Material Safety Data Sheet
May be used to comply with
OSHA's Hazard Communication Standard,
29 CFR 1910.1200. Standard must be
consulted for specific requirements. |
U.S. Department of Labor
Occupational Safety and Health Administration
(Non-Mandatory Form)
Form Approved
OMB No. 1218-0072 |
IDENTITY (As
Used on Label and List)
DUSTLESS SCHOOL CHALK |
Note: Blank spaces are
not permitted. If any item is not applicable, or no information is
available, the space must be marked to indicate that. |
Section I
Manufacturer's Name
ST. LOUIS CRAYON & SOAPSTONE |
Emergency Telephone
Number
(314) 621-9580 |
Address (Number, Street, City,
State, and ZIP Code)
2309 LOCUST STREET |
Telephone Number for Information
SAME |
| ST. LOUIS, MO 63103 |
Date Prepared
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Signature of Preparer
(optional)
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Section II - Hazard Ingredients/Identity Information
Hazardous Components
(Specific Chemical Identity; Common Name(s)) |
OSHA PEL
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ACGIH TLV
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Other Limits
Recommended |
% (optional)
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| NO HAZARDOUS MATERIALS, 95% CALCIUM CARBONATE (CaCO3)
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| CALCIUM CARBONATE IS CONSIDERED NON-TOXIC |
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Section III - Physical/Chemical Characteristics
| Boiling Point
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NA |
Specific Gravity (H 2
O = 1) |
1.0 |
| Vapor Pressure (mm Hg.)
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NA |
Melting Point
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NA |
| Vapor Density (AIR = 1)
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NA |
Evaporation Rate
(Butyl Acetate = 1) |
0 |
| Solubility in Water
2.7 - 2.8 |
| Appearance and
Odor WHITE 3-1/2" X 3/16" DIAMETER, NO ODOR
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Section IV - Fire and Explosion Hazard Data
| Flash Point (Method
Used) NA |
Flammable Limits
NA |
LEL
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UEL
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| Extinguishing Media
NA |
| Special Fire Fighting
Procedures NA |
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| Unusual Fire and
Explosion Hazards NA |
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| (Reproduce locally)
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OSHA
174, Sept. 1985 |
Section V - Reactivity Data
| Stability
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Unstable
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Conditions to Avoid
NONE |
| Stable |
X |
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| Incompatibility
(Materials to Avoid) |
| Hazardous Decomposition
or Byproducts |
Hazardous
Polymerization |
May Occur |
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Conditions to Avoid
NONE |
| Will Not Occur
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X |
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Section VI - Health Hazard Data
| Route(s) of Entry:
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Inhalation?
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Skin?
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Ingestion?
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| Health Hazards
(Acute and Chronic) NONE KNOWN |
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| Carcinogenicity:
NA |
NTP?
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IARC Monographs?
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OSHA Regulated?
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| Signs and Symptoms
of Exposure NONE |
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Medical Conditions
Generally Aggravated by Exposure NA |
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| Emergency and First
Aid Procedures NO SPECIAL PROCEDURES |
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Section VII - Precautions for Safe Handling and Use
| Steps to Be Taken
in Case Material is Released or Spilled |
| SWEEP OR VACUUM |
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| Waste Disposal Method
BURY IN LANDFILL, UNLESS PROHIBITED BY LOCAL LAW |
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| Precautions to Be taken in
Handling and Storing NONE |
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| Other Precautions
NONE |
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Section VIII - Control Measures
| Respiratory
Proctection (Specify Type) NA |
| Ventilation
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Local Exhaust
NA |
Special
NA |
| Mechanical (General)
NA |
Other NA
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| Protective
Gloves NA |
Eye Protection
NA |
| Other Protective
Clothing or Equipment NA |
| Work/Hygienic Practices
NA |
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* U.S.G.P.O.:
1986 - 491 - 529/45775 |
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