Material Safety Data Sheet
The Dow Chemical Company
Product Name: LIQUIDOW* Technical Grade Calcium Chloride Issue Date: 01/02/2007
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Print Date: 05 Jan 2007
The Dow Chemical Company encourages and expects you to read and understand the entire (M)SDS,
as there is important information throughout the document. We expect you to follow the precautions
identified in this document unless your use conditions would necessitate other appropriate methods or
actions.
1. Product and Company Identification
Product Name
LIQUIDOW* Technical Grade Calcium Chloride Solution
COMPANY IDENTIFICATION
The Dow Chemical Company
2030 Willard H. Dow Center
Midland, MI 48674
USA
Customer Information Number: 800-258-2436
EMERGENCY TELEPHONE NUMBER
24-Hour Emergency Contact: 989-636-4400
Local Emergency Contact: 989-636-4400
2. Hazards Identification
Emergency Overview
Color: Clear
Physical State: Liquid
Odor: Odorless
Hazards of product:
WARNING! Causes eye irritation. Prolonged exposure may cause skin burns.
Slipping hazard. Isolate area.
OSHA Hazard Communication Standard
This product is a "Hazardous Chemical" as defined by the OSHA Hazard Communication Standard, 29
CFR 1910.1200.
Potential Health Effects
Eye Contact: May cause severe eye irritation. May cause slight corneal injury. Effects may be slow
to heal.
Skin Contact: Brief contact is essentially nonirritating to skin. May cause more severe response if
skin is abraded (scratched or cut). May cause more severe response on covered skin (under clothing,
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gloves). Prolonged contact may cause skin burns. Symptoms may include pain, severe local redness,
swelling, and tissue damage.
Skin Absorption: Prolonged skin contact is unlikely to result in absorption of harmful amounts.
Inhalation: Mist may cause irritation of upper respiratory tract (nose and throat).
Ingestion: Low toxicity if swallowed. Small amounts swallowed incidentally as a result of normal
handling operations are not likely to cause injury; however, swallowing larger amounts may cause
injury. Swallowing may result in gastrointestinal irritation.
3. Composition Information
Component CAS # Amount
Calcium chloride 10043-52-4 28.0 - 42.0 %
Potassium chloride 7447-40-7 0.0 - 3.0 %
Sodium chloride 7647-14-5 0.0 - 2.0 %
Water 7732-18-5 53.0 - 72.0 %
4. First-aid measures
Eye Contact: Immediately flush eyes with water; remove contact lenses, if present, after the first 5
minutes, then continue flushing eyes for at least 15 minutes. Obtain medical attention without delay,
preferably from an ophthalmologist.
Skin Contact: Wash skin with plenty of water.
Inhalation: Move person to fresh air; if effects occur, consult a physician.
Ingestion: If swallowed, seek medical attention. Do not induce vomiting unless directed to do so by
medical personnel.
Notes to Physician: If burn is present, treat as any thermal burn, after decontamination. No specific
antidote. Treatment of exposure should be directed at the control of symptoms and the clinical
condition of the patient.
5. Fire Fighting Measures
Extinguishing Media: This material does not burn. If exposed to fire from another source, use
suitable extinguishing agent for that fire.
Fire Fighting Procedures: Keep people away. Isolate fire and deny unnecessary entry. This
material does not burn. Fight fire for other material that is burning. Water should be applied in large
quantities as fine spray.
Special Protective Equipment for Firefighters: Wear positive-pressure self-contained breathing
apparatus (SCBA) and protective fire fighting clothing (includes fire fighting helmet, coat, trousers,
boots, and gloves). Avoid contact with this material during fire fighting operations. If contact is likely,
change to full chemical resistant fire fighting clothing with self-contained breathing apparatus. If this is
not available, wear full chemical resistant clothing with self-contained breathing apparatus and fight fire
from a remote location. For protective equipment in post-fire or non-fire clean-up situations, refer to
the relevant sections.
Unusual Fire and Explosion Hazards: Not applicable.
