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Calcium Metal Coarse Granular 27mm
SDS Reference: 6346SDS07
Product Code: 6346
Revision 07
Date: 1 June 2015
SAFETY DATA SHEET
Product name: Calcium Metal Coarse Granular 2-7mm
Date 1 June 2015
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1.
IDENTIFICATION OF THE SUBSTANCE/MIXTURE AND OF THE COMPANY/UNDERTAKING
1.1
Product Identifier:
Calcium Metal Coarse Granular 2-7mm
1.1.2
Product code:
6346
1.1.3
Sales name:
Calcium Metal Coarse Granular 2-7mm
1.1.1
Relevant identified uses of the substance or mixture and uses advised against:
Process categories: PROC 4,5,8a,8b,9,14,21,22,23,25,26,27a
Sector of end use : SU14
Uses advised against: None
Details of the supplier of the safety data sheet:
Leverton-Clarke Ltd:
Unit 13-15 Sherrington Way
Lister Road Industrial Estate
Basingstoke, Hants
RG22 4DQ, England
Emergency telephone number:
(Mon-Fri 0800-1700 UK Time) +44(0)1256 810393
(Outside above hours)+44(0)7801 357865
1.3
1.4
2.
HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
2.1
Classification of the substance or mixture:
2.1.1
CLP Classification:
Water react. Flam. Gas 2
H261
2.2
Label elements:
2.2.1
Label elements-CLP Classification
In contact with water releases flammable gases
2.2.1.1 Hazard Pictogram(s):
2.2.1.2 Signal word:
Danger
2.2.1.3 Hazard Statements:
As listed in sub-section 2.1.1
Only the wording of the hazard statement itself needs to go on the label
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2.2.1.4 Precautionary Statements:
P223 Keep away from any possible contact with water, because of violent reaction and
possible flash fire.
P232 Protect from moisture.
P501 Dispose of contents/container in accordance with national regulations
P402+P404 Store in a dry place.Store in a closed container
2.3
Other hazard information
EUH014
Reacts violently with water
3.
COMPOSITION/ INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
3.1
Substances
Chemical Name
CAS No
EC No
% w/w
Calcium
7440-70-2
231-179-5
c. 100
4.
FIRST AID MEASURES
4.1
Description of first aid measures
Eyes: Rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice.
Skin: Remove as much material from the skin by wiping with a dry cloth. Then wash with
large amounts of water until all material is removed.
Ingestion: Quickly wipe material from the mouth and rinse mouth with water. See a medical
doctor immediately.
Inhalation: Remove to fresh air. If breathing difficulty or discomfort occurs and persists, see
a medical doctor. If breathing has stopped, give artificial respiration and see a medical
doctor immediately.
Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delayed:
Calcium metal reacts with water and may cause damage to the eyes, skin and respiratory
tract.
Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed:
Provide general supportive measures and treat symptomatically.
4.2
4.3
5.
FIRE-FIGHTING MEASURES
5.1
Extinguishing media:
USE limestone, dry soda ash, dry salt, and dry sand, and graphite powder, metal
extinguishing powder such as MET-L-X(R) or Class D (Sodium Chloride type) extinguishers.
DO NOT USE water, foam, Carbon Dioxide, dry chemical or chlorinated fire extinguishers.
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Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture:
Reacts vigorously with water, moist air, steam and acids liberating flammable/explosive
Hydrogen.
5.3
Special protective actions for fire-fighters:
Wear full protective clothing and self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) approved for
firefighting. This is necessary to protect against the hazards of heat, products of combustion
and oxygen deficiency. Do not breathe smoke, gases or vapours generated.
Flammable solid, water reactive. Can react vigorously with water, steam, or acids to release
flammable/explosive hydrogen. Water reacts dangerously with this material and should NOT
be used as an extinguishing agent for fires that involve it.
6.
ACCIDENTAL RELEASE OF MATERIAL
6.1
Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures:
Wear an approved dust mask if dust is likely. Wear gloves and safety glasses or face shield.
Persons not wearing personal protective clothing should be restricted from the spillage area.
Environmental precautions:
Seal inlets to sewers or water courses and seek to contain spillage.
