Calcium Carbonate
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SECTION I: IDENTIFICATION OF PRODUCT
PRODUCT NAME: Calcium Carbonate (325, 0, Fine Grind, Hard Shell, Ultra Fine, Glass Rock, Feed Grit,
Poultry Grit, No.3 Rock)
PRODUCT USE: Oil Well Fluid Additive CAS No. 471-34-1
CHEMICAL FAMILY: Calcium Carbonate (CaCO3)
WORK PLACE HAZARDOUS MATERIALS INFORMATION SYSTEM (WHMIS)
WHMIS CLASSIFICATION: Not a controlled product under WHMIS
WORK PLACE HAZARD: N/A
TRANSPORTATION OF DANGEROUS GOODS (TDG)
SHIPPING NAME: Not Dangerous Goods
TDG CLASSIFICATION: N/A
UN NUMBER (PIN): N/A
PACKING GROUP: N/A
SECTION II: HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS
INGREDIENT PERCENT CAS NUMBER LD(50) Oral-Rat OSHA PEL ACGIH TLV
No Hazardous Ingredients
SECTION III: TOXICOLOGICAL PROPERTIES
ROUTE OF ENTRY: [XX] SKIN [XX] EYE CONTACT [XX] INHALATION [XX] INGESTION
EFFECTS OF None
OVEREXPOSURE:
EYE CONTACT: Mechanical Irritant
SKIN CONTACT: No Effect
INGESTION: Not Toxic
INHALATION: Dust Irritation
SECTION IV: FIRST AID MEASURES
Calcium Carbonate
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EYE CONTACT: Wash with running water. If irritation persists seek medical consultation.
INGESTION: None
INHALATION: Remove patient from dusty environment.
SECTION V: PHYSICAL DATA
APPEARANCE AND ODOUR: Greyish white solid - various sizes; odourless
SPECIFIC GRAVITY: 2.7
N/A
BOILING POINT (掳C):
N/A
MELTING POINT (掳C):
pH: 8.3-11.4 (10% Solution)
SOLUBILITY IN WATER: Insoluble
PERCENT VOLATILE BY VOLUME: N/A
EVAPORATION RATE: N/A
VAPOUR PRESSURE (mm Hg): N/A
VAPOUR DENSITY (Air = 1): N/A
SECTION VI: FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD DATA
FLASH POINT: N/A
FLAMMABLE LIMITS: N/A
EXTINGUISHING MEDIA: Appropriate for surrounding fire
SPECIAL FIRE FIGHTING PROCEDURES: No special requirements
UNUSUAL FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARDS: None
SECTION VII: REACTIVITY DATA
STABILITY: Stable [XX] Unstable [ ]
INCOMPATIBILITY (CONDITIONS TO AVOID): None
CONDITIONS OF REACTIVITY: Contact with strong acids.
HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS: Carbon Dioxide.
HAZARDOUS POLYMERIZATION: Will Not Occur [XX] May Occur [ ]
Calcium Carbonate
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SECTION VIII: PREVENTIVE MEASURES
SPECIAL PROTECTION INFORMATION
RESPIRATORY PROTECTION: NIOSH/MESA mask; nuisance dust
VENTILATION: No special requirements
PROTECTIVE GLOVES: None required
EYE PROTECTION: Goggles, if desired
OTHER PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (Specify): None required
PRECAUTIONS TO BE TAKEN IN HANDLING AND STORING
Store in dry area out of direct contact with weather. Avoid ingestion. Practice reasonable caution and personal
cleanliness. Avoid creating dust. Wash all equipment with large amounts of water.
STEPS TO BE TAKEN IN CASE THE MATERIAL IS SPILLED OR RELEASED
Treat like sand spill; this material is not water soluble. Sweep or vacuum up. If material is not contaminated, send
to plant for recycling.
WASTE DISPOSAL METHOD
Suggest landfill; this material is inert calcium carbonate.
SECTION IX: PREPARATION
THE INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN IS GIVEN IN GOOD FAITH, BUT NO WARRANTY, EXPRESSED OR
IMPLIED, IS MADE.
DATE PRINTED: April 6, 2006 BY: MILLENNIUM TECHNOLOGIES LTD.
DATE MODIFIED: May 18, 2004 APPROVED BY:
SUPERSEDES: October 1, 2003
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