Effects
Both Acute and Delayed
Immediate Medical If burns are presented, treat as a thermal burn after decontamination.
Attention and
Special Treatment
Section 5. Fire-Fighting Measures
Suitable and Unsuitable Use extinguishing media suitable for surrounding fire.
Extinguishing Media Do not use direct water jet.
Hazardous None known.
Combustion Products
Specific Hazards Arising Dissolves exothermically in water.
From the Product
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Special Protective Fire-fighters should wear self-contained breathing apparatus and full
Equipment and protective clothing. Use water spray to cool containers and structures
Precautions for Fire- exposed to fire.
Fighting
Section 6. Accidental Release Measures
Personal Precautions, Gloves, coveralls, safety glasses.
Protective Equipment and Evacuate all unnecessary personnel, secure area and carefully sweep
Emergency Procedures up spilt material.
Environmental Do not allow spilled material to enter sewers and surface
Precautions watercourses.
Methods and Materials for Carefully sweep up spilled material, avoid creating dust. Place
c o n t a i n me n t a n d material in a suitable container for disposal. Wash area thoroughly
Clean-Up with water to remove residues.
Section 7. Handling and Storage
Precautions For Handle with care. Heat is generated in contact with water, this can be
Safe Handling extremely high – try and keep temperature below 27 oC.
Conditions For Store in a cool dry place. Keep containers tightly closed when not in
Safe Storage use. Protect against moisture.
Section 8. Exposure Controls / Personal Protection
Control Parameters TWA: 8 Hr STEL: 15 min Ceiling IDLH *
3
Calcium Chloride 15 mg/m (Total)
5 mg/m3 (Respirable)
OSHA
* Immediately Dangerous to Life and Health
Exposure Controls Local exhaust ventilation
Appropriate Ensure eye wash station and safety shower are available.
Engineering Controls
Individual Protective
Measures
Eye / Face Protections Safety glasses
Skin Protection Chemical resistant coveralls and gloves
Respiratory Protection Dust mask.
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Section 9. Physical and Chemical Properties
Appearance White pellets
Odour No odour
Odour Threshold Not applicable.
pH No data.
Flash Point No data
Boiling Point and Boiling Range >815 °C
Melting Point / Freezing Point 260 °C
Evaporation Rate Not applicable.
Flammability (solid, gas) Not flammable
Upper and Lower flammability No data
or Explosive Limits
Vapour Pressure Not applicable.
Vapour Density Not applicable.
Relative Density 2.2
Solubility Soluble
Partition co-efficient, n- No data
Octanol/Water
Auto-ignition Temperature No data
Decomposition Temperature No data
Viscosity No data
Section 10. Stability and Reactivity
Reactivity Stable
Chemical Stability Stable
Possibility of Hazardous Will not occur
Reactions
Conditions to Avoid Exposure to moisture.
Incompatible Materials Heat is generated when mixed with water. Spattering and boiling can
occur. Sulphur acid. Flammable hydrogen gas may be generated from
contact with metals such as zinc or sodium. Reaction of bromide
impurity with oxidizing metals may generate trace levels of impurities
such as bromate.
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Hazardous Decomposition Not expected to decompose under normal conditions of use.
Products
Section 11. Toxicological Information
Component Toxicity LD50 Oral LD50 Dermal LC50 Inhalation
Calcium Chloride 1.0g/kg (Rat) 2.63g/kg (Rabbit)
Likely Routes of Exposure
Skin: Prolonged and repeated exposure may cause irritation especially if
the skin is damp. May present as a thermal burn.
Eyes: May cause severe irritation. May cause corneal injury. Effects may
be slow to heal.
Inhalation: Dust may be irritating to the respiratory tract.
Ingestion: Harmful if ingested in large quantities. May cause digestive
tract irritation and ulceration.
Acute Toxicity Estimates Not classified
(ATE)
STOT (Specific Target Organ Not classified
Toxicity) – Single Exposure
Aspiration Toxicity Not classified
STOT (Specific Target Organ Not classified
Toxicity) – Repeated
Exposure
Skin Corrosion / Irritation Corrosive
Serious Eye Damage / Corrosive
Irritation
Respiratory or Skin Not classified
Sensitization
Carcinogenicity Not listed
Reproductive Toxicity
- Sexual Function and Not classified
Fertility
- Development of Offspring Not classified
- Effects on or via Not classified
Lactation
Germ Cell Mutagenicity Not classified
Interactive Effects Not classified
Other Information None known
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Section 12. Ecological Information
Ecotoxicity LC50: 10650 mg/L (Lepomis macrochirus)
Persistence and Not readily degradable
Degradability
Bioacumulative Potential No data
Biodegradability No data
Mobility in Soil Not available
Other Adverse Effects None
Section 13. Disposal Considerations
Disposal Considerations Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local, provincial and
federal regulations
Section 14. Transport Information
UN Number Not applicable
UN Proper Shipping Not applicable
Name
Transport Hazard Not applicable
Class(es)
Packaging Group Not applicable
Environmental Hazards Not applicable
Bulk Transport Not applicable
Special Precaution Not applicable
DOT Erg# Not applicable
Section 15. Regulatory Information
Canada – DSL Inventory All components of this product are either on the Domestic Substances
List (DSL), Non-Domestic Substances List (NDSL) or exempt
TSCA All components of this product are either on the Toxic Substances
Control Act (TSCA) Inventory List or exempt
Additional Information None
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Section 16. Other Information
NFPA Rating Health-1/ Flammability-0/Reactivity-0/Special Hazard-Not applicable
HMIS Rating Health-1/Flammability-0/Reactivity-0/Personal Protection-See Section 8.
Prepared by: Chemfax Products Ltd., Technical Department
Date Prepared: 27 September, 2012
Date of Latest Revision: 25 January 2021
Disclaimer
Notice to reader
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.
Chemfax Products Ltd. expressly disclaims all expressed or implied warranties of merchantability and
fitness for a particular purpose with respect to the product provided.
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