MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
CGC SNOWDRIFT® Lime
MSDS #59-600-007
Page 1 of 9
CGC SNOWDRIFT Lime 59600007v3CGC SNOWDRIFT Lime 59600007v3
SECTION 1
CHEMICAL PRODUCT AND IDENTIFICATION
CGC Inc.
350 Burnhamthorpe Rd. W., 5th Floor
Mississauga, Ontario L5B 3J1
(905) 803-5600 Fax (905) 803-5688
A Subsidiary of USG Corporation
Product Safety: 1 (800) 507-8899
www.cgcinc.com
Version Date: January 1, 2008
Version: 3
PRODUCT(S)
CGC SNOWDRIFT® Lime
CHEMICAL FAMILY /
GENERAL CATEGORY
Lime
SYNONYMS
Hydrated Lime (CaMg(OH)4)
SECTION 2
HAZARD IDENTIFICATION
EMERGENCY OVERVIEW:
ΔWARNING!
This product is not expected to produce any unusual hazards during normal use. Exposure to high dust levels may
irritate the skin, eyes, nose, throat, or upper respiratory tract. Hydrated lime is strongly alkaline and can cause severe
injury. Contact with eyes or skin can cause irritation and possible irreversible tissue damage, corrosion damage,
chemical burning and corneal damage. Wear eye and skin protection. Particulate will also cause mechanical
irritation. Inhalation of dust can cause severe upper respiratory irritation. Contact lenses should not be worn when
working with hydrated lime.
POTENTIAL HEALTH EFFECTS (See Section 11 for more information)
ACUTE :
Inhalation
Exposure to dust generated during the handling or use of the product may irritate eyes, skin, nose,
throat, and upper respiratory tract. Persons subjected to large amounts of this dust will be forced to
leave area because of nuisance conditions such as coughing, sneezing and nasal irritation. Labored
breathing may occur after excessive inhalation. If respiratory symptoms persist, consult physician.
Hydrated lime is irritating to respiratory tract and can be damaging to the mucus membrane of the
upper respiratory tract.
Eyes
Dust can cause mechanical irritation of eyes. If burning, redness, itching, pain or other symptoms
persist or develop, consult physician. Hydrated