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Calcium Hydroxide
Safety Data Sheet
according to Federal Register / Vol. 77, No. 58 / Monday, March 26, 2012 / Rules and Regulations
Date of issue: 06/01/2015
SECTION 1: Identification of the substance/mixture and of the company/undertaking
1.1.
Product identifier
Product form
: Substance
Substance name
: Calcium Hydroxide
Chemical name
: Calcium Dihydroxide
CAS No
: 1305-62-0
Product code
: 2210, 2219, 2242, 2257, 3240
Formula
: Ca(OH)2
Synonyms
: agricultural lime / bell mine / biocalc / calcium hydrate / calcium hydroxide (Ca(OH)2) /
calciumdihydroxide / calvit / calvital / carboxide / caustic lime / hydrate lime / hydrated lime /
kalkhydrate / kemikal / lime hydrate / lime milk / lime water / lime, agricultural / lime, slaked /
milk of lime / primer SC part 3 / slaked lime
BIG no
: 12831
1.2.
Relevant identified uses of the substance or mixture and uses advised against
Use of the substance/mixture
1.3.
: Food-stuff industry.
Details of the supplier of the safety data sheet
Jost Chemical Co.
8150 Lackland Rd.
Saint Louis, Missouri 63114
T 314-428-4300 - F 314-428-4366
www.jostchemical.com
1.4.
Emergency telephone number
Emergency number
: CHEMTREC 800-424-9300
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
2.1.
Classification of the substance or mixture
Classification (GHS-US)
Skin Irrit. 2
Eye Dam. 1
STOT SE 3
Aquatic Acute 3
H315
H318
H335
H402
Full text of H-phrases: see section 16
2.2.
Label elements
GHS-US labeling
Hazard pictograms (GHS-US)
:
Signal word (GHS-US)
: Danger
Hazard statements (GHS-US)
: H315 - Causes skin irritation
H318 - Causes serious eye damage
H335 - May cause respiratory irritation
H402 - Harmful to aquatic life
Precautionary statements (GHS-US)
: P261 - Avoid breathing dust
P264 - Wash hands, forearms and face thoroughly after handling
P271 - Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area
P273 - Avoid release to the environment
P280 - Wear eye protection, protective gloves
P302+P352 - If on skin: Wash with plenty of water
P304+P340 - If inhaled: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing
P305+P351+P338 - If in eyes: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact
lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing
P310 - Immediately call a doctor
P312 - Call a doctor if you feel unwell
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P321 - Specific treatment (see First aid measures on this label)
P332+P313 - If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention
P362 - Take off contaminated clothing and wash before reuse
P403+P233 - Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed
P405 - Store locked up
P501 - Dispose of contents/container to hazardous or special waste collection point, in
accordance with local, regional, national and/or international regulation
2.3.
Other hazards
Other hazards not contributing to the
classification
2.4.
: None under normal conditions.
Unknown acute toxicity (GHS US)
Not applicable
SECTION 3: Composition/information on ingredients
3.1.
Substance
Substance type
: Mono-constituent
Full text of H-phrases: see section 16
3.2.
Mixture
Not applicable
SECTION 4: First aid measures
4.1.
Description of first aid measures
First-aid measures after inhalation
: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. Respiratory problems: consult
a doctor/medical service.
First-aid measures after skin contact
: Remove all contaminated clothing and footwear. Immediately rinse with plenty of water (for at
least 15 minutes). Do not apply (chemical) neutralizing agents. If case of redness or irritation,
call a doctor.
First-aid measures after eye contact
: Immediately flush eyes thoroughly with water for at least 15 minutes. Remove contact lenses, if
present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. Always consult an eye specialist, even if there are no
immediate symptoms.
First-aid measures after ingestion
: Rinse mouth with water, do not induce vomiting, call a doctor.
4.2.
Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delayed
Symptoms/injuries after inhalation
: AFTER INHALATION OF DUST: Coughing. Irritation of the respiratory tract. Irritation of the
nasal mucous membranes. Respiratory difficulties. May cause respiratory irritation.
Symptoms/injuries after skin contact
: Red skin. Tingling/irritation of the skin. FOLLOWING SYMPTOMS MAY APPEAR LATER:
Blisters. ON CONTINUOUS EXPOSURE/CONTACT: Caustic burns/corrosion of the skin.
Irritation.
Symptoms/injuries after eye contact
: Corrosion of the eye tissue. Serious damage to eyes.
