SPECTRUM CHEMICAL MANUFACTURING CORP. -- CALCIUM CARBONATE  -- 6810-00-111-3750
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:CALCIUM CARBONATE
MSDS Date:01/31/1989
FSC:6810
NIIN:00-111-3750
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:SPECTRUM CHEMICAL MANUFACTURING CORP.
Address:14422 SOUTH SAN PEDRO STREET
City:GARDENA
State:CA
ZIP:90248-2027
Country:US
Info Phone Num:213-516-8000 (714-864-2310,VENDER)
Emergency Phone Num:213-516-8000
CAGE:63415
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:CHEMICAL COMMODITIES AGENCY, INC.
Address:27447 PACIFIC STREET
Box:City:HIGHLAND
State:CA
ZIP:92346-2640
Country:US
Phone:909-864-2310
CAGE:60777
Company Name:SPECTRUM LABORATORY PRODUCTS INC
Address:14422 S SAN PEDRO ST
Box:City:GARDENA
State:CA
ZIP:90248-2027
Country:US
Phone:310-516-8000/FAX: 310-516-9843
CAGE:63415

=============  Composition/Information on Ingredients  =============

Ingred Name:CALCIUM CARBONATE
CAS:471-34-1
RTECS #:FF9335000
Fraction by Wt: 100.0%
Other REC Limits:10MG/M3 (TOTAL DUST)

=====================  Hazards Identification  =====================

LD50 LC50 Mixture:LD50 (RAT) IS 6450 MG/KG
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE: EYE, SKIN & RESPIRATORY TRACT
    IRRITATION;COUGHING, SNEEZING,NAUSEA,DIAHRREA;CHRONIC: AVOID
    PROLONGED BREATHING OF THE DUST OR CONTACT OF DUST WITH THE
    SKIN.MAY CAUSE DERMATITIS CONJUNCTIVITIS.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:DATA PER MSDS.
Effects of Overexposure:MAY CAUSE EYE, SKIN & RESPIRATORY TRACT
    IRRITATION.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:PRE-EXISTING CONDITIONS MAY BE
    WORSEN;

=======================  First Aid Measures  =======================

First Aid:EYES: IMMEDIATELY WASH FROM EYES WITH LARGE AMOUNTS OF WATER,
    OCCASIONALLY LIFTING THE UPPER & LOWER EYE LIDS. IF IRRITATION
    OCCURS AND PERSISTS, SEEK MEDICAL ATTENTION. SKIN: WASH WITH SOAP
    AND WATER . INGESTION: CONSULT A PHYSICIAN IMMEDIATELY. INHALATION:
    REMOVE TO FRESH AIR.

=====================  Fire Fighting Measures  =====================

Flash Point:NONE
Extinguishing Media:NOT FLAMMABLE;USE CARBON DIOXIDE, FOAM, DRY
    CHEMICAL, OR WATER FOG IF APPLICABLE.
Fire Fighting Procedures:FIRE FIGHTERS SHOULD USE NIOSH APPROVED SCBA &
    FULL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT WHEN FIGHTING CHEMICAL FIRE. USE WATER
    SPRAY TO COOL NEARBY CONTAINERS EXPOSED TO FIRE.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NEGLIGIBLE FIRE HAZARDS.

==================  Accidental Release Measures  ==================

Spill Release Procedures:USE PROPER PERSONAL PROTECTION;SWEEP UP OR
    VACUUM AND RECOVER IN A DRY CONTAINER FOR PROPER DISPOSAL
Neutralizing Agent:NONE REQUIRED

======================	Handling and Storage  ======================

Handling and Storage Precautions:AVOID PROLONGED BREATHING OF THE DUST
    OR CONTACT OF DUST WITH THE SKIN.
Other Precautions:WEAR GOGGLES IF DUST CAUSES EYE DISCOMFORT. WEAR A
    PROPERLY FITTED NIOSH-APPROVED DUST RESPIRATOR FOR DUSTY
    CONDITIONS.

=============  Exposure Controls/Personal Protection  =============

Respiratory Protection:WEAR A PROPERLY FITTED NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED DUST
    RESPIRATOR IF CONDITIONS ARE DUSTY.
Ventilation:MECHANICAL(GENERAL) VENTILATION IS USUALLY ADEQUATE TO
    MAINTAIN DUST LEVELS BELOW TLV FOR NUISANCE DUST.
Protective Gloves:IMPERVIOUS
Eye Protection:GOGGLES FOR DUSTY CONDITIONS
Other Protective Equipment:PROTECTIVE CLOTHING,EYE-WASH FOUNTAIN,SAFETY
    SHOWER
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER USE AND BEFORE EATING,
    DRINKING OR SMOKING. VACUUM UP ANY DUST. LAUNDER CLOTHING BEFORE
    REUSE.
Supplemental Safety and Health
AVIOD CONTACT WITH EYES AND SKIN;DO NOT BREATHE DUST.

==================  Physical/Chemical Properties  ==================

HCC:N1
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:1650F,899C
Decomp Temp:Decomp Text:1650F,899C
Spec Gravity:2.710
Solubility in Water:NEGLIGIBLE
Appearance and Odor:ODORLESS,,HYGROSCOPIC WHITE POWDER OF CRYSTALS.

=================  Stability and Reactivity Data  =================

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
ACIDS,FLUORINE & MAGNESIUM
Stability Condition to Avoid:HIGH TEMPERATURES
Hazardous Decomposition Products:OXIDES OF CARBON;CALCIUM OXIDE

====================  Disposal Considerations  ====================

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE IN AN APPROVED LANDFILL ACCORDING TO
    LOCAL, STATE AND FEDERAL REGULATIONS. COVER PROMPTLY TO AVOID
    BLOWING DUST.

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