calcium oxide hndlg/stor prec: contingencies, wear tight-fitting goggles. ing 2: protective cream over exposed skin (e.g. face, wrist supp data: wind & agitation from boat transport causes ing 4: rapidly over a wide area. the resulting dilution
LD50 LC50 Mixture:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:NO Ingestion:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:INHAL: NIL EXCEPT FOR POSSIBLY
EXTREMELY CONCENTRATED, PROLONGED INHALATION. SKIN CONT: AS DEFINED
BY TITLE 49CFR, SEC. 173.240(DOT), CHEM GRANULAR QUICKLIME IS
NEITHER A CORR SUBSTANCE NOR A PRIMARY IRRITANT FOR DRY SKIN.
MOIST SKIN CAN CAUSE BURNS. EYE: SEV IRRITANT. INGEST: NON-TOXIC,
GRAS APPRVD AS FOOD ADDITIVE.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Effects of Overexposure:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
======================= First Aid Measures =======================
Eyes: FLUSH OUT EYE W/COPIOUS WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 MIN &
CALL MD IMMED. SKIN: APPLICATN OF STANDARD OINTMENT FOR BURNS.
INHAL: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. SUPPORT BRTHG (GIVE O*2/ARTF RESP) .
INGEST: ALKALINITY OF LIME COULD BE NEUT BY DRINKING DILUTED
VINEGAR/BORIC ACID SOLN. NOTE TO MD: ONLY SERIOUS HAZ PERTAINS TO
EYES. THE SENSITIVE MOIST MEMB IN EYEBALL COULD BE BURNED SEV,
CAUSING BLINDNESS.
===================== Fire Fighting Measures =====================
Flash Point:NON-EXPLOSIVE
Extinguishing Media:NON-COMBUSTIBLE.
Fire Fighting Procedures:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Spill Release Procedures:FOR INLAND WATERWAYS, SALVAGE OR RECOVERY OF
BULK QUICKLIME IS FUTILE. AGITATING THE SITE OF SPILL W/OUTBOARD
MOTOR, ETC. WILL ACCELERATE DISTRIBUTION OF LIME OVER A WIDE AREA
SO THAT RESULTING DILUTI ON RENDERS IT HARMLESS. FOR SPILLS ON
(SUPP DATA)
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
====================== Handling and Storage ======================
Handling and Storage Precautions:DON'T PERMIT QUICKLIME DUST TO ACCUM
ON EXPSD SKIN OR CLOTHING. BRUSH IF OFF. ONLY SERIOUS HAZ INVOLVE
EYES. TO BE SAFE AGAINST UNEXPECTED (SEE ING 2)
Other Precautions:PROLONGED CONTACT WITH QUICKLIME IN THE PRESENCE OF
MOISTURE MAY CAUSE IRRIT OR BURNS TO WET SKIN. IN CASE OF CONTACT
WITH EYES, FLUSH THOROUGHLY WITH WATER. CALL MD IMMED. KEEP OUT OF
REACH OF CHILDR EN.
Respiratory Protection:WHEN CONDITIONS ARE WINDY AND DUST LEVELS ARE
HIGH, A NIOSH/MSHA APPRVD LIGHT-WEIGHT FILTER MASK WILL PROTECT
LUNGS, NOSE AND MOUTH.
Ventilation:NORMAL.
Protective Gloves:GAUNTLET TYPE WORK GLOVES.
Eye Protection:CHEMICAL WORKERS GOGGLES .
Other Protective Equipment:FULL LENGTH SHIRT W/COLLAR THAT BUTTONS AT
NECK; LONG PANTS THAT FIT OVER BOOTS; CAP; IN CASE OF WIND, HIGH
(SEE ING 2)
Work Hygienic Practices:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Supplemental Safety and Health
CNDTNS (STAB): QUICKLIME IN A HYDRATE CAUSING LIME TO RECARBONATE.
SPILL PROC: LAND MOST CAN BE RECOVERED BY SCOOPING OR SHOVELING
FROM LAND; ROAD, ETC. AT SITE OF SPILL, QUICKLIME WILL HYDRATE AND
CA USE PH OF THE AREA TO RISE TO 9.5 TO 10.5, WHICH MAY KILL SOME
AQUATIC LIFE IN IMMED AREA. NATL CURRENTS, (SEE ING 4)
HCC:B3
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:5162F,2850C
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:4658F,2570C
Vapor Pres:NIL
Vapor Density:NONVAPOR
Spec Gravity:3.3 TO 3.5
pH:12.6
Evaporation Rate & Reference:NIL
Solubility in Water:0.12 G/100 G
Appearance and Odor:WHITE, OFF WHITE; FAINT MUSTY, EARTHY ODOR.
================= Stability and Reactivity Data =================
Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
IN PRESENCE OF LIQUID OR HUMID AIR IN CONTACT WITH ACIDS, CORROSIVE TO
ALUMINUM.
Stability Condition to Avoid:WATER LEAKS IN BULK STORAGE TANKS WILL
HYDRATE LIME IN A HYDROXIDE. HIGH ATM HUMIDITY CAN AIR-SLAKE (SEE
SUPP DATA)
Hazardous Decomposition Products:NONE
Waste Disposal Methods:NEUT ACID WASTE: APPLY TO FARMER'S
FIELDS/GRASSLANDS IN PARKS/GOLF COURSES/ETC FOR BENEF AGRIC USE.
CONTROLLED DISCHARGE INTO SEWERS W/SEWAGE PLANT'S APPRVL (USUALLY
BENEFICIAL/NON-HARMFUL TO PROCESS) . DISPOSE I/A/W FED, ST & LOCAL
REGS .
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