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Msds Limestone
Msds Limestone
GRAYMONT (NB) INC 4634, Route 880, Havelock, New Brunswick, E4Z 5K8.
GRAYMONT MATERIALS (NY) INC. 111, Quarry Road, Plattsburg, New York, 12901
GRAYMONT (PA) INC. 194, Match Factory Place, Bellefonte, Pennsylvania, 16823
GRAYMONT (PORTNEUF) INC. 595, boul. Dussault, St-Marc des Carrières, Québec, G0A 4B0
GRAYMONT (QC) INC. 25 – 206, rue De Lauzon, Boucherville, Québec, J4B 1E7.
GRAYMONT (WESTERN CANADA) INC. #260 – 4311, 12th Street N.E., Calgary, Alberta, T2E 4P9
GRAYMONT WESTERN LIME INC. 206 N. 6th Avenue, West Bend, Wisconsin, 53095
GRAYMONT (WESTERN US) INC. 3950 South, 700 East, Suite 301, Salt Lake City, Utah, 84107
GRAYMONT (WI) INC. Foot of Hill Avenue, Superior, Wisconsin, 54880
EMERGENCY TEL. No.: (613) 996 – 6666 CANUTEC (Canada) (800) 424 – 9300 CHEMTREC (US)
Chemical Name Chemical Family Chemical Formula
Calcium Carbonate Alkaline earth Complex mixture - mostly CaCO3
Molecular Weight Trade Name and Synonyms Material Use
CaCO3 = 100.09 Limestone, Calcium Carbonate, Neutralization, desulphurization, flux,
Calcite, Aragonite, Flux stone, Fine aggregates, mineral filler, liming, lime,
Ground Limestone. feed ingredient,
Crystalline Silica, 0 to 0.1 14808-60-7 30/(%SiO2)+2 0.025 (R) 0.1 (R) 30/(%SiO2)+2 0.05 (R) 50
(T) (T)
Quartz Or 10/(%SiO2)+2 10/(%SiO2)+2
0.1 to 1 (R) (R)
(Note 1)
(Note 1): Concentration of crystalline silica in a series of limestone products will vary from source to source. It was not detected on some
samples (< 0.1% w/w). Therefore two ranges are being disclosed. (Note 2): ACGIH TLV Version 1973 has been adopted by the Mine
Safety Health Administration (MSHA) as the regulatory Exposure Standard. (Note 3): The value is for particulate matter containing no
asbestos and less than 1 % crystalline silica. (Note 4): ACGIH Documentation and adopted TLV for calcium carbonate were withdrawn in
2007 due to insufficient data. (Note 5): (T) Total Dust; (R): Respirable Dust.
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Physical State Odor and Appearance Odor Threshold (p.p.m.) Specific Gravity
Gas Liquid Solid Odorless – White to gray solid or Not applicable 2.68 – 2.76
powder
Vapor Pressure (mm) Vapor Density Evaporation Rate Boiling Point (C) Melting Point (C)
(Air = 1)
Not applicable Not applicable Not applicable Not applicable Not applicable
Solubility in Water (20C) Volatiles (% by volume) pH (25 C) Bulk Density (kg/m3) Coefficient of water/oil
distribution
Flammability
Yes No If yes, under which
conditions?
Extinguishing Media
Limestone does not burn. Use extinguishing media appropriate to surrounding fire conditions.
Limestone is generally non-flammable, but ignites on contact with fluorine. Wear adequate personal protection
to prevent contact with material or its combustion products. Firefighters should use self-contained NIOSH
approved breathing apparatus with full face piece to protect against the products of combustion.
Flash point (o C) and Method Upper flammable limit (% by volume) Lower flammable limit (% by volume)
Auto Ignition Temperature (C) TDG Flammability Classification Hazardous Combustion Products
EXPLOSION DATA
Sensitivity to Chemical Impact Rate of Burning Explosive Power Sensitivity to Static Discharge
Chemical Stability
Yes No If no, under which Limestone is a very stable chemical substance.
conditions? Decomposes at 870 °C to form carbon dioxide and calcium oxide.
Incompatibility to other substances
Yes No If so, which ones? Fluorine, magnesium, aluminum, silicon, hydrogen, mercury, aluminum
sulfate, ammonium salts, acids.
Reactivity
Yes No If so, under which Limestone is a very stable chemical substance. Decomposition does not
conditions? occur at normal temperatures (inferior to 600°C). Reacts chemically with
strong acids to form calcium based compounds and to liberate carbon
dioxide.
Hazardous Decomposition Products Decomposition at 870oC will produce calcium oxide and carbon dioxide.
Route of Entry
Skin Contact Skin Absorption Eye Contact Acute Chronic Inhalation Ingestion
Inhalation
Effects of Acute Exposure to Product:
Skin May cause dryness and irritation. Skin Irritation Data: Skin-Rabbit-500 mg/ 24 h – Moderate.
