BVGYN - LIMESTONE

  • MSDS: BVGYN
  • Manufacturer: HACH CO
  • Product Name: LIMESTONE
  • National Stock Number: 6630-00-133-0697
Product Identification

Product ID:LIMESTONE
MSDS Date:09/12/1993
FSC:6630
NIIN:00-133-0697
Kit Part:Y
MSDS Number: BVGYN

Responsible Party
HACH CO.
LOVELAND, CO 80539
US

Emergency Phone: 800-227-4224 OR 303-623-5716

Info Phone: 800-227-4224

Cage: 91224

Contractor
HACH COMPANY
907 AMES, IA 50010 US

Telephone: 800-227-4224

Cage: 4T252

Ingredients

CALCIUM CARBONATE (MARBLE) (LIMESTONE)

CAS: 1317-65-3

RTECS: EV9580000

Fraction By Weight: 100%

OSHA PEL 15 MG/M3 TDUST

ACGIH TLV: 10 MG/M3 TDUST; 9394

Hazards

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:NO Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE: EXPOSURE MAY CAUSE EYE &
RESPIRATORY TRACT IRRITATION. EXCESSIVE ORAL DOSES MAY CAUSE
ALKALOSIS. CHRONIC: NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NO INGREDIENTS OF A CONCENTRATION OF
0.1% OR GREATER IS LISTED AS A CARCINOGEN OR SUSPECTED CARCINOGEN.
Effects of Overexposure:EYES: BURNS, TEARING, PAIN, BLURRED VISION,
REDNESS. INHALED: COUGHING, SNEEZING.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE REPORTED.

First Aid

First Aid:EYE/SKIN CONTACT-IMMEDIATELY FLUSH EYES WITH WATER FOR 15
MINUTES. CALL PHYSICIAN. FLUSH SKIN WITH LOTS OF WATER. REMOVE
CONTAMINATED CLOTHES. INGESTED-IF CONSCIOUS, GIVE 1-2 GLASSES OF
WATER. DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING! CALL PHYSICIAN IMMEDIATELY.
INHALED: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR.

Fire Fighting

Extinguishing Media:NOT APPLICABLE. DLA-HMIS: MEDIA APPROPRIATE FOR
SURROUNDING FIRE.
Fire Fighting Procedures:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER. DLA-HMIS:
FIREFIGHTERS SHOULD WEAR FULL PROTECTIVE CLOTHING INCLUDING
POSITIVE-PRESSURE SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:MAY EMIT TOXIC FUMES OF CALCIUM OXIDE AND
CARBON DIOXIDE IN FIRE.

Accidental Release

Spill Release Procedures:SWEEP UP SPILL. AVOID BREATHING MATERIAL.
DISSOLVE IN WATER. FLUSH DOWN DRAIN WITH EXCESS OF WATER.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

Handling

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE TIGHTLY CLOSED IN A COOL, DRY
PLACE.
Other Precautions:AVOID CONTACT WITH EYES. WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER
HANDLING.

Exposure Controls

Respiratory Protection:NONE NORMALLY REQUIRED. IF ENGINEERING CONTROLS
FAIL OR NON-ROUTINE USE OR EMERGENCY OCCURS; USE NIOSH/MSHA
APPROVED RESPIRATOR OR SUPPLIED AIR RESPIRATOR OR SCBA, AS
REQUIRED. USE IAW 29 CFR 1910.134 AND MANUFACTURER'S
RECOMMENDATIONS.
Ventilation:PROVIDE ADEQUATE VENTILATION.
Protective Gloves:NONE NORMALLY REQUIRED.
Eye Protection:LAB GRADE GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER. DLA-HMIS:
EYE WASH STATION & SAFETY SHOWER.
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH HANDS AFTER USE AND BEFORE EATING,
DRINKING, OR SMOKING. LAUNDER CONTAMINATED CLOTHES BEFORE REUSE.
Supplemental Safety and Health
KEY1=B3. CHANGE: 8745.

Chemical Properties

HCC:C1
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:1517F,825C
Decomp Temp:Decomp Text:1517F,825C
Spec Gravity:2.711
Evaporation Rate & Reference:N/K (N-BUTYL ACETATE=1)
Solubility in Water:SLIGHT
Appearance and Odor:WHITE, ODORLESS POWDER.
Corrosion Rate:0.0 IPY

Stability

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG MINERAL ACIDS, FLUORINE, MAGNESIUM WITH HYDROGEN.
Stability Condition to Avoid:CONTACT WITH STRONG MINERAL ACIDS,
FLUORINE, MAGNESIUM WITH HYDROGEN.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:CALCIUM OXIDE, CARBON DIOXIDE.

Disposal

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH LOCAL, STATE AND
FEDERAL REGULATIONS.

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