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1. IDENTIFICATION OF THE SUBSTANCE AND OF THE COMPANY 1.1.
Product identifier
Substance name: Calcium carbonate (natural) Synonyms: limestone, chalk, calcite, high quality stone, armourstone, calcareous sand, limestone filler (this list may not be exhaustive) EC No : 207-439-9 REACH Registration number: Exempted according to Annex V.7 of Regulation (EC) 1907/2006 Chemical name and formula: Calcium carbonate – CaCO3 CAS: 471-34-1 Molecular Weight: 100.09 g/mole
1.2.
Relevant identified uses of the substance or mixture and uses advised against
Use of the substance: The substance is intended for the following non-exhaustive list of uses: Desulphurisation of industrial flue gases; additives in paper; paints and surface coatings; plastics, rubbers and elastomers; adhesives; mastics, sealants and plasters; fertilisers and soil conditioners; animal feeds; foodstuffs; pharmaceuticals; toiletries and personal care products; cleaning products; glass and ceramics; water treatment chemicals; a carrier for insecticides and herbicides; intermediate in the recovery of cooking chemicals in kraft and soda pulping; building materials. 1.2.1
Relevant identified uses: Industrial, professional and private use
1.2.2
Uses advised against: No use identified in Section 1.2 is advised against
1.3.
Details of the supplier of the safety data sheet
Name: Address: Phone No.: Fax No.: E-mail of competent person responsible for the SDS:
Carmeuse S.A. 13a Rue du Château, B-5300 Seilles (Andenne) +32 85 830 111 +32 85 830 220
[email protected]
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Emergency telephone number European Emergency phone No.: National Centre for Prevention and Treatment of Intoxications phone No.: Emergency telephone No. at the company:
112 +32 70 245 245 +32 85 830 125 Not available outside office hours
2. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION 2.1.
Classification of the substance 2.1.1
Classification according to Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 [EU-GHS/CLP]:
The substance is not classified as hazardous according to Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 [EU-GHS/CLP]. 2.1.2
Classification according to Directive 67/548/EEC:
The substance is not classified as dangerous according to Directive 67/548/EEC. 2.1.3.
Additional information
See section 16.
2.2.
Label elements 2.2.1 Labelling according Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 [CLP] The substance is not labelled according to Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 [CLP]. 2.1.2. Classification according to Directive 67/548/EEC The substance is not labelled according to Directive 67/548/EEC.
2.3. Other Hasards •
Does not contain component(s) that meet(s) the criteria of PBT and/or vPvB as listed in Annex XIII of Regulation (EC) n° 1907/2006.
•
No other hazards identified.
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3. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS 3.1.
Substances CAS
EC number
Registration
Identification
Classification
Classification
No
name
according to
according to
67/548/EEC
Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 [CLP]
471-34-1
207-439-9
exempted
1
Calcium
Not classified
Not classified
carbonate
3.2.
Mixtures None
1
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4. FIRST AID MEASURES 4.1.
Description of first aid measures Following inhalation: •
Move patient to fresh air. If symptoms persist, call a physician.
Following skin contact: •
Remove contaminated clothing. Wash off with plenty of water. Get medical attention if symptoms appear.
Following eye contact: •
Rinse thoroughly with plenty of water, also under the eyelids. If eye discomfort persists, consult a specialist.
Following ingestion: •
Immediately give large quantities of water to drink. If symptoms persist, call a physician.
Self-protection of the first aider: •
4.2.
No special precautions required.
Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delayed No specific symptoms or effects have been reported.
4.3.
Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed Not applicable.
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5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES 5.1.
Extinguishing media 5.1.1. •
The product itself does not burn. No special protective measures against fire required.
5.1.2. •
5.2.
Suitable extinguishing media
Unsuitable extinguishing media
None
Special hazards arising from the substance Asphyxiating gases/ vapours/ fumes of carbon dioxide at temperature> 600 °C.
5.3.
Advice for fire fighters No special precautions required.
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6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES 6.1.
Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures 6.1.1 For non-emergency personnel Use personal protective equipment: •
Respiratory protection: In case of dust, dust mask type P1 or P3 (European Norm 143)
•
Avoid dust formation. Do not breathe dust.3
6.1.2 For emergency responders Use personal protective equipment:
6.2.
•
Respiratory protection: In case of dust, dust mask type P1 or P3 (European Norm 143)
•
Avoid dust formation. Do not breathe dust.
Environmental precautions No special environmental measures are necessary.
6.3.
6.4.
Methods and material for containment and cleaning up •
Pick up and arrange disposal without creating dust.
•
Dam and absorb mechanically.
•
Keep in properly labelled containers.
•
Keep container closed.
