SWAN PORTLAND CEMENT LTD -- MARVELINE, CHEMICAL LIME, METALLURIGICAL (S  -- 5610-00N036869
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:MARVELINE, CHEMICAL LIME, METALLURIGICAL (S
MSDS Date:06/01/1991
FSC:5610
NIIN:00N036869
MSDS Number: BQTLY
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:SWAN PORTLAND CEMENT LTD
Box:78
City:RIVERVALE, WESTERN AUSTRALIA, 6103
Country:US
Info Phone Num:09-361-8822
Emergency Phone Num:09-361-8822
CAGE:SWANP
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:SWAN PORTLAND CEMENT LTD
Box:78
City:RIVERVALE, WESTERN AUSTRALIA, 6103
Country:US
Phone:09-361-8822
CAGE:SWANP

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

Ingred Name:MAGNESIUM OXIDE; (MAGNESIUM HYDROXIDE)
CAS:1309-48-4
RTECS #:OM3850000
Fraction by Wt: 0.1-4%
OSHA PEL:15 MG/M3 PARTICULATE
ACGIH TLV:10 MG/M3;TDUST; 9293

Ingred Name:SILICON DIOXIDE, AMORPHOUS; (SILICON DIOXIDE)
CAS:7631-86-9
Fraction by Wt: 1-20%

Ingred Name:ALUMINUM OXIDE  (SARA III)
CAS:1344-28-1
RTECS #:BD1200000
Fraction by Wt: 0.1-1%
OSHA PEL:15 MG/M3 TDUST
ACGIH TLV:10 MG/M3 TDUST; 9293

Ingred Name:IRON OXIDE
CAS:1345-25-1
Fraction by Wt: 0-0.5%
OSHA PEL:10 MG/M3 (FE)
ACGIH TLV:5 MG/M3 FUME (FE)

Ingred Name:CALCIUM HYDROXIDE
CAS:1305-62-0
RTECS #:EW2800000
Fraction by Wt: 75-99%
OSHA PEL:15 MG/M3 TDUST
ACGIH TLV:5 MG/M3; 9293

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

LD50 LC50 Mixture:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:NO  Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:INGEST:HYDRATED LIME HAS A CAUSTIC
    REACTION & THEREFORE WILL BURN THE MOUTH & THROAT IF SWALLOWED.
    EYES/SKIN:IRRITATING. INHAL:CAN BURN MUCOUS MEMBRANES.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NOT RELEVANT
Effects of Overexposure:SEE HEALTH HAZARDS.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:PERSONS W/HISTORY OF RESPIRATORY
    ILLNESS OR REDUCED PULMONARY FUNCTION SHOULD AVOID WORKING IN DUSTY
    ENVIRONMENTS.

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

First Aid:INGEST:DO NOT INDUCE VOMIT. WASH MOUTH & LIPS W/COPIOUS AMTS
    OF WATER & GIVE LTD AMTS OF WATER/MILK TO DRINK. SEEK URGENT MED
    ATTN. EYES:IRRIGATE IMMED W/COPIOUS AMTS OF WATER FOR @ LST 15
    MINS, & SEE K URGENT MED ATTN. SKIN:QUICKLY, BUT GENTLY, WIPE MATL
    OFF SKIN. IMMED REMOVE ALL CONTAM CLTHG, INCL FOOTWEAR. WASH
    AFFECTED AREAS THORO W/PLENTY OF SOAP & WATER. IF ANY EFTS PERSIST,
    SEEK MED(SUPDAT)

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

Extinguishing Media:MEDIA SUITABLE FOR SURROUNDING FIRE .
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED SCBA & FULL
    PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT .
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:HYDRATED LIME IS NON-COMBUSTIBLE.

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

Spill Release Procedures:SPILLAGES SHOULD BE CLEANED UP W/BROOM, SHOVEL
    OR VACUUM EQUIPMENT, BY SUITABLE ATTIRED PERSONNEL.
Neutralizing Agent:DILUTED W/HYDROCHLORIC ACID (HCL).

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:HYDRATED LIME SHOULD BE STORED IN A
    COOL, PROTECTED PLACE, AWAY FROM STRONG OXIDANTS OR ACIDS.
Other Precautions:STORAGE IN STEEL OR CONCRETE BINS & SILOS, OR PLASTIC
    LINED BAGS IS APPROPRIATE. TRANSPORT IS USUALLY IN SEALED BULK RAIL
    OR ROAD TANKERS, OR PAPER SACKS.

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

Respiratory Protection:PERSONNEL INVOLVED IN WORKING W/HYDRATED LIME
    SHOULD WEAR NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED DUST MASKS AS1716 (CLASS L).
Ventilation:SUITABLE MEANS OF DUST COLLECTION/SUPPRESSION SHOULD BE
    APPLIED AS NEC IN WORKING ENVIRON, TO MAINTAIN ACCEPT (SUPDAT)
Protective Gloves:IMPERVIOUS GLOVES .
Eye Protection:CHEM WORK GOG & FULL LNGTH FCSHLD 
Other Protective Equipment:PERSONS INVOLVED IN WORKING W/HYDRATED LIME
    SHLD WEAR FULL LGTH CLTHG (LONG SLEEVES & TROUSERS, APPRVD APRONS,
    (SUPDAT)
Work Hygienic Practices:IT IS ADVISABLE THAT PERS WORKING W/HYDRATED
    LIME SHLD SHOWER & CHANGE THEIR CLOTHES, INCL UNDERWEAR, AFTER
    EXPOSURE.
Supplemental Safety and Health
BP/MP:DECOMPOSES TO WATER & CALCIUM OXIDE @ 1076F,58OC. MFR'S TRADE
    NAME/PART NO:LIME, OR VITALIME. FIRST AID PROC:ATTN. INHAL:MOVE TO
    FRESH AIR & WASH THORO. IF EFTS PERSIST, SEEK MED ATTN. ADVICE TO 
    MD:CONT POIS INFO CTR. VENT:LEVELS OF AIRBORNE DUST. OTHER PROT
    EQUIP:BOOTS. USE OF BARRIER CREAMS TO PROT SKIN IS REC.

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

HCC:B3
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:SUPP DATA
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:SUPP DATA
Spec Gravity:2.2-2.3
Appearance and Odor:WHITE OR OFF-WHITE AMORPHOUS POWDER; NO ODOR.

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
VIOLENT REACTION W/MALEIC ANHYDRIDE, NITROETHANE, NITROMETHANE,
    NITROPARAFFINS, NITROPROPANE, PHOSPHOROUS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSAL MUST BE I/A/W FEDERAL, STATE & LOCAL
    REGULATIONS . MATLS SHOULD BE RECYCLED, OR NEUTRALIZED W/DILUTED
    HYDROCHLORIC ACID (HCL) TO A PH OF 7-9, BEFORE DISPOSAL INTO A
    DRAIN W/SUFFICIENT W ATER.

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