UN 2880 — Calcium hypochlorite, hydrated mixture, with not less than 5.5% but not more than 16% water

=== IC HAZMAT BRIEFING === UN 2880 — Calcium hypochlorite, hydrated mixture, with not less than 5.5% but not more than 16% water Class: 5 | Placard: Oxidizer | ERG Guide: 140 Appearance: White to grayish-white granular solid or powder with a strong chlorine odor. Solid at room temperature, hygroscopic. Water Reactivity: Reacts with water releasing heat and chlorine gas; avoid large amounts of water Extinguishing: Dry chemical, sand only; do not use water or foam directly on material PPE: Level B minimum; SCBA required; chemical-resistant suit; avoid skin/eye contact with dust or solution Isolation: ERG 140: isolate spill 25m all directions; if tank/rail car involved in fire, isolate 800m all directions; evacuate 800m if tank/rail car involved in fire — Key Hazards — • These substances will accelerate burning when involved in a fire. • Some may decompose explosively when heated or involved in a fire. • May explode from heat or contamination. — First Actions — • CALL 911. Then call emergency response telephone number on shipping paper. If shipping paper • Keep unauthorized personnel away. • Stay upwind, uphill and/or upstream. • Ventilate closed spaces before entering, but only if properly trained and equipped. SOURCE: allfirefighter.com/hazmat/un/2880 | Always use current ERG + SOP/SOGIC BRIEFING

UN2880 Calcium hypochlorite, hydrated mixture, with not less than 5.5% but not more than 16% water Cls5 ERG140 | allfirefighter.com/hazmat/un/2880SMS / 160 CHAR