General Information
Revision date
2010-02-02
Product name
Calcium carbonate
Product Synonyms
Precipitated chalk; Aragonite; Agricultural limestone
CAS No.
471-34-1
Emergency telephone
Europe +32 14 57 52 99
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Company Information
company name
thermo fisher scientific
GHS Information
Signal word
WARNING!
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
WARNING! Emergency Overview Irritating to eyes and skin. May cause irritation of respiratory tract. Appearance Off-white Physical State Solid odor odorless Target Organs Skin, Eyes
Potential health effects
Acute Effects
Principle Routes of Exposure
Eyes Irritating to eyes. Skin Irritating to skin. May be harmful in contact with skin. Inhalation May cause irritation of respiratory tract. May be harmful if inhaled. Ingestion May be harmful if swallowed. Ingestion may cause gastrointestinal irritation, nausea, vomiting and diarrhea.
Potential chronic health
None known. See Section 11 for additional Toxicological information.
Medical Conditions Generally Aggravated by Exposure
Preexisting eye disorders. Skin disorders.
