PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION

Product Name
:
Gypsum
No
:
GSR - SDS 004
Company name
:
PT. Smelting, Gresik Smelter and Refinery
Address
:
Desa Roomo, Kecamatan Manyar PO. Box 555 Gresik 61151 Jawa Timur - Indonesia
Telephone Number
:
62-31-397-6458/59
Fax Number
:
62-31-397-6460

 

COMPOSITION /INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS

Chemical Formula
:
CaSO4 -2H20
PT Smelting ISO Document
:
AP-SP-300-02-03

 

ComponentContent
CaO≥ 30.5 %
SO3≥ 44.0 %
Carbonate≤ 0.60 %
Moisture≤ 13.0 %

 

Note:
The above chemical composition is dry weight basis

 

HAZARD IDENTIFICATION

Emergency Overview :
Gypsum is white powdered solid. It may cause eye, skin and upper respiratory tract irritation, as a result of its nature to absorb moisture. It can cause inflammation of mucous membranes and nose-bleeds. 

Potential Health Effects

Eyes
:
Contact with eyes may cause slight irritation.
Skin
:
Contact with skin may cause slight irritation.
Ingestion
:
Swallowing this product is not expected to cause toxic effects. As gypsum absorbs moisture and clumps may form and create blockages in the stomach.
Inhalation
:
Gypsum is considered a nuisance particulate but it will absorb moisture quickly causing clumps in the nasal passages and upper respiratory tract.
Chronic Effects
:
-



 

FIRST AID MEASURES

Eye Contact
:
In case of contact with eyes, rinse eyes with clean water for 15 minutes. Get medical attention.
Skin Contact
:
Wash contacted skin with soap and water. Launder clothing before reuse.
Inhalation
:
Move patient to fresh air. Monitor for respiratory distress. If cough or difficulty breathing develops, evaluate for respiratory tract irritation, bronchitis, or pneumonitis.
Ingestion
:
If swallowed, have the conscious victim drink plenty of water. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious victim. Get medical attention.

 

FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES

Fire and Explosion Hazard
:
Gypsum will readily absorb water and may affect the flow of water from a fire location.
Flashpoint and Method
:
Non-flammable and does not support combustion.
Flammable limit
:
Not Applicable.
Autoignition Temperature
:
Not Applicable.
Extinguishing Media
 
 
- Small Fires
:
This product can be used as an extinguishing agent for small fires.
- Large Fires
:
This product will readily absorb water and may affect the ability to fight fires associated with other materials. Use extinguishing agents suitable for materials that will support combustion.
Fire Fighting
:
This product will not act as a fuel to a fire. Wear protective equipment appropriate for materials that are burning.

 

ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES

Procedure for Clean Up
Avoid contact with the spilled material. Collect material for reprocessing if possible. If reprocessing is not possible collect for disposal in a container appropriate for disposal method. Collect material using shovels and vacuums or other methods that will minimize dust exposures to workers.

Personal Precaution
Wear appropriate respirator when ventilation is inadequate. Put on appropriate personal protective equipment. Avoid dust formation. Avoid breathing vapors, mist or gas.

Environmental Precaution
Do not let product enter drains.

 

HANDLING AND STORAGE

Handling Precaution
Handle in a manner that will minimize generation of dusts. Avoid breathing dusts. Use containers during transfer of product. Compressed air should not be used for cleaning these dusts.

Storage Precaution
Keep product in a dry location and placed on waterproof floor. Keep containers closed. In accordance with preventing of pollution, any spillage should not be discharge into the environment. Symbol and emergency response equipments should be provided in accordance with applicable regulations.

Work/Hygienic Practices
Wash before eating, using the washroom or smoking. Launder contaminated clothing before reuse.

 

EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION

Eye/Face Protection
:
Wear safety glasses with side shields with appropriate approvals for your jurisdiction to prevent contact with eyes.
Skin Protection
:
Wear clothing to prevent direct contact with skin. Wear gloves (leather) to prevent contact with powder.
Body Protection
:
Wear suitable protective clothing
Respiration
:
Use respirators and components tested and approved under appropriate government standards.

 

PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES

Appearance
:
White Powder
Odour
:
None.
Physical State
:
Solid.
Vapour Density
:
Not Applicable.
Boiling Point/Range
:
Decomposes
Melting Point/Range
:
1559° C
Solubility
:
Not Applicable

 

STABILITY AND REACTIVITY

Stability
The product is stable

Condition to Avoid
Not applicable

Incompatible Materials
Avoid contact with strong oxidizing agents such as fluorine, chlorine triflouride, diazomethane and oxygen diflouride may cause an exothermic reaction (heat). Several metal oxo-compounds and sulfides mixed with gypsum and aluminum can create a violent reaction.

Hazardous Decomposition
Irritating or toxic substances may be emitted upon thermal decomposition. Hazardous Polymerization.

Hazardous Polymerization
Will not occur

 

TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION

Sensitization
:
Not considered a sensitizer.
Mutagenicity
:
Not considered mutagenic.
Reproductive effects
:
Not considered a reproductive hazard.
Carcinogenicity
:
Not available data
Acute Toxicity
:
May cause eye, skin and upper respiratory tract irritation, as a result of its nature to absorb moisture. May cause inflammation of mucous membranes and nosebleeds.
Chronic Toxicity
:
May cause long-term inflammation of mucous membranes of the eyes and respiratory tract.
Target organs
:
Eyes, skin and respiratory system.

 

ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION

No recognized unusual toxicity to plants or animals

DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS

This product should be considered for recycling and reuse. If recycling or reuse is not possible disposal is to be in accordance with federal, state/provincial and municipal requirements.

TRANSPORT INFORMATION

Loading-unloading process is carried out in closed and covered area. Transportation vehicle should use cover sheet to prevent spreading of powder.

REGULATORY INFORMATION

Originally prepared by PT Smelting , April 2020

 

PT Smelting has prepared this material safety data sheet in order to provide product information which will assist our customers in complying government standard.