Chemical Safety Data Sheet MSDS / SDS
Calcium carbonate
Revision Date:2026-03-21Revision Number:1
Product identifier
- Product name: Calcium carbonate
- CBnumber: CB2154602
- CAS: 471-34-1
- EINECS Number: 207-439-9
- Synonyms: caco3;CALCIUM CARBONATE, LIGHT
Relevant identified uses of the substance or mixture and uses advised against
- Relevant identified uses: For R&D use only. Not for medicinal, household or other use.
- Uses advised against: none
Company Identification
- Company: Chemicalbook
- Address: Building 1, Huihuang International, Shangdi 10th Street, Haidian District, Beijing
- Telephone: 010-86108875
GHS Label elements, including precautionary statements
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Symbol(GHS)
- Signal wordWarning
P271 Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area.
P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
P261 Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.
Hazard statements
H335 May cause respiratory irritation
H319 Causes serious eye irritation
H315 Causes skin irritation
Substance
- Product name: Calcium carbonate
- Synonyms: caco3;CALCIUM CARBONATE, LIGHT
- CAS: 471-34-1
- EC number: 207-439-9
- MF: CCaO3
- MW: 100.087
If inhaled
After inhalation: fresh air.
In case of skin contact
In case of skin contact: Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/ shower.
In case of eye contact
After eye contact: rinse out with plenty of water. Remove contact lenses.
If swallowed
After swallowing: make victim drink water (two glasses at most). Consult doctor if feeling unwell.
Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delayed
The most important known symptoms and effects are described in the labelling (see section 2) and/or in section 11
Protection of first-aiders
For personal protection see section 8.
Notes to physician
No data available
Suitable extinguishing media
Use water spray, alcohol-resistant foam, dry chemical or carbon dioxide. Use extinguishing measures that are appropriate to local circumstances and the surrounding environment.
Unsuitable extinguishing media
For this substance/mixture no limitations of extinguishing agents are given. For this substance/mixture no limitations of extin- guishing agents are given.
Specific hazards during fire fighting
Not combustible. Ambient fire may liberate hazardous vapours.
Hazardous combustion products
Calcium oxide
Specific extinguishing methods
none
Special protective equipment for fire-fighters
In the event of fire, wear self-contained breathing apparatus.
NFPA 704
2
0
0
| HEALTH | 2 | Intense or continued but not chronic exposure could cause temporary incapacitation or possible residual injury (e.g. diethyl ether, ammonium phosphate, iodine) | |
| FIRE | 0 | Materials that will not burn under typical fire conditions, including intrinsically noncombustible materials such as concrete, stone, and sand. Materials that will not burn in air when exposed to a temperature of 820 °C (1,500 °F) for a period of 5 minutes.(e.g. Carbon tetrachloride) | |
| REACT | 0 | Normally stable, even under fire exposure conditions, and is not reactive with water (e.g. helium,N2) | |
| SPEC. HAZ. |
Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures
Advice for non-emergency personnel: Avoid inhalation of dusts. Evacuate the danger area, observe emergency procedures, consult an expert. Advice for emergency responders: For personal protection see section 8.
Environmental precautions
No special precautionary measures necessary.
Methods and materials for containment and cleaning up
Observe possible material restrictions (see sections 7 and 10). Take up dry. Dispose of properly. Clean up affected area. Avoid generation of dusts.
Handling
For precautions see section 2.2.
Storage
Further information on storage conditionsTightly closed. Dry.
Storage class
11, Combustible Solids
Recommended storage temperature
Recommended storage temperature see product label.
Further information on storage stability
Keep in a dry place. hygroscopic
Ingredients with workplace control parameters
Contains no substances with occupational exposure limit values.
Engineering measures
No data available
Personal protective equipment
Respiratory protectionrequired when dusts are generated.
Our recommendations on filtering respiratory protection are based on the following standards: DIN EN 143, DIN 14387 and other accompanying standards relating to the used respiratory protection system.
Recommended Filter type
Our recommendations on filtering respiratory protection are based on the following standards: DIN EN 143, DIN 14387 and other accompanying standards relating to the used respiratory protection system.
