Sigma-Aldrich - 223506 Page 1 of 5 SIGMA-ALDRICH sigma-aldrich.com SAFETY DATA SHEET according to Regulation (EC) No. 1907/2006 Version 4.0 Revision Date 26.02.2010 Print Date 27.05.2010 GENERIC EU MSDS - NO COUNTRY SPECIFIC DATA - NO OEL DATA 1. IDENTIFICATION OF THE SUBSTANCE/MIXTURE AND OF THE COMPANY/UNDERTAKING Product name : Calcium chloride dihydrate Product Number : 223506 Brand : Sigma-Aldrich Company : Sigma-Aldrich 3050 Spruce Street SAINT LOUIS MO 63103 USA Telephone : +18003255832 Fax : +18003255052 Emergency Phone # : (314) 776-6555 2. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION Classification of the substance or mixture According to Regulation (EC) No1272/2008 Eye irritation (Category 2) According to European Directive 67/548/EEC as amended. Irritating to eyes. Label elements Pictogram Signal word Warning Hazard statement(s) H319 Causes serious eye irritation. Precautionary statement(s) P305 + P351 + P338 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. Hazard symbol(s) Xi Irritant R-phrase(s) R36 Irritating to eyes. S-phrase(s) S22 Do not breathe dust. S24 Avoid contact with skin. Other hazards - none 3. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS Formula : CaCl2 2H2O Molecular Weight : 147,01 g/mol CAS-No. EC-No. Index-No. Classification Concentration Sigma-Aldrich - 223506 Page 2 of 5 Calcium chloride dihydrate 10035-04-8 233-140-8 017-013-00-2 Eye Irrit. 2; H319 Xi, R36 - For the full text of the H-Statements mentioned in this Section, see Section 16. 4. FIRST AID MEASURES General advice Consult a physician. Show this safety data sheet to the doctor in attendance. If inhaled If breathed in, move person into fresh air. If not breathing give artificial respiration Consult a physician. In case of skin contact Wash off with soap and plenty of water. Consult a physician. In case of eye contact Rinse thoroughly with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes and consult a physician. If swallowed Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Rinse mouth with water. Consult a physician. 5. FIRE-FIGHTING MEASURES Suitable extinguishing media Use extinguishing measures that are appropriate to local circumstances and the surrounding environment. Special protective equipment for fire-fighters Wear self contained breathing apparatus for fire fighting if necessary. Further information The product itself does not burn. 6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES Personal precautions Use personal protective equipment. Avoid dust formation. Avoid breathing dust. Ensure adequate ventilation. Environmental precautions Do not let product enter drains. Methods and materials for containment and cleaning up Pick up and arrange disposal without creating dust. Keep in suitable, closed containers for disposal. 7. HANDLING AND STORAGE Precautions for safe handling Avoid contact with skin and eyes. Avoid formation of dust and aerosols. Provide appropriate exhaust ventilation at places where dust is formed. Conditions for safe storage Store in cool place. Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place. hygroscopic 8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION Personal protective equipment Respiratory protection Where risk assessment shows air-purifying respirators are appropriate use a dust mask type N95 (US) or type P1 (EN 143) respirator. Use respirators and components tested and approved under appropriate government standards such as NIOSH (US) or CEN (EU). Sigma-Aldrich - 223506 Page 3 of 5 Hand protection The selected protective gloves have to satisfy the specifications of EU Directive 89/686/EEC and the standard EN 374 derived from it. Handle with gloves. Eye protection Safety glasses with side-shields conforming to EN166 Skin and body protection Choose body protection according to the amount and concentration of the dangerous substance at the work place. Hygiene measures Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety practice. Wash hands before breaks and at the end of workday. 9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES Appearance Form crystalline Colour white Safety data pH 5,0 - 8 at 147 g/l at 25 C Melting point 176 C - dec. Boiling point no data available Flash point no data available Ignition temperature no data available Lower explosion limit no data available Upper explosion limit no data available Vapour pressure 0,01 hPa at 20 C Density 1,850 g/cm3 Water solubility 147 g/l at 20 C - completely soluble 10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY Chemical stability Stable under recommended storage conditions. Conditions to avoid Exposure to moisture may affect product quality. Materials to avoid Strong acids, Borane/boron oxides, Zinc, Calcium oxide, Methyl vinyl ether, Calcium chloride is attacked by bromine trifluoride Hazardous decomposition products Hazardous decomposition products formed under fire conditions. - Hydrogen chloride gas, Calcium oxide 11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMA