Material Safety Data Sheet


SECTION I - Material Identity
SECTION II - Manufacturer's Information
SECTION III - Physical/Chemical Characteristics
SECTION IV - Fire and Explosion Hazard Data
SECTION V - Reactivity Data
SECTION VI - Health Hazard Data
SECTION VII - Precautions for Safe Handling and Use
SECTION VIII - Control Measures
SECTION IX - Label Data
SECTION X - Transportation Data
SECTION XI - Site Specific/Reporting Information
SECTION XII - Ingredients/Identity Information



SECTION I - Material Identity
Item Name                               
Part Number/Trade Name                   REGAL CALCIUM HYPOCHLORITE GRANULES
National Stock Number                    6810002388115
CAGE Code                                SCENT
Part Number Indicator                    A
MSDS Number                              189116
HAZ Code                                 B


SECTION II - Manufacturer's Information
Manufacturer Name                        ALLIANCE PACKAGING INC (SOUTH CENTRAL POOL SUPPLY)
Street                                   109 NORTHPARK BLVD., SUITE 400
City                                     COVINGTON
State                                    LA
Country                                  US
Zip Code                                 70433-5001
Emergency Phone                          800 424-9300 CHEMTREC
Information Phone                        800-959-7946

MSDS Preparer's Information
Date MSDS Prepared/Revised               26SEP97
Active Indicator                         N

Alternate Vendors


SECTION III - Physical/Chemical Characteristics
Hazard Storage Compatibility Code        NR
NRC License Number                       NR
Net Propellant Weight (Ammo)             NR
Appearance/Odor                          SOLID WHITE GRANULES WITH CHLORINE
Boiling Point                            NA
Melting Point                            NA
Vapor Pressure                           NA
Vapor Density                            NA
Specific Gravity                         2.35
Decomposition Temperature                >100C
Evaporation Rate                         NA
Solubility in Water                      18G/100G
Chemical pH                              11.5
Corrosion Rate                           NR
Container Pressure Code                  1
Temperature Code                         4
Product State Code                       S


SECTION IV - Fire and Explosion Hazard Data
Flash Point Method                       NA
Lower Explosion Limit                    NR
Upper Explosion Limit                    NR
Extinguishing Media                      IN CASE OF FIRE OR SMOKE, CALL THE FIRE DEPT. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO EXTINGUISH THE FIRE WITHOUT A SCBA. DO NOT LET THE FIRE BUTN. FLOOD WITH COPIOUS AMOUNTS OF WATER. DO NOT USE ABC OR OTHER DRY CHEM EXTINGUISHERS SINCE THERE IS THE POTENTIAL FOR A VIOLENT REACTION. WATER INCONTACT WITH HOT CALCIUM HYPOCHLORITE CAN RELASE HYDROCHLOTIC ACID OR CHLORINE GAS 
Special Fire Fighting Procedures         CALCIUM HYPOCHLORITE IS A STRONG OXIDIZING AGENT - MAY FORM EXPLOSIVE MIXTURES WITH COMBUSTIBLE, ORGANIC OR OTHER OXIDIZABLE MATERIALS 
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazards           WEAR FULL PROTECTIVE CLOTHING AND SCBA. USING A 10% SOLUTION OF SODIUM CARBONATE, THOROUGHLY DECONTAMINATE FIRE FIGHTING EQUIPMENT INCLUDING ALL FIRE FIGHTING WEARING APPAREL AFTER THE INCIDENT 


SECTION V - Reactivity Data
Stability                                YES
Stability Conditions to Avoid            HIGH TEMPERATURE. POOR VENTILATION. CONTAMINATION. MOISTURE/HIGH HUMIDITY 
Materials to Avoid                       STRONG OXIDIZING AGENTS. AVOID CONTACT WITH WATER. REACTS WITH AMMONIA, UREA AND AMINES 
Hazardous Decomposition Products         CHLORINE, OXYGEN AND CHLORINE MONOXIDE AT HIGHER TEMP
Hazardous Polymerization                 NO
Polymerization Conditions to Avoid       WILL NOT OCCUR UNDER NORMAL CONDITIONS 
LD50 - LD50 Mixture                      NR


