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Soda lime

1. IDENTIFICATION OF THE SUBSTANCE/MIXTURE AND OF THE COMPANY/UNDERTAKING

Product name

Soda lime

2. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION

Classification of the substance or mixture

According to Regulation (EC) No1272/2008

Skin corrosion (Category 1A)

According to European Directive 67/548/EEC as amended.

Causes severe burns.

Label elements

Pictogram

Signal word

Hazard statement(s)

H314

Precautionary statement(s)

P280

P305 + P351 + P338

P310

Hazard symbol(s)

R-phrase(s)

R35

S-phrase(s)

S26

S36/37/39

S45

Danger

Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.

Wear protective gloves/ protective clothing/ eye protection/ face protection.

IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove

contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.

Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/ physician.

Corrosive

Causes severe burns.

In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and

seek medical advice.

Wear suitable protective clothing, gloves and eye/face protection.

In case of accident or if you feel unwell, seek medical advice immediately

(show the label where possible).

Other hazards - none

3. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS

CAS-No.

EC-No.

Classification

Concentration

Soda lime

8006-28-8

Skin Corr. 1A; H314

C, R35

For the full text of the H-Statements mentioned in this Section, see Section 16.

4. FIRST AID MEASURES

General advice

Consult a physician. Show this safety data sheet to the doctor in attendance.

If inhaled

If breathed in, move person into fresh air. If not breathing give artificial respiration Consult a physician.

In case of skin contact

Take off contaminated clothing and shoes immediately. Wash off with soap and plenty of water. Consult a

physician.

In case of eye contact

Rinse thoroughly with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes and consult a physician.

If swallowed

Do NOT induce vomiting. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Rinse mouth with water.

Consult a physician.

5. FIRE-FIGHTING MEASURES

Suitable extinguishing media

Use water spray, alcohol-resistant foam, dry chemical or carbon dioxide.

Special protective equipment for fire-fighters

Wear self contained breathing apparatus for fire fighting if necessary.

6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES

Personal precautions

Use personal protective equipment. Avoid dust formation. Avoid breathing dust. Ensure adequate ventilation.

Evacuate personnel to safe areas.

Environmental precautions

Do not let product enter drains.

Methods and materials for containment and cleaning up

Pick up and arrange disposal without creating dust. Keep in suitable, closed containers for disposal.

7. HANDLING AND STORAGE

Precautions for safe handling

Avoid formation of dust and aerosols.

Provide appropriate exhaust ventilation at places where dust is formed. Normal measures for preventive fire

protection.

Conditions for safe storage

Store in cool place. Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place.

8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION

Personal protective equipment

Respiratory protection

Where risk assessment shows air-purifying respirators are appropriate use a full-face particle respirator

type N100 (US) or type P3 (EN 143) respirator cartridges as a backup to engineering controls. If the

respirator is the sole means of protection, use a full-face supplied air respirator. Use respirators and

components tested and approved under appropriate government standards such as NIOSH (US) or CEN

(EU).

Hand protection

The selected protective gloves have to satisfy the specifications of EU Directive 89/686/EEC and the

standard EN 374 derived from it.

Handle with gloves.

Eye protection

Face shield and safety glasses

Skin and body protection

Choose body protection according to the amount and concentration of the dangerous substance at the

work place.

Hygiene measures

Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety practice. Wash hands before breaks and at

the end of workday.

9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES

Appearance

Form

Colour

Safety data

Melting point

Boiling point

Flash point

Ignition temperature

Lower explosion limit

Upper explosion limit

Water solubility

granular

beige

7,0 - 14,0

no data available

insoluble

10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY

Chemical stability

Stable under recommended storage conditions.

Conditions to avoid

Air sensitive.

Materials to avoid

Strong acids

Hazardous decomposition products

Hazardous decomposition products formed under fire conditions. - Nature of decomposition products not

known.

11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION

Acute toxicity

no data available

Skin corrosion/irritation

no data available

Serious eye damage/eye irritation

no data available

Respiratory or skin sensitization

no data available

Germ cell mutagenicity

no data available

Carcinogenicity

IARC: No component of this product present at levels greater than or equal to 0.1% is identified as

probable, possible or confirmed human carcinogen by IARC.

Reproductive toxicity

no data available

Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure

no data available

Specific target organ toxicity - repeated exposure

no data available

Aspiration hazard

no data available

Potential health effects

Inhalation

Ingestion

Skin

Eyes

May be harmful if inhaled. Material is extremely destructive to the tissue of the

mucous membranes and upper respiratory tract.

May be harmful if swallowed. Causes severe burns.

May be harmful if absorbed through skin. Causes severe skin burns.

Causes severe eye burns.

Signs and Symptoms of Exposure

Material is extremely destructive to tissue of the mucous membranes and upper respiratory tract, eyes, and

skin., Cough, Shortness of breath, Headache, Nausea

Additional Information

RTECS: Not available

12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION

Toxicity

no data available

Persistence and degradability

no data available

Bioaccumulative potential

no data available

Mobility in soil

no data available

PBT and vPvB assessment

no data available

Other adverse effects

no data available

13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS

Product

Observe all federal, state, and local environmental regulations. Contact a licensed professional waste

disposal service to dispose of this material. Dissolve or mix the material with a combustible solvent and burn

in a chemical incinerator equipped with an afterburner and scrubber.

Contaminated packaging

Dispose of as unused product.

14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION

ADR/RID

UN-Number: 1907 Class: 8

Proper shipping name: SODA LIME

IMDG

Packing group: III

UN-Number: 1907 Class: 8

Proper shipping name: SODA LIME

Marine pollutant: No

IATA

UN-Number: 1907 Class: 8

Packing group: III

EMS-No: F-A, S-B

Proper shipping name: Soda lime

15. REGULATORY INFORMATION

This safety datasheet complies with the requirements of Regulation (EC) No. 1907/2006.

16. OTHER INFORMATION

Text of H-code(s) and R-phrase(s) mentioned in Section 3

H314

Skin Corr.

R35

Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.

Skin corrosion

Corrosive

Causes severe burns.

Further information

The above information is believed to be correct but does not purport to be all inclusive and
shall be used only as a guide. The information this document is based on the resent state
of our knowledge and is applicable to the product with regard to appropriate safety precautions.
It does not represent any guarantee of the properties of the product. Lookchem shall not be
held liable for any damage resulting from handling or from contact with the above product.
See reverse side of invoice or packing slip for additional terms and conditions of sale.

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