Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists
EC/CAS
14808-60-7
Name of the chemical
Silica, crystalline
Concentration
N/A
General Information
Revision date
2012-04-02
Product name
Limestone
Chemical name
Calcium Carbonate
Manufacturer Name
Lhoist North America
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Company Information
company name
Lhoist North America of Canada, Inc
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
OSHA Emergency Overview: Limestone is an odorless white, grayish-white or tan material that ranges from pebble to a granular powder. Contact can cause irritation to eyes, skin, respiratory system, and gastrointestinal tract. Limestone reacts with acid to form CO2.
Potential health effects
Eyes: Contact can cause irritation of eyes. Skin: Contact can cause mild irritation of skin. Ingestion: In large amounts, this material may cause gastrointestinal irritation or blockage. Inhalation: This product can cause mild irritation of the respiratory system. Long-term exposure may cause permanent damage. Limestone 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. Potential Environmental None Effects:
