Material Safety Data
Sheet
Calcium Turnings, 99.5%
ACC# 78107
Section 1 - Chemical Product and Company
Identification |
MSDS Name: Calcium Turnings, 99.5%
Catalog Numbers: AC201380000, AC201381000, AC201385000,
S93156
Synonyms: Calcicat; Calcium Metal.
Company
Identification:
Fisher
Scientific
1 Reagent
Lane
Fair Lawn, NJ 07410
For information, call: 201-796-7100
Emergency Number:
201-796-7100
For CHEMTREC assistance, call: 800-424-9300
For
International CHEMTREC assistance, call: 703-527-3887
Section 2 -
Composition, Information on Ingredients |
CAS# |
Chemical Name |
Percent |
EINECS/ELINCS |
7440-70-2 |
Calcium |
99 |
231-179-5 |
Section 3 - Hazards
Identification |
EMERGENCY OVERVIEW
Appearance: silver white crystals.
Danger! Reacts
violently and/or explosively with water, steam or moisture. Dangerous when wet.
Causes digestive and respiratory tract irritation with possible burns. Can be
explosive when exposed to heat or flames. May ignite or explode on contact with
moist air. Causes eye and skin irritation and possible burns. Air sensitive.
Target Organs: Respiratory system, eyes, skin.
Potential Health Effects
Eye: Causes redness and pain. Causes eye irritation
and possible burns.
Skin: Contact with skin causes
irritation and possible burns, especially if the skin is wet or moist. Causes
redness and pain.
Ingestion: May cause gastrointestinal
irritation with nausea, vomiting and diarrhea.
Inhalation:
May cause irritation of the respiratory tract with burning pain in the nose and
throat, coughing, wheezing, shortness of breath and pulmonary edema. May cause
severe respiratory tract irritation and possible burns.
Chronic: No information found.
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.
Do NOT allow vi ctim to rub eyes or keep eyes closed.
Skin:
Get medical aid. Flush skin with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes while
removing contaminated clothing and shoes. Wash clothing before reuse. Destroy
contaminated shoes.
Ingestion: Do not induce vomiting. If
victim is conscious and alert, give 2-4 cupfuls of milk or water. Get medical
aid immediately.
Inhalation: Get medical aid immediately.
Remove from exposure and move to fresh air immediately. If not breathing, give
artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Do NOT use
mouth-to-mouth resuscitation. If breathing has ceased apply artificial
respiration using oxygen and a suitable mechanical device such as a bag and a
mask.
Notes to Physician: Treat symptomatically and
supportively.
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. Water Reactive. Material will react with
water and may release a flammable and/or toxic gas. This chemical poses an
explosion hazard. Reacts with water to form explosive hydrogen gas. May ignite
or explode on contact with steam or moist air. May re-ignite after fire is
extinguished.
Extinguishing Media: Do NOT get water inside
containers. Contact professional fire-fighters immediately. Cool containers with
flooding quantities of water until well after fire is out. DO NOT USE WATER OR
FOAM. For small fires, use dry chemical, soda ash, lime or sand. For large
fires, use dry sand, dry chemical, soda ash or lime or withdraw from area and
let fire burn.
Flash Point: Not applicable.
Autoignition
Temperature: Not applicable.
Explosion Limits, Lower:Not
available.
Upper: Not available.
NFPA Rating:
(estimated) Health: 3; Flammability: 1; Instability: 2; Special Hazard: -W-
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. Avoid runoff into storm sewers and
ditches which lead to waterways. Clean up spills immediately, observing
precautions in the Protective Equipment section. Avoid generating dusty
conditions. Do not expose spill to water. Place under an inert atmosphere.
Section 7 - Handling
and Storage |
Handling: Wash thoroughly after handling. Use only
in a well-ventilated area. Do not allow water to get into the container because
of violent reaction. Minimize dust generation and accumulation. Avoid contact
with eyes, skin, and clothing. Avoid ingestion and inhalation. Handle under an
inert atmosphere. Store protected from air. Keep from contact with moist air and
steam.
Storage: Store in a tightly closed container. Store
in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from incompatible substances. Keep
away from water. Do not expose to air. Store protected from moisture. Store
under an inert atmosphere.
Section 8 - Exposure
Controls, Personal Protection |
Engineering
Controls: Use explosion-proof ventilation equipment. 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
Chemical Name |
ACGIH |
NIOSH |
OSHA -
Final PELs |
Calcium |
none listed |
none listed |
none listed
|
OSHA Vacated PELs: Calcium: No
OSHA Vacated PELs are listed for this chemical.
Personal Protective
Equipment
Eyes: Wear appropriate protective
eyeglasses or chemical safety goggles as described by OSHA's eye and face
protection regulations in 29 CFR 1910.133 or European Standard EN166.
Skin: Wear appropriate protective gloves to prevent skin
exposure.
Clothing: Wear appropriate protective clothing to
prevent skin exposure.
