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MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
Last changed: 22/10/2002 Internal No.: 42.00.0021 Replaces date: 10/05/2001
CALCIUM CARBONATE Fine/Medium/Coarse
1. IDENTIFICATION OF SUBSTANCE AND COMPANY
Approved for use
Approved for laboratory use
Approved by M-I Norge AS
TRADE NAME CALCIUM CARBONATE Fine/Medium/Coarse
SYNONYMS Kalkstein, Kalsiumkarbonat
APPLICATION Lost circulation material. Weighting material.
FORMULA CaCO3
CAS No. 471-34-1
EC No. 207-439-9
Producer/importer M-I Norge AS
Address Gamle Forusvei 43
Postal code 4033 STAVANGER
Country Norge
Telephone + 47 51 57 73 00
Fax + 47 51 57 14 10
Contact pers. Dagrunn Dirdal, +47 51 57 73 00
ISSUED BY Anne Karin Fosse
Emergency M-I Norge AS : + 47 51 57 73 00
Telephones
2. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
No Ingredient name EC No. CAS No. Conc. (wt%) Classification
1 CALCIUM CARBONATE 207-439-9 471-34-1 60-100% IK
Legend: T+=Very toxic, T=Toxic, C=Corrosive, Xn=Harmful, Xi=Irritant, E=Explosive, O=Oxidising, F+=Extremely flammable, F=Highly
flammable, N=Dangerous for the environment
INGREDIENT COMMENTS
The product contains less than 1% crystalline silica.
3. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
GENERAL
Not regarded as a health hazard under current legislation.
HEALTH
Dust may cause mechanical irritation to the eyes, some discomfort to the respiratory tract and slight skin irritation.
FIRE AND EXPLOSION
Substance or preparation is not combustible.
ENVIRONMENT
Not regarded as hazardous to the environment.
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CALCIUM CARBONATE Fine/Medium/Coarse
4. FIRST AID MEASURES
GENERAL
Seek medical attention if discomfort/irritation.
INHALATION
Move the exposed person to fresh air at once.
SKIN CONTACT
Rinse with water.
EYE CONTACT
Remove any contact lenses. Rinse immediately with plenty of water, also under the eyelids.
INGESTION
DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING! Rinse nose, mouth and throat with water. Give 1-2 glasses of water or preferably
milk to drink.
MEDICAL INFORMATION
Treat symptomatically.
5. FIRE-FIGHTING MEASURES
EXTINGUISHING MEDIA
Use extinguishing media appropriate for surrounding fire.
FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARDS
Substance or preparation is not combustible. Fire or high temperatures create: Carbon dioxide (CO2). Carbon
monoxide.
PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT FOR FIRE FIGHTERS
General: Evacuate all personnel, use protective equipment for fire-fighting. Use self-contained breathing apparatus when the
product is involved in fire.
6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
PERSONAL PRECAUTIONS
Use the specified protective equipment. See section 8.
METHODS FOR CLEANING UP
Collect carefully in containers and seal securely. Remove containers and flush area with water. Avoid generation
and spreading of dust. Collected material must be stored on closed, marked containers. Disposal according to
section 13.
OTHER INFORMATION
Inform Authorities if large amounts are involved.
7. HANDLING AND STORAGE
HANDLING ADVICE
Avoid handling which leads to creations of dust. Avoid inhalation of dust.
STORAGE
Acid reactive storage. Keep in cool, dry, ventilated storage and closed containers.
8. EXPOSURE CONTROL/PERSONAL PROTECTION
Ingredient name Cas nr. Interval ppm mg/m3 Year Notes
NUISANCE DUST, - 8h 10,0 2001
TOTAL DUST
NUISANCE DUST, - 8h 5,0 2001
RESPIRABLE DUST
CRYSTALLINE 14808-60-7 8h 0,3 2001 K
SILICA
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EXPOSURE CONTROL
Provide adequate general and local exhaust ventilation. Provide eyewash station.
RESPIRATORY PROTECTION
Wear respirator if there is dust formation. Wear mask supplied with: Dust filter P2 (for fine dust).
EYE PROTECTION
Use tight fitting goggles if dust is generated.
HAND PROTECTION
Use protective gloves. Several materials can be used.
PROTECTIVE CLOTHING
Wear protective clothing according to requirement.
9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Physical State: Powder. Dust.
Colour: Grey-white.
Odour: None.
Solubility: Slightly soluble in water. Soluble in : Hydrochloric Acid (HCl).Sulphuric Acid
(H2SO4).Nitric Acid (HNO3).
Melting point/range: 1340 °C Density: 2.70 g/cm³ (20 °C)
Expl. limit LEL-UEL%: Solubility in water: 0.014 g/l (20 °C)
Vapour pressure: Saturation conc.:
Decomposition temp.: 899 °C Rel. dens. sat. air (air=1):
pH solution: 8 - 9 (10 g/l H2O) Boiling point/range:
Flash point: pH concentrate:
Molar weight: Viscosity:
Ignition temp.: Odour threshold value:
Rel.vap.dens.(air=1): Rel. evap. velocity:
Air reactive: Water reactive:
10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
STABILITY
Normally stable. Avoid: Contact with acids.
MATERIALS TO AVOID
Will react with acid and create CO2.
HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS
Fire or high temperatures create: Carbon dioxide (CO2). Carbon monoxide.
11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Acute oral tox. LD50 (Oral rat) > 5000 mg/kg
Acute derm. tox.
Inh. toxicity
GENERAL
If good sanitation routines and process control which prevent dust to be formed, and also use of protection
equipments, this product will not cause any health hazard.
INHALATION
Dust may irritate respiratory tract and lungs. Prolonged inhalation of dust without the use of protective equipment
may impair lung function.
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SKIN CONTACT
May cause irritation.
EYE CONTACT
Can give mechanical irritation to the eyes.
INGESTION
May cause discomfort.
12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
ECOTOXICITY
Not regarded as hazardous to the environment.
OTHER INFORMATION
The product is listed in PLONOR List.
13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
GENERAL REGULATIONS
The product is not regarded as special waste. Recover and reclaim or recycle, if practical. Deliver to approved waste
recipient.
14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION
Classified as Dangerous Goods: Yes No N/A
OTHER INFORMATION
Not classified as dangerous according to ADR, RID, IMDG and IATA.
15. REGULATORY INFORMATION
Classif.:
EC-Label Yes No N/A
COMPOSITION
CALCIUM CARBONATE (60-100%)
REFERENCES
Forskrift om stoffliste og forskrift om klassifisering og merking av farlige kjemikalier gjeldene fra Juli 2002.
Forskrift om Utarbeidelse og distribusjon av helse, miljø- og sikkerhetsdatablad av 19.12.1997 fra Direktoratet for
arbeidstilsynet (bestillingsnummer. 548).
Forskrift om spesialavfall av 01.07.1999 T-1301 fra Miljøverndepartementet.
Administrative normer for forurensning i arbeidsatmosfære av 2001 fra Direktoratet for arbeidstilsynet
(bestillingsnummer 361).
OTHER INFORMATION
Not regarded as a health hazard under current legislation.
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16. OTHER INFORMATION
VENDOR NOTES
M-I consider this document to give a correct description of the product. A Material Safety Data Sheet has the
character of guidelines and should therefore not be used as a specification of the product.
ISSUED: 22/10/2002
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