SDS

Guardian Chlorinating Granules (47%) Page 1
SAFETY DATA SHEET
Date Issued: 01/07/15
SDS No: Guardian Chlorinating Granules (47%)
Date Revised: 03/24/18
Revision No.: 3
GUARDIAN CHLORINATING GRANULES (47%)
1. PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION
Product Name: Guardian Chlorinating Granules
General Use: Swimming Pool Sanitizer and Shock Treatment
Product Description: Calcium Hypochlorite
Synonyms: Calcium Hypochlorite, Cal Hypo
2. HAZARD IDENTIFICATION
OSHA Hazard Classification: Toxic by inhalation, Corrosive to eyes and skin, Lung toxin
Routes of Entry: Inhalation, skin, eyes, ingestion
Chemical Interactions No known or reported interactions.
Medical Conditions Aggravated: Asthma, respiratory and cardiovascular disease
HUMAN THRESHOLD RESPONSE DATA
Odor Threshold: Approximately 2.0 mg/m
3
(based on odor threshold of chlorine)
Irritation Threshold: Approximately 18-31 mg/m
3
(based on irritation threshold of chlorine)
Hazards Materials Identification System / National Fire Protection Association Classifications
Hazard Ratings Health Flammability Physical/Instability PPI/Special Hazard
HMIS 3 0 1
NFPA 3 0 1 OX-NFPA Oxidizer
Class meets criteria of
an NFPA Class I
Oxidizer
IMMEDIATE (ACUTE) HEALTH EFFECTS
Inhalation Toxicity: HARMFUL IF PRODUCT IS INHALED IN HIGH CONCENTRATIONS CAUSES
BURNS TO RESPIRATORY TRACT. Inhalation of dust or vapor from this product can be irritating to
the nose, mouth, throat and lungs. In confined areas, mechanical agitation can result in high levels of
dust, and reaction with incompatible materials (as listed in Section 10) can result in high
concentrations of chlorine vapor, either of which may result in burns to the respiratory tract,
producing lung edema, shortness of breath, wheezing, choking, chest pains, impairment of lung
function and possible permanent lung damage.
Skin Toxicity: DRY MATERIAL CAUSES MODERATE SKIN IRRITATION, WET MATERIAL
CAUSES SKIN BURNS. Dermal exposure to dry material causes moderate skin irritation
characterized by redness and swelling. Dermal exposure to wet material can cause severe irritation
and/or burns characterized by redness, swelling and scab formation. Prolonged skin exposure may
cause permanent damage.
Eye Toxicity: CAUSES BURNS TO EYES. Severe irritation and/or burns can occur following eye
exposure. Direct contact may cause impairment of vision and corneal damage.
Ingestion Toxicity: MODERATELY TOXIC IF SWALLOWED. CAUSES BURNS TO DIGESTIVE
TRACT. Irritation and/or burns can occur to the entire gastrointestinal tract, including the stomach
and intestines, characterized by nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain, bleeding, and/or tissue