Section 1 - CHEMICAL PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION6 [# ]+ L# W+ a) N. Y& C
PRODUCT NAME
* ?. ^3 m- h: A# Q8 M |WESTERN LIME HIGH CALCIUM HYDRATED LIME 8 ], c! b- k% \6 J; E' U* E- ~
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# \9 A8 C N* {. p$ j7 g! LFlammability 0 / \1 p* w7 H1 l" A+ ^
Toxicity 0
) d/ W6 c4 u* K ?2 A- h% |Body Contact 3
/ [& \1 [( a6 w8 yReactivity 1
$ }5 d' }+ T# NChronic 0
8 R" G& F0 B1 n( r) H6 RSCALE: Min/Nil=0 Low=1 Moderate=2 High=3 Extreme=4 " ]1 v& B8 Q: v. _* s
+ y& f: h) r, M8 A) [) t0 bSection 2 - HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
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Irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin. % ]7 s x5 H4 u) V4 _
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POTENTIAL HEALTH EFFECTS
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The material may produce chemical burns within the oral cavity and gastrointestinal tract * b+ U! J1 M1 ]1 z! K" q
following ingestion.
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There is evidence that material may produce eye irritation in some persons and produce
4 Z" `5 U( c* [* Q( i5 ieye damage 24 hours or more after instillation. Severe inflammation may be expected with
! u# t* U& C# i( L+ p# Spain. There may be damage to the cornea. Unless treatment is prompt and adequate there % a: ?3 Y9 C0 N
may be permanent loss of vision. Conjunctivitis can occur following repeated exposure.: o* B6 u# i1 p7 B$ o4 d
SKIN8 s4 S* |5 k; o/ n/ c
This material can cause inflammation of the skin oncontact in some persons.- B$ a& D3 w; R# M! p. h
The material may accentuate any pre-existing dermatitis condition.; N2 j( E9 J0 W4 n6 ?( A
Skin contact is not thought to have harmful health effects, however the material may 6 C' `% H e# m5 G" d5 E
still produce health damage following entry through wounds, lesions or abrasions.) M. J0 E4 g0 j& N, U" a0 B
Reactions may not occur on exposure but response may be delayed with symptoms only 3 ~: P' K8 c, Y. V' [
appearing many hours later.8 S# g5 E, m9 S9 l
INHALED# J1 H5 L2 u n' A( S; x* K
The material can cause respiratory irritation in some persons. The body's response to 9 c# D4 N- O6 ~. b }4 ?+ e/ B
such irritation can cause further lung damage.7 z# b0 C; E" U$ X6 I9 Q
Persons with impaired respiratory function, airway diseases and conditions such as
% o( ~- M! R) E% [+ e; G) Qemphysema or chronic bronchitis, may incur further disability if excessive concentrations + e. f4 B+ d1 }! X* ]3 ]! ?
of particulate are inhaled.4 o1 r0 @$ X5 w# c9 G. u3 Q
CHRONIC HEALTH EFFECTS
( P2 U7 {6 I7 G, jLong term exposure to high dust concentrations may cause changes in lung function i.e. 6 h; y% r6 d, p; @0 r
pneumoconiosis; caused by particles less than 0.5 micron penetrating and remaining in the & p8 ~2 X* t& R: X/ Q$ E; }
lung. Prime symptom is breathlessness; lung shadows show on X-ray.: P0 u0 _/ \0 D
Asthma-like symptoms may continue for months or even years after exposure to the material
J- Q5 Q! {6 X4 l! Hceases. This may be due to a non-allergenic condition known as reactive airways
, c1 v/ v+ O' K0 q; C& c5 Xdysfunction syndrome (RADS) which can occur following exposure to high levels of highly
4 q4 n8 Q1 h6 q8 \+ k8 i Oirritating compound. Key criteria for the diagnosis of RADS include the absence of / D! s3 B$ g. H- ]( g& Q$ K
preceding respiratory disease, in a non-atopic individual, with abrupt onset of # {" R T3 s3 k: s" y
persistent asthma-like symptoms within minutes to hours of a documented exposure to the s0 F3 D; @1 f& a, B/ S
irritant. A reversible airflow pattern, on spirometry, with the presence of moderate to 3 Z2 B5 o/ g: R0 s) z3 B$ |2 ^
severe bronchial hyperreactivity on methacholine challenge testing and the lack of
7 [% b! h5 \8 ~1 r0 m9 O( zminimal lymphocytic inflammation, without eosinophilia, have also been included in the
; }/ J& K1 }: C8 ^! f- wcriteria for diagnosis of RADS. RADS (or asthma) following an irritating inhalation is an 1 U5 X2 S. h+ }+ o9 @
infrequent disorder with rates related to the concentration of and duration of exposure ( {5 j* N$ r: E6 l* W9 ~) h/ S
to the irritating substance. Industrial bronchitis, on the other hand, is a disorder that 6 k8 q [( |8 B4 A) K
occurs as result of exposure due to high concentrations of irritating substance (often
3 U2 z" w7 @$ a9 f/ E# P& pparticulate in nature) and is completely reversible after exposure ceases. The disorder
; D6 H3 Q" F+ v0 b$ |is characterised by dyspnea, cough and mucus production.
