NOT CLASSIFIED AS HAZARDOUS ACCORDING TO NOHSC CRITERIA

Product Name: Kurdeez Lime

Other Names: Kurdeez Dried Lime, Kurdeez HiCal Lime, Kurdeez Aglime, Curdies Aglime, Stock Lime, Horticultural Lime, Ground Lime/stone, Stockfeed Lime/stone, Calcium Carbonate

Manufacturer’s Product Code: HCSL

UN Number: None allocated.

Dangerous Goods Class & None allocated.

Subsidiary Risk:

Hazchem Code: None allocated.

Poisons Schedule Number: Not scheduled.

Uses: Used as a neutralizing agent, for agricultural purposes, as a filler in some manufacturing, and as source of lime

Appearance: White to grey powder, almost insoluble in water.

Boiling Point/Melting Point: Nil/decomposes about 850°C.

Vapour Pressure: Not volatile (0 kPa at 20°C).

Specific Gravity: 2.3 to 2.6 (water =1).

Flashpoint: Non-combustible (does not burn).

Flammability Limits: Not applicable.

Auto-ignition Temperature: Not applicable.

Odour: No odour.

Solubility in Liquids: Soluble in Water at approximately 14mg per litre

Soluble in NH₄Cl (ammonium chloride) and acids (with evolution of CO₂ [Carbon Dioxide]).

OTHER PROPERTIES: May react vigorously with acids resulting in generation of carbon

Dioxide, a simple asphyxiant. Incompatible with alum and ammonium salts.

Chemical Name Proportion

Calcium Carbonate (CaCO₃) 95%

Magnesium Carbonate (MgCO₃) 2%

Ferric Oxide (Fe₂O₃) 0.1%-1.0%

Water (H₂O) 0.1%-1.0%

Health Effects No data available for the mixture. Information presented

relates to individual ingredients.

Swallowed: Ingestion of large quantities can cause irritability, nausea, dehydration and constipation. Lethal dose for an adult is estimated at over 1kg. Considered to be of very low toxicity.

Eyes: Irritant. May cause damage due to heavy rubbing. May cause tears.

Skin: None known.

Inhaled: Dust will irritate the nose, throat and respiratory system. Symptoms include sneezing and slight nose irritation.

Regular ingestion of more than 8g per day (Calcium Carbonate) reported to cause blood and kidney disorders. Prolonged unprotected exposure to airborne dust is not advisable due to the possibility of respiratory illness.

First Aid: If poisoning occurs, contact a doctor or poisons information centre.

Swallowed: If swallowed, do NOT induce vomiting, administer water.

Eyes: If in eyes, hold eyes open, flush with copious amounts of water and seek medical attention.

Skin: If skin contact occurs, wash with water.

Inhaled: Blow nose and clear nasal passages with moist cotton wool

Recommended: Eyewash. Hand wash basin.

ADVICE TO DOCTOR: Product is industrial limestone. Contact poisons information centre.

Exposure Limits National Occupational Health and Safety Commission (NOHSC) (Worksafe Australia).

Mechanical Precautions: Consider local exhaust extraction to keep airborne contamination below TLV, along with sufficient ventilation.

Personal Protection: Avoid contact with skin and eyes. Avoid inhaling the dust. Personal protection to be selected from those recommended below, as appropriate to mode of use, quantity handled and degree of hazard:

• Dust mask

• Goggles

• Gloves, rubber or plastic

• Overalls

Flammability: Not flammable.

Storage & Transport Bags to be kept closed and bulk loads covered

Storage Temperature: Room temperature.

UN Class: None allocated.

Packaging Group: None allocated.

UN Number: None assigned.

EPG Number: None assigned.

Correct Shipping Name: Kurdeez HiCal Lime

Storage Advice: Store in a dry place. Keep container dry. Keep away from acids, alum and ammonium salts. Protect from physical damage. Clean up spills promptly, avoid secondary accidents.

Spills & Disposal: For disposal of small spillages, sweep up and remove with ordinary solid waste. For large spillages, contain using sand or earth, then transfer to salvage containers. Residues should be treated as for small spillages.

Caution: Before dealing with spillage, take necessary protective measures, inform others to keep at a safe distance. Avoid generating dust. Carefully sweep up into container and dispose of with ordinary garbage.

FIRE/EXPLOSION HAZARD Not a fire hazard. May react vigorously with acids, generating carbon dioxide, a simple asphyxiant.

Decomposition Products: In a fire, decomposes into calcium oxide and carbon dioxide.

In case of small fire/explosion use: Water.

In case of major emergency: Dial 000.

Hazchem code: None assigned.

Type of extinguisher or agent                 -    Water or as for other chemicals present.

Danger of violent reaction or Explosion?  -    No

Protective clothing:                               -    As for other chemicals present

Appropriate measures:                            -    Dilute.

Evacuate?                                              -    No.

Erwin Bouverie – Manager, or Rob Geers - Production Supervisor

PO Box 64, Timboon, Victoria, 3268

Telephone 1800 660120

24 Hour Emergency No’s: 03 55983008, 0427950395, 0408220515.

Emergency Services: Dial 000.

This Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) summarises our best knowledge of the

health and safety information of the product and how to safely handle and use the

product.

Each user should read this MSDS and consider the information in the context of how

the product will be handled and used in the workplace. The use should also be

considered in conjunction with other products.

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Last modified: 18-Jul-2007