CALCIUM HYDROXIDE

Hazard statements (CLP)

H314

Code

Statements

H314

Causes severe skin burns and eye damage

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

OSHA Regulatory Status This chemical is considered hazardous by the 2012 OSHA Hazard Communication Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200) Skin Corrosion/Irritation Category 1 Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Category 1 Specific target organ toxicity (single exposure) Category 3

2.2 Label elements

Emergency Overview Danger

Hazard statements

May cause respiratory irritation. May cause drowsiness or dizziness H314 - Causes severe skin burns and eye damage Appearance White to off-white Physical State Powder Odor No information available

Prevention

Do not breathe dusts or mists Wash face, hands and any exposed skin thoroughly after handling Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area

Response

Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor Specific treatment (see .? on this label) IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/ shower Wash contaminated clothing before reuse IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. DO NOT induce vomiting

Storage

Store locked up Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed

Precautionary statements

Disposal Dispose of contents/container to an approved waste disposal plant

2.3 Other hazards

Not regulated