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    This document summarizes information from a Material Safety Data Sheet for calcium oxide. Calcium oxide is a white to gray solid that is irritating to eyes, skin, and lungs. It can cause burns upon contact or if swallowed. Proper personal protective equipment should be worn when handling. In an emergency, flush affected areas with water and get medical help. Calcium oxide reacts with water and is a fire hazard when wet. Proper storage and handling procedures are outlined to prevent injury or property damage.

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    This document summarizes information from a Material Safety Data Sheet for calcium oxide. Calcium oxide is a white to gray solid that is irritating to eyes, skin, and lungs. It can cause burns upon contact or if swallowed. Proper personal protective equipment should be worn when handling. In an emergency, flush affected areas with water and get medical help. Calcium oxide reacts with water and is a fire hazard when wet. Proper storage and handling procedures are outlined to prevent injury or property damage.

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    This document summarizes information from a Material Safety Data Sheet for calcium oxide. Calcium oxide is a white to gray solid that is irritating to eyes, skin, and lungs. It can cause burns upon contact or if swallowed. Proper personal protective equipment should be worn when handling. In an emergency, flush affected areas with water and get medical help. Calcium oxide reacts with water and is a fire hazard when wet. Proper storage and handling procedures are outlined to prevent injury or property damage.

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    Material Safety Data Sheet

    LA2557
    Calcium Oxide

    1. CHEMICAL PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION


    Product Id: LA2557
    Product Name: Calcium Oxide
    Synonyms: None
    Chemical Family: None Known
    Application: Not Available.
    Distributed By:
    Univar Canada Ltd.
    9800 Van Horne Way
    Richmond, BC
    V6X 1W5
    Prepared By: The Safety, Health and Environment Department of Univar Canada Ltd.
    Preparation date of MSDS: 17 June 2004
    Telephone number of preparer: 1-866-686-4827
    24-Hour Emergency Telephone Number (CANUTEC): (613) 996-6666

    2. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
    Ingredients
    Calcium Oxide
    1305-78-8
    Quartz (Crystalline silica)
    14808-60-7

    Percentage
    (W/W)
    60-100

    LD50s and LC50s Route & Species:

    0.1-0.3

    Not available.

    Oral LD50 (Rat) 500 mg/kg

    Note: No additional remark.

    3. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
    Potential Acute Health Effects:
    Eye Contact: Causes eye irritation. May be corrosive to the eye.
    Skin Contact: Skin contact may cause irritation or burns.
    Inhalation: Material is irritating to mucous membranes and upper respiratory tract.
    Ingestion: May cause burns of the mouth, throat and stomach.

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    Calcium Oxide
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    4. FIRST AID MEASURES


    Eye Contact: In case of contact, or suspected contact, immediately flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes
    and get medical attention immediately after flushing.
    Skin Contact: In case of contact, immediately flush skin with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes. Get medical attention.
    Remove contaminated clothing and launder before reuse.
    Inhalation: Remove person to fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, get immediate
    medical attention.
    Ingestion: Do NOT induce vomiting. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious or convulsing person. Seek
    immediate medical attention. If vomiting occurs spontaneously, keep head below hips to prevent aspiration of liquid into
    the lungs.
    Notes to Physician: Treatment based on sound judgment of physician and individual reactions of patient.

    5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES


    Flash Point: None.
    Flash Point Method: Not applicable.
    Autoignition Temperature: Not Available.
    Flammable Limits in Air (%): Not Available.
    Extinguishing Media: Use extinguishing media appropriate for surrounding fire.
    Special Exposure Hazards: Reaction with water may produce enough heat to ignite combustible material. Material is an
    explosion hazard when wet and confined.
    Hazardous Decomposition/Combustion Materials (under fire conditions): Not available.
    Special Protective Equipment: Fire fighters should wear full protective clothing, including self-contained breathing
    equipment.
    NFPA RATINGS FOR THIS PRODUCT ARE: HEALTH 3, FLAMMABILITY 0, REACTIVITY 2
    HMIS RATINGS FOR THIS PRODUCT ARE: HEALTH 3, FLAMMABILITY 0, REACTIVITY 2

    6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES


    Personal Precautionary Measures: Wear appropriate protective equipment.
    Environmental Precautionary Measures: Prevent entry into sewers or streams, dike if needed. Consult local authorities.
    Procedure for Clean Up: Avoid raising dust. Scoop up or vacuum up and place in an appropriate closed container.