Hazardous Combustion Products: Not applicable
6. Accidental Release Measures
Steps to be Taken if Material is Released or Spilled: Small and large spills: Contain spilled material
if possible. Absorb with materials such as: Sand. Collect in suitable and properly labeled containers.
Flush residue with plenty of water. See Section 13, Disposal Considerations, for additional
information.
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Personal Precautions: Spilled material may cause a slipping hazard. Isolate area. Keep
unnecessary and unprotected personnel from entering the area. Use appropriate safety equipment.
For additional information, refer to Section 8, Exposure Controls and Personal Protection.
Environmental Precautions: Prevent from entering into soil, ditches, sewers, waterways and/or
groundwater. See Section 12, Ecological Information.
7. Handling and Storage
Handling
General Handling: Product shipped/handled hot can cause thermal burns. Avoid contact with eyes,
skin, and clothing. Wash thoroughly after handling. See Section 8, EXPOSURE CONTROLS AND
PERSONAL PROTECTION.
Storage
Keep container closed. Protect from atmospheric moisture. Product may become a solid at
temperatures below 0癈 (32癋) (concentrations above 36% calcium chloride).
8. Exposure Controls / Personal Protection
Exposure Limits
Component List Type Value
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Calcium chloride Dow IHG TWA 10 mg/m3
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Sodium chloride Dow IHG TWA 10 mg/m3
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Personal Protection
Eye/Face Protection: Use chemical goggles.
Skin Protection: Use protective clothing chemically resistant to this material. Selection of specific
items such as face shield, boots, apron, or full body suit will depend on the task. Remove
contaminated clothing immediately, wash skin area with soap and water, and launder clothing before
reuse or dispose of properly.
Hand protection: Use gloves chemically resistant to this material. Examples of preferred
glove barrier materials include: Polyethylene. Neoprene. Natural rubber ("latex"). Polyvinyl
chloride ("PVC" or "vinyl"). Nitrile/butadiene rubber ("nitrile" or "NBR"). Ethyl vinyl alcohol
laminate ("EVAL"). Avoid gloves made of: Polyvinyl alcohol ("PVA"). NOTICE: The selection
of a specific glove for a particular application and duration of use in a workplace should also
take into account all relevant workplace factors such as, but not limited to: Other chemicals
which may be handled, physical requirements (cut/puncture protection, dexterity, thermal
protection), potential body reactions to glove materials, as well as the
instructions/specifications provided by the glove supplier.
Respiratory Protection: Atmospheric levels should be maintained below the exposure guideline.
When respiratory protection is required for certain operations, use an approved air-purifying respirator.
In dusty or misty atmospheres, use an approved particulate respirator. The following should be
effective types of air-purifying respirators: Particulate filter.
Ingestion: Use good personal hygiene. Do not consume or store food in the work area. Wash hands
before smoking or eating.
Engineering Controls
Ventilation: Provide general and/or local exhaust ventilation to control airborne levels below the
exposure guidelines.
9. Physical and Chemical Properties
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Physical State Liquid
Color Clear
Odor Odorless
Flash Point - Closed Cup Not applicable
Flammable Limits In Air Lower: Not applicable
Upper: Not applicable
Autoignition Temperature Not applicable
Vapor Pressure 9 - 15 mmHg @ 25 癈 Literature
Boiling Point (760 mmHg) 110 - 122 癈 (230 - 252 癋) Literature .
Vapor Density (air = 1) Literature same as water
Specific Gravity (H2O = 1) 1.275 - 1.439 Literature
Freezing Point Varies
Melting Point Not applicable
Solubility in Water (by Literature completely miscible with water
weight)
pH 9.2 Estimated (10% dilution in water)
Kinematic Viscosity 2.6 cSt @ 25 癈 Estimated
10. Stability and Reactivity
Stability/Instability
Stable.
Conditions to Avoid: None known.
Incompatible Materials: Avoid contact with: Sulfuric acid. Corrosive to some metals. Avoid contact
with metals such as: Brass. Ferrous metals. Mild steel. Flammable hydrogen may be generated
from contact with metals such as: Zinc. Sodium. Reaction of bromide impurity with oxidizing
materials may generate trace levels of impurities such as bromate.
