Product ID:PH10 BUFFER CAPSULE
MSDS Date:01/02/1992
FSC:6810
NIIN:01-239-7563
MSDS Number: BMQPB

Emergency Phone: 215-343-6484

Info Phone: 215-343-6484

Cage: 9C365

Telephone: 215-313-6484

Cage: 9C365

CALCIUM CARBONATE

CAS: 471-34-1

RTECS: FF9335000

Fraction By Weight: 100%

OSHA PEL 10 MG/M3

ACGIH TLV: 10 MG/M3

LD50 LC50 Mixture:ORAL LD50 (RAT) IS 5600 MG/KG
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:NO Skin:YES Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE: INHALATION- IRRITATION OF
MUCOUS MEMBRANES AND RESPIRATORY TRACT. SKIN: IRRITATION. EYES:
IRRITATION, CORNEAL DAMAGE. NONE HAZARDOUS TO OTHER AREAS OF BODY.
CHRONIC: DERMATITIS OR DRYING OF SKI N. MILD IRRITATION OF MUCOUS
MEMBRANES.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE
Effects of Overexposure:INHALATION: COUGHING, SHORTNESS OF BREATH.
EYES: REDNESS, TEARING. SKIN: REDNESS, RASH.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

First Aid:INHALATION: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. EYES: FLUSH WITH PLENTY OF
WATER FOR 15 MINUTES. SEE DOCTOR. SKIN: WASH WITH SOAP AND WATER.
INGESTION: DILUTE WITH SEVERAL GLASSES OF WATER. SEE DOCTOR. IF ANY
SYMPTO MS PERSIST; SEE DOCTOR.

Extinguishing Media:USE MEDIA APPROPRIATE FOR SURROUNDING FIRE
CONDITIONS.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS AND
FULL PROTECTIVE GEAR.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:USE WATER SPRAY TO DISPERSE VAPOR.

Spill Release Procedures:WEAR PROPER PROTECTIVE CLOTHING. SWEEP UP AND
PLACE IN CLEAN CONTAINER FOR DISPOSAL. MOP SPILL AREA WITH DAMP MOP
AND VENTILATE.
Neutralizing Agent:5 % ACETIC ACID SOLUTION.

Handling and Storage Precautions:DO NOT STORE NEAR ACIDS.
Other Precautions:MINIMIZE FREE FALL WHEN HANDLING TO MINIMIZE THE DUST
GENERATED.

Respiratory Protection:NONE NORMALLY REQUIRED. IF DUSTY CONDITIONS
EXIST; USE NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED RESPIRATOR FOR DUST.
Ventilation:USE ADEQUATE MECHANICAL VENTILATION.
Protective Gloves:PVC OR RUBBER
Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASSES/CHEMICAL SPLASH GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:EYE WASH STATION & SAFETY SHOWER. CLOTHING
TO PREVENT PROLONGED OR REPEATED CONTACT.
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH HANDS AFETR USE AND BEFORE EATING,
DRINKING, OR SMOKING.
Supplemental Safety and Health

HCC:B3
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:1564F,851C
Vapor Pres:NIL
Spec Gravity:2.5
Solubility in Water:APPRECIABLE
Appearance and Odor:WHITE, GRANULAR, ODORLESS POWDER

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER. STRONG MINERAL ACIDS, SUGARS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:HIGH TEMPERATURE, MOISTURE
Hazardous Decomposition Products:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH LOCAL, STATE AND
FEDERAL REGULATIONS. MANUFACTURER SAYS TO MIX WITH COMBUSTIBLE
MATERIAL AND INCINERATE.

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