Material Safety Data 
Sheet
Calcium Turnings, 99.5%
ACC# 78107 
  
  
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      Section 1 - Chemical Product and Company 
Identification | 
    
MSDS Name: Calcium Turnings, 99.5% 
Catalog Numbers: AC201380000, AC201381000, AC201385000, 
S93156 
Synonyms: Calcicat; Calcium Metal. 
Company 
Identification:
              Fisher 
Scientific
              1 Reagent 
Lane
              Fair Lawn, NJ 07410 
For information, call: 201-796-7100 
Emergency Number: 
201-796-7100 
For CHEMTREC assistance, call: 800-424-9300 
For 
International CHEMTREC assistance, call: 703-527-3887 
  
  
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      Section 2 - 
      Composition, Information on Ingredients  | 
    
  
  
    | CAS# | 
    Chemical Name | 
    Percent | 
    EINECS/ELINCS | 
  
    | 7440-70-2 | 
    Calcium | 
    99  | 
    231-179-5 | 
  
  
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      Section 3 - Hazards 
      Identification  | 
    
EMERGENCY OVERVIEW
Appearance: silver white crystals.
Danger! Reacts 
violently and/or explosively with water, steam or moisture. Dangerous when wet. 
Causes digestive and respiratory tract irritation with possible burns. Can be 
explosive when exposed to heat or flames. May ignite or explode on contact with 
moist air. Causes eye and skin irritation and possible burns. Air sensitive. 
Target Organs: Respiratory system, eyes, skin. 
Potential Health Effects 
Eye: Causes redness and pain. Causes eye irritation 
and possible burns. 
Skin: Contact with skin causes 
irritation and possible burns, especially if the skin is wet or moist. Causes 
redness and pain. 
Ingestion: May cause gastrointestinal 
irritation with nausea, vomiting and diarrhea. 
Inhalation: 
May cause irritation of the respiratory tract with burning pain in the nose and 
throat, coughing, wheezing, shortness of breath and pulmonary edema. May cause 
severe respiratory tract irritation and possible burns. 
Chronic: No information found. 
  
  
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      Section 4 - First Aid 
      Measures  | 
    
Eyes: Flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 
15 minutes, occasionally lifting the upper and lower eyelids. Get medical aid. 
Do NOT allow vi ctim to rub eyes or keep eyes closed. 
Skin: 
Get medical aid. Flush skin with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes while 
removing contaminated clothing and shoes. Wash clothing before reuse. Destroy 
contaminated shoes. 
Ingestion: Do not induce vomiting. If 
victim is conscious and alert, give 2-4 cupfuls of milk or water. Get medical 
aid immediately. 
Inhalation: Get medical aid immediately. 
Remove from exposure and move to fresh air immediately. If not breathing, give 
artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Do NOT use 
mouth-to-mouth resuscitation. If breathing has ceased apply artificial 
respiration using oxygen and a suitable mechanical device such as a bag and a 
mask. 
Notes to Physician: Treat symptomatically and 
supportively. 
  
  
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      Section 5 - Fire 
      Fighting Measures  | 
    
General 
Information: As in any fire, wear a self-contained breathing apparatus 
in pressure-demand, MSHA/NIOSH (approved or equivalent), and full protective 
gear. During a fire, irritating and highly toxic gases may be generated by 
thermal decomposition or combustion. Water Reactive. Material will react with 
water and may release a flammable and/or toxic gas. This chemical poses an 
explosion hazard. Reacts with water to form explosive hydrogen gas. May ignite 
or explode on contact with steam or moist air. May re-ignite after fire is 
extinguished. 
Extinguishing Media: Do NOT get water inside 
containers. Contact professional fire-fighters immediately. Cool containers with 
flooding quantities of water until well after fire is out. DO NOT USE WATER OR 
FOAM. For small fires, use dry chemical, soda ash, lime or sand. For large 
fires, use dry sand, dry chemical, soda ash or lime or withdraw from area and 
let fire burn. 
Flash Point: Not applicable. 
Autoignition 
Temperature: Not applicable. 
Explosion Limits, Lower:Not 
available. 
Upper: Not available. 
NFPA Rating: 
(estimated) Health: 3; Flammability: 1; Instability: 2; Special Hazard: -W- 
  
  
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      Section 6 - 
      Accidental Release Measures  | 
    
General 
Information: Use proper personal protective equipment as indicated in 
Section 8. 
Spills/Leaks: Vacuum or sweep up material and 
place into a suitable disposal container. Avoid runoff into storm sewers and 
ditches which lead to waterways. Clean up spills immediately, observing 
precautions in the Protective Equipment section. Avoid generating dusty 
conditions. Do not expose spill to water. Place under an inert atmosphere. 
  
