Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists
EC/CAS
1305-62-0
Name of the chemical
Calcium dihydroxide
Concentration
>90
EC/CAS
1309-42-8
Name of the chemical
Magnesium hydroxide
Concentration
<5
EC/CAS
14808-60-7
Name of the chemical
Silica, crystalline
Concentration
<2
General Information
Revision date
2008-10-30
Product name
Hi-Cal Hydrate
Product Synonyms
Calcium Hydroxide
Chemical name
Calcium Hydroxide
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
Water treatment pH adjustment, FGT, Construction, Pulp/Paper Prepared By
Manufacturer Name
Chemical Lime Co
Emergency telephone
1-800-424-9300
Icons in SDS
Company Information
company name
Chemical Lime Co
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
Emergency Overview: Hydrate is an odorless white or grayish-white powder. Contact can cause irritation to eyes, skin, respiratory system, and gastrointestinal tract.
Potential health effects
Eyes: Contact can cause severe irritation or burning of eyes, including permanent damage. Skin: Contact can cause irritation of skin. Ingestion: This product can cause severe irritation of gastrointestinal tract if swallowed. Inhalation: This product can cause severe irritation of the respiratory system. Long-term exposure may cause permanent damage. Hydrate is not listed by MSHA, OSHA, or IARC as a carcinogen However, this product may contain trace amounts of crystalline silica in the form of quartz or crystobalite, which has been classified by IARC as a Group I carcinogen to humans when inhaled. Inhalation of silica can also cause a chronic lung disorder, silicosis.
Medical Conditions Generally Aggravated by Exposure
by Exposure: Contact may aggravate disorders of the eyes, skin, gastrointestinal tract, and respiratory system.
Environmental effects
This material is alkaline and if released into water or moist soil will cause an increase in pH.
