J T BAKER INC -- CALCIUM CARBONATE, 4918  -- 6810-00N025111
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:CALCIUM CARBONATE, 4918
MSDS Date:09/14/1989
FSC:6810
NIIN:00N025111
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:J T BAKER INC
Address:222 RED SCHOOL LANE
City:PHILLIPSBURG
State:NJ
ZIP:08865
Country:US
Info Phone Num:201-859-2151;800-582-2537
Emergency Phone Num:201-859-2151;800-424-9300(CHEMTREC)
CAGE:DO803
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:J T BAKER INC
Address:222 RED SCHOOL LANE
City:PHILLIPSBURG
State:NJ
ZIP:08865
Country:US
Phone:1-800-582-2537
CAGE:DO803
Company Name:MALLINCKRODT BAKER,  INC.
Address:222 RED SCHOOL LANE
Box:City:PHILLIPSBURG
State:NJ
ZIP:08865
Country:US
Phone:800-582-2537
CAGE:70829

=============  Composition/Information on Ingredients  =============

Ingred Name:CARBONIC ACID, CALCIUM SALT (1:1); (CALCIUM CARBONATE)
CAS:471-34-1
RTECS #:FF9335000
Fraction by Wt: 98-100%
OSHA PEL:15 MG/M3 TDUST
ACGIH TLV:10 MG/M3 TDUST

=====================  Hazards Identification  =====================

LD50 LC50 Mixture:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:NO  Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:INHAL: IRRIT OF NOSE & THROAT,
    IRRITATION OF UPPER RESPIRATORY TRACT. EYES: IRRITATION. INGEST:
    GASTROINTESTINAL PAIN. SKIN: NONE IDENTIFIED. CHRONIC: NONE
    IDENTIFIED.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NOT RELEVANT
Effects of Overexposure:SEE HEALTH HAZARDS.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE IDENTIFIED.

=======================  First Aid Measures  =======================

First Aid:INGEST: IF PERSON IS CONSCIOUS, IMMED GIVE LGE AMOUNTS OF
    WATER. GET MED ATTN. INHAL: IF PERSON BREATHES LGE AMOUNTS, MOVE
    EXPOSED PERSON TO FRESH AIR. SKIN: IMMEDIATELY WASH SKIN WITH
    PLENTY OF SOAP  AND WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 MINUTES. EYES:
    IMMEDIATELY FLUSH WITH PLENTY OF WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 MINUTES.

=====================  Fire Fighting Measures  =====================

Flash Point Method:CC
Extinguishing Media:USE EXTINGUISHING MEDIA APPROPRIATE FOR SURROUNDING
    FIRE.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR PROPER PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT AND NIOSH/
    MSHA APPROVED SCBA W/FULL FACEPIECE OPERATED IN POSITIVE PRESSURE
    MODE.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

==================  Accidental Release Measures  ==================

Spill Release Procedures:WEAR SUITABLE PROTECTIVE CLOTHING. CAREFULLY
    SWEEP UP AND REMOVE.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

======================	Handling and Storage  ======================

Handling and Storage Precautions:KEEP CONTAINER TIGHTLY CLOSED.
    SUITABLE FOR ANY GENERAL CHEMICAL STORAGE AREA.
Other Precautions:AVOID EYE, SKIN AND CLOTHING CONTACT.

=============  Exposure Controls/Personal Protection  =============

Respiratory Protection:A NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED RESPIRATOR WITH DUST/MIST
    FILTER IS RECOMMENDED. IF AIRBORNE CONCENTRATION EXCEEDS TLV, A
    NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED SCBA IS ADVISED.
Ventilation:USE ADEQUATE GENERAL OR LOCAL EXHAUST VENT TO KEEP FUME OR
    DUST LEVELS AS LOW AS POSSIBLE.
Protective Gloves:IMPERVIOUS GLOVES .
Eye Protection:CHEMICAL WORKERS GOGGLES 
Other Protective Equipment:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING.
Supplemental Safety and Health
NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

==================  Physical/Chemical Properties  ==================

HCC:N1
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:1517F,825C
Spec Gravity:2.83
Solubility in Water:NEGLIGIBLE
Appearance and Odor:SOLID, GRAY GRANULES.
Percent Volatiles by Volume:0

=================  Stability and Reactivity Data  =================

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG ACIDS, FLUORINE, ALUM, AMMONIUM SALTS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:HEAT
Hazardous Decomposition Products:OXIDES, CO, CO2.

====================  Disposal Considerations  ====================

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE IN ACCORDANCE WITH ALL APPLICABLE
    FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATIONS.

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