Product ID:CALCIUM CARBONATE
MSDS Date:01/31/1989
FSC:6810
NIIN:00-111-3750
MSDS Number: BHCRS

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CALCIUM CARBONATE

CAS: 471-34-1

RTECS: FF9335000

Fraction By Weight: 100.0%

LD50 LC50 Mixture:LD50 (RAT) IS 6450 MG/KG
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE: EYE, SKIN & RESPIRATORY TRACT
IRRITATION;COUGHING, SNEEZING,NAUSEA,DIAHRREA;CHRONIC: AVOID
PROLONGED BREATHING OF THE DUST OR CONTACT OF DUST WITH THE
SKIN.MAY CAUSE DERMATITIS CONJUNCTIVITIS.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:DATA PER MSDS.
Effects of Overexposure:MAY CAUSE EYE, SKIN & RESPIRATORY TRACT
IRRITATION.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:PRE-EXISTING CONDITIONS MAY BE
WORSEN;

First Aid:EYES: IMMEDIATELY WASH FROM EYES WITH LARGE AMOUNTS OF WATER,
OCCASIONALLY LIFTING THE UPPER & LOWER EYE LIDS. IF IRRITATION
OCCURS AND PERSISTS, SEEK MEDICAL ATTENTION. SKIN: WASH WITH SOAP
AND WATER . INGESTION: CONSULT A PHYSICIAN IMMEDIATELY. INHALATION:
REMOVE TO FRESH AIR.

Flash Point:NONE
Extinguishing Media:NOT FLAMMABLE;USE CARBON DIOXIDE, FOAM, DRY
CHEMICAL, OR WATER FOG IF APPLICABLE.
Fire Fighting Procedures:FIRE FIGHTERS SHOULD USE NIOSH APPROVED SCBA &
FULL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT WHEN FIGHTING CHEMICAL FIRE. USE WATER
SPRAY TO COOL NEARBY CONTAINERS EXPOSED TO FIRE.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NEGLIGIBLE FIRE HAZARDS.

Spill Release Procedures:USE PROPER PERSONAL PROTECTION;SWEEP UP OR
VACUUM AND RECOVER IN A DRY CONTAINER FOR PROPER DISPOSAL
Neutralizing Agent:NONE REQUIRED

Handling and Storage Precautions:AVOID PROLONGED BREATHING OF THE DUST
OR CONTACT OF DUST WITH THE SKIN.
Other Precautions:WEAR GOGGLES IF DUST CAUSES EYE DISCOMFORT. WEAR A
PROPERLY FITTED NIOSH-APPROVED DUST RESPIRATOR FOR DUSTY
CONDITIONS.

Respiratory Protection:WEAR A PROPERLY FITTED NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED DUST
RESPIRATOR IF CONDITIONS ARE DUSTY.
Ventilation:MECHANICAL(GENERAL) VENTILATION IS USUALLY ADEQUATE TO
MAINTAIN DUST LEVELS BELOW TLV FOR NUISANCE DUST.
Protective Gloves:IMPERVIOUS
Eye Protection:GOGGLES FOR DUSTY CONDITIONS
Other Protective Equipment:PROTECTIVE CLOTHING,EYE-WASH FOUNTAIN,SAFETY
SHOWER
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER USE AND BEFORE EATING,
DRINKING OR SMOKING. VACUUM UP ANY DUST. LAUNDER CLOTHING BEFORE
REUSE.
Supplemental Safety and Health
AVIOD CONTACT WITH EYES AND SKIN;DO NOT BREATHE DUST.

HCC:N1
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:1650F,899C
Decomp Temp:Decomp Text:1650F,899C
Spec Gravity:2.710
Solubility in Water:NEGLIGIBLE
Appearance and Odor:ODORLESS,,HYGROSCOPIC WHITE POWDER OF CRYSTALS.

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
ACIDS,FLUORINE & MAGNESIUM
Stability Condition to Avoid:HIGH TEMPERATURES
Hazardous Decomposition Products:OXIDES OF CARBON;CALCIUM OXIDE

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE IN AN APPROVED LANDFILL ACCORDING TO
LOCAL, STATE AND FEDERAL REGULATIONS. COVER PROMPTLY TO AVOID
BLOWING DUST.

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