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:
Crystals
Appearance: silver white
Odor: none reported
pH: Not available.
Vapor Pressure: 10 mm Hg @983 deg C
Vapor Density: Not available.
Evaporation Rate:Not
available.
Viscosity: Not available.
Boiling Point: 1484
deg C
Freezing/Melting Point:845 deg C
Decomposition
Temperature:Not available.
Solubility: Decomposes.
Specific Gravity/Density:1.54@20°C/4°C
Molecular
Formula:Ca
Molecular Weight:40.08
Section 10 -
Stability and Reactivity |
Chemical
Stability: Combines vigorously or explosively with water. May ignite
spontaneously if exposed to air or kept in the presence of moisture.
Conditions to Avoid: Dust generation, exposure to air, excess heat,
exposure to moist air or water.
Incompatibilities with Other
Materials: Acids, oxidizing agents, carbonates, dinitrogen tetraoxide,
halogens, sulfur, chlorine, chlorine trifluoride, fluorine, air, moisture,
water, water and mixtures containing water (e.g. aqueous solutions, water).
Hazardous Decomposition Products: Irritating and toxic fumes and
gases, hydrogen gas, calcium oxide, calcium hydroxide.
Hazardous
Polymerization: Will not occur.
Section 11 -
Toxicological Information |
RTECS#:
CAS# 7440-70-2: EV8500000
LD50/LC50:
Not available.
Carcinogenicity:
CAS#
7440-70-2: Not listed by ACGIH, IARC, NTP, or CA Prop
65.
Epidemiology: No information found
Teratogenicity:
No information found
Reproductive Effects: No information found
Mutagenicity: No information found
Neurotoxicity: No
information found
Other Studies:
Section 12 -
Ecological Information |
No information available.
Section 13 - Disposal
Considerations |
Chemical waste generators
must determine whether a discarded chemical is classified as a hazardous waste.
US EPA guidelines for the classification determination are listed in 40 CFR
Parts 261.3. Additionally, waste generators must consult state and local
hazardous waste regulations to ensure complete and accurate classification.
RCRA P-Series: None listed.
RCRA U-Series: None listed.
Section 14 -
Transport Information |
|
US
DOT |
Canada
TDG |
Shipping Name: |
CALCIUM |
CALCIUM |
Hazard Class: |
4.3 |
4.3 |
UN Number: |
UN1401 |
UN1401 |
Packing Group: |
II |
II |
Additional Info: |
|
NO PLACARDS REQUIRED |
|
Section 15 -
Regulatory Information |
US
FEDERAL
TSCA
CAS#
7440-70-2 is listed on the TSCA inventory.
Health & Safety Reporting
List
None of the chemicals are on the
Health & Safety Reporting List.
Chemical Test
Rules
None of the chemicals in this product
are under a Chemical Test Rule.
Section
12b
None of the chemicals are listed under
TSCA Section 12b.
TSCA Significant New Use
Rule
None of the chemicals in this material
have a SNUR under TSCA.
CERCLA Hazardous Substances and corresponding
RQs
None of the chemicals in this material
have an RQ.
SARA Section 302 Extremely Hazardous
Substances
None of the chemicals in this
product have a TPQ.
SARA Codes
CAS #
7440-70-2: immediate, fire.
Section 313
No chemicals are reportable under Section 313.
Clean Air Act:
This material does
not contain any hazardous air pollutants.
This
material does not contain any Class 1 Ozone depletors.
This material does not contain any Class 2
Ozone depletors.
Clean Water
Act:
None of the chemicals in this product
are listed as Hazardous Substances under the CWA.
None of the chemicals in this product are
listed as Priority Pollutants under the CWA.
None of the chemicals in this product are
listed as Toxic Pollutants under the CWA.
OSHA:
None of the chemicals in this
product are considered highly hazardous by OSHA.
STATE
CAS# 7440-70-2 can be found on
the following state right to know lists: California, New Jersey, Pennsylvania,
Massachusetts.
California Prop 65
California No
Significant Risk Level: None of the chemicals in this product are listed.
European/International Regulations
European
Labeling in Accordance with EC Directives
Hazard
Symbols:
F
Risk
Phrases:
R 15 Contact with water liberates
extremely flammable gases.
Safety
Phrases:
S 24/25 Avoid contact with skin
and eyes.
S 8 Keep container dry.
S 43C In case of fire, use limestone powder,
sodium chloride or dry
sand (never use water).
WGK (Water
Danger/Protection)
CAS# 7440-70-2: 1
Canada - DSL/NDSL
CAS# 7440-70-2 is
listed on Canada's DSL List.
Canada -
WHMIS
This product has a WHMIS
classification of B6, D2B.
This product has been classified in accordance
with the hazard criteria of the Controlled Products Regulations and the MSDS
contains all of the information required by those regulations.
Canadian
Ingredient Disclosure List
Section 16 -
Additional Information |
MSDS Creation Date:
5/19/1999
Revision #3 Date: 10/03/2005
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