MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET

 

Wausau Chemical Corporation, 2001 N. River Drive, Wausau, WI 54403

                                                                             Last Revision:               January 27, 2004

HMIS Hazard 4 – Extreme                  Health              1 3 – High                       Fire                  0 2 – Moderate               Reactivity         0 1 – Slight                      Other 0 - Least

Emergency       CHEMTREC               800-424-9300

Phones:            Wausau Chemical         715-842-2285

SECTION 1 - MATERIAL IDENTIFICATION

 

 

 

NAME:                        HYDRATED LIME

FORMULA:                Ca(OH)₂    M.W. = 74.10

SYNONYMS:             Slaked Lime; Calcium Hydroxide

MANUFACTURER:   Western Lime Corp

SECTION 2  - HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS

 

 

 

HAZARDOUS CHEMICAL               CAS #             PERCENT       PEL/TWA        SARA III, SEC 313    

Calcium Hydroxide                               1305-62-0       95%                 5 mg/m³                        NO

Magnesium Hydroxide                          1309-42-8                               NE                               NO

 

SECTION 3 – CHEMICAL AND PHYSICAL PROPERTIES

 

 

 

Appearance:           Dry, white powder              Boiling Point (^oF):                                 NA

Odor:                     Faint earth smell                              Freezing Point (^oF):                               NA

pH:                         NA                                                            Specific Gravity (H₂O=1 @ 70^oF):       2.4-2.6

Water solubility:            Insoluble                                   Vapor Pressure, mm Hg, 20^oC: NA

Vapor Density (air=1):  NA                              Volatile Organic (VOC) content:           NA

Evaporation Rate (Butyl Acetate = 1)                N/A

 

SECTION 4 – FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARDS

 

 

Flash Point (Method):               N/A                 Explosive Limits: Lower            N/A     Upper              N/A    

Flammable Limits:                     N/A                 Auto Ignition Temperature:        N/A

Extinguishing Media:                 N/A

 

Special Fire Fighting Procedures and Hazards:  N/A

 

Unusual Fire & Explosion Hazards:                               N/A

 

SECTION 5 – REACTIVITY INFORMATION

 

 

Stable:    X  Unstable:               Hazardous Polymerization:   Occurs:                 Does not Occur:           X

 

Conditions to Avoid:                 N/A

 

Materials to Avoid:                   Acids; Water (promotes causticity); Corrosive to aluminum.

 

Decomposition Products:          None

 

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SECTION 6 – HEALTH HAZARDS – PROTECTIVE MEASURES  – FIRST AID

 

 

Carcinogen:      No

 

EYES:              Can cause burns or ulcerations to eyes. Use goggles when handling this product. In the event of contact flush with water for 15 minutes. Get medical attention if symptoms develop.

 

SKIN:              Can cause severe irritation and burns on prolonged or repeated contact on moist skin. Use rubber gloves when handling. In the event of contact wash with water for 15 minutes. Get medical attention if symptoms develop.

 

INHALATION:           Dust can cause severe irritation to the respiratory system.

 

INGESTION:             

 

IN ALL CASES:          GET PROMPT MEDICAL ATTENTION IF ADVERSE EFFECTS PERSIST

 

PRIMARY ROUTES OF ENTRY:      Skin, eyes, inhalation, ingestion.

 

HYGIENE:      Wash hands and face before eating or drinking. Wash soiled clothing before wearing again if contact occurs.

SECTION 7 – PRECAUTIONS FOR SAFE HANDLING, STORAGE AND USE

 

 

 

SPILLS AND LEAKS:            Contain to prevent loss to the environment. Collect excess material. Flush any residual to a sanitary sewer.

 

STORAGE AND HANDLING:           Keep containers tightly closed. Store at ambient temperatures. Keep material dry.

 

WASTE DISPOSAL:              Follow recommendations of local, state and federal regulations.

 

EMPTY CONTAINERS:        Send to a landfill or recycling center.

 

SECTION 8 – REGULATORY INFORMATION

 

 

 

DOT SHIPPING DESCRIPTION:                  None

 

LABEL REQUIRED                                        None

 

The information contained herein is given in good faith, but no warranty, representation, inducement or license of any kind is made, except that the information is accurate to the best of Wausau Chemical Corporation’s knowledge, or is obtained from sources believed by Wausau Chemical Corporation to be reliable and accurate. Wausau Chemical Corporation does not assume any legal responsibility for use or reliance upon the information being furnished. Customers are encouraged to conduct their own tests. Before using any product, read the container label directions as well as the Material Safety Data Sheet.

 

 

 

 

 

 

ND – Not Determined              NA – Not Applicable               NE – Not Established