Calcium magnesium oxide

Agent Name
Calcium magnesium oxide
CAS Number
37247-91-9
Formula
Ca.Mg.O
Major Category
Metals
Calcium magnesium oxide formula graphical representation
Synonyms
Dolomitic lime; [ChemIDplus] CALCE DOLOMITICA IN ZOLLE; CALCE DOLOMITICA VIVA; Calce viva, calce in zolle; Dolime, Dolomitic lime; DOLOMITE CALCINATA; OSSIDO DI CALCIO E MAGNESIO; [IUCLID] DOLOMITIC QUICKLIME; Mag lime; Dolime; Fluxing Lime; Kemidol Oxide; Kemidol Oxide Fines; [Graymont MSDS]
Category
Metals, Inorganic Compounds
Description
White crystals with a mild earthy odor; [Graymont MSDS]
Sources/Uses
Used for extraction, refining, and processing of metals; as a construction materials additive, fertilizer, and pH regulator; [IUCLID] Used for neutralization, flocculation, flux and slag conditioning (steelmaking), and absorption; [Graymont MSDS]
Comments
Reacts with water producing heat and high alkalinity; [IUCLID] May contain up to 1% crystalline silica (CAS# 14808-60-7); Absorbs moisture and carbon dioxide from air forming calcium magnesium hydroxide oxide and calcium magnesium carbonate oxide; Reacts with water producing calcium magnesium hydroxide oxide and calcium magnesium hydroxide and sufficient heat to ignite surrounding combustible materials; Causes severe irritation or burns; Inhalation of dust may cause corrosive injuries to upper respiratory tract; [Graymont MSDS]
Biomedical References

Adverse Effects

Dermatotoxin
Skin burns

Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent

Processes

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