Eyes May cause eye irritation with discomfort or pain, local redness and swelling of the conjunctiva.
Eye Irritation Data: Eye-Rabbit-750 μg/ 24 h – Severe.
Inhalation If inhaled in form of dust, may cause respiratory tract, irritation / inflammation. Exposure may
cause coughing and sneezing. Large amounts may cause chemical pneumonitis.
Ingestion Cause gastro-intestinal irritation. If ingested in large quantities may cause nausea, constipation
and hypercalcaemia, hemorrhage
LD50 of Product (Specify Species and Route) Irritancy of Product Exposure limits of Product
6450 mg/kg (Rat, Oral) Eyes Unavailable
Personal Protective Equipment Wear clean, dry gloves, full length pants over boots, long sleeved shirt buttoned
(PPE) at the neck, head protection and approved eye protection selected for the working
conditions.
Eyes (Specify) ANSI, CSA or ASTM approved safety glasses with side shields. Tight fitting dust
goggles should be worn when excessive (visible) dust conditions are present. Do
not wear contact lenses without tight fitting goggles when handling this chemical.
Waste Disposal
Transport to disposal area or bury. Review Federal, Provincial and local Environmental regulations.
Storage Requirements
Keep tightly closed containers in a cool, dry and well ventilated area, away from acids.
Skin
Carefully and gently brush the contaminated body surfaces in order to remove all traces of Limestone. Use a
brush, cloth or gloves. Remove all Limestone-contaminated clothing. Rinse contaminated area with lukewarm
water. If irritation occurs or persists seek medical attention.
Eyes
Immediately rinse contaminated eye(s) with gently running lukewarm water (saline solution is preferred) for 15
to 20 minutes. In the case of an embedded particle in the eye, or If irritation occurs or persists, consult a
physician.
Inhalation
Move source of dust or move victim to fresh air. Obtain medical attention immediately. If victim does not
breathe, give artificial respiration. Contact a physician immediately.
Ingestion
If victim is conscious, wash out mouth with water. Have conscious person drink several glasses of water to
dilute. Induce vomiting. Contact a physician immediately. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious or
convulsing person.
General Advise
Consult a physician for all exposures except minor instances of inhalation.
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Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act of 1986 (SARA Title III). / The Emergency Planning and “Community
Right-to-Know” Act (EPCRA). / Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act (CERCLA). /
Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA).
Component Limestone has been reviewed against the following regulatory listings:
SARA Section 302 – Emergency Planning Notification. Extremely Hazardous Substances (EHS) List and
Threshold Planning Quantity (TPQ). (40 CFR, Part 355, Section 30): Not listed.
SARA Section 304 – Emergency Release Notification. Extremely Hazardous Substances (EHS) and
Reportable Quantity (RQ) List. (40 CFR, Part 355, Section 40): Not listed.
SARA Section 311/312 – Hazard Categories (40 CFR, Part 370): This product is not listed under CFR
1910.1200 (OSHA Hazard Communication).
SARA Section 313 – Toxics Release Inventory (TRI). Toxic Chemical List (40 CFR, Part 372): Not listed.
CERCLA – Hazardous Substance (40 CFR, Part 302): Not listed in Table 302.4.
RCRA – Hazardous Waste Number (40 CFR, Part 261, Subpart D): Not listed.
RCRA – Hazardous Waste Classification (40 CFR, Part 261, Subpart C): Not classified.
Transportation – Hazardous Materials Regulations (USA) & Transportation of Dangerous Goods (TDG) Regulations (Can).
Limestone does not appear on the above regulatory listings
FDA - U.S. Food and Drug Administration, Department of Health and Human Services.
Limestone has been determined as “Generally Recognized As Safe” (GRAS) by FDA. See 21CFR184.1409. (CFR
Title 21 Part 184 - - Direct food substances affirmed as generally recognized as safe).
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Fire Hazard
National Fire Protection
Hazardous Materials
Association (U.S.)
Identification System
NFPA 704
(U.S.)
Health Hazard Instability / Thermal
Hazard
NFPA has not assigned
a rating to Limestone.
Specific hazard
WHMIS Classification:
Symbol:
Additional Information/Comments:
The technical data contained herein is given as information only and is believed to be reliable.
GRAYMONT makes no guarantee of results and assumes no obligation or liability in connection therewith.
Sources Used:
NFPA, NLA, TDG, CSST, RSST, (LSRO-FASEB), Hazardous Products Act, Environment Canada, Enviroguide, OSHA,
ACGIH, IARC, NIOSH, CFR, NTP, HSDB, EPA SRS, RTECS, DFG, Chemistry and Technology of Lime and Limestone (John
Wiley and Sons, Inc.), Lime and Limestone (WILEY-VCH).
An electronic version of this MSDS is available at: www.graymont.com under the PRODUCTS
section.