Filter type P1
The entrepeneur has to ensure that maintenance, cleaning and testing of respiratory protective devices are carried out according to the instructions of the producer. These measures have to be properly documented.
Eye/face protection
The entrepeneur has to ensure that maintenance, cleaning and testing of respiratory protective devices are carried out according to the instructions of the producer. These measures have to be properly documented.
Use equipment for eye protection tested and approved under appropriate government standards such as NIOSH (US) or EN 166(EU).
Safety glasses
Hand protection
Material
Safety glasses
Nitrile rubber
Break through time
480 min
Glove thickness
0.11 mm
Protective index
Full contact
Manufacturer
KCL 741 L
Material
Nitrile rubber
Break through time
480 min
Glove thickness
0.11 mm
Protective index
Splash contact
Manufacturer
KCL 741 L
Remarks
This recommendation applies only to the product stated in the safety data sheet, supplied by us and for the designated use. When dissolving in or mixing with other substances and under conditions deviating from those stated in EN 16523-1 please contact the supplier of CE-approved gloves (e.g. KCL GmbH, D- 36124 Eichenzell, Internet: www.kcl.de).
Hygiene measures
Change contaminated clothing. Wash hands after working with substance.
Information on basic physicochemical properties
- Physical staterandom crystals
- Solubility5 M HCl: 0.1 M at 20 °C, clear, colorless
- Dielectric constant6.1（Ambient）
- Particle characteristics Particle sizeNo data available
- Molecular weight100.09 g/mol
- Oxidizing propertiesnone
- Explosive propertiesNot classified as explosive.
- Flow timeNo data available
- Viscosity, kinematicNo data available
- Viscosity, dynamicNo data available
- Decomposition temperatureNo data available
- Autoignition temperaturenot combustible
- Partition coefficient: n-octanol/waterNot applicable for inorganic substances
- Water solubility0.017 g/l slightly soluble (20 °C)
- Density2.93 g/cm3 (25 °C)
Method: lit. - Relative density2.93 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)
- Relative vapor densityNo data available
- Vapor pressureNo data available
- Lower explosion limit / Lower flammability limitNo data available
- Upper explosion limit / Upper flammability limitNo data available
- Burning rateNo data available
Self-ignition : GLP: yes not auto-flammable - Evaporation rateNo data available
- Flash pointNot applicable
- Boiling point/boiling range800 °C
- Melting point/ range800 °C point Decomposes on heating.
- pH9 - 9.4
Method: OECD Test Guideline 105
GLP: yes - pH8.0
- Odor ThresholdNo data available
- OdorOdorless
- Colorwhite
- Appearancepowder
Reactivity
No data available
Chemical stability
The product is chemically stable under standard ambient conditions (room temperature) .
Possibility of hazardous reactions
Generates dangerous gases or fumes in contact with: acids carbon dioxide ammonium compounds acids Exothermic reaction with: Fluorine Aluminium magnesium
Conditions to avoid
Exposure to moisture may affect product quality. no information available
Incompatible materials
No data available
Hazardous decomposition products
In the event of fire: see section 5
11.1 Information on toxicological effects
Acute toxicityLD50 Oral - Rat - female - > 2,000 mg/kg (OECD Test Guideline 420)
LC50 Inhalation - Rat - male and female - 4 h - > 3 mg/l - aerosol (OECD Test Guideline 403)
LD50 Dermal - Rat - male and female - > 2,000 mg/kg (OECD Test Guideline 402)
Skin corrosion/irritation
LC50 Inhalation - Rat - male and female - 4 h - > 3 mg/l - aerosol (OECD Test Guideline 403)
LD50 Dermal - Rat - male and female - > 2,000 mg/kg (OECD Test Guideline 402)
Skin - reconstructed human epidermis (RhE)
Result: No skin irritation - 15 min (OECD Test Guideline 439)
Serious eye damage/eye irritation
Result: No skin irritation - 15 min (OECD Test Guideline 439)
Eyes - Bovine cornea
Result: No eye irritation - 4 h (OECD Test Guideline 437)
Respiratory or skin sensitization
Result: No eye irritation - 4 h (OECD Test Guideline 437)
Local lymph node assay (LLNA) - Mouse
Result: negative (OECD Test Guideline 429)
Germ cell mutagenicity
Result: negative (OECD Test Guideline 429)
Test Type: Ames test
Test system: Escherichia coli/Salmonella typhimurium
Metabolic activation: with and without metabolic activation
Method: OECD Test Guideline 471
Result: negative
Test Type: Mutagenicity (mammal cell test): chromosome aberration.