    7. HANDLING AND STORAGE


    Handling: For industrial use only. Handle and open containers with care. Avoid contact with eyes, skin and clothing. Do
    not ingest. Avoid inhalation of chemical. Empty containers may contain hazardous product residues. Keep the containers
    closed when not in use. Protect against physical damage. Use appropriate personnel protective equipment. Waste should
    not be discarded with combustible material where the possibility exists of getting the mixture wet- FIRE HAZARD!
    Storage: Store away from water and acids.

    8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION


    Engineering Controls:
    Respiratory Protection: If exposure exceeds occupational exposure limits, use an appropriate NIOSH approved
    respirator. In case of spill or leak resulting in unknown concentration, use NIOSH approved supplied air respirator.
    Gloves: Appropriate chemical resistant gloves should be worn.
    Skin Protection: As a minimum, wear long-sleeve shirts, trousers, and gloves for routine produce use.
    Eyes: Chemical goggles; also wear a face shield if splashing hazard exists.
    Other Personal Protection Data: Ensure that eyewash stations and safety showers are proximal to the work-station
    location.
    Ingredients

    Exposure Limit - ACGIH

    Exposure Limit - OSHA

    Calcium Oxide
    Quartz (Crystalline silica)

    2 mg/m TLV-TWA
    0.05 mg/m TLV-TWA

    5 mg/m TWA
    0.1 mg/m TWA

    9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES


    Physical State: Solid.
    Colour: White Grey
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    Calcium Oxide
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    Immediately Dangerous
    to Life or Health - IDLH
    25 mg/m
    50 mg/m

    Odour: Odourless
    pH Not Available.
    Specific Gravity: 3.4
    Boiling Point: 2850 C / 5162 F
    Freezing/Melting Point: 2572 C / 4662 F
    Vapour Pressure: Not Available.
    Vapour Density: Not Available.
    % Volatile by Volume: Not Available.
    Evaporation Rate: Not Available.
    Solubility: Soluble in water.
    VOCs: Not Available.
    Viscosity: Not Available.
    Molecular Weight: Not Available.

    10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY


    Chemical Stability: Stable.
    Hazardous Polymerization: Will not occur.
    Conditions to Avoid: None known.
    Materials to Avoid: Water. Acids. Phosphorus pentoxide. Halogens.
    Hazardous Decomposition Products: None known
    Additional Information:

    11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION


    Principle Routes of Exposure
    Ingestion: May cause burns of the mouth, throat and stomach.
    Skin Contact: Skin contact may cause irritation or burns.
    Inhalation: Material is irritating to mucous membranes and upper respiratory tract.
    Eye Contact: Causes eye irritation. May be corrosive to the eye.
    Additional Information: Repeated exposure by inhalation to high levels produces adverse effects on the upper
    respiratory tract. May cause ulceration of the nasal septum, which may progress to perforation or complete destruction of
    the nasal cartridge.
    Acute Test of Product:
    Acute Oral LD50: Not Available.
    Acute Dermal LD50: Not Available.
    Acute Inhalation LC50: Not Available.
    Carcinogenicity:
    Ingredients
    Calcium Oxide
    Quartz (Crystalline silica)

    IARC - Carcinogens
    Not listed.
    Group 1

    ACGIH - Carcinogens
    Not listed.
    A2 - Suspected Human Carcinogen

    Carcinogenicity Comment: Inhalation of crystalline silica is a known cause of silicosis, a non-cancerous lung disease
    caused by excessive exposure to crystalline silica.
    Reproductive Toxicity/ Teratogenicity/ Embryotoxicity/ Mutagenicity: Not Available.

