Product Name: Lime Ca(OH)2

MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET

1 CHEMICAL PRODUCT

Product Name:

Lime Ca(OH)2

Product
Application:

Alkali

2 COMPOSITION INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS

Chemical Name

CAS No.

EC No.

Ca(OH)2

1305-62-0

215-137-3

> 95.0%

3 HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
Potential Health Effects:
Eye contact:

Corrosive. May produce severe irritation and pain. May induce ulcerations of the
corneal epithelium. Can cause blindness.

Skin contact:

Corrosive. May cause severe burns and blistering, depending on duration of contact.
Causes irritation to the respiratory tract. Symptoms may include coughing,
shortness of breath.

Inhalation:

Can cause chemical bronchitis.

Gastric irritant. Ingestion may be followed by severe pain, vomiting, diarrhea, and
collapse. If death does not occur in 24 hours, esophageal perforation may occur, as
evidenced by fall in blood pressure and severe pain. A narrowing of the esophagus
may occur weeks, months, or years after ingestion, making swallowing difficult.

Ingestion:

4 FIRST AID MEASURES

As a general rule, in case of doubt or if symptoms persist, always call a doctor. NEVER induce swallowing in an
unconscious person.
If in eyes:
If on skin:

If inhaled:
If swallowed:

Immediately flush eyes with gentle but large stream of water for at least 15 minutes, lifting
lower and upper eyelids occasionally. Call a physician immediately.
In case of contact, wipe off excess material from skin then immediately flush skin with plenty
of water for at least 15 minutes. Remove contaminated clothing and shoes. Wash clothing
before reuse. Call a physician immediately.
Remove to fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give
oxygen. Call a physician immediately.
DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING. Give large quantities of water. Never give anything by mouth to
anunconscious person. Call a physician immediately.

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5 FIRE- FIGHTING MEASURES

Flash Point:

Non flammable.

Extinguishing Media:

Water spray, foam, dry chemical, or carbon dioxide.

Fire & Explosion Procedures:

In the event of a fire, wear full protective clothing and NIOSH-approved selfcontained breathing apparatus with full face piece operated in the pressure
demand or other positive pressure mode.

6 ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES

Ventilate area of leak or spill. Keep unnecessary and unprotected people away from area of spill. Wear
appropriate personal protective equipment as specified in Section 8. Spills: Pick up and place in a suitable
container for reclamation or disposal, using a method that does not generate dust. Do not flush caustic residues
to the sewer. Residues from spills can be diluted with water, neutralized with dilute acid such as acetic,
hydrochloric or sulfuric. Absorb neutralized caustic residue on clay, vermiculite or other inert substance and
package in a suitable container for disposal.
7 HANDLING AND STORAGE
Keep in a tightly closed container, stored in a cool, dry, ventilated area. Protect against physical damage. Isolate
from incompatible substances. Containers of this material may be hazardous when empty since they retain
product residues (dust, solids); observe all warnings and precautions listed for the product.
8 EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION
Protective Equipment:

Eye Protection:

Wear safety goggles. Provide eye washes in workshops where the product is constantly
handled.

Hand protection:
Body Protection:

Protective gloves must be worn.

Wear apron while handling / dosing this product.

Respiratory Protection:

Avoid breathing vapour or mist.

Use approved respiratory protection equipment when airborne exposure is excessive.
Consult the respirator manufacturer to determine the appropriate type of equipment
for a given application.
The respirator use limitations specified by the manufacturer must be observed.
Provide natural or mechanical ventilation to minimize exposure.
If practical, use local mechanical exhaust ventilation at sources of air contamination
such as processing equipment.

Ventilation:

9 PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES

Appearance
Color
Odor Characteristic
pH of concentrate
o
Specific Gravity @ 20 C
o
Melting point, ( C)
o
Boiling Point, ( C)
Solubility in Water

:
:
:
:
:
:
:
:

Powder
White to off-white
Not specified
> 14 (aqueous solution)
NA
512
Not specified
Approx 19% in cold water

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10 STABILITY AND REACTIVITY

Stability:

Stable under ordinary conditions of use and storage. Readily absorbs

carbon dioxide from air to form calcium carbonate.

Conditions to avoid:
Material to avoid:
Hazardous decomposition
products:

Air, dusting, and incompatibles.

As a strongly alkaline material, it is incompatible with acids
Caustic fumes of calcium oxide form when heated to decomposition (580C;
1076F).

11 TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Oral Rat LD50: 7340 mg/kg; eye rabbit, standard Draize, 10 mg, severe; investigated as a mutagen
12 ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
This material is not expected to significantly bioaccumulate.
13 DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
Whatever cannot be saved for recovery or recycling should be managed in an appropriate and approved waste
facility. Although not a listed RCRA hazardous waste, this material may exhibit one or more characteristics of a
hazardous waste and require appropriate analysis to determine specific disposal requirements. Processing, use or
contamination of this product may change the waste management options. State and local disposal regulations
may differ from federal disposal regulations. Dispose of container and unused contents in accordance with
federal, state and local requirements.
14 TRANSPORT INFORMATION
UN Number:
Proper Shipping Name:

1759
Corrosive solid, n.o.s.

IMDG Class:

Packing Group:

III

15 REGULATORY INFORMATION
This preparation was classified in compliance with the directive known as <All preparations> 1999/45/EC and its
adaptations. In addition directive 2004/73/EC with the 29 adaptation of directive 67/548/EEC (Hazardous
substances) have been taken into account.
Particular hazards associated with the risk and safety recommendations:
R34
Causes burns.
R36
Irritating to eyes.
R37
Irritating to respiratory system.
R38
Irritating to skin.
R41
Risk of serious damage to the eyes.
S22
Do not breathe dust.
S26
In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice.
S39
Wear eye / face protection.
S45
In case of accident or if you feel unwell, seek medical advice immediately (show the label whenever
possible.)
Product Label (s):

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16 OTHER INFORMATION
HMIS Rating

NFPA 704 Rating

Flammability

HEALTH

FLAMMABILITY

PHYSICAL HAZARD

PERSONAL PROTECTION

0
Health

HMIS: Hazardous Materials Identification System

NFPA: National Fire Protection Association

Since the user's working conditions are not known by us, the information supplied on this safety data sheet
is based on our current level of knowledge and on national and community regulations.
The product must not be used for any purposes other than those specified under heading 1 without first
obtaining written handling instructions.
It is at all times the responsibility of the user to take all necessary measures to comply with legal
requirements and local regulations.
The information given on this safety data sheet must be regarded as a description of the safety
requirements relating to our product and not a guarantee of its properties

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Instability