Test system: Human lymphocytes
Metabolic activation: with and without metabolic activation
Method: OECD Test Guideline 473
Result: negative
Test Type: In vitro mammalian cell gene mutation test
Test system: mouse lymphoma cells
Metabolic activation: with and without metabolic activation
Method: OECD Test Guideline 476
Result: negative
Carcinogenicity
Test system: Escherichia coli/Salmonella typhimurium
Metabolic activation: with and without metabolic activation
Method: OECD Test Guideline 471
Result: negative
Test Type: Mutagenicity (mammal cell test): chromosome aberration.
Test system: Human lymphocytes
Metabolic activation: with and without metabolic activation
Method: OECD Test Guideline 473
Result: negative
Test Type: In vitro mammalian cell gene mutation test
Test system: mouse lymphoma cells
Metabolic activation: with and without metabolic activation
Method: OECD Test Guideline 476
Result: negative
Classified based on available data. For more details, see section 2
Reproductive toxicity
Classified based on available data. For more details, see section 2
Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure
Classified based on available data. For more details, see section 2
Specific target organ toxicity - repeated exposure
Classified based on available data. For more details, see section 2
Aspiration hazard
Classified based on available data. For more details, see section 2
11.2 Additional Information
Repeated dose toxicity - Rat - male and female - Oral - 48 Days - No observed ad- verse effect level - 1,000 mg/kg
RTECS: FF9335000
To the best of our knowledge, the chemical, physical, and toxicological properties have not been thoroughly investigated.
Hazardous properties cannot be excluded but are unlikely when the product is handled appropriately.
Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety practice.
RTECS: FF9335000
To the best of our knowledge, the chemical, physical, and toxicological properties have not been thoroughly investigated.
Hazardous properties cannot be excluded but are unlikely when the product is handled appropriately.
Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety practice.
Ecotoxicity
Components:
calcium carbonate:
Toxicity to fishLC50 (Oncorhynchus mykiss (rainbow trout)): > 100 mg/l End point: mortality Exposure time: 96 h Test Type: semi-static test Method: OECD Test Guideline 203 GLP: yes
Toxicity to daphnia and other aquatic invertebrates
EC50 (Daphnia magna (Water flea)): > 100 mg/l End point: Immobilization Exposure time: 48 h Test Type: static test Method: OECD Test Guideline 202 GLP: yes
Toxicity to algae/aquatic plants
ErC50 (Desmodesmus subspicatus (green algae)): 14 mg/l Exposure time: 72 h Test Type: static test Analytical monitoring: yes Method: OECD Test Guideline 201 GLP: yes
Toxicity to microorganisms
EC50 (activated sludge): > 1,000 mg/l Exposure time: 3 h Test Type: static test Method: OECD Test Guideline 209 GLP: yes
Persistence and degradability
Components:
calcium carbonate:
Biodegradabilityaerobic Inoculum: activated sludge, non-adapted Concentration: 83.3 mg/l Result: Readily biodegradable. Biodegradation: 90 % Exposure time: 28 d Method: OECD Test Guideline 301B GLP: yes
Bioaccumulative potential
Components:
calcium carbonate:
BioaccumulationRemarks: Bioaccumulation is unlikely.
Partition coefficient: noctanol/water
Remarks: Not applicable for inorganic substances
Mobility in soil
No data available
Other adverse effects
Components:
calcium carbonate:
Results of PBT and vPvB assessmentSubstance does not meet the criteria for PBT or vPvB according to Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006, Annex XIII.
Additional ecological information
No ecological problems are to be expected when the product is handled and used with due care and attention.
Disposal methods
Waste from residuesOffer surplus and non-recyclable solutions to a licensed disposal company.