•
Treat recovered material as described in the section "Disposal considerations" (section 13).
•
Flush with plenty of water.
•
Keep away from acids
Reference to other sections •
Refer to section 8 and 13 + annex.
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7. HANDLING AND STORAGE 7.1.
Precautions for safe handling 7.1.1.
Protective measures •
Do not breathe dust.
•
Avoid dust formation.
•
Avoid contact with skin, eyes and clothing.
•
Use only in well-ventilated areas.
•
Keep away from incompatible products.
7.1.2. Advice on protection against fire and explosion The product is not flammable. No special protective measures against fire required. 7.1.3 Advice on general occupational hygiene
7.2.
7.3.
•
Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety practice.
•
Do not eat, drink and smoke in work areas
•
Wash hands after use
•
Remove contaminated clothing and protective equipment before entering eating areas.
Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities •
Keep in a dry place.
•
It is recommended to keep in covered storage tank to avoid dust formation.
•
It is recommended to keep container closed to avoid dust formation.
•
Do not store near acids.
Specific end use(s) If you require advice on specific uses, please contact your supplier.
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8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS / PERSONAL PROTECTION 8.1.
Control parameters 8.1.1 Components with occupational exposure limits rsp. biological occupational exposure limits requiring monitoring: 8.1.1.1 Occupational exposure limits: Respect regulatory provisions for dust (inhalable and respirable). Please, refer to the annex 1 of this SDS for the appropriate national exposure limit values. 8.1.1.2 Biological limit values: None 8.1.2 Recommended monitoring procedures: None 8.1.3 Occupational exposure limits and/or biological limits for air contaminants: Not applicable 8.1.4 DNEL and PNEC-values:
DNELs Workers Route of exposure
Acute effect local
Oral Inhalation
Acute effects systemic
Chronic effects local
Chronic effects systemic
Not required No hazard identified
Dermal
No hazard identified
No hazard identified
10 mg / m³
No hazard identified
Consumers Route of exposure
Acute effect local
Acute effects systemic
Chronic effects local
Chronic effects systemic
Oral
No hazard identified
6.1 mg/kg bw/day
No hazard identified
6.1 mg/kg bw/day
Inhalation
No hazard identified
No hazard identified
No hazard identified
10 mg / m³
Dermal
No hazard identified
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PNECs:
Environment protection target
PNEC
Remarks Not acutely toxic to fish, invertebrates, algae and microorganisms at the concentrations tested in the studies. Acute toxicity to fish,
Not hazard Water
invertebrates, algae and microorganisms is greater than the highest identified concentration tested and therefore exceeds the maximum solubility of calcium carbonate in water. Calcium carbonate and calcium and carbonate ions are ubiquitous in the environment and are found naturally in soil, water and sediment. Sediments naturally contain a high concentration of calcium and carbonate due to the physical and/or chemical weathering of calcium-rich rocks that takes place in the environment. Calcium will Not hazard
be assimilated by species residing in the sediment and is necessary to
identified
maintain a good chemical balance in soils, water and sediment. The
Sediments
carbonate will become part of the carbon cycle and is then cycled throughout the biosphere. Due to the natural occurrence of calcium carbonate in the environment, it is expected that calcium carbonate would not be toxic to sediment organisms. Microorganisms in sewage treatment
100 mg/L
NOEC ; AF=10 Not acutely toxic to earthworms, plants (soya, tomato and oat) and soil microorganisms at the concentrations tested in the studies.
Not hazard Soil (agricultural)
Acute toxicity to earthworms, plants and soil microorganisms is identified greater than the highest concentrations tested and therefore exceeds the maximum solubility of calcium carbonate in water. Not hazard
Air identified No hazard Food (bioaccumulation)
No potential for bioaccumulation identified
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Exposure controls 8.2.1.
8.2.2.
Appropriate engineering controls •
Minimise airborne dust generation.
•
Use process enclosures, local exhaust ventilation or other engineering controls to keep airborne levels below specified exposure limits. If user operations generate dust, fumes or mist, use ventilation to keep exposure to airborne particles below the exposure limit.
•
Apply organisational measures e.g. by isolating personnel from dusty areas. Remove and wash soiled clothing.
Individual protection measures, such as personal protective equipment 8.2.2.1. Eye/face protection •
Chemical resistant goggles must be worn.
8.2.2.2. Skin protection •
Protective suit
•
Wear protective gloves (PVC, Neoprene, Natural Rubber)
8.2.2.3. Respiratory protection •
8.2.3.
In case of dust, dust mask type P1 or P3 (European Norm 143).
Environmental exposure controls Dispose of rinse water in accordance with local and national regulations.
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9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES 9.1.
