General Information
Version
11.1
Revision date
2022-12-23
Product name
CALCIUM CARBONATE
Product Synonyms
Superfine, Agricultural Grade, Omyacal 50, Omyacal 70, Omyacal 12, Road Base, 6mm, Moonglow Topping (10 mm), Limestone 60/16; Sonedust; Betocarb 1,10,12; Omyacarb 40 1-GE 1T-GE 2-GE 2T-GE 5-GE 10-GE 20-GE 40-GE; Omyacarb 1,2,5,8,10,15,20,40,50; Marble Chips (0,00,000); White Pool Dust; Circals 60/16 Y Grade 1000 13/3C T Grade Microfine DD-F ABGRIT SELGRIT; Superfine F70 Agricultural Grade Stonedust Omyacal 12 70 pool dust; Omayapure 2ml, 5 ml, 8ml, 10ml; Calcipur 2ml, 5 ml, 10ml; calcipure 5-OG; CAS RN
Chemical name
calcium carbonate CaCO3; Whiting; chalk; ground limestone; calcite; marble chips; garden lime; carbonic acid calcium salt; structural limestone; agricultural limestone; agstone; vaterite; prepared chalk; precipitated chalk; travertine; aragonite; Bell Mine pulverized limestone; Portland stone; Sohnhofen stone; Calcii Carbonas; Calc. Carb.; Calcium Carbonicium; Creta Preparada marl; Calcimax; Caltrate; Cal-sup; Circal 60/16, Y Grade, 600, 1000, T Grade; Limestone Microfine, Y Grade, T Grad, DD, DD135 PF, Abgrit, Selgrit, F70, CaCO3; Whiting; chalk; ground limestone; calcite; marble chips; garden lime; carbonic acid calcium salt; structural limestone; agricultural limestone; agstone; vaterite; prepared chalk; precipitated chalk; travertine; aragonite; Bell Mine pulverized limestone;
CAS No.
471-34-1
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
Garden Lime (misnomer). As an opacifying agent in paper. Raw material for Portland cement. Available as B.P. grade, which has been heat sterilised at 160C for 1 hour, to destroy bacteria present in as mined material. Used medicinally in antacids, calcium supplements, tabletting filler. Component of tooth powder. Pure grades used as Food Additive 170 for texturing and as carrier
Emergency telephone
+61 2 9793 7555
Icons in SDS
Company Information
company name
Barnes Products P/L
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
sales@barnes.com.au
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H315, H318, H335
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H315
Causes skin irritation
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
No 1272/2008 Classification of the substance or mixture
Signal word
Danger
Hazard statements
H315 Causes skin irritation. H318 Causes serious eye damage. H335 May cause respiratory irritation.
Prevention
P271 Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. P280 Wear protective gloves, protective clothing, eye protection and face protection. P261 Avoid breathing dust/fumes. P264 Wash all exposed external body areas thoroughly after handling.
Response
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 POISON CENTER/doctor/physician/first aider. P302+P352 IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water and soap. P304+P340 IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. P332+P313 If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention. P362+P364 Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse.
Storage
P405 Store locked up. P403+P233 Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed.
Disposal
P501 Dispose of contents/container to authorised hazardous or special waste collection point in accordance with any local regulation.
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
HAZARDOUS CHEMICAL. NON-DANGEROUS GOODS. According to the WHS Regulations and the ADG Code. Chemwatch Hazard Ratings Min Max Flammability 0 Toxicity 0 Body Contact 3 0 = Minimum 1 = Low Reactivity 0 2 = Moderate 3 = High Chronic 0 4 = Extreme Poisons Schedule Not Applicable Classification [1] Skin Corrosion/Irritation Category 2, Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Category 1, Specific Target Organ Toxicity - Single Exposure (Respiratory Tract Irritation) Category 3 1. Classified by Chemwatch; 2. Classification drawn from HCIS; 3. Classification drawn from Regulation (EU) No 1272/2008 - Legend
