SHAPE PRODUCTS CO. -- CALCIUM OXIDE  -- 6810-00-597-2351
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:CALCIUM OXIDE
MSDS Date:01/01/1985
FSC:6810
NIIN:00-597-2351
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:SHAPE PRODUCTS CO.
Address:1127 57TH AVE.
City:OAKLAND
State:CA
ZIP:94621-4427
Country:US
Info Phone Num:415-534-1186
Emergency Phone Num:415-534-1186
CAGE:DO984
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:SHAPE PRODUCTS
Address:1127 57TH AVE.
Box:City:OAKLAND
State:CA
ZIP:94621-4427
Country:US
Phone:510-534-1186 OR 800-444-0015
CAGE:3D869
Company Name:SHAPE PRODUCTS CO.
Address:1127 57TH AVE.
City:OAKLAND
State:CA
ZIP:94621-4427
Country:US
Phone:415-534-1186
CAGE:DO984

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

Ingred Name:CALCIUM OXIDE
CAS:1305-78-8
RTECS #:EW3100000
Fraction by Wt: >98%
OSHA PEL:5 MG/M3
ACGIH TLV:2 MG/M3; 9192

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

Effects of Overexposure:EYES/SKIN/INHAL: DUST IRRITATES;SOLID: WILL
    BURN & HARMFULIF SWALLOWED.

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

First Aid:EYES/SKIN: FLUSH WITH COPIOUS AMOUNTS OF WATER- CALL FOR
    MEDICAL AID; REMOVE CONTAMINATED CLOTHING & SHOES; INGEST: IF
    SWALLOWED & VICTIM IS CONSCIOUS,HAVE VICTIM DRINK WATER OR MILK
    -DONOT INDUCE VOM ITING.

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

Extinguishing Media:ITEM IS NOT COMBUSTIBLE
Fire Fighting Procedures:MAY CAUSE FIRE ON CONTACT W/WATER &
    COMBUSTIBLES
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:EXTINGUISH ADJACENT FIRES W/DRY CHEMICAL
    OR CARBON DIOXIDES; DONOT USE WATER ON ADJACENT FIRES

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

Spill Release Procedures:SWEEP UP SPILLED SUBSTANCE; WASH REMAINDER
    AWAY WITH LARGE AMOUNTS OF WATER.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN DRY PLACE & SEPARATE FROM
    ACIDS OR WATER; WEAR APPROPRIATE CLOTHING & EYE PROTECTION TO AVOID
    POSSIBLECONTACT.

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

Respiratory Protection:Q 25 MG/CUM:USE DUST MASK; 50 MG/CUM:
    DMXSQ/FUHIEP/SA/SCBA;
Ventilation:SUFFICENT TO MAINTAIN AIR QUALITY BELOW TLV
Protective Gloves:REQUIRED
Eye Protection:SAFETY GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:AS APPROPR. TO PREVNT. ANY REASONBLE
    PROBABILTY OF SKN CONTC
Supplemental Safety and Health

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

HCC:C3
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:5162F/28500
Spec Gravity:304
Solubility in Water:REACTION
Appearance and Odor:WHITE HYGROSCOPIC POWDER

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
WATER OR ACIDS -REACTS STRONGLY GENERATING HEAT
Stability Condition to Avoid:SITUATIONS WHERE ITEM MAY COME IN CONTACT
    W/ACID OR WATER.

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

Waste Disposal Methods:PRETREATMENT: NEUTRALIZE W/HYDROCHLORIC ACID TO
    GIVE CALCIUM CHLORIDE; TREAT CALCIUM CHLORIDE W/SODA ASH TO YIELD
    INSOLUBL CALCIUM CARBONATE. THE REMAINING BRINE SOLUTION(WHEN NACL
    CONC. <250 MG/L)MAY  BE DISCHARGED INTO AUTHORIZED DRAIN

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