SECTION 1 – PRODUCT INFORMATION
Product: Calcium Carbonate, USP
Product Uses: Pharmaceutical; Food additive
Chemical Formula: CaCO3
Trade Names: OMYA-CAL® USP-10 AZ OMYA-CAL® USP-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
| Ingredients: |
Wt. % (typical): |
CAS #: |
Exposure Limits (TWA) mg/m³: |
| Calcium carbonate |
> 99 |
471-34-1 |
ACGIH:
Total dust, 10
OSHA PEL: Total dust, 15
Respirable dust, 5 |
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
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.
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:
There are no reported health effects associated with repeated or prolonged exposure to pure calcium carbonate. This product may contain crystalline silica (quartz) as a trace impurity at typically less than 0.1 percent. 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: Calcium carbonate is listed on the U.S. EPA TSCA inventory under CAS# 471-34-1. In addition, all other ingredients and/or processing aids are also on the TSCA inventory.
DSL: Calcium carbonate is on the Canadian Domestic Substances List under CAS# 471-34-1. 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 calcium carbonate under 21 CFR 184.1191, the Food Chemicals Codex, and the U.S. Pharmacopeia.
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.
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 by Omya from sources it considers reliable, and is accurate to the best of Omya’s 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. Omya 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.
