Safety data sheet - Rheinkalk

Safety data sheet
(§ 6 GefStoffV; iaw directive 91/155/EWG, modified by Rl 2001/58 EG)
Name of the substance Dolomitic lime
date of print: revised on: 28/01/2005 page 1/4
1 Identification of the substance and of the company
1.1 Substance identification
Name of the substance Dolomitic lime
1.2 Company identification
1.2.1 Company Rheinkalk GmbH
Address Am Kalkstein 1
Country code/ post code/ town 42489 Wülfrath, Germany
Telephone +49 (0) 2058-17-0
Fax +49 (0) 2058-17-2210
1.2.2 Inquiry department Sales, shipment, quality, central laboratory
Telephone +49 (0) 2058-17-0
1.2.3 In an emergency On-call-duty
Telephone +49 (0) 2058-17-3600
2 Composition/information on ingredients
2.1 Chemical characterisation
2.1.1 CAS-No. 37247-91-98
2.1.2 Name (ref. To EEC-directive) Calcium magnesium oxide, CaO · MgO.
2.1.3 Symbol Xi
2.1.4 R-phrases 38, 41
2.1.5 EG-No. 2534250
3 Hazards identification
3.1 Indication of hazard Xi Irritating
3.2 Critical hazards to man R 38 Irritating to skin;
R 41 Risk of serious damage to eyes;
Calcium magnesium oxide reacts with water under
formation of a base.
In case of prolonged skin contact, product may cause
serious damage to skin in combination with skin
moisture.
4 First aid
4.1 Inhalation According to medical instructions.
4.2 Skin contact Wash affected area with plenty of water, if necessary
seek medical advice.
4.3 Eye contact Irrigate eyes immediately with plenty of water and seek
medical advice.
4.4 Ingestion Do not induce vomiting. Wash mouth with water and
drink copious quantities of water.
4.5 Notes for the doctor Not applicable.
5 Fire fighting measures
5.1 fire fighting procedure Product is not flammable; use powder type
extinguishing agents to extinguish surrounding fires.
5.2 Remarks Do not bring product into uncontrolled contact with
humid (aqueous) fuels or flammable substances;
danger of self-ignition.

Safety data sheet
(§ 6 GefStoffV; iaw directive 91/155/EWG, modified by Rl 2001/58 EG)
Name of the substance Dolomitic lime
date of print: revised on: 28/01/2005 page 2/4
6 Accidental release measures
6.1 Personal precautions Avoid contact with skin and eyes, keep dust levels to a
minimum, ensure that sufficient ventilation or suitable
respiratory protective equipment is used.
6.2 Environmental precautions Avoid uncontrolled spilling of surface waters (pHraising).
6.3 Methods for cleaning up Pick up the product mechanically in a dry way.
7 Handling and storage
7.1 Handling
7.1.1 Precautions for safe handling Keep dust levels to a minimum;
Avoid contact with eyes and skin.
Transport in closed containers or packaging.
7.2 Storage
7.2.1 Conditions for safe storage Store under dry conditions.
8 Exposure controls / personal protection
8.1 Occupational exposure limit:
8.1.1 CAS-No. 37247-91-98
8.1.2 Name of the substance Calcium magnesium oxide
8.2 Limit values of concentration in air
8.2.1 Occupational exposure standard (MAK) 5 mg/m 3 (for calcium oxide)
8.3 Recommended individual protection
8.3.1 Respiratory organs e.g. particle-filtering half mask or particle filter P1-P3,
BGR 190 "rules for the use of respiratory protective
equipment", Main Association of the Industrial
Employers' Liability Insurance Associations (BG).
8.3.2 Hand protection e.g. Nitrile impregnated cotton gloves having CE marks,
BGR 195 "rules for the use of protective gloves", Main
Association of the Industrial Employers' Liability
Insurance Associations (BG).
8.3.3 Eyes protection e.g. goggles with eye-protecting lens; type XZZ 3 or 4,
BGR 192 "rules for the use of eye and face protection",
Main Association of the Industrial Employers' Liability
Insurance Associations (BG).
8.3.4 Body protection Not required.
8.3.5 General safety and hygiene measures Skin protection based on skin protection plan iaw BGR
197 "rules for the application of skin protection", Main
Association of the Industrial Employers' Liability
Insurance Associations (BG).
9 Physical and chemical properties
9.1 Appearance
9.1.1 Consistence Powder, granules.
9.1.2 Colour White to beige.
9.1.3 Smell Odourless.

