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Calcium hypochlorite

CAS 7778-54-3 · CaCl2O2
Hazard class
Danger — Oxidiser, Irritant / harmful, Corrosive, Environmental hazard
Pictograms
OxidiserIrritant / harmfulCorrosiveEnvironmental hazard
H-statements
  • H272 May intensify fire; oxidiser
  • 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
Synonyms
CALCIUM HYPOCHLORITE · 7778-54-3 · Calcium hypochloride · Hypochlorous acid, calcium salt · Bleaching powder · Losantin · Pittchlor · Pittcide
Molecular weight
142.98 g/mol
Browse similar
Oxidiser · Irritant / harmful · Corrosive · Environmental hazard
Data source
Harmonised classification ECHA — EU CLP Annex VI
Legally binding EU classification adopted by ECHA under CLP Annex VI — the highest-confidence GHS source.
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