REVISION DATE: 04-06-08 SDS NO.
: 10290
SAFETY DATA SHEET
LIME
1 IDENTIFICATION OF THE SUBSTANCE/PREPARATION AND OF THE COMPANY/UNDERTAKING
PRODUCT NAME LIME
SYNONYMS, TRADE NAMES CALCIUM HYDROXIDE
APPLICATION pH modifier.
SUPPLIER M-I SWACO.
Holburn House,
475-485, Union Street,
Aberdeen. AB11 6DB
Scotland. UK
T = +44 (0)1224-336336
F = +44 (0)1224-336351
E-mail =
[email protected]EMERGENCY TELEPHONE (24 Hour) Europe +44 (0) 208 762 8322, Asia Pacific +65 633 44 177, China +86 10 5100 3039, Middle
East and Africa +961 3 487 287.
2 HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
Risk of serious damage to eyes.
Irritating to respiratory system and skin.
CLASSIFICATION Xi;R37/38, R41.
3 COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Name EC No. CAS-No. Content Classification
CALCIUM HYDROXIDE 215-137-3 1305-62-0 60-100% Xi;R37/38,R41.
The Full Text for all R-Phrases are Displayed in Section 16
COMPOSITION COMMENTS
The data shown is in accordance with the latest EC Directives.
4 FIRST-AID MEASURES
INHALATION
Move the exposed person to fresh air at once. If respiratory problems, artificial respiration/oxygen. Get medical attention if any discomfort
continues.
INGESTION
Immediately give a couple of glasses of water or milk, provided the victim is fully conscious. Get medical attention.
SKIN CONTACT
Remove contaminated clothing immediately and wash skin with soap and water. Get medical attention promptly if symptoms occur after
washing.
EYE CONTACT
Make sure to remove any contact lenses from the eyes before rinsing. Promptly wash eyes with plenty of water while lifting the eye lids.
Continue to rinse for at least 15 minutes. Get medical attention if any discomfort continues.
5 FIRE-FIGHTING MEASURES
EXTINGUISHING MEDIA
Use fire-extinguishing media appropriate for surrounding materials.
SPECIAL FIRE FIGHTING PROCEDURES
Containers close to fire should be removed immediately or cooled with water.
SPECIFIC HAZARDS
Dust may form an explosive mixture in the atmosphere.
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PROTECTIVE MEASURES IN FIRE
Self contained breathing apparatus and full protective clothing must be worn in case of fire.
6 ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
PERSONAL PRECAUTIONS
Wear protective clothing as described in Section 8 of this safety data sheet.
ENVIRONMENTAL PRECAUTIONS
Do not allow to enter drains, sewers or watercourses.
SPILL CLEAN UP METHODS
Avoid generation and spreading of dust. Shovel into dry containers. Cover and move the containers. Flush the area with water.
7 HANDLING AND STORAGE
USAGE PRECAUTIONS
Avoid inhalation of dust and contact with skin and eyes.
STORAGE PRECAUTIONS
Store in tightly closed original container in a dry, cool and well-ventilated place.
8 EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION
Name Std LT - ppm LT - mg/m3 ST - ppm ST - mg/m3
CALCIUM HYDROXIDE WEL 5 mg/m3
INGREDIENT COMMENTS
WEL = Workplace Exposure Limits
PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT
ENGINEERING MEASURES
Provide adequate general and local exhaust ventilation.
RESPIRATORY EQUIPMENT
No specific recommendation made, but respiratory protection may still be required under exceptional circumstances when excessive air
contamination exists. Dust filter P2 (for fine dust).
HAND PROTECTION
Use protective gloves made of: Impermeable material. Rubber, neoprene or PVC.
EYE PROTECTION
Wear approved chemical safety goggles where eye exposure is reasonably probable.
OTHER PROTECTION
Wear appropriate clothing to prevent any possibility of skin contact. Provide eyewash station.
9 PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
APPEARANCE Powder, dust
COLOUR White / off-white
ODOUR Odourless
SOLUBILITY Slightly soluble in water.
MOL. WEIGHT 74 MELTING POINT (°C) 580°C
RELATIVE DENSITY 2.34 s.g @ 20 °c BULK DENSITY 2.24 g/cm3
PARTICLE SIZE (Micron) <500 pH-VALUE, CONC. SOLUTION 12.4
SOLUBILITY VALUE (g/100g 1.7
H2O@20°C)
10 STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
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STABILITY
Stable under normal temperature conditions and recommended use.
CONDITIONS TO AVOID
Creation of dust clouds.
MATERIALS TO AVOID
Avoid: Strong acids. Water.
11 TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
INHALATION
Irritating to respiratory system.
INGESTION
May irritate and cause stomach pain, vomiting and diarrhoea.
SKIN CONTACT
Irritating and may cause redness and pain.
EYE CONTACT
Irritating to eyes. Particles in the eyes may cause irritation and smarting.
12 ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
ECOTOXICITY
Contact M-I Swaco's QHSE Department for ecological information.
WATER HAZARD CLASSIFICATION
WGK 1
13 DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
DISPOSAL METHODS
Recover and reclaim or recycle, if practical. Dispose of waste and residues in accordance with local authority requirements.
14 TRANSPORT INFORMATION
GENERAL The product is not covered by international regulation on the transport of dangerous goods (IMDG, IATA,
ADR/RID).
15 REGULATORY INFORMATION
LABELLING
Irritant
RISK PHRASES
R41 Risk of serious damage to eyes.
R37/38 Irritating to respiratory system and skin.
SAFETY PHRASES
S26 In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical
advice.
S51 Use only in well-ventilated areas.
S24/25 Avoid contact with skin and eyes.
S37/39 Wear suitable gloves and eye/face protection.
UK REGULATORY REFERENCES
Chemicals (Hazard Information & Packaging) Regulations. The Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations 1988. Workplace
Exposure Limits EH40.
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EU DIRECTIVES
Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 18 December 2006 concerning the Registration,
Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals (REACH), establishing a European Chemicals Agency, amending Directive
1999/45/EC and repealing Council Regulation (EEC) No 793/93 and Commission Regulation (EC) No 1488/94 as well as Council Directive
76/769/EEC and Commission Directives 91/155/EEC, 93/67/EEC, 93/105/EC and 2000/21/EC, including amendments.
16 OTHER INFORMATION
INFORMATION SOURCES
Product information provided by the commercial vendor(s). Material Safety Data Sheet, Misc. manufacturers. Micromedex. European
Chemicals Bureau - ESIS (European Chemical Substances Information).
REVISION COMMENTS
General revision. Compiled or revised by Laura McDonald
ISSUED BY
Bill Cameron
REVISION DATE 04-06-08
REV. NO./REPL. SDS GENERATED 5
SDS NO. 10290
RISK PHRASES IN FULL
R37/38 Irritating to respiratory system and skin.
R41 Risk of serious damage to eyes.
DISCLAIMER
MSDS furnished independent of product sale. While every effort has been made to accurately describe this product, some of
the data are obtained from sources beyond our direct supervision. We cannot make any assertions as to its reliability or
completeness; therefore, user may rely only at user's risk. We have made no effort to censor or conceal deleterious aspects of
this product. Since we cannot anticipate or control the conditions under which this information and product may be used, we
make no guarantee that the precautions we have suggested will be adequate for all individuals and/or situations. It is the
obligation of each user of this product to comply with the requirements of all applicable laws regarding use and disposal of this
product. Additional information will be furnished upon request to assist the user; however, no warranty, either expressed or
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