Safety data sheet
(§ 6 GefStoffV; iaw directive 91/155/EWG, modified by Rl 2001/58 EG)
Name of the substance Dolomitic lime
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9.2 Safety-related data value/range unit
9.2.1 Fusion point Melting point 2570 °C (for calcium oxide)
Boiling point 2850 °C (for calcium oxide).
9.2.2 Flash point Not applicable.
9.2.3 Flammability Not applicable.
9.2.4 Explosion danger Not applicable.
9.2.5 Steam pressure Not applicable.
9.2.6 Specific weight T = 20 °C 3,5 - 3,6 g/cm 3 .
9.2.7 Bulk density T = 20 °C 0,9 – 1,2 g/cm 3 .
9.2.8 Solubility (in water) T = 20 °C 1650 mg/l (as calcium hydroxide).
T = 100 °C 710 mg/l (as calcium hydroxide).
9.2.9 pH (in saturated solution) T = 20 °C 12,6 (as calcium hydroxide).
9.2.10 Partition coefficient Not applicable.
10 Stability and reactivity
10.1 Conditions to avoid Avoid undue exposure to air or moisture.
10.2 Materials to avoid Reacts with acids to form calcium salts, reacts with
aluminium in the presence of moisture to give off
hydrogen. Reacts with water to give a temperature rise.
11 Toxicological information
11.1 Toxicological tests
11.1.1 Acute toxicity In-vivo-studies did not give any indication to this point.
11.1.2 Specific symptoms in animal
experiments
Not applicable.
11.1.3 Irritation/corrosiveness Irritating to skin and mucous membranes.
11.1.4 Additional remarks Not applicable.
11.2 Practical experience
11.2.1 Long term exposure In case of prolonged skin contact, product may cause
serious damage to skin in combination with skin
moisture.
Prolonged and repeated inhalation of dust may damage
the respiratory tract.
12 Ecological information
12.1 Persistence and degradation Not applicable, since inorganic mineral substance.
12.2 Bioaccumulative potential Not applicable, since inorganic mineral substance.
12.3 Additional remarks Avoid uncontrolled spilling of surface waters; adverse
effect by pH-raising (e.g. toxic effect on fish).
13 Disposal considerations
13.1 Product
13.1.1 Comment Further use possible if picked up in a dry way.
13.1.2 Waste identification code according to
ordinance on waste catalogue
101304 (for unused product).

Safety data sheet
(§ 6 GefStoffV; iaw directive 91/155/EWG, modified by Rl 2001/58 EG)
Name of the substance Dolomitic lime
date of print: revised on: 28/01/2005 page 4/4
14 Transport Information
14.1 Overland transport ADR/RID and
GGVS/GGVE (cross-border/domestic)
Not subject to identification.
14.2 Inland shipment ADN/ADR Not subject to identification.
14.3 Overseas shipment IMDG/GGVSea Not subject to identification.
14.3.1 UN-Nr. 1910 (for calcium oxide)
14.4 Transport by air ICAO-TI and IATA-DGR
14.4.1 ICAO/IATA- class 8 (for calcium oxide)
14.4.2 PG III (for calcium oxide)
15 Regulatory information
15.1 Labelling according to EEC-Directives
15.1.1 Symbol and classification of the
substance
"Xi" Irritating.
15.1.2 R-Phrases R 38 Irritating to skin.
R 41 Risk of serious damage to eyes.
15.1.3 S-Phrases S 2 Keep out of reach of children.
S 8 Keep container dry.
S 22 Do not breathe dust.
S 24 Avoid contact with skin.
S 25 Avoid contact with eyes.
S 26 In case of contact with eyes, rinse
immediately with plenty of water and seek
medical advice.
S 39 Safety goggles/wear face mask.
15.2 National regulations
15.2.1 Restriction to employment Not applicable.
15.2.2 Regulation on accident (StörfallV) Not applicable.
15.2.3 Regulation on accident (VbF) Not applicable.
15.2.4 German technical instruction on air
pollution control (TA Luft)
5.4.2.4
15.2.5 Water endangering class 1 (slightly endangering to water).
15.2.6 Any other rules, restrictions and
prohibiting regulations
Principles of occupational medicine, BG rules of
practice, and others.
16 Other information
16.1 Further information e.g. notes on training, recommended use and
restrictions.
16.2 Department issuing data sheet Quality assurance, Central laboratory
16.3 Person to contact: Laboratory management