Calcium hydroxide

Name:	Calcium hydroxide reagent ACS Material Safety Data Sheet
Synonym:	Biocalc; Calcium hydrate; Calcium dihydrate; Carboxide; Calcium dihydroxide; Caustic lime; Hydrated lime; Slaked lime; Kalkhydrate; Lime water; Lime mil
CAS:	1305-62-0

Section 1 - Chemical Product   MSDS Name:Calcium hydroxide reagent ACS Material Safety Data Sheet
Synonym:Biocalc; Calcium hydrate; Calcium dihydrate; Carboxide; Calcium dihydroxide; Caustic lime; Hydrated lime; Slaked lime; Kalkhydrate; Lime water; Lime mil

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Section 2 - COMPOSITION, INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS

CAS#	Chemical Name	content	EINECS#
1305-62-0	Calcium hydroxide	>95	215-137-3

Hazard Symbols: C
Risk Phrases: 34

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Section 3 - HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
  EMERGENCY OVERVIEW
Causes burns.Corrosive.
Potential Health Effects
Eye:
Contact with liquid or vapor causes severe burns and possible irreversible eye damage. May cause temporary corneal clouding.
Skin:
Causes severe skin irritation and burns. May be harmful if absorbed through the skin.
Ingestion:
Causes gastrointestinal tract burns. May cause circulatory system failure. May cause perforation of the digestive tract. Causes severe pain, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and shock. Effects may be delayed.
Inhalation:
May cause burns to the respiratory tract. Inhalation may be fatal as a result of spasm, inflammation, edema of the larynx and bronchi, chemical pneumonitis and pulmonary edema. Inhalation may produce burning sensation, coughing, wheezing, laryngitis, shortness of breath, headache, nausea, and vomiting.
Chronic:
Prolonged or repeated skin contact may cause dermatitis. Chronic inhalation and ingestion may cause effects similar to those of acute inhalation and ingestion. Prolonged or repeated exposure may cause corneal damage and the development of cataracts and glaucoma.

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Section 4 - FIRST AID MEASURES
  Eyes: Immediately flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes, occasionally lifting the upper and lower eyelids. Get medical aid immediately. Do NOT allow victim to rub eyes or keep eyes closed.
Extensive irrigation with water is required (at least 30 minutes).
Skin:
Get medical aid immediately. Immediately flush skin with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes while removing contaminated clothing and shoes. Wash clothing before reuse. Destroy contaminated shoes.
Ingestion:
Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Get medical aid immediately. Do NOT induce vomiting. If conscious and alert, rinse mouth and drink 2-4 cupfuls of milk or water.
Inhalation:
Get medical aid immediately. Remove from exposure and move to fresh air immediately. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Do not use mouth-to-mouth resuscitation if victim ingested or inhaled the substance; induce artificial respiration with the aid of a pocket mask equipped with a one-way valve or other proper respiratory medical device.
Notes to Physician:
Effects may be delayed. Treat symptomatically and supportively.

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Section 5 - FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
  General Information:
As in any fire, wear a self-contained breathing apparatus in pressure-demand, MSHA/NIOSH (approved or equivalent), and full protective gear. During a fire, irritating and highly toxic gases may be generated by thermal decomposition or combustion. Substance is nonflammable. Vapors may be heavier than air. They can spread along the ground and collect in low or confined areas. Runoff from fire control or dilution water may cause pollution.
Extinguishing Media:
In case of fire, use carbon dioxide, dry chemical powder or appropriate foam.

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Section 6 - ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
  General Information: Use proper personal protective equipment as indicated in Section 8.
Spills/Leaks:
Vacuum or sweep up material and place into a suitable disposal container. Avoid generating dusty conditions. Provide ventilation.

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Section 7 - HANDLING and STORAGE
  Handling:
Wash thoroughly after handling. Remove contaminated clothing and wash before reuse. Use with adequate ventilation. Avoid contact with eyes, skin, and clothing. Keep container tightly closed. Avoid breathing dust.
Storage:
Store in a tightly closed container. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from incompatible substances. Corrosives area. Do not exceed 30C (86F).

