SECTION V HEALTH HAZARD DATA
MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET BB 151
Threshold Limited Value 10 mg/m 3 (nuisance particulate).
ALDON 1533 W.Henrietta Rd.
Dust - 5 mg/m3 respirable fraction.
BB 151
Avon, New York 14414 MSDS No.
CORPORATION October 7, 1991
Effective Date
(716) 226-6177
Effects of Overexposure
Low health hazard for usual laboratory handling. Inhalation of dust may
SECTION I NAME 24 HOUR EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE cause respiratory tract irritation. Exercise appropriate procedures to
minimize potential hazards.
CHEMTREC
Product BOILING CHIPS
800-424-9300 0
Health
Chemical Emergency and
Calcium Carbonate, Marble Chips Day 716-226-6177
Synonyms None should be required in normal handling. EYES: Flush thoroughly
0
Fire
First Aid Procedures
Night 716-334-4222
with water for at least 15 minutes, lifting upper and lower eyelids
Formula CaCO3 0
Reactivity occasionally. If irritation develops, get medical attention. SKIN: Flush
NFPA
Unit(s) Size with water, then wash with mild soap and water. INGESTION: Treat
HAZARD RATING
100 grams to 2.5 Kg.
symptomatically and supportively. Get medical attention immediately.
LEAST SLIGHT MODERATE HIGH EXTREME
C.A.S. No. 0 1 2 3 4 If vomiting occurs, keep head lower than hips to prevent aspiration.
471-34-1
Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person.
SECTION II HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS OF MIXTURES
SECTION VI REACTIVITY DATA
Principal Hazardous Component(s) % TLV Units
Unstable Conditions to Avoid
Stability
Boiling Chips (Marble Chips) 100% See Section V. Addition of an acid in a confined container.
Stable X
Incompatibility
Acids, acid fumes, Fluorine, Magnesium.
(Materials to Avoid)
LOW HEALTH HAZARD FOR USUAL LABORATORY HANDLING.
Hazardous
Addition of acids produces carbon dioxide, calcium oxide.
Decomposition Products
SECTION III PHYSICAL DATA
Hazardous Polymerization Conditions to Avoid
Melting Point (掳F) Decomposes 825掳C (1517掳F) Specific Gravity (H2 O = 1) 2.7-2.95
May Occur Will Not Occur Not applicable.
Percent Volatile
Boiling Point (掳F) As Calcium Oxide (5162掳C) Non-volatile (NA).
X
by Volume (%)
Evaporation Rate
SECTION VII SPILL OR LEAK PROCEDURES
Vapor Pressure (mm Hg) None as solid. Not applicable.
=1)
(
Steps to be taken in case
Vapor Density (Air=1) Not applicable.
Recover as much as possible for use. Sweep up and place in a
material is released or spilled
suitable container. Care should be taken to avoid causing dust
Solubility in Water 0.001 gram per 100 mL. of water.
to become airborne.
White marble chips; no odor.
Appearance & Odor
Discharge, treatment, or disposal may be subject to Federal, State or Local laws.
SECTION IV FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD DATA Waste Disposal Method These disposal guidelines are intended for the disposal of catalog-size quantities only.
Lower
Flash Point Flammable Limits in Air Upper
(Method Used) % by Volume
Non-flammable solid (NA). NA -------- -------- Uncontaminated material may be disposed of in an approved landfill.
Extinguisher
SECTION VIII SPECIAL PROTECTION INFORMATION
Use any media suitable for extinguishing supporting fire.
Media
Respiration Protection None should be needed in normal laboratory handling. If dusty conditions prevail, work
(Specify Type)
SPECIAL FIREFIGHTING in a ventilation hood or wear a NIOSH-approved dust mask.
None required. No.
Local Exhaust Special
PROCEDURES
Ventilation Mechanical (General) Other
Recommended. No.
Protective Gloves Eye Protection
Leather or rubber. Chemical safety glasses.
None required.
Other Protective
Goggles, lab coat, proper gloves.
Equipment
SECTION IX SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS
Precautions to be Taken
UNUSUAL FIRE AND Store in a cool, dry place away from acids and acid fumes.
in Handling & Storing
EXPLOSION HAZARDS Wash thoroughly after handling.
Keep container tightly closed when not in use.
Read label on container before using. Do not wear contact lenses when working with chemicals.
Other Precautions
None known. Reacts with acids to yield carbon dioxide (CO2).
Do not add acid to marble chips in a closed container, dangerous
explosion may result. Remove and wash contaminated clothing.
For laboratory use only. Not for drug, food or household use. Keep out of reach of children.
Chemical Safety
Approved
Date
Rev. No. No. 2 10/7/91 Alexander A. Piccirilli AP
Coordinator
D.O.T. NON-REGULATED. The information contained herein is furnished without warranty of any kind. Employers should use this information only as a supplement to other information gathered
by them and must make independent determinations of suitability and completeness of information from all sources to assure proper use of these materials and the
Approved by U.S. Department of Labor "essentially similar" to form OSHA-20 safety and health of employees.
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