General Information
Revision date
2018-07-02
Product name
Calcium Hydroxide
Product Synonyms
Hydrate, Lime, Slaked Lime, Appearance
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
Neutrilisation, Flocculation, Flux, Caustic Agent, Absorbent, PH correction, Lubricant, tanning, Agriculture
supplier name
Websters Hydrated Lime Co Ltd
Emergency telephone
National Poison Centre (0800) 764 766
Icons in SDS
Company Information
company name
Websters Hydrated Lime Co Ltd
Section 2
HSNO Classifications
6.3 Skin Irritant – Cat A 8.3 Corrosive to ocular tissue – Cat A 6.9 Specific target organ toxicity - Cat B 9.1 Aquatic Eco toxicity – Cat D C.A.S. No. - 1305-62-0 Poison Schedule - None Allocated Hazchem - None Allocated UN No. - None Allocated D.G. Class - None Allocated Pkg Group - None Allocated EPG None - Allocated Sub/Tert Risk - None Allocated
Health hazards
corrosive) Use safe work practices to avoid eye - skin contact and dust generation-summary inhalation. Once water is added an inhalation hazard is not anticipated. Respiratory effects Are not anticipated with over exposure at high levels due to the immediate irritant and/or corrosive effects. Eye Severe irritant. Exposure may result in pain, redness, corneal burns and ulceration with possible permanent damage with prolonged contact. Inhalation Over exposure to powder - dust (when mixing) may result in severe mucous membrane irritation of nose and throat, coughing and bronchitis at high levels. Skin Corrosive Prolonged and repeated contact may result in skin rash, dermatitis and ulceration. Ingestion Corrosive Ingestion may result in ulceration and burns to the mouth and throat, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain and diarrhea. Flammability Non flammable Reactivity Incompatible (violently) with acids, maleic anhydride, nitroethane, nitromethane, nitroparaffins, nitropropane, water and phosphorus. Ventilation Do Not Inhale Dust P: (06) 877 7617 F: (06) 877 7509 E: websters.lime@xtra.co.nz W: whlc.co.nz Webster’s Hydrated Lime Co Ltd, 641 Middle Road, Private Box 8046, Havelock North, 4157
