Material Safety Data Sheet

Material Safety Data Sheet

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SECTION 1: CHEMICAL PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION
TRADE NAME: PERMAX WHITE GRANULES

Chemical Name: Calcium Carbonate

Chemical Family: Marble; Limestone; Dolomite

Chemical Formula: CaCO; CaCO, MgCO

CAS Number: 471-34-1

RESIN TECHNOLOGY COMPANY
   •     2270 Castle Harbor Place, Ontario, CA 91761
   •     Phone: (800) 729-0795
   •     Fax: (909) 923-9617
   •     DATE OF PREPARATION: 10/27/98

These ratings should be used only as part of fully implemented H.M.I.S. program:

HEALTH: 0, FLAMMABILITY: 0, REACTIVITY: 0, PERSONAL PROTECTION: E

SECTION 2 - HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS

INGREDIENT	TLV (Mg/M
SILICA, QUARTZ	.1 (Respirable Dust)
CALCIUM CARBONATE DUST	10 (Nuisance Dust)

Calcium Carbonate may contain crystalline silica at levels between 0.01% and 1.5% and varies naturally.

There are also small but detectable amounts of the following other naturally occurring chemicals that are known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. This warning is provided in the absence of definitive testing to prove that these risks do not exist. These amounts are typical quantities and may vary slightly with different lots.

Chemical Name	Typical Amount	CAS Number
Arsenic	Less than 1ppm	7440-38-2
Lead	Less than 1ppm	7439-92-1

SECTION 3 - PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL CHARACTERISTICS

Appearance and Odor:	Fine, White powder; No odor
Boiling Point:	N/A
Vapor Pressure:	N/A
Vapor Density:	N/A
Solubility in Water:	Slight
Specific Gravity:	2.71
Evaporation Rate:	N/A (Butyl Acetate = 1)
Melting Point:	N/A

SECTION 4 - FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD DATA

FLASHPOINT:	N/A
FLAMMABLE LIMITS:	N/A
FIRE EXTINGUISHING MEDIA:	N/A
SPECIAL FIRE FIGHTING PROCEDURES:	NONE
UNUSUAL FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARDS:	NONE

SECTION 5 - REACTIVE DATA
This material is stable.

Incompatibility: Reacts with strong acids to liberate carbon dioxide.

This material will not polymerize.

Hazardous Decomposition By-products: None

SECTION 6 - HEALTH HAZARD DATA
Calcium Carbonate, the product itself, is not listed by the National Toxicology Program (NTP), the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC), or the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) as a carcinogen. There are no reported health effects associated with prolonged exposure to pure calcium carbonate.

This product contains variable quantities of crystalline silica (quartz), which is considered a hazard by inhalation. IARC has classified crystalline silica as probably carcinogenic for humans (2A). This classification is based on the findings of laboratory animal studies that were considered to provide sufficient evidence and data from human epidemiological studies that were considered to provide limited evidence for carcinogenicity. Crystalline silica is also a known cause of silicosis, a noncancerous lung disease.

NTP and OSHA have not classified crystalline silica as a carcinogen.

EXPOSURE:
   • Inhalation: Can be irritating to the respiratory tract.
   • Eye Contact: Mild irritation.
   • Skin Contact: No effect.
   • Ingestion: Minimal effect.

FIRST AID:
   • Inhalation: Remove from area of exposure and to fresh air area.
   • Eye Contact: Flush eyes with water for 10 minutes. If irritation persists, obtain medical attention.
   • Skin Contact: Wash from skin with mild soap and water.
   • Ingestion: Ingestion should not cause any significant health problems.

SECTION 7 - SPILL OR LEAK PROCEDURES
Spill or Leak: Respiratory protection should be worn during clean up to protect from airborne dust. Measures should be taken to reduce to reduce airborne dust during clean up.

Waste Disposal: Shovel up material and dispose of in landfill. Comply with applicable federal, state, and local regulations.

SECTION 8 - SPECIAL PROTECTION
Respiratory Protection: NIOSH/OSHA/MSHA approved dust respirator if T.L.V. is exceeded.

Ventilation: Local exhaust: As required for dust to maintain airborne dust below the TLV.

Mechanical: As required for dust.

Eye Protection: Safety glasses or goggles.

Special Protection: None required.

Date prepared: 10/27/98 by Safety Department

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