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MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET Dolomitic Limestone P.I.N. n/a NUTRITE, Division of Fertichem Inc. EMERGENCY TELEPHONE 560 Rhéaume CANUTEC : (613) 996-6666 St-Michel (Québec) CHEMTREC : 1-800-424-9300 CANADA NUTRITE : (450) 454-1990 J0L 2J0 SECTION I : PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION AND USE Product Name: Dolomitic Limestone T.D.G. classification: Not regulated Grade: Mini and Regular Packing group: Not regulated Synonyms: Dolomite, calcium carbonate. W.H.M.I.S. Classification : Chemical Name: n/a. Health: 0 Molecular Formula: CaCO3$MgCO3 Flammability: 0 Product Use: Neutralizer for acidic soil. Reactivity: 0 SECTION II : HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS % CAS NO. OTHER INGREDIENTS CAS NO. Dolomitic Limestone 17069-72-6 SECTION III : PHYSICAL DATA PHYSICAL PROPERTIES: Physical State: Solid. Appearance and Odour: Gray granules. Slight earthy odour. Melting/Freezing Point (Deg. C.): n/a Bulk Density: 1520 kg/m3 (95 lbs/ft3). Solubility: 0.032g/ml pH: 9.0 - 10.0 SECTION IV : FIRE AND EXPLOSION DATA Flammability Limits in Air (%): UEL: n/a LEL: n/a Fire Extinguishing Media: Water. Fire Fighting Procedures: Non-flammable. Other Fire or Explosion Hazards: None. PDF created with pdfFactory Pro trial version www.pdffactory.com Dolomitic Limestone SECTION V : REACTIVITY DATA STABILITY: Under Normal Conditions: Stable. Under Fire Conditions: Stable. Hazardous Polymerization: Will not occur. Conditions to Avoid: None. Materials to Avoid: Strong acids will decompose this product. Hazardous Decomposition or Combustion Products: Carbon dioxide. SECTION VI : TOXICOLOGICAL PROPERTIES Recommended Exposure Limit: Not established for this product. Suggested dust exposure limit according to OSHA is 15mg/m2 for 8 hours. Toxicological Data: No data available. Carcinogenicity Data: This product is not considered to be a carcinogen by OSHA and ATP, and is not rated by IARC or ACGIG. Reproductive Effects: No data available. Mutagenicity Data: No data available. Teratogenicity Data: No data available. Synergistic Materials: None known. EFFECTS OF EXPOSURE WHEN: P INHALED: Dust from this product may irritate the nose, throat, and respiratory tract. P IN CONTACT WITH THE SKIN: May cause irritation due to its abrasive nature. P IN CONTACT WITH THE EYES: May cause irritation due to its abrasive nature. P INGESTED: Ingestion of large quantities may cause nausea. OTHER HEALTH EFFECTS: None. SECTION VII : FIRST AID MEASURES FIRST AID PROCEDURES WHEN: P INHALED: Remove to a ventilated area. P IN CONTACT WITH THE SKIN: Wash skin with soap + water. P IN CONTACT WITH THE EYES: Rinse with running water for 15 minutes. P INGESTED: Drink water. Do not induce vomiting. Seek medical help. EMERGENCY MEDICAL CARE: Treat symptoms immediately. Consult a doctor. SECTION VIII : PREVENTIVE MEASURES Recommendations listed in this section indicate the type of equipment which will provide protection against overexposure to this product. Conditions of use, adequacy of engineering or other control measures, and actual exposures will dictate the need for specific protective devices at your workplace. ENGINEERING CONTROLS: None in particular. RESPIRATORY PROTECTION: A dust mask is recommended. SKIN PROTECTION: None in particular. EYE PROTECTION: Safety glasses with side shields recommended. OTHER PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT: None in particular. HANDLING PROCEDURES AND EQUIPMENT: Avoid producing dust. STORAGE TEMPERATURE (DEG. C.): Ambient temperature. STORAGE REQUIREMENTS: Store away from strong acids. OTHER PRECAUTIONS: Keep in a dry area. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION DATA: STEPS TO BE TAKEN IN THE EVENT OF A SPILL OR LEAK: Collect the product for re-use. No special precautions necessary. ENVIRONMENTAL EFFECTS: No effect. Limestone is beneficial to lakes affected by acid rain. DEACTIVATING CHEMICALS: None required. WASTE DISPOSAL METHODS: May be eliminated by spreading over terrain or as an agricultural fertilizer. SECTION IX : PREPARATION DATE PREPARED BY: Olivier Hayes DATE: October 20, 2008 NOTICE: The information presented herein is based on data considered to be accurate as of the date of preparation of this document. However, no warranty or representation expressed or implied, is made to the accuracy or completeness of the foregoing data and safety information. PDF created with pdfFactory Pro trial version www.pdffactory.com
