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Cements for Masonry and Stucco

MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET

(Complies with OSHA 29 CFR 1910.1200)

SECTION I: PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION

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Product Name Code #

MASONRY CEMENT-TYPE S 1125-71

MASONRY CEMENT-TYPE N 1125-70

PLASTIC CEMENT 2121-94

MCS CEMENT TYPE MORTAR S (34 KG) 4013-00

PREMIUM PLASTERING CEMENT 1125-98

QUIKRETE

PORTLAND/LIME CEMENT, GRAY TYPE S 1125-20

QUIKRETE

PORTLAND/LIME CEMENT, WHITE TYPE N 1124-06

PRODUCT USE: HYDRAULIC SPECIALTY CEMENTS FOR USE IN MASONRY MORTARS AND STUCCOS

SECTION II - HAZARD IDENTIFICATION

Route(s) of Entry: Inhalation, Skin, Ingestion

Acute Exposure: Product becomes alkaline when exposed to moisture. Exposure can dry the skin,

cause alkali burns and affect the mucous membranes. Dust can irritate the eyes and upper

respiratory system. Toxic effects noted in animals include, for acute exposures, alveolar damage

with pulmonary edema.

Chronic Exposure: Dust can cause inflammation of the lining tissue of the interior of the nose and

inflammation of the cornea. Hypersensitive individuals may develop an allergic dermatitis.

Carcinogenicity: Since Portland cement and blended cements are manufactured from raw

materials mined from the earth (limestone, marl, sand, shale, etc.) and process heat is provided by

burning fossil fuels, trace, but detectable, amounts of naturally occurring, and possibly harmful,

elements may be found during chemical analysis. Under ASTM standards, Portland cement may

contain 0.75 % insoluble residue. A fraction of these residues may be free crystalline silica.

Respirable crystalline silica (quartz) can cause silicosis, a fibrosis (scarring) of the lungs and

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Cements for Masonry and Stucco MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET (Complies with OSHA 29 CFR 1910.
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possibly cancer. There is evidence that exposure to respirable silica or the disease silicosis is associated with an increased incidence of Scleroderma, tuberculosis and kidney disorders.
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SECTION III - HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS/IDENTITY INFORMATION Hazardous Components CAS No. Portland Cement May contain: Silica Sand, crystalline 65997-15-1 Pulverized Limestone Fly Ash Gypsum Lime 01317-65-3 68131-74-8 10101-41-4 01305-62-0 14808-60-7 PEL (OSHA) mg/M3 5 TLV (ACGIH) mg/M3 5 10 %SiO2+2 5 5 5 5 0.05 (respirable) 5 5 5 5 Although these products contain no intentionally added Silica, they may contain small amounts of silica occurring as natural impurities in the other raw materials.
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SECTION VI – ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES If spilled, use dustless methods (vacuum) and place into covered container for disposal (if not contaminated or wet). Use adequate ventilation to keep exposure to airborne contaminants below the exposure limit. SECTION VII - PRECAUTIONS FOR SAFE HANDLING AND STORAGE Do not allow water to contact the product until time of use. DO NOT BREATHE DUST. In dusty environments, the use of an OSHA, MSHA or NIOSH approved respirator and tight fitting goggles is recommended.
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Condition to Avoid: Keep dry until used to preserve product utility. SECTION XI – TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION Routes of Entry: Inhalation, Ingestion Toxicity to Animals: LD50: Not Available LC50: Not Available Chronic Effects on Humans: Conditions aggravated by exposure include eye disease, skin disorders and Chronic Respiratory conditions.
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Canadian WHMIS Classification: Considered to be a hazardous material under the Hazardous Products Act as defined by the Controlled Products Regulations (Class D2A, E- Corrosive Material) and subject to the requirements of Health Canada’s Workplace Hazardous Material Information (WHMIS). This product has been classified according to the hazard criteria of the Controlled Products Regulation (CPR). This document complies with the WHMIS requirements of the Hazardous Products Act (HPA) and the CPR.
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Revision #07-01, supersedes all previous revisions Created: 10/25/2006 Last Updated: February 23, 2010 NOTE: The information and recommendations contained herein are based upon data believed to be correct. However, no guarantee or warranty of any kind, express or implied, is made with respect to the information contained herein. We accept no responsibility and disclaim all liability for any harmful effects which may be caused by exposure to silica contained in our products.