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SAFETY DATA SHEET

prepared in accordance with Annex II of the REACH Regulation EC 1907/2006,
Regulation (EC) 1272/2008, Regulation (EC) 453/2010 and Regulation (EC)
830/2015.

Version 4.0
Revision Date 27.07.2017 Print Date 12.09.2017
Date of first issue 28.10.2009

SECTION 1: Identification of the substance/mixture and of the company/undertaking

1.1. Product identifier
Product name Calcium carbonate (natural)
Synonyms Calcite, Aragonite, Marble, Chalk, Fluxstone,
Ground Calcium Carbonate (GCC).
Please note that this list may not be exhaustive.
Trade name Calcium carbonate (natural)
Chemical name - Formula Calcium carbonate - CaCO3
CAS-No. 1317-65-3
EC-No. 215-279-6
Molecular weight 100,09 g/mol
REACH Registration Number This substance is exempt from registration
according to Regulation (EC) No. 1907/2006
(REACH).
1.2. Relevant identified uses of the substance or mixture and uses advised against
Find hereunder a general description of uses.

Manufacture of chemical products

Manufacture of basic metals, including alloys
Agriculture, forestry, fishery
Environmental protection
Water treatment chemicals
Food/ feedstuff additives
Manufacture of food products
Pharmaceuticals
Mining, (including offshore industries)
Manufacture of other non-metallic mineral products, e.g. plasters, cement
Paper articles
Manufacture of paints, varnishes and similar coatings, printing ink and mastics
Stone, plaster, cement, glass and ceramic articles
Building and construction work

Based on current knowledge there are no identified uses of the product, which are advised
against.
1.3. Details of the supplier of the safety data sheet
Company Faxe Kalk A/S
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Address Hovedgaden 13
4654 Faxe Ladeplads
Denmark
Telephone +4556763500
Telefax +4556763501
E-mail of competent person responsible msds@[Link]
for SDS in the MS or in the EU:
1.4. Emergency telephone number
112
Emergency telephone number (Europe) This telephone number is available 24 hours
per day, 7 days per week.
Poison Information Centre telephone + 45 82 12 12 12 (Giftlinien) for Denmark.
number
+4556763500
Emergency telephone number
This telephone number is available during
(Company)
office hours only.

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

2.1. Classification of the substance or mixture
Not a hazardous substance or mixture according to Regulation (EC) No. 1272/2008.
Further information
For the full text of the H-Statements mentioned in this Section, see Section 16.
2.2. Label elements
Hazard pictograms
Not a hazardous substance or mixture according to Regulation (EC) No. 1272/2008.

Signal word
Not a hazardous substance or mixture according to Regulation (EC) No. 1272/2008.

Hazard statements
Not a hazardous substance or mixture according to Regulation (EC) No. 1272/2008.

Precautionary statements
Not a hazardous substance or mixture according to Regulation (EC) No. 1272/2008.
2.3. Other hazards
No other hazards identified.

SECTION 3: Composition/information on ingredients

3.1. Substances

Chemical name CAS-No. EC-No. REACH No. Index-No. Weight percent

Calcium carbonate 1317-65-3 215-279-6 — — - <100

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Degree of purity (%): No impurities relevant for classification and labelling

SECTION 4: First aid measures

4.1. Description of first aid measures
General advice When symptoms persist or in all cases of doubt
seek medical advice.
Inhalation Move to fresh air.
If symptoms persist, call a physician.
Skin contact Carefully and gently brush the contaminated body
surfaces in order to remove all traces of product.
Wash affected area immediately with plenty of
water. Remove contaminated clothing.
If symptoms persist, call a physician.
Eye contact In the case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately
with plenty of water and seek medical advice.
Rinse thoroughly with plenty of water, also under
the eyelids.
Ingestion Immediately give large quantities of water to drink.
If symptoms persist, call a physician.
Do NOT induce vomiting.
4.2. Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delayed
No known delayed effects.
4.3. Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed
Follow the advice given in section 4.1.

SECTION 5: Firefighting measures

5.1. Extinguishing media
Suitable extinguishing media The product does not burn. Use dry powder, foam
or CO2 type of fire extinguishers to fight the
surrounding fire.
Unsuitable extinguishing media none

5.2. Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture

When heated above 600°C, calcium carbonate decomposes to produce calcium oxide (CaO)
and carbon dioxide (CO2). Calcium oxide reacts with water and generates heat. This may
cause risk to flammable material.
5.3. Advice for firefighters
No special precautions required.
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SECTION 6: Accidental release measures

