Product ID:CALCIUM SULFATE
MSDS Date:04/06/1989
FSC:6810
NIIN:00-956-6275
MSDS Number: BVHFQ

Emergency Phone: 314-539-1600

Info Phone: 314-539-1600

Cage: 37940

Telephone: 314-539-1600

Cage: 37940

CALCIUM SULFATE

CAS: 7778-18-9

RTECS: WS6920000

Fraction By Weight: 100%

OSHA PEL 15 MG/M3 TDUST

ACGIH TLV: 10 MG/M3 TDUST; 9394

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:NO Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:HAZARD IS THAT OF A NUISANCE DUST.
COUGHING, SNEEZING, AND LABORED BREATHING MAY OCCUR IN CASE OF
SEVERE INHALATION. MAY CAUSE MECHANICAL EYE IRRITATION.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE OF THE CHEMICALS IN THIS PRODUCT IS
LISTED BY IARC, NTP OR OSHA AS A CARCINOGEN.
Effects of Overexposure:INHALED-COUGHING, SNEEZING, LABORED BREATHING
IN CASE OF SEVERE BREATHING OF DUST. EYES-REDNESS, TEARING,
DISCOMFORT.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NO ADVERSE HEALTH EFFECTS EXPECTED.

First Aid:INGESTED-IF LARGE AMOUNT SWALLOWED, CALL A PHYSICIAN. IF
CONSCIOUS, GIVE SEVERAL GLASSES OF WATER. INHALED-REMOVE TO FRESH
AIR. GET MEDICAL ATTENTION FOR ANY BREATHING DIFFICULTY. SKIN-WASH
WITH SOAP AND WATER. GET MEDICAL ADVICE IF IRRITATION DEVELOPS.
EYES-FLUSH WITH LOTS OF WATER FOR 15 MINUTES. GET MEDICAL ADVICE IF
IRRITATION DEVELOPS.

Flash Point:NON-FLAMMABLE
Extinguishing Media:MEDIA APPROPRIATE FOR SURROUNDING FIRE.
Fire Fighting Procedures:FIREFIGHTER SHOULD WEAR FULL PROTECTIVE
CLOTHING INCLUDING POSITIVE-PRESSURE SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING
APPARATUS.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NOT CONSIDERED TO BE A FIRE OR EXPLOSION
HAZARD.

Spill Release Procedures:VENTILATE AREA OF SPILL. RESPIRATORY
PROTECTION MAY BE NEEDED. SWEEP UP AND CONTAINERIZE FOR
RECLAIMATION OR DISPOSAL. VACUUMING OR WET SWEEPING MAY BE USED TO
AVOID DUST DISPERSAL.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

Handling and Storage Precautions:KEEP IN A TIGHTLY CLOSED CONTAINER,
STORE IN A COOL, DRY, WELL-VENTILATED PLACE. PROTECT AGAINST
PHYSICAL DAMAGE.
Other Precautions:USE WITH ADEQUATE VENTILATION. AS PART OF GOOD
INDUSTRIAL AND PERSONAL HYGIENE, AVOID ALL UNECESSARY EXPOSURE TO
THIS PRODUCT AND ENSURE PROMPT REMOVAL FROM SKIN, EYES, AND
CLOTHING.

Respiratory Protection:IF THE TLV IS EXCEEDED, USE NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED
RESPIRATOR FOR DUSTS/MISTS FOR UP TO 10 TIMES THE TLV. USE IAW 29
CFR 1910.134.
Ventilation:USE ADEQUATE MECHANICAL VENTILATION OR LOCAL EXHAUST TO
MAINTAIN EXPOSURE BELOW TLV.
Protective Gloves:GLOVES
Eye Protection:CHEMICAL SAFETY GLASSES OR GOGGLES.
Other Protective Equipment:WEAR CLEAN, BODY-COVERING CLOTHING. EYE WASH
STATION & SAFETY SHOWER AVAILABLE.
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH HANDS AFTER USE AND BEFORE EATING,
DRINKING, OR SMOKING. LAUNDER CONTAMINATED CLOTHES BEFORE REUSE.
Supplemental Safety and Health
CONTACT LENSES SHOULD NOT BE WORN WHEN HANDLING THIS PRODUCT.

HCC:N1
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:>248F,>120C
Spec Gravity:2.32
Solubility in Water:SLIGHT
Appearance and Odor:WHITE POWDER
Percent Volatiles by Volume:NONE

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
NO INCOMBATIBILITY DATA FOUND.
Stability Condition to Avoid:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:TOXIC OXIDES OF SULFUR.

Waste Disposal Methods:WHATEVER CANNOT BE SAVED FOR RECLAIMATION MAY BE
DELIVERED TO AN APPROVED WASTE DISPOSAL FACILITY. ENSURE COMPLIANCE
WITH LOCAL, STATE AND FEDERAL REGULATIONS.

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