Calcium carbonate |
Synonyms & Trade Names Calcium salt of carbonic acid [Note: Occurs in nature as as limestone, chalk, marble, dolomite, aragonite, calcite and oyster shells.] |
CAS No. 471-34-1 (synthetic) 1317-65-3 (natural) |
RTECS No. EV9580000 |
DOT ID & Guide |
FormulaCaCO3 |
Conversion |
IDLH N.D. See: IDLH INDEX |
Exposure Limits NIOSH REL: TWA 10 mg/m3 (total) TWA 5 mg/m3 (resp) OSHA PEL: TWA 15 mg/m3 (total) TWA 5 mg/m3 (resp) |
Measurement Methods NIOSH 7020 , 7303; OSHA ID121 See: NMAM or OSHA Methods |
Physical Description White, odorless powder or colorless crystals. |
MW: 100.1 |
BP: Decomposes |
MLT: 1517-2442°F (Decomposes) |
Sol: 0.001% |
VP: 0 mmHg (approx) |
IP: NA |
Sp.Gr: 2.7-2.95 |
Fl.P: NA |
UEL: NA |
LEL: NA |
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| Noncombustible Solid |
Incompatibilities & Reactivities Acids, alum, ammonium salts, mercury & hydrogen, fluorine, magnesium |
Exposure Routes inhalation, skin and/or eye contact |
Symptoms irritation eyes, skin, respiratory system; cough |
Target Organs Eyes, skin, respiratory system |
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Personal Protection/Sanitation (See protection codes) Skin: No recommendation Eyes: No recommendation Wash skin: No recommendation Remove: No recommendation Change: No recommendation |
First Aid (See procedures) Eye: Irrigate immediately Skin: Soap wash Breathing: Fresh air |
Respirator Recommendations Not available. Important additional information about respirator selection |
| See also: INTRODUCTION See ICSC CARD: 1193
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