DOW CHEMICAL USA -- CALCIUM CHLORIDE PELLETS 90 (BULK) -- 6810-01-220-9193 
=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:CALCIUM CHLORIDE PELLETS 90 (BULK)
MSDS Date:06/18/1990
FSC:6810
NIIN:01-220-9193
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:DOW CHEMICAL USA
Address:SOUTH SAGINAW ROAD
City:MIDLAND
State:MI
ZIP:48674
Country:US
Info Phone Num:517-636-4400
Emergency Phone Num:517-636-4400
CAGE:EO044
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:DOW CHEMICAL USA
Address:2020 DOW CENTER
City:MIDLAND
State:MI
ZIP:48640-6030
Country:US
CAGE:EO044
Company Name:DOW CORNING CORP
Address:2200 W SALZBURG RD
Box:City:AUBURN
State:MI
ZIP:48611
Country:US
Phone:517-496-4388
CAGE:71984

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

Ingred Name:CALCIUM CHLORIDE
CAS:10043-52-4
RTECS #:EV9800000
Fraction by Wt: 90-92%
Other REC Limits:DOW 1HG: 10 MG/M3

Ingred Name:SODIUM CHLORIDE
CAS:7647-14-5
RTECS #:VZ4725000
Fraction by Wt: 1-2%
Other REC Limits:DOW 1 HG: 10 MG/M3

Ingred Name:POTASSIUM CHLORIDE
CAS:7447-40-7
RTECS #:TS8050000
Fraction by Wt: 2-3%
Other REC Limits:DOW 1 HG: 10 MG/M3

Ingred Name:STRONTIUM CHLORIDE
CAS:10476-85-4
RTECS #:WK8400000
Fraction by Wt: 1%
Other REC Limits:DOW 1 HG: 10 MG/M3

Ingred Name:WATER
CAS:7732-18-5
RTECS #:ZC0110000
Fraction by Wt: BAL
Other REC Limits:NONE SPECIFIED

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

LD50 LC50 Mixture:ABSORB LD50 (RABBIT): >5000 MG/M3; ORAL
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:YES  Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:EYE: MODERATE-SEVERE IRRITATE/CORNEAL
    INJURY-SLOW TO HEAL. DISSOLVING; THERMAL BURNS. SKIN:
    PROLONG/REPEAT EXPOSE; IRRITATE/BURN. DAMP/ABRADED/CONFINED TO
    SKIN; SEVERE RESPONSE. DISSOLVING: MORE INTEN SE EFFECTS/THERMAL
    BURNS. INGEST: GASTROINTESTINAL IRRITATE/ULCERATION. INHALE DUST:
    UPPER RESPIRATORY TRACT IRRITATE.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:N/K LD50 (RAT) IN RANGE; 900-2100 MG/M3
    FOR CALCIUM CHLORIDE ON 100% BASIS.

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

First Aid:EYE: IRRIGATE W/WATER IMMED/CONTIN 15 MIN. GET MED AID. SKIN:
    WASH OFF W/FLOW WATER/SHOWER. INGEST: INDUCE VOMIT IMMED-2 GLASSES
    WATER/FINGER DOWN THROAT. CALL DR. NEVER GIVE ANYTHING BY
    MOUTH/ATTEMPT  TO INDUCE VOMIT IN UNCONSCIOUS PERSON.INHALE:
    MOVE-FRESH AIR. CONSULT DR. NOTE TO PHYSICIAN: BURN; TREAT AS
    THERMAL BURN AFTER DECOMTAM. NO SPECIFIC ANTIDOTE. SUPPORTIVE CARE.
    TREATMENT BASED ON

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

Extinguishing Media:NON-COMBUSTIBLE
Fire Fighting Procedures:NONE
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:WEAR POSITIVE PRESSURE SELF-CONTAINED
    BREATHING APPARATUS

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

Spill Release Procedures:APPROP SAFETY APPAREL DURING CLEAN-UP. AVOID
    ENTRY INTO SEWERS/NATURAL WATERS/DRINKING WATER SOURCES. AVOID
    CONTACT W/VEGETATION/ANIMALS/FISH LIFE. RECOVER QUICKLY INTO
    SUITABLE/DRY/SEALABLE CONTAINER S IF REUSING. SMALL QUANT MAY BE
    FLUSHED W/WATER.&

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:AVOID EYE/SKIN CONTACT.USE COOL WATER,
    LESS THAN 80F WHEN DISSOLVING CALCIUM CHLORIDE. HEAT DEVELOPED BY
    SOLUTIONS IS HIGH DURING DISSOLVING/MIXING &&
Other Precautions:  JUDGEMENT OF PHYSICIAN IN RESPONSE TO REACTIONS OF
    PATIENT. &&WHEN EXPOSED TO ATMOSPHERE, CALCIUM CHLORIDE WILL PICK
    UP WATER/FORM SOLUTION. LEATHER CLOTHING/SHOES DAMAGED.

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

Respiratory Protection:ATMOSPHERIC LEVELS SHOULD BE MAINTAINED BELOW
    THE EXPOSURE GUIDELINES. WHEN RESPIRATION PROTECTION IS REQUIRED
    FOR CERTAIN OPERATIONS, USE APPROVED AIR-PURIFYING RESPIRATOR. IN
    DUSTY ATMOSPHERES, USE  APPROVED DUST RESPIRATORS.
Ventilation:PROVIDE GENERAL AND/OR LOCAL EXHAUST VENTILATION TO CONTROL
    AIRBORNE LEVELS BELOW THE EXPOSURE GUIDELINES.
Protective Gloves:PROTECTIVE GLOVES
Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASSES/CHEMICAL GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:CLEAN IMPERVIOUS BODY-COVERING
    CLOTHING/BOOTS/APRON. EYE WASH FOUNTAIN LOCATED IN IMMEDIATE WORK
    AREA.
Work Hygienic Practices:IF SKIN COMES IN CONTACT W/CONTAMINATED
    CLOTHING/REMOVE IMMED/WASH SKIN W/SOAP/WATER/LAUNDER CLOTHING
    BEFORE REUSE.
Supplemental Safety and Health
& WALKING SURFACES MAY REMAIN WET LONGER DUE TO MOISTURE BEING HELD BY
    SPILLED PRODUCT--AVOID BY THOROUGHLY WATER WASHING SURFACES.

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

Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:388F,198C
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:446F,230C
Vapor Pres:.009 @ 20C
Spec Gravity:2.2
Solubility in Water:VERY SOLUBLE
Appearance and Odor:WHITE TO OFF WHITE, SOLID - PELLETS, ODORLESS

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
CALCIUM CHLORIDE: CORRODE MOST AIR EXPOSED METALS/ATTACK ALUMINUM (&
    ALLOYS)/YELLOW BRASS/REACT W/SULFURIC ACID TO FORM*
Stability Condition to Avoid:DECOMPOSES >350F
Hazardous Decomposition Products:N/K*HYDROGEN
    CHLORIDE-CORRODE/IRRITATE/REACT/GIVE EXOTHERMIC REACTION
    W/WATER-REACTIVE MATERIALS-SODIUM/RESULT IN RUN-**

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

Waste Disposal Methods:COMPLY W/LOCAL, STATE AND FEDERAL
    LAWS/REGULATIONS/PROCEDURES. CONTACT MFR/AUTHORITIES FOR DETAILED
    INFORMATION. PRODUCT AS SOLD IS NOT A RCRA LISTED/CHARACTERISTIC 
    HAZARDOUS WASTE.

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