6.1. Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures
6.1.1. Advice for non-emergency Ensure adequate ventilation.
personnel Keep dust levels to a minimum.
Keep unprotected persons away.
Avoid contact with skin, eyes, and clothing – wear
suitable protective equipment (see section 8).
Avoid inhalation of dust – ensure that sufficient
ventilation or suitable respiratory protective
equipment is used, wear suitable protective
equipment (see section 8).
6.1.2. Advice for emergency See section 6.1.1
responders
6.2. Environmental precautions
No special environmental precautions required.
6.3. Methods and materials for containment and cleaning up
Use vacuum suction unit, or shovel into bags.
Pick up and arrange disposal without creating dust.
Keep in suitable, closed containers for disposal.
To clean the floor and all objects contaminated by this material, use plenty of water.
Keep away from acids.
6.4. Reference to other sections
For more information on exposure controls/personal protection or disposal considerations,
please check section 8 and 13.

SECTION 7: Handling and storage

7.1. Precautions for safe handling
7.1.1. Protective measures Avoid contact with skin and eyes.
Keep dust levels to a minimum. Minimise dust
generation. Enclose dust sources, use exhaust
ventilation (dust collector at handling points).
Handling systems should preferably be enclosed.
When handling bags usual precautions should be
paid to the risks outlined in the Council Directive
90/269/EEC.
Do not breathe vapours/dust.
7.1.2. Advice on general occupational Avoid inhalation, ingestion and contact with skin
hygiene and eyes.
General occupational hygiene measures are
required to ensure safe handling of the substance.
These measures involve good personal and
housekeeping practices (i.e. regular cleaning with
suitable cleaning devices), no drinking, eating and
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smoking at the workplace. Shower and change

clothes at end of work shift. Do not wear
contaminated clothing at home.
7.2. Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities
Bulk storage should be in purpose designed silos.
Keep out of the reach of children.
Do not store near acids.
Keep in a dry place.
Keep tightly closed.
7.3. Specific end use(s)
None

SECTION 8: Exposure controls/personal protection

8.1. Control parameters
Occupational exposure limit

Chemical name Form Limit value Legal basis

Mineral dust
10 mg/m3
inert
Calcium carbonate No data available
Mineral dust
5 mg/m3
inert , respirable

Derived No Effect Level

Workers

Acute systemic Long-term local Long-term

Chemical name Exposure routes Acute local effects
effects effects systemic effects
Oral Not required Not required Not required Not required
Calcium carbonate Inhalation No hazard identified No hazard identified No hazard identified 10 mg/m3
Dermal No hazard identified No hazard identified No hazard identified No hazard identified

Consumers

Acute systemic Long-term local Long-term

Chemical name Exposure routes Acute local effects
effects effects systemic effects
no exposure no exposure
Oral 6,1 mg/kg bw/day 6,1 mg/kg bw/day
expected expected
No hazard No hazard
Calcium carbonate Inhalation No hazard identified 10 mg/m3
identified identified
No hazard
Dermal No hazard identified No hazard identified No hazard identified
identified

Predicted No Effect Concentration

Environmental protection target

Microorgan
Chemical Fresh
Fresh Marine Marine isms in
name water Food chain Soil Air
water water sediment sewage
sediment
treatment
Calcium No hazard No hazard No hazard No hazard No hazard No hazard No hazard
100 mg/l
carbonate identified identified identified identified identified identified identified

8.2. Exposure controls

To control potential exposures, generation of dust should be avoided. Further, appropriate
protective equipment is recommended. Eye protection equipment (e.g. goggles or visors) must
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be worn, unless potential contact with the eye can be excluded by the nature and type of
application (i.e. closed process). Additionally, face protection, protective clothing and safety
shoes are required to be worn as appropriate.
8.2.1. Appropriate engineering Handling systems should preferably be enclosed
controls or suitable ventilation installed to maintain
atmospheric dust below the OES, if not wear
suitable protective equipment.
8.2.2. Individual protection measures, such as personal protective equipment
[Link]. Eye/face protection Chemical resistant goggles must be worn.
Do not wear contact lenses.
For powders, tight fitting goggles with side shields,
or wide vision full goggles. It is also advisable to
have individual pocket eyewash.
[Link]. Skin protection Use approved nitrile impregnated gloves having
CE marks.
Use clothing fully covering skin, full length pants,
long sleeved overalls, with close fittings at
openings. Footwear resistant to caustics and
avoiding dust penetration.
[Link]. Respiratory protection Use appropriate respiratory protection against
particles according to the risk level.

[Link]. Thermal hazards The substance does not represent a thermal

hazard, thus special consideration is not required.
8.2.3. Environmental exposure All ventilation systems should be filtered before
controls discharge to atmosphere.