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: V7 }$ F9 |: D& r; Y0 USection 3 - COMPOSITION / INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
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4 n {# g5 x/ u$ HSection 4 - FIRST AID MEASURES
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· For advice, contact a Poisons Information Center or a doctor at once.) S5 Q. D& o& k0 g: C: L6 e9 p; Q
· Urgent hospital treatment is likely to be needed." ]% L4 `1 k5 ^# T X- W! d7 B
· If swallowed do NOT induce vomiting.* {7 t5 O/ w- o1 n: I" P4 g9 w% _. h. L
· If vomiting occurs, lean patient forward or place on left side (head-down position, if
9 X* \- ?4 D6 O! F$ ~possible) to maintain open airway and prevent aspiration.
' x) q! b: }/ x4 `* {· Observe the patient carefully.
7 l, Y: @+ q, D· Never give liquid to a person showing signs of being sleepy or with reduced awareness; " s O# G) Y3 W4 S; Q& T
i.e. becoming unconscious.
$ t3 K! P( h, i· Give water to rinse out mouth, then provide liquid slowly and as much as casualty can ; h0 z3 ?3 s/ E; r/ F
comfortably drink.7 I4 N: E0 A' C
· Transport to hospital or doctor without delay.
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If this product comes in contact with the eyes:( n) r9 U7 s8 g, d6 c' A. C
· Immediately hold eyelids apart and flush the eye continuously with running water.+ N: \3 j: i5 }; V9 G
· Ensure complete irrigation of the eye by keeping eyelids apart and away from eye and + ^5 L- g& d) H1 T/ c1 s K8 M' B0 ~
moving the eyelids by occasionally lifting the upper and lower lids.
/ V U: E1 t9 d7 ]# D· Continue flushing until advised to stop by the Poisons Information Center or a doctor,
( o( h9 p) z8 [% j: }1 s* ~or for at least 15 minutes.
7 ?, K6 w4 w) W9 x8 n· Transport to hospital or doctor without delay.
7 B6 X7 j# e: K4 L· Removal of contact lenses after an eye injury should only be undertaken by skilled ' u( W( J/ _6 n! h7 f# [3 u; D
personnel.
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SKIN
, L. F. {. g% h9 K3 U0 aIf skin contact occurs:1 q- ^- n4 v' F8 r( R
· Immediately remove all contaminated clothing, including footwear5 W! u+ V: n/ N; }& l
· Flush skin and hair with running water (and soap if available)., j" Q0 s& I, M& \
· Seek medical attention in event of irritation. ) X/ n- Q, q) V( q( ~( P9 j
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· If fumes or combustion products are inhaled remove from contaminated area.
