BBPSV - CALCIUM HYDROXIDE

  • MSDS: BBPSV
  • Manufacturer: MALLINCKRODT
  • Product Name: CALCIUM HYDROXIDE
  • National Stock Number: 6810-00F004213
Product Identification

Product ID:CALCIUM HYDROXIDE
MSDS Date:01/01/1987
FSC:6810
NIIN:00F004213
MSDS Number: BBPSV

Responsible Party
MALLINCKRODT/ST. LOUIS, MO 63134

Emergency Phone: (314) 982-5000

Cage: EO821

Contractor
MALLINCKRODT/ST. LOUIS, MO 63134
5840 ST. LOUIS, MO 63134 US

Telephone: 314-539-1600

Cage: EO821

Ingredients

CALCIUM HYDROXIDE

CAS: 1305-62-0

RTECS: EW2800000

Fraction By Weight: 100%

OSHA PEL 15 MG/M3 TDUST

ACGIH TLV: 5 MG/M3; 9293

Hazards

Effects of Overexposure:INHALATION: MAY CAUSE IRRITATION OF THE MUCOUS
MEMBRANE/UPPER RESP TRACT. SKIN/EYES: CORROSIVE.

First Aid

First Aid:INHALATION: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. GET MED ATT. INGESTION: IF
SWALLOWED, DON'T INDUCE VOMITING. GIVE WATER/MILK. CALL A
PHYSICIAN. SKIN: REMOVE ANY CONTAMINATED CLOTHING. SKIN/EYE: WASH
W/PLENTY OF WATE R FOR AT LEAST 15 MINUTES. GET MED ATT.

Fire Fighting

Extinguishing Media:USE ANY MEANS SUITABLE FOR EXTINGUISHING
SURROUNDING FIRE.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR FULL PROTECTIVE CLOTHING/NIOSH-APPROVED
SCBA.

Accidental Release

Spill Release Procedures:CLEAN-UP PERSONNEL MAY REQUIRE PROTECTIVE
CLOTHING/RESP PROTECTION FROM DUST. SCOOP SOLID/PLACE IN CLEAN
STEEL CONTAINER FOR RECOVERY OR DISPOSAL IN A HAZAOUS WASTE
FACILITY. SCRAP MATERIAL MAY BE DI SPOSED OF, DEPENDING ON QUANTY.

Handling

Handling and Storage Precautions:KEEP IN A TIGHTLY CLOSED CONTAINER,
STORE IN A COOL, DRY, VENTILATED AREA. PROTECT AGAINST PHYCAL
DAMAGE. ISOLATE FROM INCOMPATIBLE SUBSTANCE.
Other Precautions:WEAR WEAR IMPERVIOUS PROTECTIVE CLOTHING, INCLUDING
BOOTS GLOVES, LAB COAT, APRON OR COVERALLS TO PREVENT SKIN CONTACT.
CONTT LENSES SHOULD NOT BE WORN WHEN WORKING W/THIS MATERIAL.

Exposure Controls

Respiratory Protection:IF TLV IS EXCEEDED, A DUST/MIST RESP W/CHEM
GOGGLES MAY BE WORN.
Ventilation:PROVIDE LOCAL EXHAUST VENTILATION TO KEEP BELOW TLV
Protective Gloves:IMPERVIOUS
Eye Protection:SAFETY GOGGLES/FACE SHIEL
Other Protective Equipment:MAINTAIN EYE WASH FOUNTAIN/QUICK-DRENCH
FACILITY IN AREA.
Supplemental Safety and Health
MSDS DATE: 30 AUG 85. MOLECULAR WEIGHT: 74.09. MELTING POINT: 580C
(1076F). PRECAUTIONARY: AVOID CONTACT W/EYES/SKIN/CLOTHG. WASH
THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING.

Chemical Properties

Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:DECOMPOSES
Spec Gravity:2.24
Solubility in Water:SLIGHTLY
Appearance and Odor:FINE WHITE TO YELLOW WHITE POWDER ODORLESS.

Stability

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
MALEIC ANHYDRIDE/NITRO CMPDS/PHOSPHORUS/ACIDS _
Stability Condition to Avoid:ABSORBS CO2 FROM AIR TO FORM CALCIUM
CARBONATE.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:CAUSTIC FUMES OF CALCIUM OXIDE FORM
WHEN HEATED TO DECOMP.

Disposal

Waste Disposal Methods:ENSURE COMPLIANCE WITH LOCAL, STATE AND FEDERAL
REGULATIONS.

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