Ground Limestone (Agricultural Lime)

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

GHS US classification Classification of the substance or mixture GHS-US classification Carcinogenicity 1A

2.2 Label elements

GHS-US labelling

Hazard pictograms

GHS08

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

May cause cancer.

Prevention

(GHS-US) Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood. Wear protective gloves and clothing as well as eye and face protection. Do not breathe dust. Use the proper respirator, when necessary, to avoid injury.

Response

(GHS-US) If exposed or concerned: Get medical attention.

Storage

(GHS-US) Store locked up.

Disposal

(GHS-US) Dispose of contents and container in accordance with all local, state and federal regulations.

Additional information

Read and Follow all precautions listed in the Safety Data Sheet available on request or at Ashgrove.com. Additional information on the selection and use of respirators can be found in the NIOSH Respirator Selection Logic (DHHS [NIOSH] Publication No. 2005-100) and the NIOSH Guide to Industrial Respiratory Protection (DHHS [NIOSH] Publication No. 87-116) available at http://www.cdc.gov/niosh/docs/87-116/. This product contains greater than 0.1% crystalline silica. Crystalline silica has been linked to cancer, silicosis, and other lung problems in conditions of prolonged airborne over-exposure.

Other hazards which do not result in classification

Not applicable.

Ingredient(s) with unknown acute toxicity

1% of the mixture consists of ingredient(s) of unknown acute toxicity.

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

GHS-US classification Carcinogenicity 1A