International Regulations
IATA-DGR
Not regulated as a dangerous good
UN/ID No. : Not applicable
Proper shipping name : Not applicable
Class : Not applicable
Subsidiary risk : Not applicable
Packing group : Not applicable
Labels : Not applicable
Packing instruction (cargo aircraft) : Not applicable
Packing instruction (passenger aircraft) : Not applicable
UN/ID No. : Not applicable
Proper shipping name : Not applicable
Class : Not applicable
Subsidiary risk : Not applicable
Packing group : Not applicable
Labels : Not applicable
Packing instruction (cargo aircraft) : Not applicable
Packing instruction (passenger aircraft) : Not applicable
IMDG-Code
Not regulated as a dangerous good
UN number : Not applicable
Proper shipping name : Not applicable
Class : Not applicable
Subsidiary risk : Not applicable
Packing group : Not applicable
Labels : Not applicable
EmS Code : Not applicable
Marine pollutant : no
UN number : Not applicable
Proper shipping name : Not applicable
Class : Not applicable
Subsidiary risk : Not applicable
Packing group : Not applicable
Labels : Not applicable
EmS Code : Not applicable
Marine pollutant : no
Transport in bulk according to Annex II of MARPOL 73/78 and the IBC Code
Not applicable for product as supplied.
National Regulations
JT/T 617
UN number : Not applicable
Proper shipping name : Not applicable
Class : Not applicable
Subsidiary risk : Not applicable
Packing group : Not applicable
Labels : Not applicable
Environmentally hazardous : no
Proper shipping name : Not applicable
Class : Not applicable
Subsidiary risk : Not applicable
Packing group : Not applicable
Labels : Not applicable
Environmentally hazardous : no
Special precautions for user
Remarks : Not classified as dangerous in the meaning of transport regulations.
Catalogue of Hazardous Chemicals : This product is not listed in the catalogue of hazardous chemicals and it does not meet the definition of hazardous chemicals and its principles of determination.
National regulatory information
Regulations on Safety Management of Hazardous Chemicals
Identification of Major Hazard Installations for Hazardous Chemicals (GB 18218)
Not listed
Hazardous Chemicals for Priority Management
Not listed under SAWS
Regulations on Labour Protection in Workplaces where Toxic Substances are Used
Catalogue of Highly Toxic Chemicals
Not listed
Regulation of Environmental Management on the First Import of Chemicals and the Import and Export of Toxic Chemicals
China Severely Restricted Toxic Chemicals for Import and Export
Not listed
Regulation on the Administration of Precursor Chemicals
Catalogue and Classification of Precursor Chemicals
Not listed
Full text of other abbreviations
AIIC - Australian Inventory of Industrial Chemicals
ANTT - National Agency forTransport by Land of Brazil
ASTM - American Society for the Testing of Materials
bw - Body weight
CMR - Carcinogen, Mutagen or Reproductive Toxicant
DIN -Standard of the German Institute for Standardisation
DSL - Domestic SubstancesList (Canada)
ECx - Concentration associated with x% response
ELx - Loading rate associated with x% response
EmS - Emergency Schedule
ENCS - Existing and NewChemical Substances (Japan)
ErCx - Concentration associated with x% growth rate response
ERG - Emergency Response Guide
GHS - Globally Harmonised System
GLP - Good Laboratory Practice
IARC - International Agency for Research on Can- cer
IATA - International Air Transport Association
IBC - International Code for theConstruction and Equipment of Ships carrying Dangerous Chemicals in Bulk
IC50 -Half maximal inhibitory concentration
ICAO - International Civil Aviation Organiza- tion
IECSC - Inventory of Existing Chemical Substances in China
IMDG - Interna- tional Maritime Dangerous Goods
IMO - International Maritime Organisation
ISHL -Industrial Safety and Health Law (Japan)
ISO - International Organisation forStandardisation
KECI - Korea Existing Chemicals Inventory
LC50 - Lethal Concen- tration to 50 % of a test population
LD50 - Lethal Dose to 50% of a test population (Median Lethal Dose)
MARPOL - International Convention for the Prevention of Pol- lution from Ships
MERCOSUR - The Agreement for the Facilitation of the Transport of Dangerous Goods
n.o.s. - Not Otherwise Specified
Nch - Chilean Norm
NO(A)EC - No Observed (Adverse) Effect Concentration
NO(A)EL - No Observed (Adverse) Ef- fect Level
