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Food Grade Calcium Carbonate (14.5 Micron Dia.)

A food grade ground limestone that, pursuant to FDA written opinion, may be identified as "Calcium carbonate" in the ingredient lists of finished foods.

This product complies with the FCC requirements for Ground Limestone

TYPICAL PROPERTIES:
Identification	Positive for calcium
Assay, percent CaCO₃	Not less than 94.0 Not more than 100.5
Acid Insoluble Substances, percent	Not more than 2.5
Arsenic (as As), mg/kg	Not more than 3
Fluoride, percent	Not more than 0.005
Heavy Metals (as Pb), percent	Not more than 0.002
Lead, mg/kg	Not more than 3
Loss on Drying, percent	Not more than 2.0
Magnesium and Alkali Salts, percent	Not more than 3.5
Mercury, mg/kg	Not more than 0.5
Median Diameter, microns	12

This product meets the requirements for use as a direct food additive under 21 CFR (FDA) 184.1409 and under "Limestone, Ground in the Food Chemicals Codex. This product is certified as kosher and pareve by the Orthodox Union and Halal by the Islamic Food and Nutrition Council of America. The Omya Arizona Inc. facility has been inspected and approved by the American Institute of Baking (AIB) as meeting the requirements of the Department of Food Safety/Hygiene.

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SKU	CACO-10
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SECTION 1 – PRODUCT INFORMATION

Product: Ground Limestone, FCC
Product Uses: Food additive
Chemical Formula: Primarily CaCO3

Trade Names: OMYA-CAL® FG-4 AZ OMYA-CAL® FG-6 AZ OMYA-CAL® FG-10 AZ OMYA-CAL® FG-15 AZ
Producer: Omya Arizona Inc.
Address: 6 North Mesquite Road, P.O. Box 188, Superior, Arizona, USA 85273
Telephone: (520) 689-2500
Emergency: (800) 424-9300 (CHEMTREC)

SECTION 2 - HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS

Silica, quartz (naturally-occurring
component of limestone)
< 0.2
14808-60-7
ACGIH TLV: OSHA PEL:
Respirable dust, 0.025
Total dust, 30 / % silica + 2
Respirable dust, 10 / % silica + 2

Ingredients:	Wt. % (typical):	CAS #:	Exposure Limits (TWA) mg/m³:
Limestone	> 99	1317-65-3	ACGIH: Inhalable dust, 10 [for PNOS] Respirable dust, 3 [for PNOS] OSHA PEL: Total dust, 15 Respirable dust, 5
Silica, quartz (naturally-occurring component of limestone)	< 0.2	14808-60-7	ACGIH TLV: Respirable dust, 0.025 OSHA PEL: Total dust, 30 / % silica + 2 Respirable dust, 10 / % silica + 2

SECTION 3 - PHYSICAL DATA

Appearance and Odor: White powder; no odor.
Density: 2.7 g/ml
Solubility in Water: 1.3 mg/100 g @ 18°C

SECTION 4 - FIRE & EXPLOSION HAZARD

Flash Point: Non-flammable.
Special Fire Fighting Procedures: None.
Unusual Fire and Explosion Hazards: None.

SECTION 5 - REACTIVITY DATA

Stability: Stable.
Reactivity in Water: None.
Hazardous Polymerization: Will not occur.
Hazardous Decomposition Products: Thermal decomposition can produce calcium oxide and carbon dioxide.
Incompatibility (Material to Avoid): Reacts with acids to liberate carbon dioxide. Ignites on contact with fluorine. Also incompatible with alum and ammonium salts.
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SECTION 6 - TOXICOLOGICAL PROPERTIES

EFFECTS AND HAZARDS OF ACUTE EXPOSURE:
Inhalation: Dust may irritate the respiratory tract. Symptoms include sneezing and slight nose irritation.
Eye Contact: Irritation. Symptoms include watering and irritation.
Skin Contact: Repeated or prolonged exposure may have a drying effect on the skin, and may also cause irritation.
Ingestion: Ingestion of very large quantities may result in intestinal obstruction and/or constipation.
EFFECTS AND HAZARDS OF CHRONIC EXPOSURE:
Chronic exposure to limestone dust at concentrations exceeding occupational exposure limits may cause pneumoconiosis (lung disease). This product contains crystalline silica (quartz) as an impurity. Chronic exposure to crystalline silica dust at concentrations exceeding occupational exposure limits may cause silicosis. The NTP’s Ninth Report on Carcinogens lists crystalline silica (respirable size) as a known human carcinogen. IARC concluded that there is sufficient evidence in humans for the carcinogenicity of inhaled (respirable) crystalline silica.

