Calcium Hypochlorite, Technical, Fisher Chemical™

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 7778-54-3
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 142.98
• InChI Key: ZKQDCIXGCQPQNV-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: [Ca++].[O-]Cl.[O-]Cl

• Molecular Formula: CaCl2O2
• MDL Number: 10900
• IUPAC Name: calcium dihypochlorite

Specifications

• Melting Point: 100°C
• Color: White
• Physical Form: Solid
• MDL Number: 10900
• SMILES: [Ca++].[O-]Cl.[O-]Cl
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 142.98
• Packaging: Plastic powder jar

• CAS: 7778-54-3
• pH: 11.4
• Molecular Formula: CaCl2O2
• InChI Key: ZKQDCIXGCQPQNV-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• IUPAC Name: calcium dihypochlorite
• Formula Weight: 142.98g/mol

Safety and Handling

Product Identifier

• Calcium hypochlorite

Signal Word

• Danger

Hazard Category

• Oxidising solid Category 2
• Skin corrosion/irritation Category 1 B
• Acute toxicity Category 4
• ACUTE AQUATIC Acute 1

Hazard Statement

• H272-May intensify fire; oxidiser.
• H314-Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
• H302-Harmful if swallowed.
• H400-Very toxic to aquatic life.
• EUH031-Contact with acids liberates toxic gas.

Precautionary Statement

• P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
• P210-Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking.
• P273-Avoid release to the environment.
• P301+P330+P331-IF SWALLOWED: rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting.
• P305+P351+P338-IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
• P310-Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor/.