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The Version Date for this MSDS is : 08/02/2002
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SECTION I PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION
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PRODUCT NAME: CALCIUM HYDROXIDE HYDRATED LIME
MSDS #: P16782V
DATE ISSUED: 1/1/02
SUPERSEDES: 4/6/98
ISSUED BY: 003744
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HMIS RATINGS HEALTH 2 FLAMMABILITY 0 INSTABILITY 0 PROTECTIVE EQUIP: E
CAS NO: 1305-62-0
SECTION II INGREDIENTS
MATERIALS % TLV PEL CAS No
Calcium hydroxide, slaked lime 5mg/m3 5 mg/m3 (see above)
Calcium hydroxide is not listed on the NTP, IARC, or OSHA list of
Carcinogens. The vendor recommends using personal protection equipment
When handling this product.
SECTION III PHYSICAL / CHEMICAL DATA
BOILING POINT (calcium oxide): 5162 F
SPECIFIC GRAVITY (H2O=1): 2.2
Vapor Pressure (mm Hg): NA
MELTING POINT: 1076 F
Vapor Density (Air = 1): NA
Evaporation Rate: NA
SOLUBILITY IN WATER: 0.185% at 0 C, 0.077% at 100 C
APPEARANCE AND ODOR: White powder, Odorless
SECTION IV FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD DATA
FLASH POINT: NA
FLAMMABLE LIMITS: NA
EXTINGUISHING MEDIA: NA
SPECIAL FIRE FIGHTING PROCEDURES: NA.
UNUSUAL FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARDS: NA
SECTION V REACTIVITY DATA
STABILITY: Stable
CONDITIONS TO AVOID: NA
INCOMPATIBILITY: Acids, fluorine
HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS: None
HAZARDOUS POLYMERIZATION: Will not occur.
SECTION VI HEALTH HAZARD DATA
ROUTES OF ENTRY:
INHALATION: YES Absorption through skin: YES INGESTION (swallowing): YES
Health Hazard - Acute: Corrosive to skin and eyes. Causes irritation and
Inflammation to mucous membrane and respirator passages.
Health Hazard - Chronic: NA
CARCINOGENICITY IARC NTP OSHA
Calcium Hydroxide No No No
SIGNS & SYMPTOMS OF OVEREXPOSURE:
Irritation of skin, eyes & respiratory tract.
Medical Conditions Generally Aggravated by Exposure: Respiratory disease
Skin condition.
EMERGENCY AND FIRST AID PROCEDURES:
Remove to fresh air. Wash skin with soap and water. Flush out eyes with
Generous amounts of water. Drink plenty of water if swallowed.
See physician.
SECTION VII PRECAUTIONS FOR SAFE HANDLING
STEPS TO BE TAKEN IN CASE MATERIAL IS RELEASED OR SPILLED:
Normal clean-up procedures. Care should be taken to avoid causing dust to
become airborne. Vacuum cleaning systems are recommended.
WASTE DISPOSAL METHOD: Dispose of in accordance with Federal, State and
local regulations.
PRECAUTIONS TO BE TAKEN IN HANDLING:
Store away from incompatible substances.
Other Precautions: None
SECTION VIII CONTROL MEASURES
RESPIRATORY PROTECTION: Dust filter mask is recommended as minimal protection.
Ventilation: Local Exhaust - To maintain TLV's and PEL's
Mechanical - To maintain TLV's and PEL's
Special: None
Other: None
PROTECTIVE GLOVES: Cloth or leather gloves will protect skin
EYE PROTECTION: Fitted goggles will reduce eye injury.
OTHER PROTECTIVE CLOTHING: Long sleeve shirts and pants
WORK/HYGIENIC PRACTICES:
maintain dust exposure limits below TLV'S and PEL'S. If not possible
then use respiratory protection.
SECTION IX REGULATORY COMPLIANCE
Listed on the US EPA TSCA inventory and is not regulated as a
hazardous material by the Department of Transportation.
For Additional Information:
Contact: MSDS Coordinator - Univar
USA
During business hours, Pacific Time - (425)
889-3400
NOTICE
Univar USA, expressly disclaims all express or implied
warranties of merchantibility and fitness
for a particular purpose, with
respect to the product or information provided herein, and shall
under no
circumstances be liable for incidental or consequential damages.
Do not
use ingredient information and/or ingredient percentages in this MSDS as a
product
specification. For product specification information refer to a
Product Specification Sheet and/or a
Certificate of Analysis. These can be
obtained from your local Univar USA Sales Office.
All information
appearing herein is based upon data obtained from the manufacturer
and/or
recognized technical sources. While the information is believed to be
accurate, Univar USA
makes no representations as to its accuracy or
sufficiency. Conditions of use are beyond Univar
USA's control and therefore
users are responsible to verify this data under their own
operating
conditions to determine whether the product is suitable for their
particular purposes and they
assume all risks of their use, handling, and
disposal of the product, or from the publication or use
of, or reliance upon,
information contained herein. This information relates only to the
product
designated herein, and does not relate to its use in combination with
any other material or in any
other process.
END OF
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