Calcium OXIDE Powder

Company Details:

RX MARINE INTERNATIONAL
105, A wing , BSEL , TECH PARK.
VASHI ,NEW BOMBAY 400703 INDIA

Stock Point : Mumbai, Kolkata, Chennai, Gandhidham, Visakhapatnam, Fujairah, Muscat

Danger! Harmful if swallowed. Causes burns by all exposure routes. Reacts violently with water. Target Organs: Respiratory system, gastrointestinal system, eyes, skin.

Potential Health Effects

Eye: Causes eye burns.

Skin: Causes skin burns. May be harmful if absorbed through the skin.

Ingestion: Harmful if swallowed. Causes gastrointestinal tract burns.

Inhalation: Causes chemical burns to the respiratory tract. May be harmful if inhaled.

Chronic: Prolonged or repeated skin contact may cause dermatitis. Chronic inhalation may cause nasal septum ulceration and perforation. 

General Information: As in any fire, wear a self-contained breathing apparatus in pressure-demand, MSHA/NIOSH (approved or equivalent), and full protective gear. Water reactive. Material will react with water and may release a flammable and/or toxic gas.

Extinguishing Media: Use foam, dry chemical, or carbon dioxide. DO NOT USE WATER!

Autoignition Temperature: Not available.

Flash Point: Not applicable.

Explosion Limits: Lower: Not available

Explosion Limits: Upper: Not available

NFPA Rating: ; Special Hazard: -W

General Information: Use proper personal protective equipment as indicated in Section 8.

Spills/Leaks: Vacuum or sweep up material and place into a suitable disposal container. Wear a self contained breathing apparatus and appropriate personal protection. (See Exposure Controls, Personal Protection section). Avoid generating dusty conditions. Provide ventilation. Do not expose spill to water. Do not get water inside containers. Do not let this chemical enter the environment.

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Chemical Name      ACGIH               NIOSH          OSHA - Final PELs   

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Calcium oxide      2 mg/m3        2 mg/m3 TWA 2 5 mg/m3 TWA             

                                                    mg/m3 IDLH                                         

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OSHA Vacated PELs: Calcium oxide: 5 mg/m3 TWA (not in effect as a result of reconsideration)

Engineering Controls: Facilities storing or utilizing this material should be equipped with an eyewash facility and a safety shower. Use only under a chemical fume hood.

Exposure Limits Personal Protective Equipment

Eyes: Wear appropriate protective eyeglasses or chemical safety goggles as described by OSHA's eye and face protection regulations in 29 CFR 1910.133 or European Standard EN166.

Skin: Wear appropriate protective gloves to prevent skin exposure.

Clothing: Wear appropriate protective clothing to prevent skin exposure.

Respirators: Follow the OSHA respirator regulations found in 29 CFR 1910.134 or European Standard EN 149. Use a NIOSH/MSHA or European Standard EN 149 approved respirator if exposure limits are exceeded or if irritation or other symptoms are experienced.

Physical State: Powder

Color: white to light yellow - very slightly beige

Odor: Odorless.

pH: 12.5 (1.65 g/L aq sol)

Vapor Pressure: Negligible.

Vapor Density: Not available

Evaporation Rate: Negligible.

Viscosity: Not available

Boiling Point: 2850 deg C @ 760 mmHg ( 5,162.00ƒF)

Freezing/Melting Point: 2570 deg C ( 4,658.00ƒF)

Decomposition Temperature: Not available

Solubility in water: Reacts

Specific Gravity/Density: Not available.

Molecular Formula: CaO

Molecular Weight: 56.08 

Chemical Stability: Air sensitive. Reacts violently with water. Moisture sensitive.

Conditions to Avoid: Incompatible materials, dust generation, exposure to air, exposure to moist air or water.

Incompatibilities with Other Materials Strong oxidizing agents, acids, carbon dioxide, chlorine trifluoride, fluorine, halogens, phosphorus pentoxide, calcium chloride, metal halides, hydrofluoric acid, hydrogen fluoride, ethanol, boron trifluoride.

Hazardous Decomposition Products Calcium hydroxide.

Hazardous Polymerization Has not been reported.

RTECS#:                CAS#  1305-78-8: EW3100000

LD50/LC50: RTECS: Not available.

Carcinogenicity: Calcium oxide - Not listed as a carcinogen by ACGIH, IARC, NTP, or CA Prop 65.

Other: See actual entry in RTECS for complete information. 

Dispose of in a manner consistent with federal, state, and local regulations. 


Regional waste regulation : Disposal must be done according to official regulations.
Waste treatment methods : Dispose of contents/container in accordance with licensed collector’s sorting instructions. Sewage disposal recommendations : Disposal must be done according to official regulations.
Product/Packaging disposal recommendations : Dispose of contents/container to hazardous or special waste collection point, in accordance with local, regional, national and/or international regulation. Disposal must be done according to official regulations.
Additional information : Do not re-use empty containers. 

US DOT

Shipping Name: CALCIUM OXIDE

Hazard Class: 8

UN Number: UN1910

Packing Group: III

Canada TDG Shipping Name: CALCIUM OXIDE

Hazard Class: 8

UN Number: UN1910

Packing Group: III 

15.1. Safety, health and environmental regulations/legislation specific for the substance or mixture
15.1.1. EU-Regulations
REACH Annex XVII (Restriction List) : Not listed on REACH Annex XVII
REACH Annex XIV (Authorisation List) : Not listed on REACH Annex XIV (Authorisation List)
REACH Candidate List (SVHC) : Not listed on the REACH Candidate List
PIC Regulation (Prior Informed Consent) : Not listed on the PIC list (Regulation EU 649/2012)
POP Regulation (Persistent Organic Pollutants) : Not listed on the POP list (Regulation EU 2019/1021)
Ozone Regulation (1005/2009) : Not listed on the Ozone Depletion list (Regulation EU 1005/2009)
Dual-Use Regulation (428/2009) : Contains no substance subject to the COUNCIL REGULATION (EC) No 428/2009 of 5 May 2009 setting up a Community regime for the control of exports, transfer, brokering and transit of dual-use items.
Explosives Precursors Regulation (2019/1148) : Contains no substance(s) listed on the Explosives Precursors list (Regulation EU 2019/1148 on the marketing and use of explosives precursors)
Drug Precursors Regulation (273/2004) : Contains no substance(s) listed on the Drug Precursors list (Regulation EC 273/2004 on the manufacture and the placing on market of certain substances used in the illicit manufacture of narcotic drugs and psychotropic substances) 

The information provided about the product on this Safety Data Sheet has been compiled from knowledge of the individual constituents.The data given here is based on current knowledge and experience. This Safety Data Sheet describes the product .in terms of safety requirements and does not signify any warranty with regard to the product's properties The data given here only applies when product used for proper application(s). The product is not sold as suitable for other applications - usage in such may cause risks not mentioned in this sheet. Do not use for other.

DISCLAIMER OF LIABILITY :The information in this SDS was obtained from sources which we believe are reliable. However, the information is provided without any warranty, express or implied, regarding its correctness. The conditions or methods of handling, storage, use or disposal of the product are beyond our control and may be beyond our knowledge. For this and other reasons, we do not assume responsibility and expressly disclaim liability for loss, damage or expense arising out of or in any way connected with the handling, storage, use or disposal of the product. This MSDS was prepared and is to be used only for this product. If the product is used as a component in another product, this MSDS information may not be applicable.