Product ID:85-1750, CALCIUM CARBONATE
MSDS Date:09/05/2000
FSC:NIIN:Submitter:D DG
Status Code:A
MSDS Number: CLKCN

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Cage: 59896

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CALCIUM CARBONATE

CAS: 471-34-1

RTECS: FF9335000

LD50 LC50 Mixture:ORAL RAT LD50: 6450MG/KG
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:TARGET ORGANS: NO INFORMATION
AVAILABLE. EYES: MAY CAUSE IRITATION. SKIN: MAY CAUSE IRRITAITON.
INGESTION: MAY CAUSE GASTROINTESTINAL DISCOMFORT. INHALTION: MAY
CAUSE IRRITATION TO RESPIRATORY TRACT. CHRONIC: NO CHRONIC EFFECTS
DATA FOUND.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NOT LISTED AS CAUSING CANCER BY IARC,
NTP, OR OSHA.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NO INFORMATION AVAILABLE.

First Aid:EYES: FLUSH EYES WITH WATER FOR 15 MINS, RAISING & LOWERING
EYELIDS OCCASIONALLY. GET MEDICAL ATTENTION IF IRRITATION PERSISTS.
SKIN: THOROUGHLY WASH EXPOSED AREA FOR 15 MINS. REMOVE CONTAMINATED
CLOT HING & LAUNDER BEFORE REUSE. GET MEDICAL ATTENTION IF
IRRITAITON PERSISTS. INGESTION: IF SWALLOWED, IF CONSCIOUS, GIVE
PLENTY OF WATER. IMMEDIATELY CALL PHYSICIAN OR POISON CONTROL
CENTER. NEVER GIVE ANYTHING BY MOUTH TO AN UNCONSCIOUS PERSON.
INHALTION: REMOVE TO FRESSH AIR. GIVE OXYGEN IF BREATHING IS
DIFFICULT; GIVE ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION IF BREATHING HAS STOPPED.
KEEP WARM, QUIET & GET MEDICAL AID.

Extinguishing Media:USE MEDIA SUITABLE TO EXTINGUISH SURROUNDING FIRE.
Fire Fighting Procedures:FIREFIGHTERS SHOULD WEAR FULL PROTECTIVE
EQUIPMENT AND NIOSH APPROVED SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:IGNITES ON CONTACT WITH F2.

Spill Release Procedures:VENTILATE AREA OF SPILL. CLEAN-UP PERSONNEL
SHOULD WEAR PROPER PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT. AVOID CREATING DUST. SWEEP
OR SCOOP UP AND CONTAINERIZE FOR DISPOSAL.

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE TIGHTLY CLOSED IN A DRY,
WELL-VENTILATED AREA AWAY FROM ACIDS. DO NOT BREATHE DUST. DO NOT
GET INTO EYES. AVOID PROLONGED OR REPEATED SKIN CONTACT.
Other Precautions:DO NOT TAKE INTERNALLY. WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER
HANDLING.

Respiratory Protection:NONE NEEDED UNDER NORMAL CONDITIONS OF USE WITH
ADEQUATE VENTILATION. NIOSH APPROVED EQUIPMENT SHOULD BE WORN IF
PELS ARE EXCEEDED.
Ventilation:LOCAL EXHAUST: PREFERRED. MECHANICAL (GENERAL): ACCEPTABEL
Protective Gloves:RUBBER, NEOPRENE, PVC, OR EQUIVALENT
Eye Protection:SPLASH PROOF CHEMICAL SAFETY GOGGLES AT ALL TIMES
Other Protective Equipment:LAB COAT, EYE WASH, AND SAFETY SHOWER.
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH CONTAMINATED CLOTHING BEFORE REUSE.
Supplemental Safety and Health
PRODUCT CODES FOR VARIOUS SIZES: 85-1750, 70-3490; 95-8002; 95-8005;
84-0884. SYNONYMS: ATOMIT; CARBONIC ACID CALCIUM SALT (1:1).

HCC:N1
Melt/Freeze Pt:=825.C, ######F
Spec Gravity:2.71-2.95
Evaporation Rate & Reference:N/A (H20=1)
Solubility in Water:0.01
Appearance and Odor:WHITE, ODORLESS POWDER.

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
ACIDS, ALUM, AMMONIUM SALTS, FLUORINE, MAGNESIUM PLUS HYDROGEN.
Stability Condition to Avoid:NONE
Hazardous Decomposition Products:COX, CALCIUM OXIDE

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH ALL APPLICABLE
FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL REGULATIONS. ALWAYS CONTACT A PERMITTED
WASTE DISPOSER (TSD) TO ASSURE COMPLIANCE.

Toxicological Information:ORL-RAT LD50; 6450 MG/KG.

Disclaimer (provided with this information by the compiling agencies):
This information is formulated for use by elements of the Department
of Defense. The United States of America in no manner whatsoever,
expressly or implied, warrants this information to be accurate and
disclaims all liability for its use. Any person utilizing this
document should seek competent professional advice to verify and
assume responsibility for the suitability of this information to their
particular situation.

Ecological:EPA WASTE NUMBERS: NONE.

Transport Information:NON-REGULATED MATERIAL.

SARA Title III Information:HAZARD CATEGORY FOR SARA SECTION 311/312
REPORTING: ACUTE.
Federal Regulatory Information:EPA TSCA STATUS: ON TSCA INVENTORY.