MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET

SECTION I - CHEMICAL PRODUCT AND COMPANY INFORMATION

Product Name: HIGH CALCIUM WHMIS – CLASSIFICATION:

HYDRATED LIME D2A / D2B: MATERIALS CAUSING OTHER TOXIC EFFECTS
E: CORROSIVE MATERIAL
MANUFACTURER’S AND SUPPLIER’S NAME:

GRAYMONT (NB) INC 4634, Route 880, Havelock, New Brunswick, E4Z 5K8.

GRAYMONT (QC) INC. 25, rue De Lauzon, Boucherville (Québec), J4B 1E7.

GRAYMONT (PA) INC. 965, East College avenue, Pleasant Gap, PA 16823

GRAYMONT (WESTERN CANADA) INC. 190 – 3025, 12 Street N.E., Calgary, Alberta, T2E 7J2

GRAYMONT (WESTERN US) INC. 3950 South, 700 East, Suite 301, Salt Lake City, Utah 84107

EMERGENCY TEL. No.: (613) 996 – 6666 CANUTEC (Canada) (800) 424 – 9300 CHEMTREC (US)

Chemical Name Chemical Family Chemical Formula

Calcium hydroxide Alkaline earth hydroxide Complex mixture - mostly Ca(OH)2

Molecular Weight Trade Name and Synonyms Material Use

Ca(OH)2 = 74.096 Hydrated Lime, Lime, Slaked lime, Neutralization, Flocculation,

Lime Putty, Lime Slurry, Milk of Stabilization, absorption
Lime, Calcium Hydroxide

SECTION II - COMPOSITION AND INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS

Hazardous Approximate C.A.S. Exposure limits

Ingredients Concentration Number
(mg/m3)
(% by weight)
OSHA ACGIH RSST MSHA NIOSH NIOSH
PEL TLV VEMP PEL (Note 2) REL IDLH
(Complex Mixture) (% by weight) (TWA) 8/40h (TWA) 8/40h (TWA) 8/40h (TWA) 8/40h (TWA) 10/40h

Calcium 92 to 100 1305-62-0 15 (tot dust) 5 5 5 5 N/A

hydroxide 5 resp dust
Crystalline Silica, 0.1 to 1 14808-60-7 10/(%SiO2)+2 0.025 0.1 10/(%SiO2)+2 0.05 50
Quartz respirable respirable respirable respirable respirable
silica dust silica dust silica dust silica dust free silica

Crystalline Silica, 0 to 0.1 14808-60-7 10/(%SiO2)+2 0.025 0.1 10/(%SiO2)+2 0.05 50

Quartz (Note 1)
respirable respirable respirable (respirable respirable
silica dust silica dust silica dust silica dust) free silica

(Note 1): Concentration of crystalline silica in a series of lime 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.
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SECTION III - PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL DATA

Physical State Odor and Appearance Odor Threshold (p.p.m.) Specific Gravity
Gas … Liquid … Solid ; Slight earthy odor – Fine white powder Not applicable 2.3 – 2.4

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 (20°C) Volatiles (% by volume) pH (25 °C) Bulk Density (kg/m3) Coefficient of water/oil
distribution

0.165g/100g Sat.soln Not applicable Sat. soln 320 - 690 Not applicable
Ca(OH)2 12.45

SECTION IV - FIRE OR EXPLOSION HAZARD DATA

Flammability
Yes … No ; If yes, under which
conditions?
Extinguishing Media

Calcium Hydroxide does not burn. Use extinguishing media appropriate to surrounding fire conditions.

Special Fire Fighting Procedures

Not applicable

Flash point (o C) and Method Upper flammable limit (% by volume) Lower flammable limit (% by volume)

Not applicable Not applicable Not applicable

Auto Ignition Temperature (°C) TDG Flammability Classification Hazardous Combustion Products

Not applicable Non-flammable None

Dangerous Combustion Products None

EXPLOSION DATA

Sensitivity to Chemical Impact Rate of Burning Explosive Power Sensitivity to Static Discharge

Not applicable Not applicable Not applicable Not applicable

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SECTION V - REACTIVITY DATA

Chemical Stability
Yes … No ; If no, under which Absorbs carbon dioxide in the air to form calcium carbonate.
conditions?

