===================== Product Identification =====================
MSDS NAME:CALCIUM HYDROXIDE
NIIN:01-039-2020
MSDS Number: BGGYL
=== Responsible Party ===
Company:MALLINCKRODT INC.,SCIENCE PRODUCTS DIVISION
Emergency Phone Num:(314)982-5000
CAGE:62910
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company:MALLINCKRODT SPECIALTY CHEMICALS CO
Address:222 RED SCHOOL LANE
Box:City:PHILLIPSBURG
State:NJ
ZIP:08865
Country:US
Phone:908-859-2151
CAGE:62910
============= Composition/Information on Ingredients =============
Name:CALCIUM HYDROXIDE
CAS:1305-62-0
RTECS #:EW2800000
Fraction by Wt: >99%
OSHA PEL:15 MG/M3 TDUST
ACGIH TLV:5 MG/M3; 9293
===================== Hazards Identification =====================
Effects of Overexposure:INH:MAY IRRIT MUC MEMB OF RESP TRACT;ING:IRRIT
GI SYSTEM;SKIN:CORR.MAY CAUSE BURNS;EYES:CORRSV.IRRIT
======================= First Aid Measures =======================
First Aid:INHAL:RMV TO FRESH AIR.GET MD FOR BREATHG
DIFFICULTY;INGEST:GIVE SEV GLASSES OF WATER.VOMITG MAY OCCUR
SPONTANEOUSL,BUT DO NOT INDUCE.GET MD IMMED;SKIN/EYES:RMV CONTMNTD
CLOTHG.WIPE OFF EXCESS FROM SK IN.WASH W/PLENTY H*2O FOR 15 MIN.GET
MDPROMPTLY.
===================== Fire Fighting Measures =====================
Flash Point:NONE
Extinguishing Media:EXTINQUISH W. AGENT SUITABLE FOR SURROUNDING FIRE.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR SELF-CNTD BRTHG,APP H*20 SPRAY TO COOL
CONTR.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NOT CONSIDERED TO BE AN EXPLOSION HAZARD
================== Accidental Release Measures ==================
Spill Release Procedures:VENTILATE AREA OF SPILL.CLEAN UP PERSONS NEED
PROTCTV CLOTHG/RESP PROTCTION FM DUST.PICK UP SPILL & PLACE IN
CLEAN STEEL CONTNR FOR RECOVRY OR DISPOSAL IN A HAZARDOUS WASTE
FACILITY.DEPENDING UPON QTY ,WASTE MAY BE DISPOSED I/A/W
APPLICABLEREGS.
====================== Handling and Storage ======================
Handling and Storage Precautions:KEEP IN TIGHTLY CLOSED CONTNRS AT
COOL,DRY,VENTILATED PLACE.PROTECT AGAINST PHY DAMAGE.
Other Precautions:AVOID BREATHING DUST.USE W/ADEQUATE VENTILATION.KEEP
CONTAINRS CLOSED.WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING.AVOID SKIN,EYES &
CLOTHING CONTACT.
============= Exposure Controls/Personal Protection =============
Respiratory Protection:SUPPLIED AIR RESPIR/SCBA; ESCAPE: GAS MASK
Ventilation:LOCAL EXHAUST TO MAINTN BELOW TLV.
Protective Gloves:IMPERVIOUS
Eye Protection:GOGGLES/FACE SHIELD
Other Protective Equipment:FULL PROTECTIVE CLOTHING,SAFETY SHOWER,EYE
WASH STATION
Supplemental Safety and Health
MSDS FROM MFR DATED:30AUG85,CONFORM TO OSHA HAZ COMM STD; DECOMPOSES
ABOV MELTG POINT;MELTG POINT:580C(1076F).
================== Physical/Chemical Properties ==================
HCC:N1
Spec Gravity:2.24
Solubility in Water:SLIGHT
Appearance and Odor:FINE WHITE TO YELLOW WHITE POWDER.ODORLESS
================= Stability and Reactivity Data =================
Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
ACIDS,ANHYDRIDES,NITROETHANE,PHOSPHORUS
Stability Condition to Avoid:AVOID EXPOSURE TO AIR(ABSORBS CO*2 TO FORM
CALCIUM CARBONATE
Hazardous Decomposition Products:CAUSTIC FUMES OF CALCIUM OXIDE WHEN
HEATED TO DECOMPOSITION.
==================== Disposal Considerations ====================
Waste Disposal Methods:WHATEVER CANNOT BE SAVED FOR RECLAMATION MAY BE
DISPOSD AS HAZ WASTE,DEPENDING ON QTY AS FOLLOWS:USE SCRAP TO
NEUTRLZ WASTE ACID, OR DSISPERSE IN H*2O,NEUTRLZ W/HYDROCHLORIC
ACID,& FLUSH TO SEWER W/MU CH WATER TO CONTROL SALT LIMITS A/W
REGULATIONS.
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.
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