MALLINCKRODT -- CALCIUM HYDROXIDE  -- 6810-00F004213
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:CALCIUM HYDROXIDE
MSDS Date:01/01/1987
FSC:6810
NIIN:00F004213
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:MALLINCKRODT/ST. LOUIS, MO 63134
Emergency Phone Num:(314) 982-5000
CAGE:EO821
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:MALLINCKRODT INC
Address:675 MCDONNELL BLVD
Box:5840
City:ST. LOUIS
State:MO
ZIP:63134
Country:US
Phone:314-539-1600
CAGE:37940
Company Name:MALLINCKRODT/ST. LOUIS, MO 63134
CAGE:EO821

=============  Composition/Information on Ingredients  =============

Ingred Name:CALCIUM HYDROXIDE
CAS:1305-62-0
RTECS #:EW2800000
Fraction by Wt: 100%
OSHA PEL:15 MG/M3 TDUST
ACGIH TLV:5 MG/M3; 9293

=====================  Hazards Identification  =====================

Effects of Overexposure:INHALATION: MAY CAUSE IRRITATION OF THE MUCOUS
    MEMBRANE/UPPER RESP TRACT. SKIN/EYES: CORROSIVE.

=======================  First Aid Measures  =======================

First Aid:INHALATION: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. GET MED ATT. INGESTION: IF
    SWALLOWED, DON'T INDUCE VOMITING. GIVE WATER/MILK. CALL A
    PHYSICIAN. SKIN: REMOVE ANY CONTAMINATED CLOTHING. SKIN/EYE: WASH
    W/PLENTY OF WATE R FOR AT LEAST 15 MINUTES. GET MED ATT.

=====================  Fire Fighting Measures  =====================

Extinguishing Media:USE ANY MEANS SUITABLE FOR EXTINGUISHING
    SURROUNDING FIRE.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR FULL PROTECTIVE CLOTHING/NIOSH-APPROVED
    SCBA.

==================  Accidental Release Measures  ==================

Spill Release Procedures:CLEAN-UP PERSONNEL MAY REQUIRE PROTECTIVE
    CLOTHING/RESP PROTECTION FROM DUST. SCOOP  SOLID/PLACE IN CLEAN
    STEEL CONTAINER FOR RECOVERY OR DISPOSAL IN A HAZAOUS WASTE
    FACILITY. SCRAP MATERIAL MAY BE DI SPOSED OF, DEPENDING ON QUANTY.

======================	Handling and Storage  ======================

Handling and Storage Precautions:KEEP IN A TIGHTLY CLOSED CONTAINER,
    STORE IN A COOL, DRY, VENTILATED AREA. PROTECT AGAINST PHYCAL
    DAMAGE. ISOLATE FROM INCOMPATIBLE SUBSTANCE.
Other Precautions:WEAR WEAR IMPERVIOUS PROTECTIVE CLOTHING, INCLUDING
    BOOTS GLOVES, LAB COAT, APRON OR COVERALLS TO PREVENT SKIN CONTACT.
    CONTT LENSES SHOULD NOT BE WORN WHEN WORKING W/THIS MATERIAL.

=============  Exposure Controls/Personal Protection  =============

Respiratory Protection:IF TLV IS EXCEEDED, A DUST/MIST RESP W/CHEM
    GOGGLES MAY BE WORN.
Ventilation:PROVIDE LOCAL EXHAUST VENTILATION TO KEEP BELOW TLV
Protective Gloves:IMPERVIOUS
Eye Protection:SAFETY GOGGLES/FACE SHIEL
Other Protective Equipment:MAINTAIN EYE WASH FOUNTAIN/QUICK-DRENCH
    FACILITY IN AREA.
Supplemental Safety and Health
MSDS DATE: 30 AUG 85. MOLECULAR WEIGHT: 74.09. MELTING POINT: 580C
    (1076F). PRECAUTIONARY: AVOID CONTACT W/EYES/SKIN/CLOTHG. WASH
    THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING.

==================  Physical/Chemical Properties  ==================

Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:DECOMPOSES
Spec Gravity:2.24
Solubility in Water:SLIGHTLY
Appearance and Odor:FINE WHITE TO YELLOW WHITE POWDER ODORLESS.

=================  Stability and Reactivity Data  =================

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
MALEIC ANHYDRIDE/NITRO CMPDS/PHOSPHORUS/ACIDS	      _
Stability Condition to Avoid:ABSORBS CO2 FROM AIR TO FORM CALCIUM
    CARBONATE.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:CAUSTIC FUMES OF CALCIUM OXIDE FORM
    WHEN HEATED TO DECOMP.

====================  Disposal Considerations  ====================

Waste Disposal Methods:ENSURE COMPLIANCE WITH LOCAL, STATE AND FEDERAL
    REGULATIONS.

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