Name:
Marble Chips
Synonym:
Precipitated Chalk; Aragonite; Agricultural Limestone; Agstone; Bell Mine Pulverized Limestone; Calcite; Dolomite; Franklin; Boiling Chips
CAS:
471-34-1
Section 1 - Chemical Product
MSDS Name:Marble Chips
Synonym:Precipitated Chalk; Aragonite; Agricultural Limestone; Agstone; Bell Mine Pulverized Limestone; Calcite; Dolomite; Franklin; Boiling Chips
Synonym:Precipitated Chalk; Aragonite; Agricultural Limestone; Agstone; Bell Mine Pulverized Limestone; Calcite; Dolomite; Franklin; Boiling Chips
Section 2 - COMPOSITION, INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
| CAS# | Chemical Name | emsds | EINECS# |
| 471-34-1 | Calcium carbonate | >99% | 207-439-9 |
| Hazard Symbols: None Listed. Risk Phrases: None Listed. |
Section 3 - HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
EMERGENCY OVERVIEW
Not available.
Potential Health Effects
Eye:
May cause eye irritation.
Skin:
Causes skin irritation. Chronic ingestion may cause hypercalcemia, alkalosis, and kidney damage. May also produce "milk-alkali syndrome" characterized by neurological symptoms such as irritability, lethargy, stupor, and coma.
Ingestion:
Ingestion of large amounts may cause gastrointestinal irritation.
Expected to be a low ingestion hazard.
Inhalation:
Low hazard for usual industrial handling. Excessive inhalation may cause minor respiratory irritation.
Chronic:
Chronic ingestion may cause hypercalcemia, alkalosis, and kidney damage. May also produce "milk-alkali syndrome" characterized by neurological symptoms such as irritability, lethargy, stupor, and coma.
Not available.
Potential Health Effects
Eye:
May cause eye irritation.
Skin:
Causes skin irritation. Chronic ingestion may cause hypercalcemia, alkalosis, and kidney damage. May also produce "milk-alkali syndrome" characterized by neurological symptoms such as irritability, lethargy, stupor, and coma.
Ingestion:
Ingestion of large amounts may cause gastrointestinal irritation.
Expected to be a low ingestion hazard.
Inhalation:
Low hazard for usual industrial handling. Excessive inhalation may cause minor respiratory irritation.
Chronic:
Chronic ingestion may cause hypercalcemia, alkalosis, and kidney damage. May also produce "milk-alkali syndrome" characterized by neurological symptoms such as irritability, lethargy, stupor, and coma.
Section 4 - FIRST AID MEASURES
Eyes: Flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes, occasionally lifting the upper and lower eyelids. Get medical aid.
Skin:
Flush skin with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes while removing contaminated clothing and shoes. Get medical aid if irritation develops or persists. Wash clothing before reuse.
Ingestion:
Do not induce vomiting. If victim is conscious and alert, give 2-4 cupfuls of milk or water. Get medical aid.
Inhalation:
Remove from exposure and move to fresh air immediately. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Get medical aid if cough or other symptoms appear.
Notes to Physician:
Skin:
Flush skin with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes while removing contaminated clothing and shoes. Get medical aid if irritation develops or persists. Wash clothing before reuse.
Ingestion:
Do not induce vomiting. If victim is conscious and alert, give 2-4 cupfuls of milk or water. Get medical aid.
Inhalation:
Remove from exposure and move to fresh air immediately. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Get medical aid if cough or other symptoms appear.
Notes to Physician:
Section 5 - FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
General Information:
As in any fire, wear a self-contained breathing apparatus in pressure-demand, MSHA/NIOSH (approved or equivalent), and full protective gear. During a fire, irritating and highly toxic gases may be generated by thermal decomposition or combustion.
Non-combustible, substance itself does not burn but may decompose upon heating to produce irritating, corrosive and/or toxic fumes.
Extinguishing Media:
Substance is noncombustible; use agent most appropriate to extinguish surrounding fire.
As in any fire, wear a self-contained breathing apparatus in pressure-demand, MSHA/NIOSH (approved or equivalent), and full protective gear. During a fire, irritating and highly toxic gases may be generated by thermal decomposition or combustion.
Non-combustible, substance itself does not burn but may decompose upon heating to produce irritating, corrosive and/or toxic fumes.