Symptoms/injuries after ingestion
: Nausea. Vomiting. Abdominal pain. Diarrhoea. Burns to the gastric/intestinal mucosa.
Chronic symptoms
: ON CONTINUOUS/REPEATED EXPOSURE/CONTACT: Skin rash/inflammation.
4.3.
Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed
Treat symptomatically.
SECTION 5: Firefighting measures
5.1.
Extinguishing media
Suitable extinguishing media
: Adapt extinguishing media to the environment. Water spray. Dry powder. Foam.
Unsuitable extinguishing media
: No unsuitable extinguishing media known.
5.2.
Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture
Fire hazard
: Non combustible. INDIRECT FIRE HAZARD. Reactions involving a fire hazard: see "Reactivity
Hazard".
Explosion hazard
: INDIRECT EXPLOSION HAZARD. Reactions with explosion hazards: see "Reactivity Hazard".
Reactivity
: Decomposes in moist air. Absorbs the atmospheric CO2. Reacts violently with (some) acids:
release of heat. Reacts on exposure to water (moisture) with (some) metals: release of highly
flammable gases/vapours (hydrogen).
5.3.
Advice for firefighters
Firefighting instructions
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: Cool down the containers exposed to heat with a water spray.
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Protection during firefighting
: Heat/fire exposure: compressed air/oxygen apparatus. Do not attempt to take action without
suitable protective equipment. Self-contained breathing apparatus. Complete protective
clothing.
SECTION 6: Accidental release measures
6.1.
Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures
6.1.1.
For non-emergency personnel
Protective equipment
: Gloves. Protective goggles. Protective clothing.
Emergency procedures
: Mark the danger area. Prevent dust cloud formation. No naked flames. Wash contaminated
clothes. In case of hazardous reactions: keep upwind. In case of reactivity hazard: consider
evacuation.
Measures in case of dust release
: In case of dust production: keep upwind. Dust production: have neighbourhood close doors and
windows.
6.1.2.
For emergency responders
Protective equipment
6.2.
: Do not attempt to take action without suitable protective equipment. For further information
refer to section 8 Exposure controls/personal protection" ".
Environmental precautions
Avoid release to the environment. Prevent entry to sewers and public waters.
6.3.
Methods and material for containment and cleaning up
For containment
: Dam up the solid spill. Plug the leak, cut off the supply. Collect all waste in suitable and labeled
containers and dispose according to local legislation.
Methods for cleaning up
: Recover mechanically the product. Stop dust cloud by covering with sand/earth. Scoop solid
spill into closing containers. Small quantities of liquid spill: neutralize with acid solution. Wash
away neutralized product with plentiful water. Wash clothing and equipment after handling.
Other information
: Dispose of materials or solid residues at an authorized site.
6.4.
Reference to other sections
For further information refer to section 8 : Exposure-controls/personal protection"".
SECTION 7: Handling and storage
7.1.
Precautions for safe handling
Precautions for safe handling
: Comply with the legal requirements. Remove contaminated clothing immediately. Clean
contaminated clothing. Use corrosionproof equipment. Thoroughly clean/dry the installation
before use. Do not discharge the waste into the drain. Avoid raising dust. Keep away from
naked flames/heat. Observe strict hygiene. Keep container tightly closed. Measure the
concentration in the air regularly. Carry operations in the open/under local exhaust/ventilation
or with respiratory protection. Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. Avoid breathing
dust. Avoid contact with skin and eyes. Wear personal protective equipment.
Hygiene measures
: Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. Wash contaminated clothing before reuse.
Always wash hands after handling the product.
7.2.
Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities
Technical measures
: Does not require any specific or particular measures.
Storage conditions
: Store in a dry place. Store in a closed container. Store locked up. Store in a well-ventilated
place. Keep container tightly closed. Keep cool.
Incompatible materials
: acids. Fluorine.
Storage temperature
: > 5 °C
Heat-ignition
: KEEP SUBSTANCE AWAY FROM: heat sources.
Prohibitions on mixed storage
: KEEP SUBSTANCE AWAY FROM: organic materials. (strong) acids. amines. water/moisture.
Storage area
: Store in a dry area. Keep container in a well-ventilated place. Meet the legal requirements.
Special rules on packaging
: SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: hermetical. watertight. dry. clean. correctly labelled. Secure
fragile packagings in solid containers.
7.3.
Specific end use(s)
No additional information available
SECTION 8: Exposure controls/personal protection
8.1.
Control parameters
Calcium Hydroxide (1305-62-0)
DNEL
DNEL
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Calcium Hydroxide (1305-62-0)
PNEC
PNEC
8.2.
