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Lhoist North America Material Safety Data Sheet <br /> Lhoist Group <br /> Quicklime <br /> SECTION 4: FIRST AID MEASURES <br /> Eyes: Immediately flush eyes with generous amounts of water or eye wash solution if water is <br /> unavailable. Pull back eyelid while flushing to ensure that all lime dust has been washed <br /> out. Seek medical attention promptly if the initial flushing of the eyes does not remove the <br /> irritant. Do not rub eyes. <br /> Skin: Brush off or remove as much dry lime as possible. Wash exposed area with large amounts <br /> of water. If burned seriously or if irritation persists,seek medical attention promptly. <br /> Inhalation: Move victim to fresh air. Seek medical attention. If breathing has stopped,give artificial <br /> respiration. <br /> Ingestion: Do not induce vomiting.Seek medical attention immediately. Never give anything by mouth <br /> unless instructed to do so by medical personnel. <br /> Contact may aggravate disorders of the eyes,skin,gastrointestinal tract,and respiratory <br /> Medical Conditions system. <br /> Aggravated by Exposure: <br /> SECTION 5: FIREFIGHTING MEASURES <br /> Fire Hazards: Quicklime is not combustible or flammable. However,quicklime reacts vigorously with water, <br /> and may release heat sufficient to ignite combustible materials in specific instances. <br /> Quicklime is not considered to be an explosion hazard, although reaction with water or other <br /> incompatible materials,such as acids,may rupture containers. <br /> Suitable Extinguishing Use dry chemical or CO2 fire extinguisher to extinguish the surrounding fire. <br /> Media: <br /> Unsuitable Extinguishing Do not use water,unless it is added in excess to flood the fire. <br /> Media: <br /> Fire Keep personnel away from and upwind of fire.Avoid skin contact or inhalation of dust.Wear <br /> Fighting Instructions: full fire-fighting tum-out gear(full Bunker gear),and respiratory protection (SCBA). <br /> Hazardous Not applicable <br /> Combustion Products: <br /> SECTION 6: ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES <br /> Spill I Leak Procedures: Do Not use water on bulk material spills. Lime reacts vigorously with water,releasing heat. <br /> Use proper protective equipment. <br /> Small Spills: Use dry methods to collect spilled materials.Avoid generating dust. Do not clean up with <br /> compressed air. Store collected materials in dry,sealed plastic or non-aluminum metal <br /> containers. Residue on surfaces may be water washed. <br /> Large Spills: Use dry methods to collect spilled materials.Evacuate area downwind of clean-up <br /> operations to minimize dust exposure.Store spilled materials in dry,sealed plastic or <br /> non-aluminum metal containers. <br /> Containment: Minimize dust generation and prevent bulk release to sewers or waterways. <br /> Clean-up: Residual amounts of material can be flushed with large amounts of water. Equipment can <br /> be washed with either a mild vinegar and water solution,or detergent and water. <br /> SECTION 7: HANDLING AND STORAGE <br /> Handling: Keep in tightly closed plastic or non-aluminum metal containers. Protect containers from <br /> physical damage.Avoid direct skin contact with the material.Avoid breathing any dust. <br /> Storage: Store in a cool,dry,and well-ventilated location. Do not store near acids or other <br /> visit <br /> www.lhoist.us <br /> Page 2 of 5 for latest MSDS versions Revision Date August 6,2012 <br />