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    Calcium Oxide
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    12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION


    Ecotoxicological Information:
    Ingredients
    Calcium Oxide
    Quartz (Crystalline silica)

    Ecotoxicity - Fish Species Acute Crustaceans Toxicity:


    Data
    Not Available.
    Not Available.
    Not Available.
    Not Available.

    Ecotoxicity - Freshwater
    Algae Data
    Not Available.
    Not Available.

    Other Information:
    No additional remark.

    13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS


    Disposal of Waste Method: Disposal of all wastes must be done in accordance with municipal, provincial and federal
    regulations.
    Contaminated Packaging: Empty containers should be recycled or disposed of through an approved waste management
    facility.

    14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION


    DOT (U.S.):
    DOT Shipping Name: Not Regulated.
    DOT Hazardous Class Not Applicable.
    DOT UN Number: Not Applicable.
    DOT Packing Group: Not Applicable.
    DOT Reportable Quantity (lbs): Not Applicable.
    Note: No additional remark.
    Marine Pollutant: No.
    ICAO/IATA:
    IATA Proper Shipping Name: Not Regulated.
    IATA Hazard Class: Not Applicable.
    UN Number: Not Applicable.
    Packing Group: Not Applicable.
    IATA Label: Not Applicable.
    IATA Remarks: No additional remark.
    IMDG:
    IMDG Proper Shipping Name: Not Regulated.
    Hazard Class: Not Applicable.
    UN Number: Not Applicable.
    Packing Group: Not Applicable.
    Marine Pollutant: No.
    IMDG Label: Not Applicable.
    Remarks: No additional remark.
    TDG (Canada):
    TDG Proper Shipping Name: Not Regulated.
    Hazard Class: Not Applicable.
    UN Number: Not Applicable.
    Packing Group: Not Applicable.
    Note: No additional remark.
    Marine Pollutant: No.

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    Calcium Oxide
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    15. REGULATORY INFORMATION


    U.S. TSCA Inventory Status: All components of this product are either on theToxic Substances Control Act (TSCA)
    Inventory List or exempt.
    Canadian DSL Inventory Status: All components of this product are either on the Domestic Substances List (DSL), the
    Non-Domestic Substances List (NDSL) or exempt.
    Note: Not available.
    U.S. Regulatory Rules
    Ingredients
    Calcium Oxide
    Quartz (Crystalline silica)

    CERCLA/SARA - Section
    302:
    Not Listed.
    Not Listed.

    SARA (311, 312) Hazard


    Class:
    Not Listed.
    Not Listed.

    CERCLA/SARA - Section
    313:
    Not Listed.
    Not Listed.

    California Proposition 65: Not Listed.


    MA Right to Know List: Listed.
    New Jersey Right-to-Know List: Listed.
    Pennsylvania Right to Know List: Listed.
    WHMIS Hazardous Class:
    E CORROSIVE MATERIAL

    16. OTHER INFORMATION


    Additional Information:

    This product has been classified in accordance with the hazard criteria of the
    Canadian Controlled Products Regulations (CPR) and the MSDS contains all the
    information required by the CPR.

    Disclaimer:

    NOTICE TO READER:
    Univar, expressly disclaims all express or implied warranties of merchantability and
    fitness for a particular purpose, with respect to the product or information provided
    herein, and shall under no circumstances be liable for incidental or consequential
    damages.
    Do not use ingredient information and/or ingredient percentages in this MSDS as a
    product specification. For product specification information refer to a Product
    Specification Sheet and/or a Certificate of Analysis. These can be obtained from your
    local Univar Sales Office.
    All information appearing herein is based upon data obtained from the manufacturer
    and/or recognized technical sources. While the information is believed to be accurate,
    Univar makes no representations as to its accuracy or sufficiency. Conditions of use
    are beyond Univar's control and therefore users are responsible to verify this data
    under their own operating conditions to determine whether the product is suitable for
    their particular purposes and they assume all risks of their use, handling, and disposal
    of the product, or from the publication or use of, or reliance upon, information
    contained herein. This information relates only to the product designated herein, and
    does not relate to its use in combination with any other material or in any other
    process.
    ***END OF MSDS***
    LA2557
    Calcium Oxide
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