Safety Data Sheet Calcium Carbide Lumps 1. PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION Product Name: Calcium Carbide Lumps Synonyms/Generic Names: Calcium acetylide Product Number: 1025 Product Use: Industrial, Manufacturing or Laboratory use Manufacturer: Columbus Chemical Industries, Inc. N4335 Temkin Rd. Columbus, WI. 53925 For More Information Call: 920-623-2140 (Monday-Friday 8:00-4:30) In Case of Emergency Call: CHEMTREC - 800-424-9300 or 703-527-3887 (24 Hours/Day, 7 Days/Week) 2. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION OSHA Hazards: Water reactive Target Organs: None Signal Words: Danger Pictograms: GHS Classification: Substances, which in contact with water, emit flammable gasses Category 1 GHS Label Elements, including precautionary statements: Hazard Statements: H260 In contact with water releases flammable gases which may ignite spontaneously. Precautionary Statements: P223 Do not allow contact with water. P231+P232 Handle under inert gas. Protect from moisture. P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. P335+P334 Brush off loose particles from skin. Immerse in cool water/wrap in wet bandages. P370+P378 In case of fire: Use appropriate media to extinguish. P402+P404 Store in dry place. Store in a closed container. P501 Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local regulations. Revised on 05/25/2016 Page 1 of 5
Potential Health Effects May cause eye irritation. Inhalation May be harmful if inhaled. Causes respiratory tract irritation. May cause skin irritation. Ingestion May be harmful if swallowed. NFPA Ratings Health 2 Flammability 3 Reactivity 2 Specific hazard W HMIS Ratings Health 2 Fire 3 Reactivity 2 Personal 3. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS Component Weight % CAS # EINECS# / ELINCS# Formula Molecular Weight Calcium Carbide 100 75-20-7 200-848-3 CaCO 3 64.10 g/mol 4. FIRST-AID MEASURES Rinse with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes and seek medical attention. Inhalation Move casualty to fresh air and keep at rest. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. Get medical attention. Brush off loose particles from skin before using water. Flush with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes while removing contaminated clothing and wash using soap. Get medical attention. Ingestion Do Not Induce Vomiting! Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. If conscious, wash out mouth with water. Get medical attention. 5. FIRE-FIGHTING MEASURES Suitable (and unsuitable) extinguishing media Special protective equipment and precautions for firefighters Specific hazards arising from the chemical Use dry chemical or carbon dioxide to extinguish fire. Use appropriate media for adjacent fire. Cool containers with water. Wear self-contained, approved breathing apparatus and full protective clothing, including eye protection and boots. Emits toxic fumes (calcium oxides, carbon oxides) under fire conditions. See also Stability and Reactivity section. 6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures Environmental precautions Methods and materials for containment and cleaning up See section 8 for recommendations on the use of personal protective equipment. Prevent spillage from entering drains. Any release to the environment may be subject to federal/national or local reporting requirements. Sweep and shovel. Contain spillage, and then collect with an electrically protected vacuum cleaner or by wet-brushing and place in suitable container for disposal. Do not flush with water. Revised on 05/25/2016 Page 2 of 5
7. HANDLING AND STORAGE Precautions for safe handling See section 8 for recommendations on the use of personal protective equipment. Use with adequate ventilation. Wash thoroughly after using. Keep container closed when not in use. Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities Store in cool, dry well ventilated area. Keep away from heat and sources of ignition. Never allow product to get in contact with water during storage. Reacts violently with water. Handle and store under inert Keep away from incompatible materials (see section 10 for incompatibilities). 8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS / PERSONAL PROTECTION Occupational exposure controls: Contains no substances with occupational exposure limit values. Personal Protection Wear chemical safety glasses or goggles. Inhalation Provide local exhaust, preferably mechanical. If exposure levels are excessive, use an approved respirator. Wear nitrile or rubber gloves, apron or lab coat. Other Other Recommendations Provide eyewash stations, quick-drench showers and washing facilities accessible to areas of use and handling. 