Hazardous Polymerization
Will not occur.
Thermal Decomposition
Does not decompose.
11. Toxicological Information
Acute Toxicity
Ingestion
For the major component(s): LD50, Rat 900 - 2,100 mg/kg
Skin Absorption
For the major component(s): LD50, Rabbit > 5,000 mg/kg
Genetic Toxicology
The data presented are for the following material: Calcium chloride or CaCl2. In vitro genetic toxicity
studies were negative. The data presented are for the following material Potassium chloride. In vitro
genetic toxicity studies were positive. However, the relevance of this to humans is unknown.
12. Ecological Information
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CHEMICAL FATE
Data for Component: Calcium chloride
Movement & Partitioning
No bioconcentration is expected because of the relatively high water solubility. Partitioning
from water to n-octanol is not applicable.
Persistence and Degradability
Biodegradation is not applicable.
Data for Component: Potassium chloride
Movement & Partitioning
Partitioning from water to n-octanol is not applicable.
Persistence and Degradability
Biodegradation is not applicable.
Data for Component: Sodium chloride
Movement & Partitioning
No bioconcentration is expected because of the relatively high water solubility. Potential for
mobility in soil is very high (Koc between 0 and 50). Partitioning from water to n-octanol is not
applicable.
Persistence and Degradability
Biodegradation is not applicable.
ECOTOXICITY
Data for Component: Calcium chloride
Material is practically non-toxic to aquatic organisms on an acute basis (LC50/EC50 >100
mg/L in the most sensitive species tested).
Fish Acute & Prolonged Toxicity
LC50, bluegill (Lepomis macrochirus): 8,350 - 10,650 mg/l
Aquatic Invertebrate Acute Toxicity
LC50, water flea Daphnia magna: 759 - 3,005 mg/l
Toxicity to Micro-organisms
EC50; activated sludge, respiration inhibition: > 1,000 mg/l
Data for Component: Potassium chloride
Material is practically non-toxic to aquatic organisms on an acute basis (LC50/EC50 >100
mg/L in the most sensitive species tested).
Fish Acute & Prolonged Toxicity
LC50, rainbow trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss), 96 h: 4,236 mg/l
Aquatic Invertebrate Acute Toxicity
EC50, water flea Daphnia magna, 24 h, immobilization: 590 mg/l
LC50, water flea Ceriodaphnia dubia, 96 h: 3,470 mg/l
Data for Component: Sodium chloride
Material is practically non-toxic to aquatic organisms on an acute basis (LC50/EC50 >100
mg/L in the most sensitive species tested).
Fish Acute & Prolonged Toxicity
LC50, fathead minnow (Pimephales promelas): 10,610 mg/l
Aquatic Invertebrate Acute Toxicity
LC50, water flea Daphnia magna: 4,571 mg/l
Toxicity to Micro-organisms
IC50, OECD 209 Test; activated sludge, respiration inhibition: > 1,000 mg/l
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13. Disposal Considerations
All disposal practices must be in compliance with all Federal, State/Provincial and local laws and
regulations. Regulations may vary in different locations. Waste characterizations and compliance with
applicable laws are the responsibility solely of the waste generator. DOW HAS NO CONTROL OVER
THE MANAGEMENT PRACTICES OR MANUFACTURING PROCESSES OF PARTIES HANDLING
OR USING THIS MATERIAL. THE INFORMATION PRESENTED HERE PERTAINS ONLY TO THE
PRODUCT AS SHIPPED IN ITS INTENDED CONDITION AS DESCRIBED IN MSDS SECTION:
Composition Information. FOR UNUSED & UNCONTAMINATED PRODUCT, the preferred options
include sending to a licensed, permitted: Reclaimer. Waste water treatment system. As a service to
its customers, Dow can provide names of information resources to help identify waste management
companies and other facilities which recycle, reprocess or manage chemicals or plastics, and that
manage used drums. Telephone Dow's Customer Information Group at 1-800-258-2436 or 1-989-
832-1556 (U.S.), or 1-800-331-6451 (Canada) for further details.
