Difference between revisions of "Calcium Hypochlorite"

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==Description==
 
==Description==
 
White crystalline powder with pungent odor.
 
White crystalline powder with pungent odor.
 
Has been the cause of numerous fires, explosions and disasters, most of which could be attributed to
 
Has been the cause of numerous fires, explosions and disasters, most of which could be attributed to
 
one of the following causes or combination of causes:
 
one of the following causes or combination of causes:
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Stuffing of damaged receptacles,
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* Stuffing of damaged receptacles
Improper stowage and consequent damage to receptacles in heavy weather,
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* Improper stowage and consequent damage to receptacles in heavy weather
Improper segregation from goods such as combustible solids or liquids and like colors, dyes, oils and  
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* Improper segregation from goods such as combustible solids or liquids and like colors, dyes, oils and textiles, non combustible liquids containing water, ammonium compounds  sal ammoniac etc.
textiles, non combustible liquids containing water, ammonium compounds  sal ammoniac etc.,
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* Impact or friction during conventional stuffing and or cargo operations
Impact or friction during conventional stuffing and or cargo operations,
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* [[Contact]] with rust after spillage of contents
Contact with rust after spillage of contents.
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When consolidating this substance in containers great care should be taken when selecting the  
 
When consolidating this substance in containers great care should be taken when selecting the  
 
co-load, and the container should be absolutely clean and dry.
 
co-load, and the container should be absolutely clean and dry.
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Over the years the stability of this substance has much improved.  
 
Over the years the stability of this substance has much improved.  
 
It is now more and more replaced by the safer and more stable isocyanurates.
 
It is now more and more replaced by the safer and more stable isocyanurates.
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For all shipments of calcium hypochlorite containing more than 70% active chlorine, it is recommended  
 
For all shipments of calcium hypochlorite containing more than 70% active chlorine, it is recommended  
 
that special clearance be obtained.
 
that special clearance be obtained.
 
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Hazard: IMDG Class 5.1  
 
Hazard: IMDG Class 5.1  
 
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<b>Full information on this product is in the process of completion.</b>
  
 
[[Category:Oil and chemicals]]
 
[[Category:Oil and chemicals]]
 
[[Category:Products]]
 
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Revision as of 20:03, 15 March 2012

Infobox on Calcium Hypochlorite
Example of Calcium Hypochlorite
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Self-heating / spontaneous combustion -
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Calcium Hypochlorite

Description

White crystalline powder with pungent odor. Has been the cause of numerous fires, explosions and disasters, most of which could be attributed to one of the following causes or combination of causes:

  • Stuffing of damaged receptacles
  • Improper stowage and consequent damage to receptacles in heavy weather
  • Improper segregation from goods such as combustible solids or liquids and like colors, dyes, oils and textiles, non combustible liquids containing water, ammonium compounds sal ammoniac etc.
  • Impact or friction during conventional stuffing and or cargo operations
  • Contact with rust after spillage of contents



When consolidating this substance in containers great care should be taken when selecting the co-load, and the container should be absolutely clean and dry.

Over the years the stability of this substance has much improved. It is now more and more replaced by the safer and more stable isocyanurates. When offered for shipment in bulk containers, and bearing in mind possible tainting of units and cleaning expenses; contact Dangerous Cargo Dept / Rotterdam for transport conditions. In all circumstances the shipper shall deliver a document stating the percentage of free chlorine. For all shipments of calcium hypochlorite containing more than 70% active chlorine, it is recommended that special clearance be obtained.

Hazard: IMDG Class 5.1

Full information on this product is in the process of completion.