Superiority:

SAFETY DATA SHEETS

According to the UN GHS revision 9

Version: 1.0

Creation Date: July 15, 2019

Revision Date: July 15, 2019

SECTION 1: Identification

1.1GHS Product identifier

Product name	Calcium carbonate

1.2Other means of identification

Product number	-
Other names	Calcium carbonate;Calcium Carbonate (synthetic);Calcium carbonate,light powder

1.3Recommended use of the chemical and restrictions on use

Identified uses	Industrial and scientific research use.
Uses advised against	no data available

 

SECTION 2: Hazard identification

2.1Classification of the substance or mixture

Not classified.

2.2GHS label elements, including precautionary statements

Pictogram(s)	No symbol.
Signal word	No signal word
Hazard statement(s)	none
Precautionary statement(s)
Prevention	none
Response	none
Storage	none
Disposal	none

2.3Other hazards which do not result in classification

no data available

SECTION 3: Composition/information on ingredients

3.1Substances

Chemical name	Common names and synonyms	CAS number	EC number	Concentration
Calcium carbonate	Calcium carbonate	471-34-1	207-439-9	100%

SECTION 4: First-aid measures

4.1Description of necessary first-aid measures

If inhaled

Fresh air.

Following skin contact

Rinse skin with plenty of water or shower.

Following eye contact

Rinse with plenty of water (remove contact lenses if easily possible).

Following ingestion

Rinse mouth.

4.2Most important symptoms/effects, acute and delayed

Exposure Routes: inhalation, skin and/or eye contact Symptoms: Irritation eyes, skin, respiratory system; cough Target Organs: Eyes, skin, respiratory system (NIOSH, 2016)

Exposure Routes: inhalation, skin and/or eye contact Symptoms: Irritation eyes, skin, mucous membrane; cough, sneezing, rhinorrhea (discharge of thin mucus); lacrimation (discharge of tears) Target Organs: Eyes, skin, respiratory system (NIOSH, 2016)

Exposure Routes: inhalation, skin and/or eye contact Symptoms: Irritation eyes, skin, mucous membrane, upper respiratory system; cough, sneezing, rhinorrhea (discharge of thin mucus); lacrimation (discharge of tears) Target Organs: Eyes, skin, respiratory system (NIOSH, 2016)

4.3Indication of immediate medical attention and special treatment needed, if necessary

A serum calcium concentration exceeding 2.6 mmol per liter (10.5 mg per 100 mL) is considered a hypercalcemic condition. Withholding additional administration of calcium and any other medications that may cause hypercalcemia usually resolves mild hypercalcemia in asymptomatic patients, when patient renal function is adequate. Calcium supplements

SECTION 5: Fire-fighting measures

5.1Suitable extinguishing media

In case of fire in the surroundings, use appropriate extinguishing media.

5.2Specific hazards arising from the chemical

Not combustible.

5.3Special protective actions for fire-fighters

In case of fire in the surroundings, use appropriate extinguishing media.

SECTION 6: Accidental release measures

6.1Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures

Personal protection: particulate filter respirator adapted to the airborne concentration of the substance. Sweep spilled substance into covered containers.

6.2Environmental precautions

Personal protection: particulate filter respirator adapted to the airborne concentration of the substance. Sweep spilled substance into covered containers.

6.3Methods and materials for containment and cleaning up

Personal protection: particulate filter respirator adapted to the airborne concentration of the substance. Sweep spilled substance into covered containers.

SECTION 7: Handling and storage

7.1Precautions for safe handling

Handling in a well ventilated place. Wear suitable protective clothing. Avoid contact with skin and eyes. Avoid formation of dust and aerosols. Use non-sparking tools. Prevent fire caused by electrostatic discharge steam.

7.2Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities

Separated from acids, aluminium, ammonium salts, fluorine and magnesium.Separated from acids, aluminium and ammonium salts.