Extinguishing Media:
Substance is noncombustible; use agent most appropriate to extinguish surrounding fire.
Section 6 - ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
General Information: Use proper personal protective equipment as indicated in Section 8.
Spills/Leaks:
Vacuum or sweep up material and place into a suitable disposal container. Clean up spills immediately, observing precautions in the Protective Equipment section. Avoid generating dusty conditions.
Provide ventilation.
Spills/Leaks:
Vacuum or sweep up material and place into a suitable disposal container. Clean up spills immediately, observing precautions in the Protective Equipment section. Avoid generating dusty conditions.
Provide ventilation.
Section 7 - HANDLING and STORAGE
Handling:
Use with adequate ventilation. Minimize dust generation and accumulation. Avoid contact with eyes, skin, and clothing. Avoid ingestion and inhalation.
Storage:
Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from incompatible substances. Keep away from strong acids.
Use with adequate ventilation. Minimize dust generation and accumulation. Avoid contact with eyes, skin, and clothing. Avoid ingestion and inhalation.
Storage:
Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from incompatible substances. Keep away from strong acids.
Section 8 - EXPOSURE CONTROLS, PERSONAL PROTECTION
Engineering Controls:
Facilities storing or utilizing this material should be equipped with an eyewash facility and a safety shower. Use adequate ventilation to keep airborne concentrations low.
Exposure Limits CAS# 471-34-1: United Kingdom, WEL - TWA: (listed as calcium carbonate): 10 mg/m TWA (inhalable dust); 4 mg/m3 TWA (respirable dust) United Kingdom, WEL - STEL: (listed as calcium carbonate): 30 mg/ STEL (inhalable dust); 12 mg/m3 STEL (respirable dust) United States OSHA: 15 mg/m3 TWA (total dust); 5 mg/m3 TWA (respirable fraction) (listed under Calcium carbonate).
Belgium - TWA: (listed as calcium carbonate): 10 mg/m3 VLE France - VME: (listed as calcium carbonate): 10 mg/m3 VME Germany: (listed as calcium carbonate): 10 mg/m3 VME Japan: (listed as calcium carbonate): 1 mg/m3 OEL (respirable dus 4 mg/m3 OEL (total dust) Malaysia: (listed as calcium carbonate): 10 mg/m3 TWA (particulat matter containing no asbestos and <1% crystalline sili Netherlands: 10 mg/m3 MAC Russia: 6 mg/m3 TWA Spain: 10 mg/m3 VLA-ED Personal Protective Equipment Eyes: Wear appropriate protective eyeglasses or chemical safety goggles as described by OSHAs eye and face protection regulations in 29 CFR 1910.133 or European Standard EN166.
Skin:
Wear appropriate gloves to prevent skin exposure.
Clothing:
Wear appropriate protective clothing to minimize contact with skin.
Respirators:
Follow the OSHA respirator regulations found in 29 CFR 1910.134 or European Standard EN 149. Use a NIOSH/MSHA or European Standard EN 149 approved respirator if exposure limits are exceeded or if irritation or other symptoms are experienced.
Facilities storing or utilizing this material should be equipped with an eyewash facility and a safety shower. Use adequate ventilation to keep airborne concentrations low.
Exposure Limits CAS# 471-34-1: United Kingdom, WEL - TWA: (listed as calcium carbonate): 10 mg/m TWA (inhalable dust); 4 mg/m3 TWA (respirable dust) United Kingdom, WEL - STEL: (listed as calcium carbonate): 30 mg/ STEL (inhalable dust); 12 mg/m3 STEL (respirable dust) United States OSHA: 15 mg/m3 TWA (total dust); 5 mg/m3 TWA (respirable fraction) (listed under Calcium carbonate).
Belgium - TWA: (listed as calcium carbonate): 10 mg/m3 VLE France - VME: (listed as calcium carbonate): 10 mg/m3 VME Germany: (listed as calcium carbonate): 10 mg/m3 VME Japan: (listed as calcium carbonate): 1 mg/m3 OEL (respirable dus 4 mg/m3 OEL (total dust) Malaysia: (listed as calcium carbonate): 10 mg/m3 TWA (particulat matter containing no asbestos and <1% crystalline sili Netherlands: 10 mg/m3 MAC Russia: 6 mg/m3 TWA Spain: 10 mg/m3 VLA-ED Personal Protective Equipment Eyes: Wear appropriate protective eyeglasses or chemical safety goggles as described by OSHAs eye and face protection regulations in 29 CFR 1910.133 or European Standard EN166.