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Section 8 - EXPOSURE CONTROLS, PERSONAL PROTECTION
  Engineering Controls:
Facilities storing or utilizing this material should be equipped with an eyewash facility and a safety shower. Use adequate general or local exhaust ventilation to keep airborne concentrations below the permissible exposure limits.
Exposure Limits CAS# 1305-62-0: United Kingdom, WEL - TWA: 5 mg/m3 TWA United Kingdom, WEL - STEL: 15 mg/m3 STEL United States OSHA: 15 mg/m3 TWA (total dust); 5 mg/m3 TWA (respirable fraction) Belgium - TWA: 5 mg/m3 VLE France - VME: 5 mg/m3 VME Germany: 5 mg/m3 TWA (inhalable fraction) Malaysia: 5 mg/m3 TWA Netherlands: 5 mg/m3 MAC Spain: 5 mg/m3 VLA-ED Personal Protective Equipment Eyes: Wear chemical splash goggles.
Skin:
Wear appropriate protective gloves to prevent skin exposure.
Clothing:
Wear appropriate protective clothing to prevent skin exposure.
Respirators:
A respiratory protection program that meets OSHA's 29 CFR 1910.134 and ANSI Z88.2 requirements or European Standard EN 149 must be followed whenever workplace conditions warrant respirator use.

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Section 9 - PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
 
Physical State: Powder
Color: white
Odor: odorless
pH: 12.4(sat.soln.@25C)
Vapor Pressure: Not available.
Viscosity: Not available.
Boiling Point: decomposes
Freezing/Melting Point: 580 deg C
Autoignition Temperature: Not applicable.
Flash Point: Not applicable.
Explosion Limits, lower: Not available.
Explosion Limits, upper: Not available.
Decomposition Temperature: Not available.
Solubility in water: Soluble.
Specific Gravity/Density: 2.2400g/cm3
Molecular Formula: CaH2O2
Molecular Weight: 74.09

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Section 10 - STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
  Chemical Stability:
Stable at room temperature in closed containers under normal storage and handling conditions. Readily absorbs carbon dioxide from air forming calcium carbonate.
Conditions to Avoid:
Dust generation, temperatures above 30C.
Incompatibilities with Other Materials:
Phosphorus, maleic anhydride, nitromethane, nitroethane, nitroparaffins, nitropropane, polychlorinated phenols + postassium nitrate.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:
Calcium oxide.
Hazardous Polymerization: Has not been reported.

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Section 11 - TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
  RTECS#:
CAS# 1305-62-0: EW2800000 LD50/LC50:
CAS# 1305-62-0: Draize test, rabbit, eye: 10 mg Severe; Oral, mouse: LD50 = 7300 mg/kg; Oral, rat: LD50 = 7340 mg/kg.
Carcinogenicity:
Calcium hydroxide - Not listed by ACGIH, IARC, or NTP.
Other:
See actual entry in RTECS for complete information.

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Section 12 - ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
  Ecotoxicity:
Mosquito fish, TLm=240 ppm/24H, 220 ppm/48H, 160 ppm/96H at 21-23C.

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Section 13 - DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
  Dispose of in a manner consistent with federal, state, and local regulations.

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Section 14 - TRANSPORT INFORMATION
 
IATA
Shipping Name: CORROSIVE SOLID, BASIC, INORGANIC, N.O.S.*
Hazard Class: 8
UN Number: 3262
Packing Group: III
IMO
Shipping Name: CORROSIVE SOLID, BASIC, INORGANIC, N.O.S.
Hazard Class: 8
UN Number: 3262
Packing Group: III
RID/ADR
Shipping Name: CORROSIVE SOLID, BASIC, INORGANIC, N.O.S.
Hazard Class: 8
UN Number: 3262
Packing group: III

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Section 15 - REGULATORY INFORMATION
 
European/International Regulations
European Labeling in Accordance with EC Directives
Hazard Symbols: C
Risk Phrases:
R 34 Causes burns.
Safety Phrases:
S 26 In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately
with plenty of water and seek medical advice.
S 28A After contact with skin, wash immediately with
plenty of water.
WGK (Water Danger/Protection)
CAS# 1305-62-0: 1
Canada
CAS# 1305-62-0 is listed on Canada's DSL List.
CAS# 1305-62-0 is listed on Canada's Ingredient Disclosure List.
US FEDERAL
TSCA
CAS# 1305-62-0 is listed on the TSCA inventory.

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SECTION 16 - ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
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