CALCIUM HYDROXIDE (CALCIUM HYDROXIDE)

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Revision date : 2017-01-04

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GHS05
Health risk rating 3
Safety risk rating 5
Environmental risk rating 1

Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists

EC/CAS

1305-62-0

Name of the chemical

Calcium dihydroxide

Concentration

>95

General Information

Version

2.1.1.1

Revision date

2017-01-04

Product name

CALCIUM HYDROXIDE (CALCIUM HYDROXIDE)

Product name

CALCIUM HYDROXIDE (CALCIUM HYDROXIDE)

Identification on the label/Trade name

CORROSIVE SOLID, BASIC, INORGANIC, N.O.S. (contains calcium hydroxide)

Chemical name

calcium hydroxide 27599, Biocalc, Ca(OH)2, Ca-H2-O2, Calbit, Calkyl, Limbux, Loeschkalk, Rhenofit CF, Super Microstar, calcium hidroxide, calcium hydrate, calcium hydroxide, FCC, low aluminum powder, calcium(II) hydroxide, caustic lime, hydralime, hydrated

CAS No.

1305-62-0

1.2.1 Relevant identified uses

in building and paving materials. A component in drilling muds, pesticides, fireproof coatings, water paints. As an acid neutralizing agent in water and sewage treatment. Disinfectant. As a flux in steel production; in manufacture of paper pulp Depilatory, dehairing hides. Poultry food additive - shell forming agent. In purification of sugar

Icons in SDS

GHS05 M004 M009 M10 T031

Company Information

company name

Sigma-Aldrich (Merck)

e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet

nori.brick@hanson.biz

GHS Information

Signal word

Danger

Hazard Codes

Hazard statements (CLP)

H290, H314, H318

Hazard statements

Code

Statements

H290

May be corrosive to metals

Section 2

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Poisons Schedule Not Applicable [1] Metal Corrosion Category 1, Skin Corrosion/Irritation Category 1B, Serious Eye Damage Category 1 1. Classified by Chemwatch; 2. Classification drawn from HSIS ; 3. Classification drawn from EC Directive

Signal word

DANGER

Hazard statements

H290 May be corrosive to metals. H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. H318 Causes serious eye damage.

Prevention

P260 Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. P234 Keep only in original container.

Response

P301+P330+P331 IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. P303+P361+P353 IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove/Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower. IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue P305+P351+P338 rinsing. P310 Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician. P363 Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. P390 Absorb spillage to prevent material damage. P304+P340 IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing.

Storage

P405 Store locked up.

Disposal

P501 Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local regulations.

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