Hummel Croton Inc.
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Rev. 4-15-2007   Printable Version
MSDS Sheet



CALCIUM CARBONATE

    
TYPICAL CHEMICAL ANALYSIS
 
Product Code:   03-0250
Calcium Carbonate:   96.00%
Magnesium Carbonate:   1.00%
Aluminum Oxide:   0.50%
Ferric Oxide:   0.12%
Silica:   2%
Water Soluble Matter:   <0.1%
Moisture:   0.30%
pH:   9.2-9.8
Granulation through 325 Mesh %   99%
 
OTHER SPECIFICATIONS:  MIL-C-293B
 
PACKAGING:   50 lb. Bags, 100-250 lb. Polylined Fiber Drums
 
USES:   Calcium Carbonate is used in the manufacturing of paint, rubber, plastics, paper, ceramics, putty, polishes, insecticides, inks, adhesives, matches, pencils, crayons, and by the pharmaceutical industries. In analytical chemistry, it can be used to detect and determine halogens in organics.
 
HANDLING:   Avoid contact with skin and avoid ingestion. Use dust respirator when handling. Be sure to store this material in a cool, dry place. Since no exposure limit have been established for calcium carbonate by OSHA & ACGIH, we recommend that our product should be treated as a nuisance dust 10 mg/m3. See MSDS for more information.
 
PROPER SHIPPING NAME:   Calcium Carbonate
& SHIPPING INFORMATION:   No Label Required
 
PRODUCT INFORMATION

Calcium Carbonate
 
CAS Number
RTECS Number
Melting point
Specific Gravity

1317-65-3
EV 9580000
Dec. ~850 °C
2.7

EINEC Number
Molecular Wt.
Molecular Formula
Water Solubility

2074399
100.09
CaCO3
Practically Insoluble
 

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