Information on basic physical and chemical properties Value
Appearance Odour Odour threshold pH (20 °C): Melting point/range (°C):
pH-meter
-
odourless Not applicable 9.1 Decomposes at temperatures greater than 450
Handbook
°C without melting
data
Not applicable based on melting point
Flash point (°C):
Not applicable for inorganic substances Not flammable
temperature): Upper/ lower flammability or
Remark
Powder, granule, stone with variable color
Boiling point/range (°C):
Flammability (auto-ignition
Method
Method N1 (flammability) Method N4 (autoflammability)
Not applicable
explosive limits: Vapour pressure (Pa): Relative density: Water solubility (20°C in g/L): Partition coefficient
Not applicable based on melting point 2.7-2.95
Handbook data
0.0166 g/L at 20.0 °C.
OECD 105
Not applicable for inorganic substances
n-Octanol/Water (log Po/w): Viscosity (cps): Decomposition temperature:
Not applicable for solids Decomposes at temperatures greater than 450 °C
Explosive properties:
No explosive properties predicted from the
Prediction
structure Oxidising properties:
No oxidising properties predicted from the
Prediction
structure
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Other information •
Not available
10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY 10.1. Reactivity •
Stable under recommended storage conditions.
10.2. Chemical stability •
Contact with acids or strong heating (> 450°C) liberates carbon dioxide, sometimes violently.
10.3. Possibility of hazardous reactions •
Contact with acids liberates carbon dioxide, sometimes violently.
10.4. Conditions to avoid •
Will produce carbon dioxide on strong heating (> 450°C) or on contact with acids.
10.5. Incompatible materials •
Acids
10.6. Hazardous decomposition products •
Reacts with acids to form carbon dioxide which displaces the oxygen in the air in closed spaces.
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11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION 11.1. Information on toxicological effects Relevant hazard class
Effect dose
Species
Method
Acute oral toxicity
LD50 >2000 mg/kg bw
Rat
OECD 420
Acute dermal toxicity
LD50 >2000 mg/kg bw
Rat
OECD 402
Acute inhalative toxicity
LC50 (4h) >3 mg/L air
Rat
OECD 403
Skin corrosion/irritation
Not irritating
Rabbit
OECD 404
Serious eye
Not irritating
Rabbit
OECD 405
Not a skin sensitizer
Mouse
OECD 429
Not mutagenic
In vitro tests
OECD 471
damage/irritation Respiratory or skin sensitization Germ cell mutagenicity
OECD 476 OECD 473 Carcinogenicity
No indications of
-
-
Rat
OECD 422
-
-
-
-
-
-
carcinogenicity Reproductive toxicity
NOEL (Parental) 1000 mg/kg bw/day
STOT single exposure
No organ toxicity observed in acute tests
STOT repeated exposure
No organ toxicity observed in repeated dose toxicity tests
Aspiration hazard
No aspiration hazard envisaged
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12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION 12.1. Toxicity Aquatic toxicity
Effect dose
Exposure
Species
Method
Evaluation
Remark
Oncorhynchus
OECD
Exceeds maximum
Limit test
mykiss
203
solubility of
time Acute fish toxicity
LC50 >100% v/v saturated
96 h
solution of test material
substance Acute daphnia toxicity
LC50 >100% v/v saturated
48 h
Daphnia magna
solution of test material
OECD
Exceeds maximum
202
solubility of
Limit test
substance Acute algae
EC50 >14 mg/L
toxicity
NOEC 14 mg/L
72 h
Desmodesmus
OECD
Exceeds maximum
subspicatus
201
solubility of
Limit test
substance Toxicity to STP
EC50 >1000 mg/L
microorganisms
NOEC 1000 mg/L
Acute
LC50 >1000 mg/kg dry soil
earthworm
NOEC 1000 mg/kg dry soil
3h
14 d
Activated
OECD
sewage sludge
209
Eisenia fetida
OECD
Not toxic
-
Not acutely toxic
Limit test
Not acutely toxic
Results
207
toxicity Toxicity to
EC50 >1000 mg/kg dry soil
plants
NOEC 1000 mg/kg dry soil
21 d
Glycine max
OECD
(soybean)
208
based on seedling
Lycopersicon
emergence
esculentum
& growth
(tomato) Avena sativa (oats) Toxicity to soil
EC50 >1000 mg/kg dry soil
microorganisms
NOEC 1000 mg/kg dry soil
28 d
Soil
OECD
microorganisms
216
Not toxic
Limit test
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12.2. Persistence and degradability 12.2.1
Abiotic Degradation: •
The substance is inorganic and therefore will not undergo abiotic degradation.
12.2.2 Biodegradation: •
The substance is inorganic and therefore will not undergo biodegradation.