Incompatibility to other substances

Yes ; No … If so, which ones? Boron tri-fluoride, chlorine tri-fluoride, ethanol, fluorine, hydrogen
fluoride, phosphorus pentoxide; and acids (violent reaction with
generating heat and possible explosion in confined area).

Reactivity
Yes ; No … If so, under which Reacts violently with strong acids. Reacts chemically with acids and
conditions? many other compounds and chemical elements to form calcium based
compounds. Explosive when mixed with nitro organic compounds.

Hazardous Decomposition Products Thermal decomposition at 540oC will produce calcium oxide and water.

Hazardous Polymerization Products Will not occur.

SECTION VI - TOXICOLOGICAL PROPERTIES

Route of Entry

; Skin Contact … Skin Absorption ; Eye Contact ; Acute … Chronic Inhalation ; Ingestion
Inhalation
Effects of Acute Exposure to Product
Skin Severe irritation of mucous and skin, removes natural skin oils.
Eyes Severe eye irritation, intense watering of the eyes, possible lesions, possible blindness when
exposed for prolonged period. Eye-Rabbit-10mg/ 24 h – Severe.
Inhalation If inhaled in form of dust, irritation of breathing passages, cough, sneezing.
Ingestion If ingested: pain, vomiting blood, diarrhea, collapse, drop in blood pressure (indicates perforation
of esophagus or stomach).

Effects of Chronic Exposure to Product:

Contact dermatitis. Following repeated or prolonged contact, this product can cause redness, desquamation
and fissures. This product may contain trace amounts of crystalline silica. Excessive inhalation of respirable
crystalline silica dust may result in respiratory disease, including silicosis, pneumoconiosis and pulmonary
fibrosis.

LD50 of Product (Specify Species and Route) Irritancy of Product Exposure limits of Product
(Food grade Ca(OH)2: 7340mg/kg) (Rats, ingestion) Severe to moist tissues Unavailable

LC50 of Product (Specify Species) Sensitization to Product Synergistic materials

Unavailable None None reported
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SECTION VI - TOXICOLOGICAL PROPERTIES (Cont’d)

; Carcinogenicity … Reproductive effects … Tératogenicity … Mutagenicity

Calcium Hydroxide is not listed as a carcinogen by ACGIH, MSHA, OSHA, NTP or IARC. It may, however,
contain trace amounts of Crystalline Silica listed carcinogens by these organizations.
Crystalline Silica, which inhaled in the form of quartz or crystobalite from occupational sources, is classified
by IARC as (Group 1) carcinogenic to humans.
Silica, crystalline (Airborne particles of respirable size) is regulated under California's Safe Drinking Water
and Toxic Enforcement Act of 1986. (Proposition 65).
NIOSH considers crystalline silica to be potential occupational carcinogen as defined by the OSHA
carcinogen policy [29 CFR 1990].
NTP lists respirable Crystalline Silica as known to be human carcinogens based on sufficient evidence of
carcinogenicity in humans.
ACGIH lists respirable Crystalline Silica (quartz) as suspected human carcinogen (A-2).
RSST lists respirable Crystalline Silica (quartz) as suspected human carcinogen.

SECTION VII - PREVENTIVE MEASURES

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Wear clean, dry gloves, full length pants over boots, long sleeved shirt
buttoned at the neck, head protection and approved eye protection selected
for the working conditions.

Gloves (Specify) Respiratory (Specify) Eyes (Specify) Footwear (Specify)

Gauntlets Cuff style NIOSH approved (N/R/P95) ANSI, CSA or ASTM approved Resistant to caustics
dust respirator 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.

Clothing (Specify) Other (Specify)

Fully covering skin Evaluate degree of exposure and use PPE if necessary.
After handling lime, employees must shower. If exposed
daily, use oil, Vaseline, silicone base creme etc. to protect
exposed skin, particularly neck, face and wrists.

Engineering Controls (e.g. ventilation, enclosed process, specify)

Enclose dust sources; use exhaust ventilation (dust collector) at handling points, keep levels below Max.
Concentration Permitted.
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SECTION VII - PREVENTIVE MEASURES (Cont’d)

Leak and Spill Procedure

Limit access to trained personnel. Use industrial vacuums for large spills. Ventilate area.

