ICSC 1193 - CALCIUM CARBONATE

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CALCIUM CARBONATE	ICSC: 1193 (June 2012)
Carbonic acid, calcium salt

CAS #: 471-34-1

EC Number: 207-439-9

	ACUTE HAZARDS	PREVENTION	FIRE FIGHTING
FIRE & EXPLOSION	Not combustible.		In case of fire in the surroundings, use appropriate extinguishing media.


	SYMPTOMS	PREVENTION	FIRST AID
Inhalation	Cough.	Avoid inhalation of dust. Use local exhaust.	Fresh air.
Skin		Protective gloves.	Rinse skin with plenty of water or shower.
Eyes	Redness.	Wear safety goggles.	Rinse with plenty of water (remove contact lenses if easily possible).
Ingestion		Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work.	Rinse mouth.

SPILLAGE DISPOSAL	CLASSIFICATION & LABELLING
Personal protection: particulate filter respirator adapted to the airborne concentration of the substance. Sweep spilled substance into covered containers.	According to UN GHS Criteria No hazard classification according to GHS criteria Transportation UN Classification
STORAGE
Separated from acids, aluminium, ammonium salts, fluorine and magnesium.
PACKAGING

CALCIUM CARBONATE

ICSC: 1193

PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL INFORMATION
Physical State; Appearance WHITE POWDER OR PELLETS. Physical dangers No data. Chemical dangers Decomposes above 825°C . This produces corrosive fumes of calcium oxide. Reacts with acids, aluminium, ammonium salts, fluorine and magnesium.	Formula: CaCO₃ Molecular mass: 100.1 Decomposes at 825°C Density: 2.8 g/cm³ Solubility in water, mg/l at 25°C: 14 (very poor)

PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL INFORMATION

Physical State; Appearance
WHITE POWDER OR PELLETS.

Physical dangers
No data.

Chemical dangers
Decomposes above 825°C . This produces corrosive fumes of calcium oxide. Reacts with acids, aluminium, ammonium salts, fluorine and magnesium.

Formula: CaCO₃
Molecular mass: 100.1
Decomposes at 825°C
Density: 2.8 g/cm³
Solubility in water, mg/l at 25°C: 14 (very poor)

EXPOSURE & HEALTH EFFECTS
Routes of exposure Effects of short-term exposure May cause mechanical irritation to the respiratory tract and eyes.	Inhalation risk A nuisance-causing concentration of airborne particles can be reached quickly when dispersed, especially if powdered. Effects of long-term or repeated exposure Health effects of the substance have been investigated but none have been found

EXPOSURE & HEALTH EFFECTS

Routes of exposure

Effects of short-term exposure
May cause mechanical irritation to the respiratory tract and eyes.

Inhalation risk
A nuisance-causing concentration of airborne particles can be reached quickly when dispersed, especially if powdered.

Effects of long-term or repeated exposure
Health effects of the substance have been investigated but none have been found

OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS

ENVIRONMENT
Environmental effects from the substance have not been investigated adequately.

NOTES
Calcium carbonate exists in nature as mineral aragonite and calcite (as in limestone, chalk and marble).

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

EC Classification

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