SDS
Safety Data Sheet
THOROSEAL GRAY
Revision date
:
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Hazards during fire-fighting
:
carbon monoxide
,
carbon dioxide
,
harmful vapours
Evolution of fumes/fog.
The substances/groups of substances mentioned can be released in case of fire.
P
rodu
c
t
is not combustible or explosive.
Protective equip
ment for fire-fighting
:
W
ear self-contained breathing apparatus and chemical-protective clothing.
Further information
:
P
roduc
t
itself is non-combustible
;
fire extinguishing method of surrounding areas must be considered.
The
degree of risk is governed by the burning substance and the fire conditions.
Dispose of fire debris and
contaminated extinguishing water in accordance with official regulations.
6.
Acc
i
d
e
n
ta
l
release measures
Personal precautions
:
A
void dust formation.
Avoid contact with skin and eyes.
Use personal protective clothing.
Handle in accordance
with good building materials hygiene and safety practice.
Environmental precautions
:
Do not discharge into drains/surface waters/groundwater.
Cleanup
:
Avoid raising dust.
For small amounts
:
Pick up with suitable appliance and dispose of.
For large amounts
:
Pick up with suitable appliance and dispose of.
P
ack in tightly closed containers for disposal.
For residues
:
Rinse with plenty of water.
7.
Han
dling and Storage
Handling
General advice:
A
void dust formation.
T
he Cement contained in this product reacts alkaline when in contact with water or
humidity. This may cause severe irritation of skin or mucous membranes. The humidity of the skin or mucous
membranes is enough for this reaction. Prolonged direct contact to the dry product should be avoided therefore.
Avoid inhalation of dusts.
Avoid skin contact.
Pour downwind and allow as little free fall as possible while
emptying bags into equipment.
B
rea
t
hing must be protected when large quantities are decanted without local
exhaust ventilation.
Protection against fire and explosion
:
No special precautions necessary.
Storage
General advice:
Containers should be stored tightly sealed in a dry place.
Storage incompatibility
:
General advice
:
Segregate from metals.
Segregate from acids.
S
egrega
t
e
from lyes.
Segregate from oxidants.
Segregate from foods and animal feeds.
8.
E
x
po
s
u
re
Controls and Personal Protection
Components with occupational exposure limits
crys
t
alline silica
OSHA
TWA value
2.4
millions of particles per cubic foot of air
R
espirable
;
T
he value is calculated from a specified equation using a
value of 100%. Lower values of % will give higher
exposure limits. See regulation for specific equation.
TWA value
0.1 mg/m3
Respirable
;