CALCIUM OXIDE†
| CAS # | 1305-78-8 |
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| Formula |
CaO |
| Synonyms |
burned lime; burnt lime; lime; pebble lime; quick lime; unslaked lime |
| Physical description | White or gray, odorless lumps or granular powder. | ||
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| Boiling point | 5162°F | Molecular weight | 56.1 |
| Freezing point/melting point | 4662°F | Vapor pressure | 0 mmHg (approx) |
| Flash point | Vapor density | ||
| Specific gravity | 3.34 | Ionization potential | |
| Lower explosive limit (LEL) | Upper explosive limit (UEL) | ||
| NFPA health rating | 3 | NFPA fire rating | 0 |
| NFPA reactivity rating | 1 | NFPA special instruction | |
| Vapor hazard ratio (VHR) | |||
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| Analyte code (IMIS no.) | 0520 (total); request using analyte code 9135 | ||
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| Sampler/Sampling media | Tared low-ash 37 mm PVC filter, 5 microns [SLTC108] | ||
| Sampling time* | 240-480 min |
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| Sampling volume (TWA)* | 960 L |
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| Sampling flow rate (TWA)* | 2 L/min |
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| Sampling volume (STEL/Peak/C)* | |||
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| Analytical method instruments | Gravimetric | ||
| Method reference | OSHA PV2121 (partially validated) | ||
| Notes | Samples collected for this compound are first analyzed gravimetrically. If the gravimetric result of a sample yields a concentration below the permissible exposure limit (PEL), the SLTC will report the calculated air concentration for the requested compound solely from the gravimetric result, qualified as less than or equal to the gravimetric result; no further work on the sample will be performed. If the gravimetric result indicates an air concentration greater than the PEL, the sample will proceed for elemental analysis. Results will be reported from the elemental analysis for the element only; the stated identity of the actual sample contents is based on the assumption that the material sampled is as identified by the compliance officer using available documentation of materials and processes. An elemental result provided may be converted to the desired compound by multiplying the result by the appropriate stoichiometric factor. A 91B report specific to the compound (including the stoichiometric conversion) may by be provided upon request by contacting the laboratory. The stoichiometric factor for calcium oxide from calcium is 1.399. |
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| Special requirements | FOR TOTAL DUST, DO NOT USE A CYCLONE!!! |
* All sampling instructions above are recommended guidelines for OSHA Compliance Safety and Health Officers (CSHOs), please see the corresponding OSHA method reference for complete details.
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| Bulk Method |
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Sampling information (see manufacturer instructions) |
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OSHA PEL
8-hour TWA (ST) STEL (C) Ceiling Peak |
NIOSH REL
Up to 10-hour TWA (ST) STEL (C) Ceiling |
ACGIH TLV©
8-hour TWA (ST) STEL (C) Ceiling |
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| PEL-TWA |
5 mg/m³ |
REL-TWA |
2 mg/m³ |
TLV-TWA | PEL-TWA |
2 mg/m³ |
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| PEL-STEL | REL-STEL | TLV-STEL | PEL-STEL | ||||
| PEL-C | REL-C | TLV-C | PEL-C | ||||
| Skin notation |
N |
Skin notation |
N |
Skin notation |
N |
Skin notation |
N |
| Notes: | Notes: |
Notes:
Visit the ACGIH TLV site for specific data |
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| Health factors: See NIH-NLM PubChem. | IDLH |
25 mg/m³ |
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| Carcinogenic classifications: Not listed | Notes: | ||||||
| AIHA emergency response planning guidelines - ERPG-1/ERPG-2/ERPG-3: | |||||||
Additional Resources and Literature References
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NOAA: CAMEO Chemicals - Calcium oxide NIOSH: Pocket Guide to Chemical Hazards - Calcium oxide Literature References
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Last Updated Date : 04/09/2024