  
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      Section 7 - Handling 
      and Storage  | 
    
Handling: Wash thoroughly after handling. Use only 
in a well-ventilated area. Do not allow water to get into the container because 
of violent reaction. Minimize dust generation and accumulation. Avoid contact 
with eyes, skin, and clothing. Avoid ingestion and inhalation. Handle under an 
inert atmosphere. Store protected from air. Keep from contact with moist air and 
steam. 
Storage: Store in a tightly closed container. Store 
in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from incompatible substances. Keep 
away from water. Do not expose to air. Store protected from moisture. Store 
under an inert atmosphere. 
  
  
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      Section 8 - Exposure 
      Controls, Personal Protection  | 
    
Engineering 
Controls: Use explosion-proof ventilation equipment. Facilities storing 
or utilizing this material should be equipped with an eyewash facility and a 
safety shower. Use adequate ventilation to keep airborne concentrations low. 
Exposure Limits 
  
  
    | Chemical Name | 
    ACGIH | 
    NIOSH | 
    OSHA - 
      Final PELs | 
  
    | Calcium  | 
    none listed  | 
    none listed  | 
    none listed 
 | 
OSHA Vacated PELs: Calcium: No 
OSHA Vacated PELs are listed for this chemical. 
Personal Protective 
Equipment 
Eyes: Wear appropriate protective 
eyeglasses or chemical safety goggles as described by OSHA's eye and face 
protection regulations in 29 CFR 1910.133 or European Standard EN166. 
Skin: Wear appropriate protective gloves to prevent skin 
exposure. 
Clothing: Wear appropriate protective clothing to 
prevent skin exposure. 
Respirators: Follow the OSHA respirator 
regulations found in 29 CFR 1910.134 or European Standard EN 149. Use a 
NIOSH/MSHA or European Standard EN 149 approved respirator if exposure limits 
are exceeded or if irritation or other symptoms are experienced. 
  
  
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      Section 9 - Physical 
      and Chemical Properties  | 
    
Physical State: 
Crystals 
Appearance: silver white 
Odor: none reported 
pH: Not available. 
Vapor Pressure: 10 mm Hg @983 deg C 
Vapor Density: Not available. 
Evaporation Rate:Not 
available. 
Viscosity: Not available. 
Boiling Point: 1484 
deg C 
Freezing/Melting Point:845 deg C 
Decomposition 
Temperature:Not available. 
Solubility: Decomposes. 
Specific Gravity/Density:1.54@20°C/4°C 
Molecular 
Formula:Ca 
Molecular Weight:40.08 
  
  
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      Section 10 - 
      Stability and Reactivity  | 
    
Chemical 
Stability: Combines vigorously or explosively with water. May ignite 
spontaneously if exposed to air or kept in the presence of moisture. 
Conditions to Avoid: Dust generation, exposure to air, excess heat, 
exposure to moist air or water. 
Incompatibilities with Other 
Materials: Acids, oxidizing agents, carbonates, dinitrogen tetraoxide, 
halogens, sulfur, chlorine, chlorine trifluoride, fluorine, air, moisture, 
water, water and mixtures containing water (e.g. aqueous solutions, water). 
Hazardous Decomposition Products: Irritating and toxic fumes and 
gases, hydrogen gas, calcium oxide, calcium hydroxide. 
Hazardous 
Polymerization: Will not occur. 
  
  
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      Section 11 - 
      Toxicological Information  | 
    
RTECS#: 
     
CAS# 7440-70-2: EV8500000 
LD50/LC50:
Not available.
Carcinogenicity:
CAS# 
7440-70-2: Not listed by ACGIH, IARC, NTP, or CA Prop 
65.
Epidemiology: No information found 
Teratogenicity: 
No information found 
Reproductive Effects: No information found 
Mutagenicity: No information found 
Neurotoxicity: No 
information found 
Other Studies: 
  
  
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      Section 12 - 
      Ecological Information  | 
    
No information available. 
  