9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES Appearance (physical state, color, etc.) Odor Odor threshold ph Melting point/freezing point Initial boiling point and boiling range Flash point Evaporation rate Flammability (solid, gas) Upper/lower flammability or explosive limit Vapor pressure Vapor density Relative density Solubility (ies) Partition coefficient: n-octanol/water Auto-ignition temperature Decomposition temperature Solid. 2300 C (4172 F) 2.2 g/cm 3 at 25 C (77 F) 10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY Chemical Stability Possibility of Hazardous Reactions Conditions to Avoid Incompatible Materials Stable Reacts violently with water. Moisture. Strong oxidizing agents, water. Revised on 05/25/2016 Page 3 of 5
Hazardous Decomposition Products Calcium oxide, carbon oxides. 11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION Acute Toxicity Respiratory Ingestion Carcinogenicity IARC ACGIH NTP OSHA as probable, possible or confirmed human carcinogen by IARC. as a carcinogen or potential carcinogen by ACGIH. as a known or anticipated carcinogen by NTP. as a carcinogen or potential carcinogen by OSHA. Signs & Symptoms of Exposure Redness, swelling, itching, burning. Redness, swelling, itching, burning. Respiratory Wheezing, headache, coughing. Ingestion Vomiting, nausea, diarrhea, unconsciousness. Chronic Toxicity Teratogenicity Mutagenicity Embryotoxicity Specific Target Organ Toxicity 12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION Ecotoxicity Aquatic Vertebrate Aquatic Invertebrate Terrestrial Persistence and Degradability Bioaccumulative Potential Mobility in Soil PBT and vpvb Assessment Other Adverse Effects 13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS Waste Residues Product Containers Users should review their operations in terms of the applicable federal/national or local regulations and consult with appropriate regulatory agencies if necessary before disposing of waste product or residue. Users should review their operations in terms of the applicable federal/national or local regulations and consult with appropriate regulatory agencies if necessary before disposing of waste product container. Revised on 05/25/2016 Page 4 of 5
The information offered in section 13 is for the product as shipped. Use and/or alterations to the product may significantly change the characteristics of the material and alter the waste classification and proper disposal methods. 14. TRANSPORTATION INFORMATION US DOT TDG IMDG Marine Pollutant IATA/ICAO UN1402, Calcium carbide, 4.3, pg II UN1402, CALCIUM CARBIDE, 4.3, pg II UN1402, CALCIUM CARBIDE, 4.3, pg II No UN1402, Calcium carbide, 4.3, pg II 15. REGULATORY INFORMATION TSCA Inventory Status DSCL (EEC) California Proposition 65 SARA 302 SARA 304 SARA 311 SARA 312 SARA 313 WHMIS Canada All ingredients are listed on the TSCA inventory. All ingredients are listed on the DSCL inventory. Reactivity Hazard Reactivity Hazard Class B-6: Flammable and combustible material- Reactive flammable material Class D-2B: Poisonous and infectious material- Other effects- Toxic 16. OTHER INFORMATION Revision Date Revision 1 06-26-2012 Revision 2 05/25/2016 Disclaimer: Columbus Chemical Industries, Inc. ( Columbus ) believes that the information herein is factual but is not intended to be all inclusive. The information relates only to the specific material designated and does not relate to its use in combination with other materials or its use as to any particular process. Because safety standards and regulations are subject to change and because Columbus has no continuing control over the material, those handling, storing or using the material should satisfy themselves that they have current information regarding the particular way the material is handled, stored or used and that the same is done in accordance with federal, state and local law. COLUMBUS MAKES NO WARRANTY, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING (WITHOUT LIMITATION) WARRANTIES WITH RESPECT TO THE COMPLETENESS OR CONTINUING ACCURACY OF THE INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN OR WITH RESPECT TO FITNESS FOR ANY PARTICULAR USE. Revised on 05/25/2016 Page 5 of 5