E M SCIENCE, A DIV OF E M INDUSTRIES INC. -- CALCIUM CARBONATE  -- 6810-00-111-3750
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:CALCIUM CARBONATE
MSDS Date:02/24/1990
FSC:6810
NIIN:00-111-3750
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:E M SCIENCE, A DIV OF E M INDUSTRIES INC.
Address:111 WOODCREST RD
City:CHERRY HILL
State:NJ
ZIP:08034-0395
Country:US
Info Phone Num:609-354-9200  FAX: 609-423-4389
Emergency Phone Num:609-354-9200 OR 800-424-9300
CAGE:EO379
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:CURTIN MATHESON SCIENTIFIC INC
Address:9999 VETERANS MEMORIAL DR
Box:1546
City:HOUSTON
State:TX
ZIP:77038-2499
Country:US
Phone:713-820-9898
CAGE:15481
Company Name:E M SCIENCE DIV OF E M INDUSTRIES INC
Address:480 DEMOCRAT ROAD
Box:70
City:GIBBSTOWN
State:NJ
ZIP:08027
Country:US
Phone:800-222-0342/609-423-6300
CAGE:63612
Company Name:E M SCIENCE, A DIV OF E M INDUSTRIES INC.
Address:111 WOODCREST RD
Box:70
City:CHERRY HILL
State:NJ
ZIP:08034-0395
Country:US
Phone:609-354-9200  FAX: 609-423-4389
CAGE:EO379

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

Ingred Name:CALCIUM CARBONATE
CAS:471-34-1
RTECS #:FF9335000
Fraction by Wt: 100%
Other REC Limits:NONE SPECIFIED
OSHA PEL:10 MG/M3
ACGIH TLV:10 MG/M3

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

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:NO	Skin:YES  Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE: MAY CAUSE SKIN AND EYE
    IRRITATION ON CONTACT. MAY IRRITATE UPPER RESPIRATORY TACT IF
    INHALED.  MAY IRRITATE DIGESTIVE TRACT IF INGESTED. CHRONIC:NONE
    SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NO INGREDIENT OF A CONCENTRATION OF 0.1%
    OR GREATER IS LISTED AS A CARCINOGEN.
Effects of Overexposure:INHALATION: COUGHING, WHEEZING, SHORTNESS OF
    BREATH, SNEEZING. EYES: REDNESS, TEARING, BLURRED VISION. SKIN:
    REDNESS, RASH, ITCHING. INGESTION: NAUSEA, VOMITING.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

First Aid:INHALATION: REMOVE PERSON TO FRESH AIR. EYES: FLUSH WITH
    PLENTY OF WATER FOR 15 MINUTES. SEE DOCTOR. SKIN: WASH WITH SOAP
    AND WATER. INGESTED: GET MEDICAL ATTENTION.

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

Flash Point:NONCOMBUSTIBLE
Extinguishing Media:MEDIA APPROPRIATE FOR SURROUNDING FIRE.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS AND
    FULL PROTECTIVE GEAR.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:IGNITES ON CONTACT WITH FLUORINE GAS
    (F2).

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

Spill Release Procedures:SWEEP OR SCOOP UP AND PLACE IN CONTAINER FOR
    LATER DISPOSAL.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN COOL, DRY WELL VENTILATED
    AREA. KEEP CONATINERS TIGHTLY CLOSED WHEN NOT IN USE. KEEP AWAY
    FROM INCOMPATIBLES.
Other Precautions:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

Respiratory Protection:NONE NORMALLY REQUIRED. IF REGULATORY LIMITS
    EXCEEDED OR IF EXTREMELY DUSTY CONDITIONS OCCUR; USE NIOSH/MSHA
    APPROVED RESPIRATOR WITH DUST/MIST/FUME CARTRIDGE.
Ventilation:USE LOCAL EXHAUST.
Protective Gloves:NEOPRENE, PVC, OR EQUIVILENT
Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASSES WITH SIDE SHIELDS
Other Protective Equipment:EYE WASH STATION SHOULD BE READILY AVAILABLE
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH HANDS AFTER USE AND BEFORE EATING,
    DRINKING, OR SMOKING. LAUNDER CONTAMINATED CLOTHES BEFORE REUSE.
Supplemental Safety and Health
AVOID PROLONGED OR REPEATED CONTACT. DO NOT GET IN EYES. DO NOT TAKE
    INTERNALLY.

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

HCC:N1
Spec Gravity:2.71
Solubility in Water:NEGLIGIBLE
Appearance and Odor:WHITE POWDER; ODORLESS
Percent Volatiles by Volume:0

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:NO
STRONG MINERAL ACIDS, FLUORINE OR MAGNESIUM
Stability Condition to Avoid:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:OXIDES OF CARBON, CALCIUM OXIDE

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

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH LOCAL, STATE AND
    FEDERAL REGULATIONS.

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