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Section III - HEALTH & FIRST AID INFORMATION

INHALATION: Irritates. Take proper precautions to ensure your own safety before attempting rescue. Remove source of contamination or move victim to fresh air. If breathing has stopped, trained personnel should begin artificial respiration, or if the heart has stopped, cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) immediately. Seek medical attention.

INGESTION: Harmful. Never give anything by mouth if victim is rapidly losing consciousness, or is unconscious or convulsing. Rinse mouth thoroughly with water. If conscious, induce vomiting. Have victim drink 200-400 ml of water to dilute. If breathing has stopped, trained personnel should begin artificial respiration, or if the heart has stopped, cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) immediately. Seek medical attention.

EYE CONTACT: Irritates. Flush the contaminated eye(s) for at least 15 minutes with lukewarm running water, holding the eyelids open. Take care not to rinse contaminated water into the non-affected eye. Always seek medical attention for accidents involving the eyes.

SKIN CONTACT: Irritates Risk of skin absorption is slight. Flush the contact area with lukewarm running water for at least 15 minutes. Remove contaminated clothing, taking care not to spread the chemical. If contamination is extensive, remove clothing under running water. Discard or decontaminate clothing under running water. Discard or decontaminate clothing before use. Unless contact has been slight, seek medical attention. Seek medical attention if irritation persists.

LC50: Not available

LD50: 1000 mg/kg (oral, rat)

EXPOSURE LIMITS: Not established

EFFECTS OF ACUTE EXPOSURE: This product is irritating to the skin, eyes and the respiratory system. Calcium chloride is a low toxicity material but ingestion may cause serious irritation to the mucous membranes due to heat from hydrolysis. Ingestion of a large amounts can lead to hypercalcaemia, dehydration and renal damage.

EFFECTS OF CHRONIC EXPOSURE: No information available

IRRITANCY: No experimental information available

SENSITIZATION TO PRODUCT: No information available

CARCINOGENICITY: No information available

REPRODUCTIVE TOXICITY: No information available

TERATOGENICITY: No information available

MUTAGENICITY: No information available

TOXICOLOGICALLY SYNERGISTIC PRODUCTS: None found

APPEARANCE AND ODOUR: White solid, odourless

ODOUR THRESHOLD: Not applicable

SPECIFIC GRAVITY: 2.15

VAPOUR PRESSURE: Not applicable

VAPOUR DENSITY: Not applicable

EVAPORATION RATE: Not applicable

BOILING POINT: >1600°C

FREEZING POINT: 772°C

pH: Acidic (aqueous solution)

COEFFICIENT OF WATER/OIL DISTRIBUTION: Not Available

CONDITIONS OF FLAMMABILITY: Noncombustible

EXTINGUISHING MEDIA: Use an extinguisher appropriate to the surrounding material that is burning

FLASH POINT / METHOD: Not applicable

UEL: Not applicable

LEL: Not applicable

AUTOIGNITION TEMPERATURE: Not applicable

HAZARDOUS COMBUSTION PRODUCTS: None found

EXPLOSION DATA - SENSITIVITY TO MECHANICAL IMPACT: No

- SENSITIVITY TO STATIC DISCHARGE: No

CONDITIONS OF INSTABILITY: Very hygroscopic

INCOMPATIBILITIES: Methyl vinyl ether, zinc, bromine trifluoride, aluminum, brass

CONDITIONS OF REACTIVITY: Normally stable

HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS: None found

ENGINEERING CONTROLS: Engineering control methods to reduce hazardous exposures are preferred. Methods include mechanical ventilation (dilution and local exhaust), process or personnel enclosure, control of process conditions, and process modification. Administrative controls and personal protective equipment may also be required.

• gloves: Rubber or plastic
• respiratory protection: Dust mask as appropriate
• eye protection: Chemical safety goggles
• clothing: Plastic apron, sleeves and boots as appropriate

LEAK OR SPILL PRECAUTIONS: Before dealing with spillage take necessary protective measures, inform others to keep at a safe distance and, for flammable materials, shut off all possible sources of ignition. Transfer carefully into container and arrange removal by disposal company. Wash site of spillage thoroughly with water and detergent.

WASTE DISPOSAL: Follow all federal, provincial and local regulations for disposal. Use only licensed disposal and waste hauling companies. Disposal of small amounts of spilled material may be handled as described under "Leak or Spill Precautions". Large spills must be dealt with separately and must be handled by qualified disposal companies.

DEPT. OF TRANSPORTATION: Not regulated under Transportation of Dangerous Goods Act.

WHMIS CLASSIFICATION: D2B

OTHER REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS: none

Store in suitable labelled containers. Keep containers tightly closed when not in use and when empty. Protect from damage. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area, out of direct sunlight. Protect from moisture. Follow routine safe handling procedures. Avoid generating dust. Keep away from water.

PREPARED BY: MSDS Department                           DATE: Update January 10, 2008