Skin:
Wear appropriate gloves to prevent skin exposure.
Clothing:
Wear appropriate protective clothing to minimize contact with skin.
Respirators:
Follow the OSHA respirator regulations found in 29 CFR 1910.134 or European Standard EN 149. Use a NIOSH/MSHA or European Standard EN 149 approved respirator if exposure limits are exceeded or if irritation or other symptoms are experienced.
Section 9 - PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Physical State: Solid
Color: white
Odor: odorless
pH: 8-9 (solution)
Vapor Pressure: Not available.
Viscosity: Not available.
Boiling Point: Not available.
Freezing/Melting Point: 1517 deg F
Autoignition Temperature: Not applicable.
Flash Point: Not applicable.
Explosion Limits, lower: Not available.
Explosion Limits, upper: Not available.
Decomposition Temperature: 1517 F
Solubility in water: Slightly soluble in water.
Specific Gravity/Density: 2.7-2.9
Molecular Formula: CaCO3
Molecular Weight: 100.0782
Section 10 - STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Chemical Stability:
Stable.
Conditions to Avoid:
Incompatible materials, dust generation, acids, excess heat.
Incompatibilities with Other Materials:
Will ignite on contact with fluorine; incompatible with acids, alum, ammonium salts and mercury + hydrogen.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:
Calcium oxide.
Hazardous Polymerization: Has not been reported.
Stable.
Conditions to Avoid:
Incompatible materials, dust generation, acids, excess heat.
Incompatibilities with Other Materials:
Will ignite on contact with fluorine; incompatible with acids, alum, ammonium salts and mercury + hydrogen.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:
Calcium oxide.
Hazardous Polymerization: Has not been reported.
Section 11 - TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
RTECS#:
CAS# 471-34-1: FF9335000 LD50/LC50:
CAS# 471-34-1: Draize test, rabbit, eye: 750 ug/24H Severe; Draize test, rabbit, skin: 500 mg/24H Moderate; Oral, rat: LD50 = 6450 mg/kg.
Carcinogenicity:
Calcium carbonate - Not listed by ACGIH, IARC, or NTP.
Other:
See actual entry in RTECS for complete information.
CAS# 471-34-1: FF9335000 LD50/LC50:
CAS# 471-34-1: Draize test, rabbit, eye: 750 ug/24H Severe; Draize test, rabbit, skin: 500 mg/24H Moderate; Oral, rat: LD50 = 6450 mg/kg.
Carcinogenicity:
Calcium carbonate - Not listed by ACGIH, IARC, or NTP.
Other:
See actual entry in RTECS for complete information.
Section 12 - ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Ecotoxicity:
This chemical is expected to cause no oxygen depletion in aquatic systems. It has a low potential to affect aquatic organisms. Acute aquatic effects: 48-hour LC50; Mosquito fish: 56,000 mg/L.
This chemical is expected to cause no oxygen depletion in aquatic systems. It has a low potential to affect aquatic organisms. Acute aquatic effects: 48-hour LC50; Mosquito fish: 56,000 mg/L.
Section 13 - DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
Products which are considered hazardous for supply are classified as Special Waste and the disposal of such chemicals is covered by regulations which may vary according to location. Contact a specialist disposal company or the local waste regulator for advice. Empty containers must be decontaminated before returning for recycling.
Section 14 - TRANSPORT INFORMATION
IATA
Not regulated as a hazardous material.
IMO
Not regulated as a hazardous material.
RID/ADR
Not regulated as a hazardous material.
Section 15 - REGULATORY INFORMATION
European/International Regulations
European Labeling in Accordance with EC Directives
Hazard Symbols: Not available.
Risk Phrases:
Safety Phrases:
WGK (Water Danger/Protection)
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Canada
CAS# 471-34-1 is listed on Canadas DSL List.
CAS# 471-34-1 is not listed on Canadas Ingredient Disclosure List.
US FEDERAL
TSCA
CAS# 471-34-1 is listed on the TSCA inventory.
