HIGH CALCIUM QUICKLIME

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

HSNO Classifications

8.2 - CORROSIVE TO DERMAL TISSUE - Category C 8.3 - CORROSIVE TO OCULAR TISSUE - Category A 9.1 - AQUATIC ECOTOXICITY - Category D This material is classified as hazardous according to criteria in the Hazardous Substances (Minimum Degrees of Hazard) Regulations 2001 and has been classified according to the Hazardous Substances (Classifications) Regulations 2001. This material is not classified as DANGEROUS GOODS according to criteria in New Zealand Standard 5433:2012 Transport of Dangerous Goods on Land.

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. Harmful to aquatic life.

Prevention

Wear protective gloves. Wear eye or face protection. Wear protective clothing. Avoid release to the environment. Do not breathe dust or mist. Wash thoroughly after handling.

Response

Immediately call a POISON CENTRE or doctor/physician. IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove/Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water [or shower]. Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. IF INHALED: Remove to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing.

Storage

Store to minimise dust generation.

Disposal

Dispose of contents and container in accordance with all local, regional, national and international regulations.

Other hazards which do not result in classification

None known.