Methods and material for containment and cleaning up:
Remove all sources of ignition. To prevent ignition, cover with mineral oil (or kerosene),
soaking thoroughly, and place in oiled steel drums which are approved for transport. Keep
water and moisture away from spilled material.
Contact Leverton-Clarke for advice regarding recycling.
6.2
6.3
7.
HANDLING AND STORAGE
7.1
Precautions for safe handling:
Avoid getting material into contact with your skin and eyes. Do not breathe dust from this
material. Minimize worker contact with the raw material by using protective clothing
(gloves, protective clothing, shoes). To further reduce worker contact with the raw material,
where applicable use mechanical equipment (forklifts, cranes, conveyor belts) or
ladles/shovels to handle the substance.
7.2
Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities:
Keep in a tightly closed container stored in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area. Store away from
water or locations where water may be applied to extinguish a fire. Avoid high
temperatures. A detached, fire- resistive building is recommended for quantity storage.
Isolate from moist air, acids, and oxidizing materials. Containers of this material may be
hazardous when empty as they contain product residues (dust, solids).
7.3
Specific end uses:
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No further relevant information available.
8.
EXPOSURE CONTROLS/ PERSONAL PROTECTION
8.1
Control parameters:
There is no specific Workplace Exposure Limit (WEL) for this substance under UK legislation.
DNEL/DMEL and PNEC Values
Workers (Industrial/professional):
DNEL/DMEL and PNEC Values
DNEL Human,dermal,acute:
No data available(systemic or local)
DNEL Human,inhalation,acute:
No data available(systemic), 4mg/m3 (local)
DNEL Human,dermal,long term:
No data available (systemic or local)
DNEL Human,inhalation,long term:
No data available (systemic), 1mg/m3 (local)
Consumer
8.2
DNEL Human,oral,acute
No data available (systemic)
DNEL Human,dermal,acute
No data available (systemic or local)
DNEL Human,inhalation,acute
No data available (systemic or local)
DNEL Human,dermal,long term
No data available(systemic)
DNEL Human,inhalation,long term
No data available(systemic or local)
DNEL Human,oral,long term
No data available (systemic or local)
Exposure controls
Engineering controls:
UK Law (COSHH) imposes a duty on the employer to take all reasonable precautions and to
exercise all due diligence to ensure that exposure is kept far below the maximum exposure
limit as is reasonably practicable. Use engineering controls (e.g. local exhaust ventilation)
and supply personal protective equipment. Take measures to avoid the production of dust.
Personal protective equipment (PPE):
Eye/Face: When handling safety glasses or goggles should be adequate.
Respiratory: Any work with this substance in a laboratory should be carried out in a fume
cupboard.
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Protective clothing: Laboratory coat or other cotton/polyester overalls fully covering the
body and limbs should be used when handling small quantities in a laboratory or
manufacturing/repacking process.
Dry rubber gloves should be used for general use.
8.3
Environmental exposure controls
The substance should only be used in a bunded area to prevent escape to the external
environment.
Local exhaust ventilation should be used where there is a chance of dust being generated.
9.
PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
9.1
Information on basic physical and chemical properties
Appearance:
Odour:
Odour threshold:
pH:
>12
Melting point:
Boiling Point:
Flash Point:
Evaporation rate:
Flammability:
Flammable limits:
Vapour pressure:
Relative density:
Solubility in water:
Partition coefficient:
Autoignition temperature:
Silvery solid metal
None
Not applicable
Reaction with water creates a highly alkaline solution pH
842OC
1484OC
Not applicable
Not applicable
Reacts with water to produce a flammable gas, Hydrogen.
Not applicable
Not applicable
1.54 g/cm3 @ 20OC
Not applicable
Not applicable
Varies on physical state of Calcium and on the environment
Ca chips 1.0-1.8mm (>730OC<750OC), Ca chips 4.0mm
(>765OC<770OC),
In dry Oxygen (ca.615OC), in steam (ca.470OC), In CO2
(>780 C<820 C), In Nitrogen (ca.910OC)
Decomposition temperature: Not applicable
Viscosity:
Not applicable
Explosive properties:
Not explosive
Oxidising properties:
Not an oxidizer
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Other information:
None
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10.
STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
10.1
Reactivity:
Reacts violently with water, producing flammable Hydrogen gas.
Chemical stability:
Stable when kept dry.
Possibility of hazardous reaction:
Reacts with water, producing flammable Hydrogen gas.
Hazardous polymerization will not occur.
Conditions to avoid:
Avoid dispersion of dust in air. Keep away from heat, sparks, or open flame. Avoid contact
with water. Avoid contact with acids. Avoid using water for dust or equipment cleaning.
Incompatible materials:
Moist air, water, acids, asbestos cement, halogens, lead dichloride phosphorus pentoxide,
silicon, sodium, mixed oxides, sulfur, alcohols. Contact with alkali hydroxides or carbonates
may cause detonation.
Hazardous decomposition products:
Calcium oxide, calcium hydroxide, and hydrogen.
10.2
10.3
10.4
10.5
10.6
11.
TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
11.1
Information on toxicological effects
Toxicokinetics,metabolism and distribution:
No data available.
Acute toxicity:
Skin corrosion/irritation:
Symptoms of redness, pain and severe burns can occur.
Serious eye damage/irritation:
May cause redness, pain. Possible burns and damage to eye tissue.
Respiratory or skin sensitisation:
No data available
Germ cell mutagenicity:
Based on available data, the classification criteria is not met.
Carcinogenicity:
Based on available data, the classification criteria is not met.
Reproductive toxicity:
Based on available data the classification criteria is not met.
STOT-Single exposure:
Based on available date, the classification criteria is not met.
STOT-repeated exposure:
Based on available date, the classification criteria is not met.
Aspiration hazard:
Based on available date, the classification criteria is not met.
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12.
ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
12.1
Toxicity:
Based on available data, the classification criteria are not met
Persistence and degradability:
No data available for the product
Bioaccumulative potential:
No data available for the product
Mobility in soil:
No data available for the product
Results of PBT and vPvB assessment:
No data available for the product
Other adverse effects:
Calcium metal reacts with water. The hydrolysis products consist of Hydrogen gas and
Calcium Hydroxide. The Hydroxide Ion may affect the pH of the water.
12.2
12.3
12.4
12.5
12.6
13.
DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
13.1
Waste treatment methods:
Leverton-Clarke is licensed to dispose of these preparations by recycling and also to waste.
Contact Leverton-Clarke for details.
Suitable methods:
Any waste must not be discharged to sewer or river unless a written discharge consent has
been issued by the appropriate authority (in the UK this is the local water authority or the
Environment Agency). This procedure should be carried out by suitable trained personnel,
using appropriate equipment.
Packaging must be thoroughly cleaned before disposal or recycling.
14.
TRANSPORT INFORMATION
14.1
UN Number:
1401
UN Proper shipping name:
CALCIUM
Transport hazard class(es):
4.3
Packing group:
II
Environmental hazards:
None
Special precautions for user:
14.2
14.3
14.4
14.5
14.6
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14.7
None
Transport in bulk according to Annex II of MARPOL73/78 and the IBC code:
Not applicable
15.
REGULATORY INFORMATION
15.1
15.2
16.
Safety, health and environmental regulations/legislation specific for the substance or
mixture:
The substance is classified and labelled according to the CLP Regulation.3
Chemical Safety Assessment:
A chemical safety assessment hasn’t been carried out
OTHER INFORMATION
Workers should be trained to handle hazardous chemicals. It is recommended that they are
familiar with the contents of this safety data sheet. This safety data sheet is not a risk
assessment. Recipients are advised to make their own risk assessment as required by other
Health and Safety legislations.
References:
Echa Website (http://apps.echa.europa.eu/registered/data/dossiers/DISS-9ea1f941-7226107f-e044-00144f67d031/AGGR-33978688-ae73-4f85-8a51-ed51e799c8ee_DISS-9ea1f9417226-107f-e044-00144f67d031.html#AGGR-33978688-ae73-4f85-8a51-ed51e799c8ee)
Mg industries MSDS
www.hse.gov.uk/coshh/table1.pdf
ADR Regulations 2011 (ISBN 9789211391404)