NOELR - No Observable Effect Loading Rate
NOM - Official MexicanNorm
NTP - National Toxicology Program
NZIoC - New Zealand Inventory of Chem- icals
OECD - Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development
OPPTS - Of- fice of Chemical Safety and Pollution Prevention
PBT - Persistent, Bioaccumulative and Toxic substance
PICCS - Philippines Inventory of Chemicals and Chemical Sub- stances
(Q)SAR - (Quantitative) Structure Activity Relationship
REACH - Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council concerning theRegistration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals
SADT - Self-Accelerating Decomposition Temperature
SDS - Safety Data Sheet
TCSI - TaiwanChemical Substance Inventory
TDG - Transportation of Dangerous Goods
TECI -Thailand Existing Chemicals Inventory
TSCA - Toxic Substances Control Act (UnitedStates)
UN - United Nations
UNRTDG - United Nations Recommendations on theTransport of Dangerous Goods
vPvB - Very Persistent and Very Bioaccumulative
WHMIS - Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System
ANTT - National Agency forTransport by Land of Brazil
ASTM - American Society for the Testing of Materials
bw - Body weight
CMR - Carcinogen, Mutagen or Reproductive Toxicant
DIN -Standard of the German Institute for Standardisation
DSL - Domestic SubstancesList (Canada)
ECx - Concentration associated with x% response
ELx - Loading rate associated with x% response
EmS - Emergency Schedule
ENCS - Existing and NewChemical Substances (Japan)
ErCx - Concentration associated with x% growth rate response
ERG - Emergency Response Guide
GHS - Globally Harmonised System
GLP - Good Laboratory Practice
IARC - International Agency for Research on Can- cer
IATA - International Air Transport Association
IBC - International Code for theConstruction and Equipment of Ships carrying Dangerous Chemicals in Bulk
IC50 -Half maximal inhibitory concentration
ICAO - International Civil Aviation Organiza- tion
IECSC - Inventory of Existing Chemical Substances in China
IMDG - Interna- tional Maritime Dangerous Goods
IMO - International Maritime Organisation
ISHL -Industrial Safety and Health Law (Japan)
ISO - International Organisation forStandardisation
KECI - Korea Existing Chemicals Inventory
LC50 - Lethal Concen- tration to 50 % of a test population
LD50 - Lethal Dose to 50% of a test population (Median Lethal Dose)
MARPOL - International Convention for the Prevention of Pol- lution from Ships
MERCOSUR - The Agreement for the Facilitation of the Transport of Dangerous Goods
n.o.s. - Not Otherwise Specified
Nch - Chilean Norm
NO(A)EC - No Observed (Adverse) Effect Concentration
NO(A)EL - No Observed (Adverse) Ef- fect Level
NOELR - No Observable Effect Loading Rate
NOM - Official MexicanNorm
NTP - National Toxicology Program
NZIoC - New Zealand Inventory of Chem- icals
OECD - Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development
OPPTS - Of- fice of Chemical Safety and Pollution Prevention
PBT - Persistent, Bioaccumulative and Toxic substance
PICCS - Philippines Inventory of Chemicals and Chemical Sub- stances
(Q)SAR - (Quantitative) Structure Activity Relationship
REACH - Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council concerning theRegistration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals
SADT - Self-Accelerating Decomposition Temperature
SDS - Safety Data Sheet
TCSI - TaiwanChemical Substance Inventory
TDG - Transportation of Dangerous Goods
TECI -Thailand Existing Chemicals Inventory
TSCA - Toxic Substances Control Act (UnitedStates)
UN - United Nations
UNRTDG - United Nations Recommendations on theTransport of Dangerous Goods
vPvB - Very Persistent and Very Bioaccumulative
WHMIS - Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System
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The information in this MSDS is only applicable to the specified product, unless otherwise specified, it is not applicable to the mixture of this product and other substances. This MSDS only provides information on the safety of the product for those who have received the appropriate professional training for the user of the product. Users of this MSDS must make independent judgments on the applicability of this SDS. The authors of this MSDS will not be held responsible for any harm caused by the use of this MSDS.