14. Transport Information
DOT Non-Bulk
NOT REGULATED
DOT Bulk
NOT REGULATED
IMDG
NOT REGULATED
ICAO/IATA
NOT REGULATED
This information is not intended to convey all specific regulatory or operational
requirements/information relating to this product. Additional transportation system information can be
obtained through an authorized sales or customer service representative. It is the responsibility of the
transporting organization to follow all applicable laws, regulations and rules relating to the
transportation of the material.
15. Regulatory Information
OSHA Hazard Communication Standard
This product is a "Hazardous Chemical" as defined by the OSHA Hazard Communication Standard, 29
CFR 1910.1200.
Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act of 1986 Title III (Emergency Planning
and Community Right-to-Know Act of 1986) Sections 311 and 312
Immediate (Acute) Health Hazard Yes
Delayed (Chronic) Health Hazard No
Fire Hazard No
Reactive Hazard No
Sudden Release of Pressure Hazard No
Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act of 1986 Title III (Emergency Planning and
Community Right-to-Know Act of 1986) Section 313
To the best of our knowledge, this product does not contain chemicals at levels which require reporting
under this statute.
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Pennsylvania (Worker and Community Right-To-Know Act): Pennsylvania Hazardous
Substances List and/or Pennsylvania Environmental Hazardous Substance List:
To the best of our knowledge, this product does not contain chemicals at levels which require reporting
under this statute.
Pennsylvania (Worker and Community Right-To-Know Act): Pennsylvania Special Hazardous
Substances List:
To the best of our knowledge, this product does not contain chemicals at levels which require reporting
under this statute.
California Proposition 65 (Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act of 1986)
This product contains no listed substances known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth
defects or other reproductive harm, at levels which would require a warning under the statute.
California Proposition 65 (Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act of 1986)
WARNING: This product (when used in aqueous formulations with a chemical oxidizer such as ozone)
contains a chemical known to the State of California to cause cancer.
US. Toxic Substances Control Act
All components of this product are on the TSCA Inventory or are exempt from TSCA Inventory
requirements under 40 CFR 720.30
CEPA - Domestic Substances List (DSL)
All substances contained in this product are listed on the Canadian Domestic Substances List (DSL) or
are not required to be listed.
16. Other Information
Recommended Uses and Restrictions
A calcium chloride product - Dust Control De-icing fluid. For industrial use. Dow recommends that
you use this product in a manner consistent with the listed use. If your intended use is not consistent
with Dow's stated use, please contact Dow's Customer Information Group.
Revision
Identification Number: 81498 / 0000 / Issue Date 01/02/2007 / Version: 3.0
Most recent revision(s) are noted by the bold, double bars in left-hand margin throughout this
document.
Legend
N/A Not available
W/W Weight/Weight
OEL Occupational Exposure Limit
STEL Short Term Exposure Limit
TWA Time Weighted Average
ACGIH American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists, Inc.
DOW IHG Dow Industrial Hygiene Guideline
WEEL Workplace Environmental Exposure Level
HAZ_DES Hazard Designation
Action Level A value set by OSHA that is lower than the PEL which will trigger the need for
activities such as exposure monitoring and medical surveillance if exceeded.
The Dow Chemical Company urges each customer or recipient of this (M)SDS to study it carefully and
consult appropriate expertise, as necessary or appropriate, to become aware of and understand the
data contained in this (M)SDS and any hazards associated with the product. The information herein is
provided in good faith and believed to be accurate as of the effective date shown above. However, no
warranty, express or implied, is given. Regulatory requirements are subject to change and may differ
between various locations. It is the buyer's/user's responsibility to ensure that his activities comply with
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all federal, state, provincial or local laws. The information presented here pertains only to the product
as shipped. Since conditions for use of the product are not under the control of the manufacturer, it is
the buyer's/user's duty to determine the conditions necessary for the safe use of this product. Due to
the proliferation of sources for information such as manufacturer-specific (M)SDSs, we are not and
cannot be responsible for (M)SDSs obtained from any source other than ourselves. If you have
obtained an (M)SDS from another source or if you are not sure that the (M)SDS you have is current,
please contact us for the most current version.
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