12.3. Bioaccumulative potential •
Bioaccumulation is not expected.
12.4. Mobility in soil •
Not applicable
12.5. Results of PBT and vPvB assessment •
This substance does not meet the criteria for classification as PBT or vPvB.
12.6. Other adverse effects •
According to the criteria of the European classification and labelling system, the substance does not require classification as hazardous for the environment.
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13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS 13.1. Waste treatment methods 13.1.1
Waste codes / waste designations according to EWC: •
Wastes should be handled in accordance with local and national regulations.
•
Wastes can be landfilled when in compliance with local regulations.
• 13.1.2
Dispose of waste in accordance with the European Directives. Packaging treatment:
•
Empty containers.
•
Dispose of as unused product.
•
The empty and clean containers are to be reused in conformity with regulations.
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14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION Calcium Carbonate is not classified as dangerous for transport (ADR (Road), RID (Rail), IMDG / GGVSea (Sea).
14.1. UN-Number •
Not regulated.
14.2. UN proper shipping name •
Not regulated.
14.3. Transport hazard class •
Not regulated.
14.4. Packing group •
Not regulated.
14.5. Environmental hazards •
None
14.6. Special precautions for user •
Avoid any release of dust during transportation.
14.7. Transport in bulk according to Annex II of MARPOL73/78 and the IBC Code •
Not regulated.
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15. REGULATORY INFORMATION 15.1. Safety, health and environmental regulations/legislation specific for the substance •
Labelling (Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 and Directive 67/548/EEC: The substance is not labelled according to EU legislation.
•
Inventory information: Toxic Substance Control Act list (TSCA)
In compliance with inventory.
Australian Inventory of Chemical Substances (AICS)
In compliance with inventory.
Canadian Domestic Substances List (DSL)
In compliance with inventory.
Korea Existing Chemicals Inv. (KECI) (KECI (KR))
In compliance with inventory.
EU list of existing chemical substances (EINECS)
In compliance with inventory.
Japan (ENCS) List (ENCS (JP))
In compliance with inventory.
Inventory of Existing Chemical Substances (China)
In compliance with inventory.
(IECS) Philippine Inventory of Chemicals and Chemical
In compliance with inventory.
Substances (PICCS) New Zealand Inventory of Chemicals (NZIOC)
•
In compliance with inventory.
National legislation – Germany: German storage class: 13 – Non combustible solids Waste contaminating class: Not water endangering
•
Other regulations:
15.2. Chemical safety assessment Calcium carbonate (natural) is exempted from REACH registration and thus no formal chemical safety assessment has been carried out for this substance by the supplier. However, calcium carbonate (precipitated) is regarded as the same substance as calcium carbonate natural) and calcium carbonate (precipitated) has been registered. Data from registration dossiers are disseminated on ECHA website (www.echa.europe.eu).
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16. OTHER INFORMATION 16.1. Relevant R- and H-phrases (number and full text). •
Not applicable
16.2. Abbreviations and acronyms
16.3.
AF =
Assessment factor
DNEL =
Derived no effect level
EC50 =
Median effect concentration
LC50 =
Median lethal concentration
LD50 =
Medial lethal dose
NOAEL =
No observed adverse effect level
NOEC =
No observed effect concentration
NOEL =
No observed effect level
OEL =
Operator exposure level
PBT
Persistent bioaccumulative toxic
PEC =
Predicted effect level
PNEC =
Predicted no effect level
SDS =
Safety data sheet
STOT =
Specific target organ toxicity
STP =
Sewage treatment plant
vPvB
Very persistent very bioaccumulative
Key literature references and sources for data. •
Handbook of chemistry and physics
16.4. Revision Section 3.2 - 14
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DISCLAIMER This SDS has been prepared in accordance with Regulation (EC) 453/2010. The information provided in this Safety Data Sheet is correct to the best of our knowledge, information and belief at the date of its publication. The information given is designed only as guidance for safe handling, use, processing, storage, transportation, disposal and release and is not to be considered a warranty or quality specification. The information relates only to the specific material designated and may not be valid for such material used in combination with any other materials or in any process, unless specified in the text.
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ANNEX 1 3
Occupational Exposure Limits in mg/m 8 hours TWA dust Member State
Non specified (inert) dust INHALABLE
Non specified (inert) dust RESPIRABLE
Austria
15
6
Belgium
10
3
Bulgaria
4
Denmark
10
5
Finland
10
/
France
10
5
Germany
10
3
Greece
10
5
Ireland
10
4
Italy
10
3
Lithuania
10
Luxembourg
10
6
Netherlands
10
5
Norway
10
5
Portugal
10
5
Romania
10
Slovakia
10
Spain
10
3
Sweden
5
Switzerland
6
UK
10
4
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