CALIFORNIA PORTLAND CEMENT CO -- HYDRATED LIME  -- 6810-00N050743
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:HYDRATED LIME
MSDS Date:11/09/1990
FSC:6810
NIIN:00N050743
MSDS Number: BVKCG
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:CALIFORNIA PORTLAND CEMENT CO
Address:2025 E FINANCIAL WAY
City:GLENDORA
State:CA
ZIP:91740
Country:US
Info Phone Num:818-852-6200
CAGE:0RD05
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:CALIFORNIA PORTLAND CEMENT CO
Address:695 SOUTH RANCHO RD
Box:City:COLTON
State:CA
ZIP:92324
Country:US
Phone:714-825-4260
CAGE:0RD05

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

Ingred Name:CALCIUM HYDROXIDE
CAS:1305-62-0
RTECS #:EW2800000
OSHA PEL:15 MG/M3 TDUST
ACGIH TLV:5 MG/M3

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

LD50 LC50 Mixture:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:YES  Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE: HYDRATED LIME CAN DRY SKIN AND
    CAUSE ALKALI BURNS. DUST CAN IRRITATE EYES AND UPPER RESPIRATORY
    SYSTEM. CHRONIC: HYDRATED LIME DUST CAN CAUSE INFLAMMATION OF
    LINING TISSUE IN NOSE, AND INFLAMMA TION OF SKIN MAY DEVELOP INTO
    AN ALLERGIC DERMATITIS (SKIN RASH).
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NOT RELEVANT
Effects of Overexposure:SEE HEALTH HAZARDS.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

First Aid:EYES: IRRIGATE WITH WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 MINUTES. CONSULT
    PHYSICIAN. SKIN: WASH EXPOSED AREAS WITH SOAP AND WATER. INGEST:
    CONSULT PHYS IMMED. GIVE WATER. DO NOT INDUCE VOMIT. INHAL:REMOVE
    TO FRESH A IR. SUPPORT BRTHG (GIVE O*2/ARTF RESP) .

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

Extinguishing Media:DRY CHEMICAL, CO*2, WATER SPRAY/FOAM.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED SCBA AND FULL
    PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT .
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NONE.

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

Spill Release Procedures:DIKE TO PREVENT SPREAD OF SPILL.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:KEEP MATERIAL DRY.
Other Precautions:DO NOT FLUSH INTO DRAIN.

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

Respiratory Protection:USE NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED RESPIRATORS ONLY.
Ventilation:LOC EXHST CAN BE USED TO CTL AIRBORNE DUST LEVELS.
Protective Gloves:IMPERVIOUS GLOVES .
Eye Protection:ANSI APPVD SFTY GOGGS AND FULL (SUPDAT)
Other Protective Equipment:EYEWASH MTG ANSI DESIGN CRITERIA SHOULD BE
    AVAILABLE . BOOTS & CLTHG TO PROTECT SKIN FROM PRLNGD CONT W/DUST.
Work Hygienic Practices:WORKERS SHOULD SHOWER WITH SOAP AND WATER. PREC
    MUST BE OBSERVED BECAUSE HYDRATED LIME BURNS WITH LITTLE WARNING.
Supplemental Safety and Health
NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER. EYE PROT: LENGTH FACESHIELD .

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

Spec Gravity:2.24
Solubility in Water:SLIGHT
Appearance and Odor:WHITE TO GRAY POWDER; EARTHY ODOR
Percent Volatiles by Volume:0

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
MALEIC ANHYDRIDE AND NITRO-COMPOUNDS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:WHEN BURNED FORMS CAO, WHICH IS
    CAUSTIC AND IRRITATING TO EYES, SKIN, AND RESPIRATORY SYSTEM.

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

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF ACCORDING TO FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL
    LAWS AND REGULATIONS.

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