Alkaline earth hydroxide mixture

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Emergency Overview: Lime Clean is an odorless white or greyish-white granular paste. Contact can cause irritation to eyes, skin, respiratory system, and gastrointestinal tract. The product is liquid not dry, thus silica exposure is only an issue if spraying product. Wear skin and eye protection outlined in Sect. VIII. Eyes Danger Corrosive. Causes irreversible eye damage with prolonged contact. (rabbits 24 hr exposure -severe irritation) Skin:Warning: Causes severe irritation of mucous and skin, removes oils. Skin contact of 5-10 minutes does not typically cause severe irritation but open cuts can be severely irritated. Ingestion: This product can cause severe irritation or burning of gastro-intestinal tract if swallowed This product can cause severe irritation of the respiratory system. Long-term exposure Inhalation: may cause permanent damage. Hydrated Lime is not listed by MSHA, OSHA, or IARC (Not expected as a carcinogen, but this product may contain crystalline silica, which has been classified unless spraying) by IARC as (Group I) carcinogenic to humans when inhaled in the form of quartz or crystobalite. Inhalation of silica can cause a chronic lung disorder, silicosis.

Medical Conditions Generally Aggravated by Exposure

Contact may aggravate disorders of eyes, skin, gastrointestinal tract, and respiratory system.

Environmental effects

Material is alkaline. Releasing undiluted into water or soil will cause an increase in its pH. Dilute in soil with plenty of water. Product will nuetralize naturally and turn into calcium carbonate (marble dust) as it dries. Use white distilled vinegar as a nuetralizer if needed.