SECTION 8: Exposure controls/personal protection

8.1Control parameters

Occupational Exposure limit values

Component	Calcium carbonate
CAS No.	471-34-1
	Limit value - Eight hours		Limit value - Short term
	ppm	mg/m3	ppm	mg/m3
Australia		10 (1)
Canada - Québec		10
France		10 inhalable aerosol
Hungary		10 inhalable aerosol
Ireland		10 (1)
		4 (2)
Latvia		6
New Zealand		10 (1)
Poland		10
Singapore		10 (limestone, marble)
Switzerland		3 respirable aerosol
USA - OSHA		15 total dust
		5 respirable dust
United Kingdom		10 inhalable aerosol
		4 respirable aerosol
	Remarks
Australia	(1) This value is for inhalable dust containing no asbestos and
Ireland	(1) Inhalable fraction (2) Respirable fraction
New Zealand	(1) The value for inhalable dust containing no asbestos and less than 1% free silica.

 

Biological limit values

no data available

8.2Appropriate engineering controls

Ensure adequate ventilation. Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety practice. Set up emergency exits and the risk-elimination area.

8.3Individual protection measures, such as personal protective equipment (PPE)

Eye/face protection

Wear safety goggles.

Skin protection

Protective gloves.

Respiratory protection

Avoid inhalation of dust. Use local exhaust.

Thermal hazards

no data available

SECTION 9: Physical and chemical properties and safety characteristics

Physical state	Solid. Powder.
Colour	White.
Odour	Odorless
Melting point/freezing point	825 °C. Remarks:Calcium carbonate (aragonite).;1 330 °C. Remarks:Calcium carbonate (calcite).
Boiling point or initial boiling point and boiling range	333.6°C at 760mmHg
Flammability	Noncombustible Solid
Lower and upper explosion limit/flammability limit	no data available
Flash point	197°C
Auto-ignition temperature	no data available
Decomposition temperature	825°C
pH	pH = 8 to 9
Kinematic viscosity	no data available
Solubility	0.001 % (NIOSH, 2016)
Partition coefficient n-octanol/water	no data available
Vapour pressure	0 mm Hg (approx) (NIOSH, 2016)
Density and/or relative density	2.93 g/cm³. Temperature:20 °C.;2.71 g/cm³. Temperature:20 °C.
Relative vapour density	no data available
Particle characteristics	no data available

SECTION 10: Stability and reactivity

10.1Reactivity

Decomposes above 825°C . This produces corrosive fumes of calcium oxide. Reacts with acids, aluminium, ammonium salts, fluorine and magnesium.

10.2Chemical stability

Indefinite shelflife.

10.3Possibility of hazardous reactions

Not combustible.CALCIUM CARBONATE is non-combustible. Decomposes at high temperature (825°C) to give gaseous carbon dioxide and calcium oxide (quicklime). Incompatible with acids, alum, ammonium salts, fluorine, magnesium. Reacts with acids and acidic salts to generate gaseous carbon dioxide with effervescence (bubbling). The reaction with concentrated solutions of acids is rapid and exothermic. The effervesence can create extensive foaming. Ignites on contact with fluorine.

10.4Conditions to avoid

no data available

10.5Incompatible materials

Calcium carbonate ... ignite and burn fiercely in contact with fluorine. Fluorine: metal salts

10.6Hazardous decomposition products

When heated to decomposition it emits acrid smoke and irritating vapors.

SECTION 11: Toxicological information

Acute toxicity

• Oral: LD50 Mouse oral 6450 mg/kg bw
• Inhalation: LC50 - rat (male/female) - > 3 mg/L air (analytical).
• Dermal: LD50 - rat (male/female) - > 2 000 mg/kg bw.

Skin corrosion/irritation

no data available

Serious eye damage/irritation

no data available

Respiratory or skin sensitization

no data available

Germ cell mutagenicity

no data available

Carcinogenicity

no data available

Reproductive toxicity

no data available

STOT-single exposure

May cause mechanical irritation to the respiratory tract and eyes.

STOT-repeated exposure

Health effects of the substance have been investigated but none have been found

Aspiration hazard

A nuisance-causing concentration of airborne particles can be reached quickly when dispersed, especially if powdered.

SECTION 12: Ecological information

12.1Toxicity

• Toxicity to fish: LC50 - Oncorhynchus mykiss (previous name: Salmo gairdneri) - > 100 % v/v saturated solution - 96 h.
• Toxicity to daphnia and other aquatic invertebrates: EC50 - Daphnia magna - > 100 % v/v saturated solution - 48 h.
• Toxicity to algae: EC50 - Desmodesmus subspicatus (previous name: Scenedesmus subspicatus) - > 14 mg/L - 72 h.
• Toxicity to microorganisms: EC50 - activated sludge of a predominantly domestic sewage - > 1 000 mg/L - 3 h. Remarks:Respiration rate.

