Material Safety Data Sheet

   for

 Lime, Limestone

   May 28, 1988

 

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Section I - Identity

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Manufacturer's Name          Dragon Products Company, Inc.

and Address:                P.O. Box 191

Thomaston, Maine  04861

 

Emergency Telephone Number:  (207) 594-5555

 

Chemical Name and Synonyms:  Calcium Carbonate (CAS #1317-65-3)

 

Trade Name and Synonyms:     Lime, Limestone, Aglime

 

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Section II - Chemical Data

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Chemical Family:  Carbonate

Formula:  CaCO3, MgCO3

 

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Section III - Hazardous Ingredients

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None

 

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Section IV - Physical Data

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Boiling Point (0F.):  NA

Vapor Pressure (mm Hg.):  NA

Vapor Density (Air=1):  NA

Solubility in Water:  NA

pH:  Alkaline

 

 

Specific Gravity (H2O=1):  NA

Percent, Volatile By Volume (%):  NA

Evaporation Rate ( =1):  NA

Appearance and Odor:  Light Gray Powder – No Odor

 

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Section V - Fire and Explosion Hazard Data

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NA

 

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Section VI - Health Hazard Data

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TVL:  OSHA TVL = 50 mppcf (15mg/m3) Total Dust

      MSHA TVL = 10 mg/m3 Total Dust

First Aid :  Flush eyes with clean water.

 

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Section VII - Reactivity Data

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Stability:  Unstable     Stable Yes

Conditions to Avoid:  NA

Incompatibility (Materials to Avoid):  NA

Hazardous Decomposition Products:  None

Hazardous Polymerization:  May Occur    Will not occur XX  

Conditions to Avoid:  NA

 

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Section VIII - Spill Or Leak Procedures

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Normal cleanup

Normal disposal

 

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Section IX - Special Protection Information

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Permissible Respirators for dust.

Eye Protection Recommended.

 

 

 

 

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Section X Special Precautions

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None

 

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Note:  The information contained herein is based on knowledge believed to be reliable, but Dragon Products Company makes no warranties, express or implied, as to the accuracy or adequacy thereof.  Nothing herein excused the recipient hereof from such duties as shall be imposed by the Occupational Safety & Health Act of 1970 and regulations issued pursuant thereto.