SECTION VI - Health Hazard Data
Route of Entry: Skin                     YES
Route of Entry: Ingestion                YES
Route of Entry: Inhalation               YES
Health Hazards - Acute and Chronic       [EYES] SEVERE IRRITATION AND/OR BURNS [SKIN] DERMAL CAN CAUSE SEVERE IRRITATION AND/OR BURNS [INHAL] IRRITATING TO THE NOSE, MOUTH, THROAT AND LUNGS, CAN RESULT IN SHORTNESS OF BREATH
Carcinogenity: NTP                       NO
Carcinogenity: IARC                      NO
Carcinogenity: OSHA                      NO
Explanation of Carcinogenity             NOT LISTED AS CARCINOGENIC
Symptoms of Overexposure                 [EYES] SEVERE IRRITATION AND/OR BURNS [SKIN] DERMAL CAN CAUSE SEVERE IRRITATION AND/OR BURNS [INHAL] IRRITATING TO THE NOSE, MOUTH, THROAT AND LUNGS, CAN RESULT IN SHORTNESS OF BREATH
Medical Cond. Aggrevated by Exposure     ASTHMA, RESPIRATORY AND CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASE
Emergency/First Aid Procedures           [EYES] FLUSH W/ WATER FOR 15 MINUTES [SKIN] WASH W/ SOAP AND WATER, REMOVE CONTAMINATED CLOTHING, LAUNDER BEFORE REUSE [INHAL] REMOVE TO FRESH AIR [INGEST] DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING, NEVER GIVE ANYTHING TO AN UNCONSCIOUS PERSON


SECTION VII - Precautions for Safe Handling and Use
Steps if Material Released/Spilled       CONTAIN SPILL. DO NOT ADD WATER TO SPILLED MATERIAL. SWEEP AND SCOOP AND PLACE INTO CLEAN DRY CONTAINERS FOR DISPOSAL. DO NOT CLOSE CONTAINERS CONTAINING WET OR DAMP MATERIAL. DO NOT TRANSPORT WET OR DAMP. KEEP PRODUCT OUT OF SEWERS, WATERSHEDS AND WATER SYSTEMS. DO NOT CONTAMINATE WATER, FOOD, OR FEED BY STORAGE OR DISPOSAL OR CLEANING OF EQUIPMENT 
Neutralizing Agent                       NR
Waste Disposal Method                    DISPOSE IAW FEDERAL, STATE, LOCAL REGS
Handling and Storage Precautions         KEEP THIS PRODUCT IN ORIGINAL CLOSED CONTAINER WHEN NOT IN USE. STORE IN A COOL, DRY WELL VENTILATED AREA AWAY FROM HEAT OR OPEN FLAME. DO NOT CONTAMINATE WATER, FOOD OR FEED BY STORAGE OR DISPOSAL OR CLANING OF EQUIPMENT 
Other Precautions                        NR


SECTION VIII - Control Measures
Respiratory Protection                   WEAR NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED RESPIRATOR
Ventilation                              USE LOCAL EXHAUST VENTILATION TO MINIMIZE DUST AND CHLORINE LEVELS
Protective Gloves                        NEOPRENE OR PVC
Eye Protection                           CHEM GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment               BOOTS, APRONS, IMPERMEABLE SUIT
Work Hygenic Practices                   WASH HANDS AFTER USE
Supplemental Health/Safety Data          NR


SECTION IX - Label Data
Protect Eye                              YES
Protect Skin                             YES
Protect Respiratory                      YES
Chronic Indicator                        NO
Contact Code                             MODERATE
Fire Code                                UNKNOWN
Health Code                              UNKNOWN
React Code                               UNKNOWN
Specific Hazard and Precaution           NO TARGET ORGANS LISTED FOR CHRONIC EXPOSURES


SECTION X - Transportation Data
Container Quantity                       5
Unit of Measure                          LB


SECTION XI - Site Specific/Reporting Information
Volatile Organic Compounds (P/G)         0
Volatile Organic Compounds (G/L)         0


SECTION XII - Ingredients/Identity Information
Ingredient #                             01
Ingredient Name                          CALCIUM HYPOCHLORITE
CAS Number                               7778543
Proprietary                              NO
Percent                                  67
Ingredient #                             02
Ingredient Name                          CALCIUM HYDROXIDE (3-7%)
CAS Number                               1305620
Proprietary                              NO
Percent                                  7
Ingredient #                             03
Ingredient Name                          CALCIUM CARBONATE (1-2.5%)
CAS Number                               471341
Proprietary                              NO
Percent                                  2.5