MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
Calcium Chloride
SECTION 1 – CHEMICAL PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION
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Product Name:
Calcium Chloride
CAS#:
10043-52-4
Major Update:
01/18/03
MSDS Code:
CaCl2-e
Synonyms:
Calcium dichloride
Product Use:
Dust control, desiccant, de-icing, concrete treatment, water treatment, fruit
preparation
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SECTION 2 – COMPOSITION / INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Hazardous Ingredient(s)
% (w/w)
ACGIH
CAS NO.
Calcium Chloride
20 – 36
Not established
10043-52-4
SECTION 3 – HAZARD IDENTIFICATION
Emergency Overview: Eye irritant. Mild skin irritant. Harmful if swallowed. Odorless liquid.
Potential Health Effects:
Inhalation: Inhalation of mist may cause temporary irritation of the nose and throat. Severe exposures
may cause nasal discharge and coughing.
Skin Contact: Single, short exposures are unlikely to cause significant skin irritation. Prolonged
exposure to solutions may cause mild to moderate irritation.
Eye Contact: May cause temporary moderate to serious eye irritation or injury.
Ingestion: May cause irritation to the mouth and throat. Large doses may cause stomach pain, nausea
or vomiting. Calcium chloride is low in oral toxicity, and it is unlikely that accidental ingestion could cause
any toxic effects in the body.
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Chronic Effects: Repeated and prolonged contact with mist can cause skin or eye irritation and
discharge. Repeated and prolonged inhalation may cause burning sensation and pain in the nasal cavity,
and occasionally nose bleeds and throat pain.
Carcinogenicity: Calcium chloride is not classified as carcinogenic by ACGIH (American Conference of
Gove