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MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
USG INDUSTRIES, INC. 101 S. Wacker Drive ^0k)cago, Illinois 60606
DATE ISSUED: 11/1/85
Emergency phone Day
<312)321-4383
Night (312)321-4382
1 SECTION I
PRODUCTS:
FORMULA
CAS *
No. 1 Industrial Limestone
No. 10 USG Pulverized Limestone - fine
No. 12 USG Pulverized Limestone - course
No. 13 USG Pulverized Agricultural Limestone
No. 15 Kilnstone
Limestone Screenings
K-F Stone
CaCO^MgCO^
Limestone Screenings
CaC03MgC03
Waste Limestone
CaC03
CaC03 CaC03 CaC03
CaCO^ CaC03 CaC03
00471-34-1 00471-34-1 00471-34-1 00471-34-1 00471-34-1 00471-34-1 00471-34-1 S. 00546-93 00471-34-1 & 00546-93 00471-34-1
SECTION B PRODUCT INGREDIENTS (This is a partial list of ingredients as required by 29 C.F.R.' 1910.1200
MATERIALS:
TLV %
Limestone }
10 mg/M3
100
SECTION m PHYSICAL DATA
MELTING POINT: 500 C - decomposes
SPECIFIC GRAVITY: 2.7 - 3.0
SOLUBILITY IN WATER: 0.002 g/100 g .
APPEARANCE AND ODOR: White powder or lump rock, low odor
SECTION IV FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD DATA
FLASH POINT (METHOD USED): None
EXTINGUISHING MEDIA: Not combustible
SPECIAL FIRE FIGHTING PROCEDURES: Self-contained breathing apparatus- approved
by NIOSH should be used if this material is involved in a fire situation
due to the potential of readily liberating CO2 and the possibility of
dispersion of dust.
UNUSUAL FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARDS: None
SECTION V HEALTH HAZARD DATA
EFFECTS OF OVEREXPOSURE: This material is not toxic. It is a common air contaminant - no toxic effects from powdered limestone are noticed where air contains contaminate to excess. Persons subjected to large amounts of this dust will be forced to leave area because of nuisance conditions: coughing, sneezing, and nasal irritation from dust.
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PRODUCTS: Various Limestones
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EMERGENCY AND FIRST AID PROCEDURES: EYES: Flush eyes with water for 15 minutes. irritation continues; ' SKIN: Wash contaminated area with water. INHALATION: Remove to fresh air.
Call PHYSICIAN if
SECTION VI REACTIVITY DATA
STABILITY: Stable INCOMPATABILITY: acids HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS: None HAZARDOUS POLYMERIZATION: Will not occur
SECTION VII SPILL OR LEAK PROCEDURES
STEPS TO BE TAKEN IN CASE MATERIAL, IS RELEASED OR SPILLED: Sweep or vacuum material from spillage into e. waste contairier for disposal. Avoid dusting conditions.
WASTE DISPOSAL METHOD: This material can be disposed of as inert solid in a landfill or by other procedures which are accepted under Federal, State, and local regulations.
SECTION VUI - SPECIAL PROTECTION INFORMATION
RESPIRATORY PROTECTION: Provide general ventilation and local exhaust ventilation to meet TLV requirements. When dusty condition exists, wear an approved dust mask to guard against nuisance particles. In the absence of dust or mist, mechanical exhaust is sufficient.
PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT: Gloves or protective clothing are usually not necessary but may be desirable in specific work situations. Eye protection (goggles) may be needed to avoid particulate irritation of the eye.
SECTION IX SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS
PRECAUTIONS TO BE TAKEN IN HANDLING AND STORAGE: Be sure proper ventilation and respiratory and eye protection are used under dusting conditions.
For further technical information contact the: Lime Division USG Industries, Inc. 101 S. Wacker Dr. Chicago, IL 60506 312/321-4371
Product Manager, Dept. 125-3 *
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