General Information
Revision date
2013-11-15
Product name
CALCIUM CARBONATE
Product Synonyms
1, 1T, 2, 2T, 5, 8, 10, 15, 20, Omyacarb 1,2,5,8,10,15,20,40,50, Omyacarb 40 1-GE 1T-GE 2-GE 2T-GE 5-GE 10-GE 20-GE 40-GE, Portland stone, Sohnhofen stone, Sonedust, Superfine F70 Agricultural Grade Stonedust Omyacal 12 70 pool dust, White Pool Dust, Whiting, [CAS RN
Chemical name
calcium carbonate
CAS No.
15634-14-7],
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
Available as B.P. grade, which has been heat sterilised at 160C for 1 hour, to destroy bacteria present in as mined material. Used medicinally in antacids, calcium supplements, tabletting filler. Component of tooth powder. Pure grades used as Food Additive 170 for texturing and as carrier
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Company Information
company name
VWR International, Pty Ltd
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
csaus@au.vwr.com
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H315, H318, H335
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H315
Causes skin irritation
Section 2
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
HAZARDOUS CHEMICAL. NON-DANGEROUS GOODS. According to the Model WHS Regulations and the ADG Code. ChemWatch Hazard Ratings Min Max Flammability 0 0 = Minimum Toxicity 0 1 = Low Body Contact 2 = Moderate 3 3 = High Reactivity 0 4 = Extreme Chronic 2 Poisons Schedule: None ] STOT - SE (Resp. Irr.) Category 3, Skin Corrosion/Irritation Category 2, Serious Eye Damage Category 1 Legend:1. Classified by Chemwatch; 2. Classification drawn from HSIS; 3. Classification drawn from EC Directive 1272/2008 - Annex VI
Signal word
DANGER
Hazard statements
H315 Causes skin irritation H318 Causes serious eye damage H335 May cause respiratory irritation
Prevention
P261 Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. P264 Wash all exposed external body areas thoroughly after handling. P271 Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
Response
P302+P352 IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water and soap P304+P340 IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. P305+P351+P338 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. P310 Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor/physician/first aider P312 Call a POISON CENTER/doctor/physician/first aider/if you feel unwell. P321 Specific treatment (see advice on this label). P332+P313 If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention. P362+P364 Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse.
Storage
P403+P233 Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. P405 Store locked up.
Disposal
null) P501 Dispose of contents/container to authorised chemical landfill or if organic to high temperature incineration