SECTION 7 - PREVENTIVE MEASURES

Handling: Administrative and/or engineering control methods such as, but not limited to, process enclosure and exhaust ventilation may be necessary to control dust exposures. Supply sufficient replacement air to make up for air removed by exhaust systems. If engineering controls and work practices are not effective in controlling exposures, appropriate personal protective equipment including a NIOSH/OSHA approved dust respirator should be worn. When repeated or prolonged contact with hands is likely, appropriate gloves should be used. Appropriate eye protection should be worn. Selection of all personal protective equipment should be performed by an Industrial Hygienist or other qualified professional.

Hazardous Materials Identification System	Category	Rating
(National Paint & Coatings Association)	Health	1*
	Flammability	0
	Physical Hazard	0

Storage: Store in closed containers in a dry place separate from incompatible materials.
Spills/Leaks: Measures should be taken to minimize and protect against airborne dust during cleanup operations, including use of respiratory protective equipment if necessary.
Disposal: From a waste perspective, this product is not considered hazardous and may be disposed of as solid waste in accordance with applicable federal, state, provincial, and local regulations.

SECTION 8 -FIRST AID MEASURES

Inhalation: Remove to fresh air. Obtain medical advice if required.
Eye Contact: Immediately flush the contaminated eye(s) with lukewarm, gently flowing water for 10 minutes holding the eyelid(s) open. If irritation persists, obtain medical advice immediately.
Skin Contact: Wash with warm water and mild soap. If irritation occurs, obtain medical advice immediately.
Ingestion: Never give anything by mouth if victim is rapidly losing consciousness or is unconscious or convulsing. Rinse mouth thoroughly with water. Do not induce vomiting. Drink 8 to 10 ounces (240 to 300 ml) of water to dilute material in stomach. Obtain medical advice immediately.

SECTION 9 - REGULATORY INFORMATION

TSCA: This product primarily is natural calcium carbonate from limestone ore which is listed on the U.S. EPA TSCA inventory under Limestone, CAS# 1317-65-3. In addition, all other ingredients and/or processing aids are also on the TSCA inventory.
DSL: By virtue of its status as a “substance occurring in nature”, ground limestone is considered to be on the Canadian Domestic Substances List. In addition, all other ingredients and/or processing aids are also on the DSL.
ODCs: This product does not contain, nor is it produced with, any U.S. EPA-defined Class I or Class II ozone-depleting chemicals.
FDA: This product meets U.S. FDA requirements for use as a direct food additive under 21 CFR 184.1409 and the Food Chemicals Codex.
Allergens: This product does not contain any of the most common food allergens identified by the U.S. FDA -- namely peanuts, tree nuts, milk products, eggs, soy products, wheat, fish, and shellfish.
GMO: This product is not derived from, nor does it contain any ingredients derived from, genetically modified source material.
Halal: This product is certified as Halal by the Islamic Food and Nutrition Council of America.
Kosher: This product is certified as kosher and pareve by the Union of Orthodox Jewish Congregations of America (the “OU”).

SECTION 10 - PREPARATION INFORMATION
Prepared by Technical Support Group
The information contained herein has been compiled from sources it considers reliable, and is accurate to the best of our knowledge. Before using the product identified hereon, the foregoing MSDS and the product label should be read carefully. The information contained herein relates only to the product identified hereon, and does not relate to its use in combination with any other material or in any process. Customers are encouraged to conduct their own tests concerning the use of the product identified hereon as each customer’s manner and conditions of use and handling may involve additional considerations. Federated Mills assumes and shall incur no liability for any damages, losses, injuries, costs, or consequential damages that may result from the use or misuse of the product identified hereon, and the recipient assumes all of such liability.