9 K' P7 K# w( w( P- w4 p- t' t· Lay patient down. Keep warm and rested.
7 c; ~1 K3 k3 b6 }( Q; ?, F; Z) O· Prostheses such as false teeth, which may block airway, should be removed, where ; F3 ?8 y' k. L& x, a: `
possible, prior to initiating first aid procedures.4 Z: [; R/ u' l
· Apply artificial respiration if not breathing, preferably with a demand valve
2 J: b3 C4 @- S7 c4 H0 }" w# Jresuscitator, bag-valve mask device, or pocket mask as trained. Perform CPR if necessary.
" Y" r$ O2 b$ ~· Transport to hospital, or doctor, without delay. 8 m$ D4 z( {" l; v. I+ \( Y
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NOTES TO PHYSICIAN
2 }* r9 q1 |1 J. h" ETreat symptomatically.
& |6 K7 e n+ U. jFor acute or short-term repeated exposures to highly alkaline materials:+ q* O2 f& u4 K2 C% \
· Respiratory stress is uncommon but present occasionally because of soft tissue edema.
* u$ c+ S# N7 m4 o6 H+ l' {· Unless endotracheal intubation can be accomplished under direct vision,
2 {8 z+ I) ]" q! w* I W. Mcricothyroidotomy or tracheotomy may be necessary.6 l$ K. m% H! u- D
· Oxygen is given as indicated.! H" I7 T1 Z5 o- h$ ~8 k5 R
· The presence of shock suggests perforation and mandates an intravenous line and fluid
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· Damage due to alkaline corrosives occurs by liquefaction necrosis whereby the 2 i! d0 ?1 F! w) f! } [: A
saponification of fats and solubilization of proteins allow deep penetration into the - b5 {2 n2 M; K+ m
tissue.
3 d7 d9 S6 c9 {$ c4 C2 x. s$ ~3 xAlkalis continue to cause damage after exposure.
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INGESTION:
) w9 j- _! I3 V# p· Milk and water are the preferred diluents
& s" m- b9 H8 C- tNo more than 2 glasses of water should be given to an adult.
& o1 X0 e) {- b |2 g4 S· Neutralizing agents should never be given since exothermic heat reaction may compound
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* Catharsis and emesis are absolutely contra-indicated.3 J7 N3 g8 u. `& o4 T2 u4 K
* Activated charcoal does not absorb alkali.5 j8 Z: s4 @" J% H2 ]
* Gastric lavage should not be used.
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! O+ l2 p# Q3 N& i7 P* ESupportive care involves the following:
( ~) J) i2 S1 }) m· Withhold oral feedings initially.
' W- F& y, O8 ]8 `· If endoscopy confirms transmucosal injury start steroids only within the first 48 hours.4 ]' q% L- i; C z$ j
· Carefully evaluate the amount of tissue necrosis before assessing the need for surgical
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· Patients should be instructed to seek medical attention whenever they develop ) R4 b& b8 S, p
difficulty in swallowing (dysphagia).5 \" k7 y' G3 L
# g: v8 E2 {& N( ?' bSKIN AND EYE:& _6 m$ h9 p3 A/ W, f9 a
· Injury should be irrigated for 20-30 minutes.
; ~9 c) W% e8 X( J& V8 A· Eye injuries require saline. [Ellenhorn & Barceloux: Medical Toxicology].% A5 R6 @* ?' ]% O+ u
0 E- U: U1 d9 o' h2 ISection 5 - FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
. E( X0 U1 e# c: t: aFlash Point (ºF): Not Applicable1 [9 Z0 q! g$ g I- V; v
Lower Explosive Limit (%): Not Applicable
# v7 I3 `/ _1 Q' u9 aUpper Explosive Limit (%): Not Applicable
/ u* N0 G" E# N- YAutoignition Temp (ºF): Not Applicable
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# u" W3 B( B" zEXTINGUISHING MEDIA
; U+ l: B1 \3 C( S· There is no restriction on the type of extinguisher which may be used.7 F- e( g. z! t! t
Use extinguishing media suitable for surrounding area.
9 n% e" Y! \' U4 U W V; A( |" @& fFIRE FIGHTING+ D! `+ j: G2 P0 T
· Alert Emergency Responders and tell them location and nature of hazard.
! b, A* P! M" g2 ^· Wear breathing apparatus plus protective gloves for fire only.8 w0 J2 W. V. R# x
· Prevent, by any means available, spillage from entering drains or water course.
0 q4 I8 p+ [) d& [3 f2 H· Use fire fighting procedures suitable for surrounding area.
