CALCIUM SULFATE (ANHYDROUS) | ICSC: 1589 (November 2009) |
Sulfuric acid, calcium salt (1:1) |
CAS #: 7778-18-9 |
EC Number: 231-900-3 |
ACUTE HAZARDS | PREVENTION | FIRE FIGHTING | |
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FIRE & EXPLOSION | Not combustible. Gives off irritating or toxic fumes (or gases) in a fire. | In case of fire in the surroundings, use appropriate extinguishing media. |
SYMPTOMS | PREVENTION | FIRST AID | |
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Inhalation | Cough. | Use local exhaust or breathing protection. | Fresh air, rest. |
Skin | Protective gloves. | Rinse and then wash skin with water and soap. | |
Eyes | Redness. | Wear safety goggles. | First rinse with plenty of water for several minutes (remove contact lenses if easily possible), then refer for medical attention. |
Ingestion | Abdominal pain. | Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work. | Rinse mouth. Give one or two glasses of water to drink. |
SPILLAGE DISPOSAL | CLASSIFICATION & LABELLING |
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Personal protection: particulate filter respirator adapted to the airborne concentration of the substance. Sweep spilled substance into covered containers. If appropriate, moisten first to prevent dusting. |
According to UN GHS Criteria No hazard classification according to GHS criteriaTransportation |
STORAGE | |
Dry. | |
PACKAGING | |
CALCIUM SULFATE (ANHYDROUS) | ICSC: 1589 |
PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL INFORMATION | |
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Physical State; Appearance
Physical dangers
Chemical dangers
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Formula: CaSO4 |
EXPOSURE & HEALTH EFFECTS | |
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Routes of exposure
Effects of short-term exposure
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Inhalation risk
Effects of long-term or repeated exposure
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OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS |
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TLV: (inhalable fraction): 10 mg/m3, as TWA. MAK: (inhalable fraction): 4 mg/m3; pregnancy risk group: C. MAK: (respirable fraction): 1.5 mg/m3; pregnancy risk group: C |
ENVIRONMENT |
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NOTES |
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May contain a small amounts of crystalline silica. See ICSCs 1215 and 1734. |
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION | ||
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EC Classification |
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See Also: Toxicological Abbreviations