MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
CALCIUM CARBONATE POWDER (CaCo3, 99%, <100nm)
1. IDENTIFICATION OF THE PRODUCT AND THE COMPANY
Product Name : Calcium Carbonate Powder
Use : Research and Development
Company : GLOBAL MINERALS JSC
Address : LITTLE INDUSTRIAL PARK, NGHIA LONG
COMMUNE, NGHIA DAN DIST, NGHE AN
Emergency : 84.24.38111333
2. COMPOSITION & INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Chemical Characterisation : CaCo3
Hazardous Ingredients : Nil
3. HAZARD IDENTIFICATION
Toxicity : No Data Available
Eye Contact : Dust may cause irritation
4. FIRST AID MEASURES
Skin : Wash skin with soap and copious amounts of water
Eyes : Imediate and prolonged irritation treat with
copious amounts of water.
Ingestion : Wash out mouth with water provided person Is
Conscious.
Inhalation : If inhaled, remove to fresh air. If not
breathing give artificial respiration. If
breathing is difficult, give oxygen
5. FIREFIGHTING MEASURES
Extinguishing Data : Water Spray
Unsuitable Extinguishing Data : Carbon Dioxide, Dry Chemical Powder,
Polymer Foam
Unusual Firefighting Hazards : Capable of creating a dust explosion
Special Firefighting Procedures : Use normal procedures which include
wearing self-contained breathing apparatus
and protective clothing to prevent contact
with skin and eyes.
6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Personal Precautions : Wear respirator, chemical safety goggles,
rubber boots and gloves.
Precautions to the Environment : Sweep up, place in a bag and hold for waste
disposal.
Cleanup Procedures : Avoid raising dust. Ventilate area and wash
spill site after material pickup is complete.
7. HANDLING AND STORAGE
Handling Precautions : Chemical Safety Goggles. Compatible with
Chemical-resistant Gloves
Storage : Store in a cool dry place.
Unusable Packaging Materials : Wash thoroughly after handling. Irritating
dust, Keep tightly closed
8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS AND PERSONAL PROTECTION
Personal Protective Equipment
Respiratory : Self-contained breathing apparatus
Hand : Chemical-resistant Gloves
Eye : Avoid contact with eyes
Skin : Wash thoroughly after handling
9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Appearance
Form : Powder
Colour : White
Odour : No Odour
Safety Related Information
FlashPoint : N/A
Boiling Point : N/A
Melting Point : 825°C
pH : N/A
10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Stability : Completely Stable
Reactivity : Non Reactive/ Non Soluble
11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Possible Health Effects
Skin : No effect
Eyes : Irritation
Inhalation : No Chocking Hazard
12. ECOLOGICAL IMPACT
Avoid raising dust. Ventilate area and wash spill site after material pickup is complete.
No Negative Ecological Impact, Data not Available
13. WASTE DISPOSAL
Dissolve or mix the material with a combustible solvent and burn in a chemical
incinerator, equipped with an afterburner and scrubber
14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION (UN ORNEK OLARAK VERİLMİŞTİR)
HS Code : 28365000
CAS : 471-34-1
Proper Shipping Name : Calcium Carbonate powder
Air Transport (ICAO & IATA) : Compound powder
Class : Non Hazardeous
Packing group : Normal Packing
15. OHTER REGULATORY INFORMATION
Federal and State Regulations: TSCA 8(b) inventory: Calcium Carbonate Nanopowder
Other Regulations: EINECS: This product is on the European Inventory of Existing
Commercial Chemical Substances.
Other Classifications:
WHMIS (Canada): Not controlled under WHMIS (Canada)
DSCL (EEC):
R36- Irritating to eyes
S2- Keep out of the reach of children
S46- If swallowed, seek medical advice immediately & show container or label
HMIS (U.S.A.):
Health Hazard: 1
Fire Hazard: 0
Reactivity: 0
Personal Protection: E
National Fire Protection Association (U.S.A.):
Health: 1
Flammability: 0
Reactivity: 0
Specific hazard:
Protective Equipment:
Gloves.
Lab coat.
Dust respirator. Be sure to use an approved/certified respirator or equivalent.
Splash goggles.
16. OTHER INFORMATION
References: Not available
Other Special Considerations: Not available