SECTION 9: Physical and chemical properties

9.1. Information on basic physical and chemical properties
Appearance: Colour: white off-white beige
Form: pebble granules powder solid
Odour: odourless
Odour Threshold: Not applicable
pH: 8 - 9; > 20 mg/l; 25 °C
Melting point: T> 600°C: CaCO3 → CaO + CO2
Boiling point: Not applicable (solid with a melting point > 450°C)
Flash point: Not applicable (inorganic substance).
Evaporation rate: Not applicable
Flammability: The substance is not flammable.
Lower flammability limit: No data available
Upper flammability limit: No data available
Explosive properties: Not explosive
Upper/Lower explosion limit
lower: No data available
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upper: No data available

Vapour pressure: Not applicable
Vapour density: Not applicable
Relative density: 2.710 - 2.940 g/cm3; 20 °C
Bulk density 900 - 1.500 kg/m3; 20 °C
Solubility(ies): 16,6 mg/l; 20 °C; OECD Test Guideline 105;
Partition coefficient: n-octanol/water: Not applicable (inorganic substance).
Auto-ignition temperature: No relative self-ignition temperature below 400°C
(study result, EU A.16 method)
Decomposition temperature: When heated above 600°C, calcium carbonate
decomposes to produce calcium oxide (CaO) and
carbon dioxide (CO2).
Viscosity, kinematic: Not applicable
Oxidizing properties: No oxidising properties. (Based on the chemical
structure, the substance does not contain a
surplus of oxygen or any structural groups known
to be correlated with a tendency to react
exothermally with combustible material).
9.2. Other information
No data available

SECTION 10: Stability and reactivity

10.1. Reactivity
Stable under recommended storage conditions.
10.2. Chemical stability
Exothermic reaction with acids.
10.3. Possibility of hazardous reactions
The product reacts exothermically with acids.
10.4. Conditions to avoid
For information on conditions to avoid, please see section 7.
10.5. Incompatible materials
Acids
10.6. Hazardous decomposition products
Decomposes by reaction with strong acids.
For hazardous decomposition products resulting from heat, please see section 5.

SECTION 11: Toxicological information

11.1. Information on toxicological effects
Acute toxicity
Oral LD50 > 2000 mg/kg bw (OECD 420, rat)
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Dermal LD50 > 2000 mg/kg bw (OECD 402, rat)

Inhalation LC50 (4h) > 3 mg/L air (OECD 403, rat)
The substance is of low order of acute toxicity by inhalation, dermal and oral routes of
exposure.

Skin corrosion/irritation
(rabbit), method OECD 404 - not irritating.

Serious eye damage/eye irritation

(rabbit), method OECD 405 - not irritating.

Respiratory or skin sensitisation

Does not cause skin sensitisation.

Germ cell mutagenicity

In vitro tests did not show mutagenic effects

Carcinogenicity
Calcium (administered as Ca-lactate) is not carcinogenic (experimental result, rat). The pH
effect of the product does not give rise to a carcinogenic risk. Human epidemiological data
support lack of any carcinogenic potential of the product.
Classification for carcinogenicity is not warranted.

Reproductive toxicity
Calcium (administered as Ca-carbonate) is not toxic to reproduction (experimental result,
mouse). The pH effect does not give rise to a reproductive risk.
Human epidemiological data support lack of any potential for reproductive toxicity of the
product. Both in animal studies and human clinical studies on various calcium salts no
reproductive or developmental effects were detected. Also see the Scientific Committee on
Food (Section 16.6).Thus, the product is not toxic for reproduction and/or development.
Classification for reproductive toxicity according to regulation (EC) 1272/2008 is not required.

STOT - single exposure

Based on available data, the classification criteria are not met.

STOT - repeated exposure

Based on available data, the classification criteria are not met.

Aspiration hazard
The product is not known to present an aspiration hazard.

SECTION 12: Ecological information

12.1. Toxicity
12.1.1. Toxicity to fish Oncorhynchus mykiss (rainbow trout); LC50
>100% v/v; 96 h; OECD Test Guideline 203;
Exceeds maximum solubility of substance.
12.1.2. Toxicity to aquatic No data available
invertebrates
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12.1.3. Toxicity to aquatic plants Desmodesmus subspicatus (green algae); EC50;