0.49 mg/l (aqua, freshwater)
Exposure controls
Appropriate engineering controls
: Ensure good ventilation of the work station. Eye fountain. Safety shower.
Personal protective equipment
: Dust production: dust mask with filter type P2. In case of dust production: protective goggles.
Protective clothing. Wash hands and other exposed areas with mild soap and water before eat,
drink or smoke and when leaving work.
Materials for protective clothing
: rubber. neoprene.
Hand protection
: Gloves.
Eye protection
: Face shield. In case of dust production: protective goggles. Safety glasses.
Skin and body protection
: Protective clothing. In case of dust production: head/neck protection. In case of dust
production: dustproof clothing.
Respiratory protection
: Dust production: dust mask with filter type P2.
Environmental exposure controls
: Avoid release to the environment.
SECTION 9: Physical and chemical properties
9.1.
Information on basic physical and chemical properties
Physical state
: Solid
Appearance
: Powder. Crystalline powder.
Color
: White
Odor
: Odourless
Odor threshold
: No data available
pH
: 12.4 - 12.6 At 20°C
pH solution
: 0.2 %
Melting point
: 580 °C
Freezing point
: Not applicable
Boiling point
: No data available
Flash point
: Not applicable
Relative evaporation rate (butyl acetate=1)
: No data available
Flammability (solid, gas)
: No data available
Explosion limits
: Not applicable
Explosive properties
: No data available
Oxidizing properties
: No data available
Vapor pressure
: No data available
Relative density
: Not applicable
Relative vapor density at 20 °C
: No data available
Specific gravity / density
: 200 - 800 kg/m³
Molecular mass
: 74.09 g/mol
Solubility
: Poorly soluble in water. Substance sinks in water. Soluble in glycerol. Soluble in acids. Soluble
in ammoniumchloride.
Water: 0.2 g/100ml
Log Pow
: No data available
Log Kow
: No data available
Auto-ignition temperature
: Not applicable
Decomposition temperature
: No data available
Viscosity
: No data available
Viscosity, kinematic
: Not applicable
Viscosity, dynamic
: No data available
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9.2.
Other information
VOC content
: 0%
Other properties
: Hygroscopic. Substance has basic reaction.
SECTION 10: Stability and reactivity
10.1.
Reactivity
Decomposes in moist air. Absorbs the atmospheric CO2. Reacts violently with (some) acids: release of heat. Reacts on exposure to water (moisture)
with (some) metals: release of highly flammable gases/vapours (hydrogen).
10.2.
Chemical stability
Stable under normal conditions.
10.3.
Possibility of hazardous reactions
No dangerous reactions known under normal conditions of use.
10.4.
Conditions to avoid
None under recommended storage and handling conditions (see section 7).
10.5.
Incompatible materials
acids. Fluorine.
10.6.
Hazardous decomposition products
No additional information available
SECTION 11: Toxicological information
11.1.
Information on toxicological effects
Likely routes of exposure
: Skin and eyes contact.; Inhalation
Acute toxicity
: Not classified
(Based on available data, the classification criteria are not met)
Skin corrosion/irritation
: Causes skin irritation.
Serious eye damage/irritation
: Causes serious eye damage.
Respiratory or skin sensitization
: Not classified
Germ cell mutagenicity
: Not classified
Carcinogenicity
: Not classified
pH: 12.4 - 12.6 At 20°C
pH: 12.4 - 12.6 At 20°C
(Lack of data)
(Based on available data, the classification criteria are not met)
(Lack of data)
Reproductive toxicity
: Not classified
Specific target organ toxicity (single exposure)
: May cause respiratory irritation.
(Lack of data)
(Lack of data)
Specific target organ toxicity (repeated
exposure)
: Not classified
Aspiration hazard
: Not classified
(Lack of data)
(Based on available data, the classification criteria are not met)
Symptoms/injuries after inhalation
: AFTER INHALATION OF DUST: Coughing. Irritation of the respiratory tract. Irritation of the
nasal mucous membranes. Respiratory difficulties. May cause respiratory irritation.
Symptoms/injuries after skin contact
: Red skin. Tingling/irritation of the skin. FOLLOWING SYMPTOMS MAY APPEAR LATER:
Blisters. ON CONTINUOUS EXPOSURE/CONTACT: Caustic burns/corrosion of the skin.
Irritation.
Symptoms/injuries after eye contact
: Corrosion of the eye tissue. Serious damage to eyes.