12.2Persistence and degradability

no data available

12.3Bioaccumulative potential

no data available

12.4Mobility in soil

no data available

12.5Other adverse effects

no data available

SECTION 13: Disposal considerations

13.1Disposal methods

Product

The material can be disposed of by removal to a licensed chemical destruction plant or by controlled incineration with flue gas scrubbing. Do not contaminate water, foodstuffs, feed or seed by storage or disposal. Do not discharge to sewer systems.

Contaminated packaging

Containers can be triply rinsed (or equivalent) and offered for recycling or reconditioning. Alternatively, the packaging can be punctured to make it unusable for other purposes and then be disposed of in a sanitary landfill. Controlled incineration with flue gas scrubbing is possible for combustible packaging materials.

SECTION 14: Transport information

14.1UN Number

ADR/RID: Not dangerous goods. (For reference only, please check.)

IMDG: Not dangerous goods. (For reference only, please check.)

IATA: Not dangerous goods. (For reference only, please check.)

14.2UN Proper Shipping Name

ADR/RID: Not dangerous goods. (For reference only, please check.)

IMDG: Not dangerous goods. (For reference only, please check.)

IATA: Not dangerous goods. (For reference only, please check.)

14.3Transport hazard class(es)

ADR/RID: Not dangerous goods. (For reference only, please check.)

IMDG: Not dangerous goods. (For reference only, please check.)

IATA: Not dangerous goods. (For reference only, please check.)

14.4Packing group, if applicable

ADR/RID: Not dangerous goods. (For reference only, please check.)

IMDG: Not dangerous goods. (For reference only, please check.)

IATA: Not dangerous goods. (For reference only, please check.)

14.5Environmental hazards

ADR/RID: No

IMDG: No

IATA: No

14.6Special precautions for user

no data available

14.7Transport in bulk according to IMO instruments

no data available

SECTION 15: Regulatory information

15.1Safety, health and environmental regulations specific for the product in question

Chemical name	Common names and synonyms	CAS number	EC number
Calcium carbonate	Calcium carbonate	471-34-1	207-439-9
European Inventory of Existing Commercial Chemical Substances (EINECS)			Listed.
EC Inventory			Listed.
United States Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) Inventory			Listed.
China Catalog of Hazardous chemicals 2015			Not Listed.
New Zealand Inventory of Chemicals (NZIoC)			Listed.
Philippines Inventory of Chemicals and Chemical Substances (PICCS)			Listed.
Vietnam National Chemical Inventory			Listed.
Chinese Chemical Inventory of Existing Chemical Substances (China IECSC)			Listed.
Korea Existing Chemicals List (KECL)			Listed.

SECTION 16: Other information

Information on revision

Creation Date	July 15, 2019
Revision Date	July 15, 2019

Abbreviations and acronyms

• CAS: Chemical Abstracts Service
• ADR: European Agreement concerning the International Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Road
• RID: Regulation concerning the International Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Rail
• IMDG: International Maritime Dangerous Goods
• IATA: International Air Transportation Association
• TWA: Time Weighted Average
• STEL: Short term exposure limit
• LC50: Lethal Concentration 50%
• LD50: Lethal Dose 50%
• EC50: Effective Concentration 50%

 

ITEMS	STANDARDS	RESULTS
Appearance	White powder	Qualified
Acid Insolubles Substances	≤0.2%	0.06%
Assay （CaCO3）	98.0~100.5%	99.7%
Loss on Drying	≤2.0%	0.1%
Magnesium and Alkali Salts	≤1%	0.9%
Arsenic( as AS)	≤3 mg/kg	＜1.0 mg/kg
Fluoride	≤50 mg/kg	＜30 mg/kg
Heavy Medals(as Pb)	≤20 mg/kg	＜10 mg/kg
Lead	≤3.0 mg/kg	＜1.5 mg/kg
Barium	≤300 mg/kg	＜300 mg/kg
Dissociate Alkali	Conform to requirement	Conform to requirement
Mecury (Hg)	≤1.0 mg/kg	＜1.0 mg/kg
Calcium (Cd)	≤2.0 mg/kg	＜1.0 mg/kg
Conclusion	This product conforms to requirements of standard GB 1886.214-2016,FCC V.

 

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