EINECS/ELINCS

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Concentration Calciw11 Hydroxide 1305-62-0 215-137-3 CHIP: Xi: >75% R38. 41 CLP: Skin hTit. 2 H315 Eye Damage 1 H318 WEL assigned 4.1 Description of measures Inhalation Remove casualty to fresh air and provide wam1th and rest Skin contact Clean areas of skin affected immediately with soap and plenty of water. If necessary, seek medical advice Eye contact Immediately wash out eye thoroughly with plenty of water until in-itation subsides; consult an eye specialist/ophthalmologist Ingestion

Principle Routes of Exposure

But if product is swallowed, do not induce vomiting. Drink plenty of water and, if necessary, seek medical advice 4.2 Most impmtant None known effects/symptoms 4.3 Immediate/special Treatment as described above treatment 5.1 Extinguishing media To suit local sunoundings (e.g. chemical powder, carbon dioxide, dry sand, water) 5.2 Special hazards None known 5.3 Advice for fire fighters Self-contained breathing apparatus may be required 6 ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES 6.1 Personal precautions Adhere to personal protective measmes 6.2 Environmental precautions Do not allow to get into waste water or waterways; if this occurs, infonn the relevant water authority at once 6.3 Methods and materials for cleaning up In the event of spillage, take up mechanically (e.g. sweep or vacuum up) into tightly closed containers. Adhere to personal protective measures. Flush any remainder with plenty of water. Label container and dispose of as prescribed 6.4 Reference to other sections See section 8 for personal protective equipment 7.1 Precautions for safe handling Handle in accordance with good hygiene and safety practice. Avoid the raising and deposition of dust 7.2 Conditions for safe storage Ensme adequate ventilation of the storage area. Keep containers tightly closed, cool (0-35°C) and dry, avoiding direct sunlight 7.3 Specific end use(s) As an absorbing agent 8.1 Workplace Exposure Limits (WELs) have been assigned by theHSE (EH40/2005) LTEL (8 hour TWA ppm 5 mg/1113 Data for Calcium Hydroxide 8.2 Exposure controls Engineering controls Provide adequate ventilation (e.g. local exhaust ventilation) Personal protection Observe nonnal standards for handling chemicals Wash hands before breaks and after work Avoid inhalation of dust if raised Wear personal protective equipment appropriate to the task (see below) Eye protection Safety goggles if risk of eye contamination Skin protection Suitable gloves (consider your own risk assessment; e.g. breakthrough times, rates of diffusion and degradation, tasks w1dertaken) Respiratory protection Approved dust mask or respirator (e.g. EN 149:2001 FFP3) for dust if ventilation is insufficient Other protection Protective overalls 9.1 Basic pbyscial and chemical prope1ties Physical fonn Solid Colour White or coloured Odour Odourless pH 12-14 Boiling pt/range Not determined Melting pt/range Not detennined Flash point Not applicable Relative density ~0.9g/cm3 Water solubility Slight 9.2

Further information

None 10.1 Reactivity Heat is generated if exposed to acids 10.2 Chemical stability Stable under nonnal conditions of handling 10.3 Hazardous reactions Hazardous polymerisation will not occur I 0.4 Conditions to avoid Contact with air - fonnation of calcium and sodium carbonate 10.5 Incompatible material Chloroform, tricbloroethylene 10.6 Hazardous decomposition None products 11.1 Information on toxicological effects LD50 rat (oral) >7000 mg/kg Data for calcium hydroxide Denna] compatibility No data available Mucous membrane No data available Further information Although using the 'conventional method' under CHIP or 'specific concentration' limits under CLP, the product classification would be 'conosive', using EU official in vitro tests on the whole product, it was found to be irritating to eyes and skin, not coJTosive organisms 12.2 Degradability Not determined 12.3 Bioaccumulative Not determined potential 12.4 Mobility in soil Not determined 12.5 PBT/vPvB Not applicable assessment 12.6 Other adverse effects None known - converts to naturally occUJTing minerals 13 DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS Advice on disposal If possible, recycle to supplier or approved recycling company. If not (e.g. designated as waste), dispose ofin accordance with national and local authority regulations, e.g. The Hazardous Waste (England & Wales) Regulations 2005 Contaminated packaging Treat empty containers in the same way as the product. If possible wash out thoroughly and recycle 14.1 United Nations number Not classified 14.2 Proper shipping Not classified (ADR, IMDG, IATA) name (ADR, IMDG, IATA) 14.3 Transport class(s) Not classified 14.4 Packing group Not classified (ADR, IMDG, IATA) (ADR, IMDG, IATA) 14.5 Envir01m1ental hazards The product 14.6 Special Not applicable (ADR, IMDG, IATA) should not be procedures (ADR, marked as a IMDG, IATA) marine pollutant 14.7 Transport in bulk Not applicable 15.1 Safety, health and environmental regulations The product is classified in accordance with the Chemicals (Hazard Information and Packaging for Supply) Regulations (CHIP 4) and EC Regulation 1272/2008 (CLP). Other regulatory information and provisions are not applicable for this product