72 h; > 14 mg/l; OECD Test Guideline 201;
Exceeds maximum solubility of substance.
12.1.4. Toxicity to microorganisms / activated sludge; EC50; 3 h; > 1.000 mg/l; OECD
Toxicity to bacteria Test Guideline 209; Not toxic
12.1.5. Toxicity to daphnia and other Daphnia magna (Water flea); LC50 >100% v/v; 48
aquatic invertebrates h; OECD Test Guideline 202; Exceeds maximum
solubility of substance.
12.1.6. Toxicity to soil dwelling Soil microorganisms; EC50; 28 d; OECD Test
organisms Guideline 216; Not toxic
Eisenia fetida (earthworms); LC50; 14 d; OECD
Test Guideline 207; Not acutely toxic
12.1.7. Toxicity to terrestrial plants Avena sativa (oats); EC50; 21 d; OECD Test
Guideline 208; Not acutely toxic
12.1.8. Other effects Calcium carbonate is a common natural mineral
sparingly soluble, which exists in all surface
waters (lakes, rivers).
12.1.9. Other information None
12.2. Persistence and degradability
The methods for determining biodegradability are not applicable to inorganic substances.
12.3. Bioaccumulative potential
Not relevant for inorganic substances.
12.4. Mobility in soil
Calcium carbonate is sparingly soluble, and so presents a low mobility in most ground.
12.5. Results of PBT and vPvB assessment
The substance does not meet the criteria for PBT or vPvB substance.
12.6. Other adverse effects
No other adverse effects are identified.

SECTION 13: Disposal considerations

13.1. Waste treatment methods
Reuse or recycle whenever possible.
If the reuse or recycling is not possible, disposal must be made according to local and national
regulation.
Processing, use or contamination of this product may change the waste management options.
Waste classification code must be determined at the point of waste generation.
Dispose of container and unused contents in accordance with applicable member state and
local requirements.
The used packaging is only meant for packing this product; it should not be reused for other
purposes.
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SECTION 14: Transport information

The product is not classified as hazardous for transport (ADR (Road), RID (Rail), IMDG /
GGVSea (Sea)).
14.1. UN number
not regulated

14.2. UN proper shipping name

not regulated
14.3. Transport hazard class(es)

14.4. Packing group

14.5. Environmental hazards

None.
14.6. Special precautions for user
Avoid any release of dust during transportation, by using air-tight tanks for powders and
covered trucks for pebbles.
14.7. Transport in bulk according to Annex II of MARPOL 73/78 and the IBC Code
not regulated

SECTION 15: Regulatory information

15.1. Safety, health and environmental regulations/legislation specific for the substance
or mixture
Authorisations Not required
Restrictions on use None
Other regulations (European Union) The product is not a SEVESO substance, not an
ozone depleting substance and not a persistent
organic pollutant.
National regulatory information German legislation on water endangering
substances VwVwS
not water endangering (nwg)
15.2. Chemical safety assessment
This substance is exempt from registration according to Regulation (EC) No. 1907/2006
(REACH).

SECTION 16: Other information

Data are based on our latest knowledge but do not constitute a guarantee for any specific
product features and do not establish a legally valid contractual relationship.
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16.1. Hazard statements

Not a hazardous substance or mixture according
to Regulation (EC) No. 1272/2008.
16.2. Precautionary statements
Not a hazardous substance or mixture according
to Regulation (EC) No. 1272/2008.
16.3. Abbreviations
DNEL: Derived no effect level
EC50: median effective concentration
LC50: median lethal concentration
LD50: median lethal dose
NOEC: no observable effect concentration
OEL: occupational exposure limit
PBT: persistent, bioaccumulative, toxic chemical
PNEC: predicted no-effect concentration
SDS: Safety data sheet
STEL: short-term exposure limit
STOT: specific target organ toxicity
TWA: time weighted average
vPvB: very persistent, very bioaccumulative
chemical
16.4. Literary reference
The European Calcium Carbonate Association
Anonymous, 2006: Tolerable upper intake levels for vitamins and minerals Scientific
Committee on Food, European Food Safety Authority, ISBN: 92-9199-014-0 [SCF document]
Data sheet prepared in accordance with:
Annex II of the REACH Regulation (EC) 1907/2006.
References:
[Link] Directive 90/269/EEC
[Link] L64 - Safety Signs and Signals. The Health and Safety (Safety Signs and Signals)
Regulations 1996 - Guidance on Regulations (HSE) - ISBN 978 0 7176 6359 0
3. [Link]
[Link] Merck Index (Ed. Merck & Co, Rahway, USA)
16.5. Additions, Deletions, Revisions
Changes since the last version are highlighted in the margin. This version replaces all previous
versions.

Disclaimer
This safety data sheet (SDS) is based on the legal provisions of the REACH Regulation (EC
1907/2006; article 31 and Annex II), as amended. Its contents are intended as a guide to the
appropriate precautionary handling of the material. It is the responsibility of recipients of this
SDS to ensure that the information contained therein is properly read and understood by all
people who may use, handle, dispose or in any way come in contact with the product.
Information and instructions provided in this SDS are based on the current state of scientific
and technical knowledge at the date of issue indicated. It should not be construed as any
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guarantee of technical performance, suitability for particular applications, and does not
establish a legally valid contractual relationship. This version of the SDS supersedes all
previous versions.

End of Safety Data Sheet