General Information
Product name
CALCIUM CARBONATE
Substance name
CALCIUM CARBONATE
Product Synonyms
GROUND LIMESTONE
CAS No.
1317-65-3
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
Used as filler in the manufacture of glass, asphalt, fertiliser, feed and roofing products. These materials should be used in Accordance with the relevant National and/or European Standards and Codes of Practice
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Company Information
company name
Roadstone ltd, Killough Quarry, Killough, Thurles, Co.
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
info@roadstone.ie
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
Fine powder can behave like a liquid; therefore there is a hazard of engulfment in bulk storage facilities. Handling ground and powdered limestone or crushing, drilling, hammering, sawing or breaking products containing ground and powdered limestone, can produce dust. If inhaled in excessive quantities over extended periods, respirable dust can constitute a long term health hazard. Ground and powdered limestone contain small amounts of naturally occurring silica (Quartz Or Silicon Dioxide). Handling ground and powdered limestone or crushing, drilling, hammering, sawing or breaking products containing ground and powdered limestone, can produce hazardous silica dust. If inhaled in sufficient quantity, respirable dust containing silica can constitute a health hazard. Analysis of materials produced at the above location show a level of silica <0.5%. This is considered to present a very low risk when the product is handled according to best practice and advice contained within this Safety Data Sheet (see Section 8).
