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EC/CAS
1305-78-8
Name of the chemical
Calcium oxide
Concentration
N/A
General Information
Version
0
Revision date
2022-06-23
Product name
Calcium carbide / Ca C2
Product Synonyms
Carbonated calcium, calcium acetylide
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
Industrial gases: for generating acetylene gas Steel industry: for steel purification processes, and as a desulfurizer and deoxidizer Agroindustry: for ripening fruits and as inducer in the flowering of the pineapple
Emergency telephone
+52(866)1123027
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Company Information
company name
Metaloides S.A. de C.V
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
seguridad@metaloides.com.mx
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H315, H318, H335
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H315
Causes skin irritation
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
OSHA Hazards Classification
Signal word
Danger
Hazard statements
H260 In contact with water releases flammable gases which may ignite spontaneously H315 Causes skin irritation. H318 Causes serious eye damage. H335 May cause respiratory irritation.
Precautionary statements
P223 Keep away from any possible contact with water, because of violent reaction and possible flash fire. P231 + P232 Handle under inert gas. Protect from moisture. P261 Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray. P264 Wash face, hands and exposed skin areas thoroughly after handling. P271 Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. P280 Inhalation Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. P304 + P340 IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. P312 Skin Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell. P302 + P352 IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap and water. P332 + P313 If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention. P335 + P334 Brush off loose particles from skin. Immerse in cool water/wrap in wet bandages. P362 Eyes Take off contaminated clothing and wash before reuse. P305 + P338 + P351 IF IN EYES: Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. P310 Fire Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician. P370 + P378 In case of fire: Use dry sand or lime for extinction.
Storage
P403 + P233 Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. P402 + P404 Store in a dry place. Store in a closed container. P405 Store locked up.
Disposal
P501 Dispose of contents/container in an authorized landfill.
2.3 Other hazards
This chemical substance is necessary care. potentially dangerous, therefore its handling should be restricted to specialized personnel with the
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
This chemical is considered hazardous according to OSHA Hazard Communication Standard of 2012 (29 CFR 1910.1200) Substances and mixtures which, in contact with water, Category 1 release flammable gases. Corrosion or skin irritation. Category 2 Serious eye irritation or damage Category 1 Specific target organ toxicity Category (single exposure) Target organs: respiratory tract.
