Lime_SDS_(002).pdf

This document is a Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) for Quicklime (High Calcium Lime) prepared by Dravo Lime Company's Longview Division, located in Saginaw, Alabama. The product is identified as Longview Pelican, with synonyms including Quicklime, Calcium Oxide, and Unslaked Lime. The MSDS provides comprehensive technical and safety information about the chemical composition, which consists primarily of CaO (95.0%), with trace amounts of other components like Insoluble materials (2.00%) and MgO (1.00%).

The safety data sheet highlights critical handling and storage requirements, emphasizing that quicklime is safe to use if workers follow proper precautions and protective measures. Key regulatory information indicates the product is generally regarded as safe as a food additive by the FDA, with no USDA restrictions. The document recommends keeping the product dry, avoiding dust accumulation, and wearing tight-fitting goggles when handling. The product will generate heat when in contact with water, and the only serious hazard involves potential eye exposure. Additional regulatory details note that the product is certified for inclusion on the Toxic Substances Control Act inventory and is not considered a suspected carcinogen by NIOSH.