Waste Disposal
Transport to disposal area or bury. Review Federal, Provincial and local Environmental regulations.

Handling Procedures and Equipment

Avoid skin and eye contact. Minimize dust generation. Wear protective goggles and in cases of insufficient
ventilation, use anti-dust mask. An eye wash station and safety shower should be readily available where
this material or its water dispersions are used. Contact lenses should not be worn when working with this
chemical.

Storage Requirements
Keep tightly closed containers in a cool, dry and well-ventilated area, away from acids. Keep out of reach of
children.

Special Shipment Information

Calcium Hydroxide is neither regulated by the Transportation of Dangerous Goods (TDG) Regulations
(Canada) nor by the Hazardous Materials Regulations (USA).

SECTION VIII - FIRST AID MEASURES

Skin
Carefully and gently brush the contaminated body surfaces in order to remove all traces of lime. Use a brush,
cloth or gloves. Remove all lime-contaminated clothing. Rinse contaminated area with lukewarm water for 15
to 20 minutes. Consult a physician if exposed area is large or if irritation persists.

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 chemical burn, as assessed by first aid
trained personnel, contact 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.

Ingestion
If victim is conscious, give 300 ml (10 oz) of water, followed by diluted vinegar (1 part vinegar, 2 parts water)
or fruit juice to neutralize the alkali. Do not induce vomiting. Contact a physician immediately.

General Advise
Consult a physician for all exposures except minor instances of inhalation.
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SECTION IX - REGULATORY INFORMATION

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 Calcium Hydroxide 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 regulated under CFR
1910.1200 (OSHA Hazard Communication) as Immediate (Acute) Health Hazards – Irritant.
• 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.

CWA 311. - Clean Water Act List of Hazardous Substances.

Calcium Hydroxide has been withdrawn from the Clean Water Act (CWA) list of hazardous substances.
(11/13/79) (44FR65400)

California Proposition 65.

Component Calcium Hydroxide does not appear on the above regulatory listing. This product may contain
small amounts of crystalline silica. Silica, crystalline (Airborne particles of respirable size) is regulated under
California's Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act of 1986. (Proposition 65)

Transportation - Hazardous Materials Regulations (USA) & Transportation of Dangerous Goods (TDG) Regulations (Can).
Calcium Hydroxide does not appear on the above regulatory listings

Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA).

All naturally occurring components of this product are automatically included in the USEPA TSCA Inventory
List per 40 CFR 710.4 (b). All other components are one the USEPA TSCA Inventory List. Calcium Hydroxide
is exempt from reporting under the inventory update rule.

Canadian Environmental Protection Act (CEPA) – Substances Lists (DSL/NDSL).

Calcium Hydroxide appears on the Domestic Substances List (DSL).

ANSI/NSF 60 - Drinking Water Treatment Additives.

Hydrated Lime has been investigated with respect to elements identified by EPA as toxic and it has been
classified for use in direct contact with drinking water. (in accordance with Standard ANSI/NSF 60). For a list
of classified products, refer to Underwriters Laboratories Inc.’s Online Certifications Directory.

FDA - U.S. Food and Drug Administration, Department of Health and Human Services.
Calcium Hydroxide has been determined as “Generally Recognized As Safe” (GRAS) by FDA. See
21CFR184.1205. (CFR Title 21 Part 184 - - Direct food substances affirmed as generally recognized as safe).
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SECTION X - OTHER INFORMATION

Fire Hazard
National Fire Protection
Hazardous Materials
Association (U.S.)
Identification System
(U.S.) 0
Health Hazard Instability / Thermal
3 1 Hazard

Specific hazard

WHMIS – Classification: WHMIS – Classification:

“E” Corrosive Materials. “D2A” and “D2B” Materials causing other toxic effects.

Symbol: 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, Chemistry and Technology of Lime and Limestone (John Wiley and
Sons, Inc.), Lime and Limestone (WILEY-VCH).

SECTION XI - PREPARATION INFORMATION

Prepared by: Telephone number: Date :

GRAYMONT (QC) INC.
Technical Services (450) 449-2262 September 2006

An electronic version of this MSDS is available at: www.graymont.com under the

PRODUCTS section.