J T BAKER INC -- CALCIUM CARBONATE, 5152  -- 6810-00N025107
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:CALCIUM CARBONATE, 5152
MSDS Date:09/14/1989
FSC:6810
NIIN:00N025107
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:J T BAKER INC
Address:222 RED SCHOOL LANE
City:PHILLIPSBURG
State:NJ
ZIP:08865
Country:US
Info Phone Num:201-859-2151;800-582-2537
Emergency Phone Num:201-859-2151;800-424-9300(CHEMTREC)
CAGE:DO803
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:J T BAKER INC
Address:222 RED SCHOOL LANE
City:PHILLIPSBURG
State:NJ
ZIP:08865
Country:US
Phone:1-800-582-2537
CAGE:DO803
Company Name:MALLINCKRODT BAKER,  INC.
Address:222 RED SCHOOL LANE
Box:City:PHILLIPSBURG
State:NJ
ZIP:08865
Country:US
Phone:800-582-2537
CAGE:70829

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

Ingred Name:NO INGREDIENT FOR THIS FORMULATION_INGREDIENT

=====================  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:INHAL:IRRITATION OF NOSE & THROAT,
    IRRITATION OF UPPER RESPIRATORY TRACT. SKIN:NONE IDENTIFIED. EYE:
    IRRITATION. INGEST:GASTROINTESTINAL PAIN. CHRONIC:NONE IDENTIFIED.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NOT RELEVANT.
Effects of Overexposure:SEE HEALTH HAZARDS.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE IDENTIFIED.

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

First Aid:INGEST:IF CONSCIOUS, IMMEDIATELY GIVE LARGE AMOUNTS OF WATER.
    GET MD. INHAL:IF PERSON BREATHES LARGE AMOUNTS, MOVE THE EXPOSED
    PERSON TO FRESH AIR. SKIN:IMMEDIATELY WASH SKIN WITH PLENTY OF
    WATER FOR  AT LEAST 15 MINUTES. EYE:IMMEDIATELY FLUSH WITH PLENTY
    OF WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 MINUTES.

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

Extinguishing Media:USE EXTINGUISHING MEDIA APPROPRIATE FOR SURROUNDING
    FIRE.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED PRESSURE DEMAND SCBA
    & FULL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT .
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NONE IDENTIFIED.

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

Spill Release Procedures:WEAR SUITABLE PROTECTIVE CLOTHING. CAREFULLY
    SWEEP UP AND REMOVE.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:KEEP CONTAINER TIGHTLY CLOSED.
    SUITABLE FOR ANY GENERAL CHEMICAL STORAGE AREA.
Other Precautions:DURING USE AVOID CONTACT WITH EYES, SKIN AND
    CLOTHING.

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

Respiratory Protection:NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED RESPIRATOR WITH DUST/MIST
    FILTER IS RECOMMENDED. IF AIRBORNE CONCENTRATION EXCEEDS TLV, A
    NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED SCBA IS ADVISED.
Ventilation:USE ADEQUATE GENERAL OR LOCAL EXHAUST VENTILATION TO KEEP
    FUME OR DUST LEVELS AS LOW AS POSSIBLE.
Protective Gloves:IMPERVIOUS GLOVES .
Eye Protection:CHEMICAL WORKERS GOGGLES .
Other Protective Equipment:LAB COAT.
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING.
Supplemental Safety and Health
NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

HCC:N1
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:1517F,825C
Spec Gravity:2.83
Solubility in Water:NEGLIGIBLE (<0.1%)
Appearance and Odor:SOLID GRAY GRANULES
Percent Volatiles by Volume:0

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG ACIDS, FLUORINE, ALUM, AMMONIUM SALTS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:HEAT.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:OXIDES, CO, CO2.

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

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE IN ACCORDANCE WITH ALL APPLICABLE
    FEDERAL, STATE, AND LOCAL ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATIONS.

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