SDS

Cardinal Stone Hearthstones, Sills and Thin Sills
Safety Data Sheet
according to Federal Register / Vol. 77, No. 58 / Monday, March 26, 2012 / Rules and Regulations
8.1.
Control parameters
Calcium Carbonate (471-34-1) (Total Dust)
Methods for cleaning up : On land, sweep or shovel into suitable containers. Minimize generation of dust.
See Heading 8. Exposure controls and personal protection.
Precautions for safe handling : Wash hands and other exposed areas with mild soap and water before eating, drinking or smoking.
Use local exhaust or general ventilation or appropriate dust mask when cutting.
Hygiene measures : Wash exposed skin thoroughly after handling.
Storage conditions : Stable. No special precautions.
Incompatible products : Strong oxidizers. Strong acids. Fluorine.
Incompatible materials : Avoid contact with strong acids, Fluorine and oxidizers which may cause chemical reactions
No additional information available
SECTION 8: Exposure controls/personal protection
USA OSHA
OSHA PEL (TWA) Table Z-1
15 mg/m3 TWA
ACGIH
Threshold Limit Value (TLV)
10 mg/m3
NIOSH
REL
10 mg/m3
8.2.
Exposure controls
Appropriate engineering controls
: Emergency eye wash fountains should be available in the immediate vicinity
of any potential exposure. When cutting, ensure adequate local ventilation or wear appropriate
mask.
Personal protective equipment
: Avoid all unnecessary exposure.
Hand protection
:
Wear protective gloves.
Eye protection
: Chemical goggles or safety glasses
Skin and body protection
Respiratory protection
: Wear suitable protective clothing.
SECTION 9: Physical an
9.1. Information on basic
d chemical pro
physical and che
: Wear appropriate dust mask if
exposed to concentrations of dust.
perties
mical properties
Physical state : Solid
Appearance : Light grey or buff colored stone.
Odor : None to mild earthy odor
Odor threshold : No data available
pH : No data available
Relative evaporation rate (butylacetate=1) : No data available
Melting point : No data available
Freezing point : No data available
Boiling point : None
Flash point : None
Self-ignition temperature : No data available
Decomposition temperature : No data available
Flammability (solid, gas) : No data available
Vapor pressure : No data available
Relative vapor density at 20 °C : No data available
Relative density : No data available
09/05/2016 EN (English) 3/6
6.3. Methods and material for containment and cleaning up
Precautions for safe handling
7.1.
SECTION 7: Handling and storage
6.4. Reference to other sections
7.2. Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities
7.3. Specific end use(s)