MSDS - TX Lime - Hydrated Lime
MSDS - TX Lime - Hydrated Lime
TXI Operations, LP
SECTION 1 – IDENTITY
Distributed by: TXI Operations, LP Emergency Phone (CHEMTREC): 800-424-9300
Address: 1341 W. Mockingbird Lane Outside USA: 703-527-3887
Dallas, TX 75247 Telephone for Information: Don Bell
Product Name: Hydrated Lime 972-647-7088
Common Name: Calcium Hydroxide Telephone for Emergency: CHEMTREC
Chemical Name: Calcium Hydroxide 800-424-9300
Chemical Family: Alkaline Earth Hydroxide
Formula: Ca (OH)2
Trade Name and Synonyms: Hydrate, High Calcium Hydrate Lime, Type N Hydrated Lime, HL
Special Certification: None
30 mg of Total Dust/
% SiO2 + 2
TLV: Threshold Limit Value established by the American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists (ACGIH).
PEL: Permissible Exposure Limit established by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA).
This material, if it becomes a waste, is not classified as a RCRA hazardous waste (40 CFT 261).
OSHA Regulatory Status: This material is subject to 29 CFR 1910.1200 (Hazard Communication).
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SECTION 3 – PHYSICAL DATA
Acute Overexposure:
Inhalation:
Can cause irritation to the respiratory system.
Eye Contact:
Can cause irritation to the eyes.
Skin Contact:
Can cause irritation to the skin.
Ingestion:
Can cause irritation to the gastrointestinal tract.
Chronic Overexposure:
Inhalation:
This product can cause severe irritation of the respiratory system. Long-term exposure may cause permanent damage. Hydrate is
not listed by MSHA, OSHA or IARC as a carcinogen. However, this product may contain trace amounts of crystalline silica in the
form of quartz or crystobalite, which has been classified by IARC as a Group I carcinogen to humans when inhaled. Inhalation of
silica over a long period of time can also cause a chronic lung disorder and silicosis.
Eye Contact:
Contact can cause severe irritation or burning of eyes, including permanent damage.
Skin Contact:
Can cause irritation of skin.
Ingestion:
This product can cause irritation to the gastrointestinal tract if swallowed.
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Medical Conditions Generally Aggravated by Exposure
Contact may aggravate disorders of the eyes, skin, gastrointestinal tract and respiratory system.
Inhalation: Move victim to fresh air. Seek medical attention. If breathing has stopped, give artificial respiration.
Eyes: Immediately flush eyes with generous amounts of water or eye wash solution if water is unavailable. Pull back eyelid while
flushing to ensure that all lime dust has been washed out. Seek medical attention promptly if the initial flushing of the eyes does not
remove the irritant. Do not rub eyes.
Skin: Brush off or remove as much dry lime as possible. Wash exposed area with large amounts of water. If irritation persists,
seek medical attention promptly.
Ingestion: Do not induce vomiting. Seek medical attention immediately. Never give anything by mouth unless instructed to do so
by medical personnel.
Ventilation
General or local exhaust to maintain exposure below TLV/PEL.
Protective Gloves
Cloth/leather gloves when handling dry product. Rubber gloves if wet or damp. Should lime get inside gloves, remove the gloves
and the lime promptly.
Eye Protection
Use safety glasses with side shields or safety goggles. Contact lenses should not be worn when working with lime products.
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SECTION 9 – SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS
Precautions to be Taken in Handling & Storing
Keep in tightly closed plastic or non-aluminum metal containers. Do not store or ship in aluminum containers. Protect containers
from physical damage. Avoid direct skin contact with the material. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated location. Do not store
near acids or other incompatible materials. Keep away from moisture.
Other Precautions
DO NOT use water on bulk material spills. Use proper protective equipment.
Small Spills: Use dry methods to collect spilled materials. Avoid generating dusts. Do not clean-up with compressed air. Store
collected materials in dry, sealed plastic or non-aluminum metal containers. Residue on surfaces may be water washed.
Large Spills: Use dry methods to collect spilled materials. Evacuate area downwind of clean-up operations to minimize dust
exposure. Store spilled materials in dry, sealed plastic or non-aluminum metal containers.
Containment: Minimize dust generation and prevent bulk release to sewers or waterways.
Technical Contact:
972-647-7088
The information above is believed to be accurate and represents the best information currently available to us. However, we make
no warranty of merchantability or any other warranty, express or implied, with respect to such information, and we assume no
liability resulting from its use. Users should make their own investigations to determine the suitability of the information for their
particular purposes. In no event shall TXI Operations, LP, or its affiliates, be liable for any claims, losses, or damages of any third
party or for lost profits or any special, indirect, incidental, consequential or exemplary damages, howsoever arising, even if TXI
Operations, LP, or its affiliates, have been advised of the possibility of such damages.
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