( R3 _: f2 q* B: ?$ S· Do not approach containers suspected to be hot.2 k- m, R7 ~8 }7 }
· Cool fire exposed containers with water spray from a protected location.
: I5 J0 d2 ?% U· If safe to do so, remove containers from path of fire.
5 d) ~7 p" E9 x5 }- P3 G· Equipment should be thoroughly decontaminated after use.$ X% {. p+ e# w" M9 }! r% m" C# Q
GENERAL FIRE HAZARDS/HAZARDOUS COMBUSTIBLE PRODUCTS( \" u l) Y2 M3 p' i: j
· Non combustible.
3 A5 ]% t2 t$ L! L· Not considered to be a significant fire risk, however containers may burn.# w( r) E, B# S u Y. c
· In a fire may decompose on heating and produce toxic / corrosive fumes.
. w4 H- C% M4 l1 XReacts with aluminium / zinc producing flammable, explosive hydrogen gas.
: V( W) t6 p" DDecomposition may produce toxic fumes of:.
1 Y3 L( _- x2 ecarbon dioxide (CO2)./ p% x# d8 `; ?+ o
FIRE INCOMPATIBILITY3 q7 n4 c, p. q: P! V# f5 y
Avoid contamination with oxidizing agents i.e. nitrates, oxidizing acids,chlorine
+ b* R0 I! C1 S% m; }/ Fbleaches, pool chlorine etc. as ignition may result.1 O" e$ p4 V H
Avoid strong acids.3 L. ~9 `5 D. {1 b7 w
PERSONAL PROTECTION
8 }" g& U2 D3 {. y4 jGlasses:
9 {# k5 ~" j v/ @' p0 Z4 i+ @8 HChemical goggles. # u' F) b5 ^1 v! U
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Gloves:
/ k$ }; i! b3 I/ N- R7 EPVC chemical resistant type.
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Respirator:
" h; b$ x! E; d( l7 a, x7 Q8 WParticulate ; b/ \7 t+ k( ~, p. S
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Section 6 - ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES" Z9 d3 f% L8 T+ A9 k+ O4 q
MINOR SPILLS! f* M/ u& K* \4 g
· Clean up all spills immediately.3 q' T) I$ _/ t
· Avoid breathing dust and contact with skin and eyes.
) Z3 ~+ S1 T/ g: B7 {* l· Wear protective clothing, gloves, safety glasses and dust respirator.. J( P$ w4 _, A9 T% ^. [ l( ]
· Use dry clean up procedures and avoid generating dust.6 S- b4 `- w" @+ ~0 v! ?1 V5 X
· Sweep up, shovel up or vacuum up (consider explosion-proof machines designed to be 5 G5 i4 v, b) M {/ ~3 V
grounded during storage and use).
e- c- u7 v8 A! e) o· Place spilled material in clean, dry, sealable, labeled container.
6 E7 Q4 o5 K; H# R4 r6 u" a1 U- o* iMAJOR SPILLS# j- t* D( T9 E( V* Z, S
Moderate hazard.( T/ X, k8 q# a3 @ x9 L8 S' |
· CAUTION: Advise personnel in area.
' C: _6 D" _# u B; f' M· Alert Emergency Responders and tell them location and nature of hazard.
1 G1 G" u# G7 _/ a$ p· Control personal contact by wearing protective clothing.+ _3 g8 Z$ _9 |+ U5 o, J, \
· Prevent, by any means available, spillage from entering drains or water courses.+ u/ n" L# P8 M5 K: c
· Recover product wherever possible.
$ Q# ]: u3 ~4 @* Z) u V6 K4 `- M+ N2 \· IF DRY: Use dry clean up procedures and avoid generating dust. Collect residues and
# I/ m1 Y- F$ E3 w5 @; tplace in sealed plastic bags or other containers for disposal. IF WET: Vacuum/shovel up " L% B! G& L) s" Q
and place in labelled containers for disposal.
% {% u( d6 p! C0 g* P' z y· ALWAYS: Wash area down with large amounts of water and prevent runoff into drains.
5 R) t J4 u4 S% b! G· If contamination of drains or waterways occurs, advise emergency services. |