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TEXAS LIME COMPANY

SAFETY DATA SHEET

1. Product and Company Identification

Product Name: Calcium Hydroxide Other Means of Identification: Hydrated Lime,

Ca(OH)2

Recommended Use:

Food Industry: pickling lime,

Building material industry: mortar, white wash, plaster

Chemical Industry: manufacture of calcium stearate

Steel Industry: injected into the waste gas stream to neutralize acids (fluorides & chlorides)

Environmental: flue gas treatment, waste water treatment, sludge treatment

Civil engineering: soil stabilization to improve the quality of excessively plastic subgrade soils

Drinking water / Sewage Treatment: flocculant in water and sewage to remove smaller particles, raining

pH of water so pipes won’t corrode where the base water is acidic.

List is not all inclusive.

Company Identification:

Texas Lime Company Information: (817) 641-4433

P.O. Box 851

Cleburne, TX 76033 Emergency: (800) 772-8000

2. Hazards Identification

Hazard Classification: Eye Damage Category- 1, Skin Irritation Category 2, Specific Single Exposure Category -0,

Carcinogen Category -1.

Emergency Overview: Hydrated Lime is an odorless white or grayish-white material that has a bitter taste. It is

used in mortar, plaster, cement and other building and paving materials. Contact can cause irritation to eyes, skin,

respiratory system, and gastrointestinal tract.

Potential Health Effects

Eyes: Contact can cause mild to severe irritation or burning of eyes, including permanent

damage.

Skin: Contact can cause severe irritation or burning of skin, especially in the presence of moisture. May

cause skin redness, roughness, pain, dry skin, skin burns and blisters

Ingestion: This product can cause severe irritation or burning of gastrointestinal tract if swallowed.

Inhalation: In case of accident by inhalation, remove casualty to fresh air and keep at rest, may cause sore

throat, coughing and mild to moderate burning sensation.

Medical Conditions Aggravated by Exposure: Contact may aggravate disorders of eyes, skin, gastrointestinal

tract, and respiratory system.

Potential Environmental Effects: This material is alkaline and if released into water or moist soil will cause an

increase in pH.

Signal Word: Danger!

Summary of content (6 pages)

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TEXAS LIME COMPANY SAFETY DATA SHEET 1.
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Hazard Statements: Danger. Causes skin irritation. Cause serious eye damage. May cause cancer through irritation. May cause respiratory irritation. Symbols: Precautionary Statements: Wear protective gloves and eye protection (Goggles or glasses with side shields recommended). Wash exposed skin thoroughly after handling. Avoid breathing dust. Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. Keep only in original container. Obtain special instructions before use.
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4. First Aid Measures Eyes: Contact can cause severe irritation or burning of eyes, including permanent damage. Do not rub eyes and immediately flush eyes with generous amounts of water for at least 15 minutes. Pull back the eyelid to ensure that all lime dust has been washed out. Seek medical attention immediately. Skin: Contact can cause severe irritation or burning of skin. Wash exposed area with large amounts of soap and water.
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8. Exposure Controls/Personal Protection Component Calcium Hydroxide CAS # 1305-62-0 Magnesium Oxide 1309-48-4 Crystalline Silica 14808-60-7 Exposure Limits OSHA PEL: 15 mg/m3 total 5 mg/m3 respirable ACGIH TLV: 5 mg/m3 OSHA PEL: 10 mg/m3 ACGIH TLV: 10 mg/m3 OSHA PEL: 10 mg/m3 divided by % quartz + 2 (respirable fraction) ACGIH TLV: 0.025 mg/m3 (respirable) Engineering Controls: Provide ventilation adequate to maintain PELs.
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Incompatibility: Strong Acids Hazardous Decomposition Products: Calcium Oxides 11. Toxicological Information: Information on the likely routes of exposure: Inhalation and ingestion Symptoms related to the physical, chemical and toxological characteristics: Nausea, Coffee Ground Emesis, Diarrhea, and Dermatitis 12.
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OSHA/MSHA Regulations: Air Contaminant (29 CFR 1910.1000, Table Z-1, Z-1-A): 5 mg/M3 TWA-8 MSHA: not listed. OSHA Specifically Regulated Substance (29CFR 1910) not listed. State Regulations: Consult state and local authorities for guidance. NFPA: Health Hazard 3, Fire Hazard 0, Reactivity 1 16.