SDS
Conforms to OSHA HazCom 2012, CPR & NOM-018-STPS-2000 Standards
SAFETY DATA SHEET
Trade Name: Sakrete Portland Cement Page 4 of 10 Print date: 2016-02-24
Sakrete Type N Masonry Cement
Sakrete Type S Masonry Cement
6.2 METHODS AND MATERIALS FOR CONTAINMENT AND CLEANING - UP
Methods for Containment:
Contain spill, then place in a suitable container. Do not flush to
sewer or allow to enter waterways. Use appropriate Personal
Protective Equipment (PPE).
Methods for Cleaning-Up:
Vacuum or sweep material and place in a disposal container.
Section 7: HANDLING AND STORAGE
7.1 PRECAUTIONS FOR SAFE HANDLING
Handling:
Avoid contact with skin and eyes. Do not swallow. Good
housekeeping is important to prevent accumulation of dust. Avoid
generating and breathing dust. The use of compressed air for
cleaning clothing, equipment, etc, is not recommended. Handle and
open container with care. When using do not eat or drink. Wash
hands before eating, drinking, or smoking. (See section 8)
General Hygiene Advice:
Launder contaminated clothing before reuse. Wash hands before
eating, drinking, or smoking.
7.2 CONDITIONS FOR SAFE STORAGE, INCLUDING ANY INCOMPATIBILITIES
Storage:
Keep out of the reach of children. Store in dust-tight, dry, labeled
containers. Keep containers closed when not in use. Avoid any dust
buildup by frequent cleaning and suitable construction of the storage
area. Do not store in an area equipped with emergency water
sprinklers. (See section 10)
Section 8: EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION
8.1 CONTROL PARAMETERS
Exposure Guidelines
Occupational Exposure Limits
Ingredient
OSHA-PEL
ACGIH-TLV
Portland cement
15 mg/m³ (total); 5 mg/m³ (resp)
1 mg/m³ (no asbestos and <1%
crystalline silica, respirable fraction)
Ferric oxide
10 mg/m
3
5 mg/m
3
(iron oxide fume; dust as Fe)
Silica, crystalline,
quartz
((10 mg/m
3
)/(%SiO
2
+2) TWA (resp))
((30 mg/m
3
)/(%SiO
2
+2) TWA (total))
((250)/(%SiO
2
+5) mppcf TWA (resp))
0.025 mg/m³
Calcium oxide
5 mg/m³
2 mg/m
3
Gypsum
15 mg/m
3
TWA (poussière totale)
5 mg/m
3
TWA (fraction respirable)
10 mg/m
3
Calcium carbonate
15 mg/m³ (total); 5 mg/m³ (resp)
10 mg/m³
Magnesium oxide
15 mg/m
3
10 mg/m
3
8.2 EXPOSURE CONTROLS
Engineering Controls:
Use ventilation adequate to keep exposures (airborne levels of dust,
fume, vapor, etc.) below recommended exposure limits.