Symptoms/injuries after ingestion
: Nausea. Vomiting. Abdominal pain. Diarrhoea. Burns to the gastric/intestinal mucosa.
Chronic symptoms
: ON CONTINUOUS/REPEATED EXPOSURE/CONTACT: Skin rash/inflammation.
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SECTION 12: Ecological information
12.1.
Toxicity
No additional information available
12.2.
Persistence and degradability
No additional information available
12.3.
Bioaccumulative potential
No additional information available
12.4.
Mobility in soil
No additional information available
12.5.
Other adverse effects
Effect on the global warming
: No known ecological damage caused by this product.
SECTION 13: Disposal considerations
13.1.
Waste treatment methods
Waste treatment methods
: Dispose in a safe manner in accordance with local/national regulations.
Waste disposal recommendations
: Recycle/reuse. Dispose in a safe manner in accordance with local/national regulations. Do not
discharge into drains or the environment.
SECTION 14: Transport information
Department of Transportation (DOT)
In accordance with DOT
Not regulated for transport
Additional information
Other information
: No supplementary information available.
Transport by sea
No additional information available
Air transport
No additional information available
SECTION 15: Regulatory information
15.1. US Federal regulations
Calcium Hydroxide (1305-62-0)
Listed on the United States TSCA (Toxic Substances Control Act) inventory
SARA Section 311/312 Hazard Classes
Immediate (acute) health hazard
Delayed (chronic) health hazard
15.2. International regulations
CANADA
Calcium Hydroxide (1305-62-0)
Listed on the Canadian DSL (Domestic Substances List) inventory.
EU-Regulations
Calcium Hydroxide (1305-62-0)
Listed on the EEC inventory EINECS (European Inventory of Existing Commercial Chemical Substances) substances.
Classification according to Regulation (EC) No. 1272/2008 [CLP]
STOT SE 3
Skin Irrit. 2
Eye Dam. 1
Full text of H-phrases: see section 16
H335
H315
H318
Classification according to Directive 67/548/EEC [DSD] or 1999/45/EC [DPD]
Xi; R41
Xi; R37/38
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National regulations
Calcium Hydroxide (1305-62-0)
Listed on the AICS (the Australian Inventory of Chemical Substances)
Listed on Inventory of Existing Chemical Substances (IECSC)
Listed on the Japanese ENCS (Existing & New Chemicals Substances) inventory.
Listed on the Korean ECL (Existing Chemical List) inventory.
Listed on INSQ (Mexican national Inventory of Chemical Substances)
Listed on New Zealand - Inventory of Chemicals (NZIoC)
Listed on Inventory of Chemicals and Chemical Substances (PICCS)
15.3. US State regulations
Calcium Hydroxide(1305-62-0)
State or local regulations
U.S. - Massachusetts - Right To Know List
U.S. - New Jersey - Right to Know Hazardous Substance List
U.S. - Pennsylvania - RTK (Right to Know) List
SECTION 16: Other information
Indication of changes
: Initial SDS.
Full text of H-phrases:
-----Aquatic Acute 3
-----Eye Dam. 1
-----Skin Irrit. 2
-----STOT SE 3
-----H315
-----H318
-----H335
-----H402
Hazardous to the aquatic environment - Acute Hazard Category 3
Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 1
Skin corrosion/irritation Category 2
Specific target organ toxicity (single exposure) Category 3
Causes skin irritation
Causes serious eye damage
May cause respiratory irritation
Harmful to aquatic life
NFPA health hazard
: 3 - Short exposure could cause serious temporary or
residual injury even though prompt medical attention was
given.
NFPA fire hazard
: 0 - Materials that will not burn.
NFPA reactivity
: 2 - Normally unstable and readily undergo violent
decomposition but do not detonate. Also: may react
violently with water or may form potentially explosive
mixtures with water.
HMIS III Rating
Health
: 3 Serious Hazard - Major injury likely unless prompt action is taken and medical treatment is
given
Flammability
: 0 Minimal Hazard - Materials that will not burn
Physical
: 2 Moderate Hazard - Materials that are unstable and may undergo violent chemical changes at
normal temperature and pressure with low risk for explosion. Materials may react violently with
water or form peroxides upon exposure to air.
Personal Protection
: E
E - Safety glasses, Gloves, Dust respirator
SDS US Custom (-ADR)
This information is based on our current knowledge and is intended to describe the product for the purposes of health, safety and environmental requirements only. It should not therefore be construed as
guaranteeing any specific property of the product
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