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Calcium oxide

CAS 1305-78-8 · CaO
Hazard class
Danger — Corrosive, Irritant / harmful, Health hazard
Pictograms
CorrosiveIrritant / harmfulHealth hazard
H-statements
  • H302 Harmful if swallowed
  • H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage
  • H315 Causes skin irritation
  • H318 Causes serious eye damage
  • H335 May cause respiratory irritation
  • H370 Causes damage to organs
  • H372 Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure
  • H303 May be harmful if swallowed
  • H304 May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways
  • H371 May cause damage to organs
Workplace exposure limits
NIOSH REL TWA 2 mg/m3
OSHA PEL TWA 5 mg/m3
IDLH 25 mg/m3
Occupational exposure limits — NIOSH Pocket Guide.
Synonyms
215-138-9 · Calcia · Calxyl · Gebrannter kalk · Unslaked lime · Calcium monoxide · Airlock · CALX
Molecular weight
56.08 g/mol
Data source
Aggregated classification PubChem · REACH-registered
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