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Calcium Carbonate
3) HEALTH EFFECTS
Skin : Slight hazardous irritation
Eyes : Hazadous irritation
Respiratory : May cause irritation
Indigestion : May cause irritation
Carcinogenic effects : Not available
Mutagenic effects : Not available
4) FIRST AID
Skin contact : Remove clothing and wash with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes
Eye contact : Remove any contact lenses, flush immediately with plenty of
Warm water for at least 15 minutes. Contact physician
Inhalation : Bring the victim to open area, give oxygen if breathing become difficult
Indigestion : DO NOT induce vomiting unless directed so by physician. Contact
physician
5) FIRE FIGHTING
Flammability :Non-flammable
Auto-ignition temperature :Not applicable
Flash points :Not applicable
Fire hazards in presence of various substances :Not applicable
Firefighting media and instructions : Not applicable
Special remarks on fire hazards : When heated with magnesium and hydrogen,
creates a violent explosion
6) INCASE OF ACCIDENT
Personal precautions, protective equipment and : Use personal protective equipment, avoid dust
emergency procedures formation. Avoid breathing vapours, mist. Ensure
adequate ventilation. Avoid breathing dust
Methods and materials for containment and : Pick up and arrange disposal without creating
cleaning up dust. Sweep up and shovel. Keep in closed waste
disposal container
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7) HANDLING & STORAGE
Handling : Keep in dry container
Storage : Keep in cool- well-ventilated area
13) DISPOSAL
Contact local authority
14) TRANSPORT
DOT classification : Not a DOT controlled material
Identification : Not applicable
Special provisions for transport : Not applicable
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15) REGULATORY INFORMATION
Not applicable
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