  
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      Section 13 - Disposal 
      Considerations  | 
    
Chemical waste generators 
must determine whether a discarded chemical is classified as a hazardous waste. 
US EPA guidelines for the classification determination are listed in 40 CFR 
Parts 261.3. Additionally, waste generators must consult state and local 
hazardous waste regulations to ensure complete and accurate classification. 
RCRA P-Series: None listed. 
RCRA U-Series: None listed. 
  
  
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      Section 14 - 
      Transport Information  | 
    
  
  
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    US 
      DOT | 
    Canada 
      TDG | 
  
    | Shipping Name: | 
    CALCIUM | 
    CALCIUM | 
  
    | Hazard Class: | 
    4.3 | 
    4.3 | 
  
    | UN Number: | 
    UN1401 | 
    UN1401 | 
  
    | Packing Group: | 
    II | 
    II | 
  
    | Additional Info: | 
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    NO PLACARDS REQUIRED | 
  
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      Section 15 - 
      Regulatory Information  | 
    
US 
FEDERAL
TSCA 
     CAS# 
7440-70-2 is listed on the TSCA inventory. 
Health & Safety Reporting 
List
     None of the chemicals are on the 
Health & Safety Reporting List. 
Chemical Test 
Rules
     None of the chemicals in this product 
are under a Chemical Test Rule. 
Section 
12b
     None of the chemicals are listed under 
TSCA Section 12b. 
TSCA Significant New Use 
Rule
     None of the chemicals in this material 
have a SNUR under TSCA. 
CERCLA Hazardous Substances and corresponding 
RQs
     None of the chemicals in this material 
have an RQ. 
SARA Section 302 Extremely Hazardous 
Substances
     None of the chemicals in this 
product have a TPQ. 
SARA Codes
     CAS # 
7440-70-2: immediate, fire. 
Section 313 
     No chemicals are reportable under Section 313. 
Clean Air Act:
     This material does 
not contain any hazardous air pollutants. 
     This 
material does not contain any Class 1 Ozone depletors. 
     This material does not contain any Class 2 
Ozone depletors. 
Clean Water 
Act:
     None of the chemicals in this product 
are listed as Hazardous Substances under the CWA. 
     None of the chemicals in this product are 
listed as Priority Pollutants under the CWA. 
     None of the chemicals in this product are 
listed as Toxic Pollutants under the CWA. 
OSHA:
     None of the chemicals in this 
product are considered highly hazardous by OSHA. 
STATE
     CAS# 7440-70-2 can be found on 
the following state right to know lists: California, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, 
Massachusetts. 
California Prop 65
California No 
Significant Risk Level: None of the chemicals in this product are listed. 
European/International Regulations
European 
Labeling in Accordance with EC Directives
Hazard 
Symbols:
     F 
Risk 
Phrases:
     R 15 Contact with water liberates 
extremely flammable gases. 
Safety 
Phrases:
     S 24/25 Avoid contact with skin 
and eyes. 
     S 8 Keep container dry. 
     S 43C In case of fire, use limestone powder, 
sodium chloride or dry 
     sand (never use water). 
WGK (Water 
Danger/Protection)
     CAS# 7440-70-2: 1 
Canada - DSL/NDSL
     CAS# 7440-70-2 is 
listed on Canada's DSL List. 
Canada - 
WHMIS
     This product has a WHMIS 
classification of B6, D2B. 
This product has been classified in accordance 
with the hazard criteria of the Controlled Products Regulations and the MSDS 
contains all of the information required by those regulations. 
Canadian 
Ingredient Disclosure List
  
  
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      Section 16 - 
      Additional Information  | 
    
MSDS Creation Date: 
5/19/1999 
Revision #3 Date: 10/03/2005 
The information above is 
believed to be accurate and represents the best information currently available 
to us. However, we make no warranty of merchantability or any other warranty, 
express or implied, with respect to such information, and we assume no liability 
resulting from its use. Users should make their own investigations to determine 
the suitability of the information for their particular purposes. In no event 
shall Fisher be liable for any claims, losses, or damages of any third party or 
for lost profits or any special, indirect, incidental, consequential or 
exemplary damages, howsoever arising, even if Fisher has been advised of the 
possibility of such damages.