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841799 Calcium hypochlorite

Calcium hypochlorite for synthesis. CAS 7778-54-3, chemical formula Ca(OCl)₂.

Calcium hypochlorite MSDS (material safety data sheet) or SDS, CoA and CoQ, dossiers, brochures and other available documents.
CAS #: 7778-54-3 EC Number: 231-908-7 Molar Mass: 142.99 g/mol Chemical Formula: Ca(OCl)₂ Hill Formula: CaCl₂O₂
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Key Spec Table

CAS #EC NumberHill FormulaChemical FormulaMolar Mass
7778-54-3231-908-7CaCl₂O₂Ca(OCl)₂142.99 g/mol

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Catalogue NumberPackaging Qty/Pack
8.41799.0100 Glass bottle 100 g
8.41799.0500 Glass bottle 500 g
Description
Catalogue Number841799
DescriptionCalcium hypochlorite
References
Product Information
CAS number7778-54-3
EC index number017-012-00-7
EC number231-908-7
Hill FormulaCaCl₂O₂
Chemical formulaCa(OCl)₂
Molar Mass142.99 g/mol
HS Code2828 10 00
Quality LevelMQ200
Applications
ApplicationCalcium hypochlorite for synthesis. CAS 7778-54-3, chemical formula Ca(OCl)₂.
Biological Information
Physicochemical Information
Density2.350 g/cm3
Melting Point100 °C
Solubility200 g/l (decomposition)
Dimensions
Materials Information
Toxicological Information
LD 50 oralLD50 Rat 850 mg/kg
LD 50 dermalLD50 Rabbit > 2000 mg/kg
Safety Information according to GHS
Hazard Pictogram(s) Hazard Pictogram(s)
Hazard Pictogram(s)
Hazard Pictogram(s)
Hazard Pictogram(s)
Hazard Statement(s)H272: May intensify fire; oxidizer.
H302: Harmful if swallowed.
H314: Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
H400: Very toxic to aquatic life.
EUH031: Contact with acids liberates toxic gas.
Precautionary Statement(s)P210: Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking.
P260: Do not breathe dust or mist.
P273: Avoid release to the environment.
P280: Wear protective gloves/ protective clothing/ eye protection/ face protection/ hearing protection.
P303 + P361 + P353: IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water.
P305 + P351 + P338: IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
Signal WordDanger
RTECSNH3485000
Storage class5.1A Strongly oxidizing hazardous materials
WGKWGK 2 obviously hazardous to water
Disposal22
Inorganic peroxides and oxidants as well as bromine and iodine should be rendered harmless by reduction with acidic sodium thiosulfate solution (Cat. No. 106513); container D or E. Slightly soluble oxidants should be collected separately in container E or I.
Safety Information
Categories of dangeroxidizing, harmful, corrosive, dangerous for the environment
Product Usage Statements
Storage and Shipping Information
StorageStore at +15°C to +25°C.
Packaging Information
Transport Information
Declaration (railroad and road) ADR, RIDUN 1748 , 5.1, II
Declaration (transport by air) IATA-DGRUN 1748 , 5.1, II
Declaration (transport by sea) IMDG-CodeUN 1748 , 5.1, II, Marine Pollutant: P, Segregation Group: 8 (Hypochlorites)
Supplemental Information
Specifications
Assay (iodometric)67.0 - 75.0 %
Identitypasses test
Global Trade Item Number
Catalogue Number GTIN
8.41799.0100 04022536667102
8.41799.0500 04022536740560