SDS

Safety Data Sheet

Portland Cement

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heavy metals including cadmium, chromium (including hexavalent chromium), nickel

and lead. Other trace constituents may include calcium oxide (also known as free lime

or quick lime) and organic compounds from grinding aids such as amine acetate salts,

glycols and 1,2-ethanediol.

Section 4: First Aid Measures

Description of First Aid Measures

Inhalation:

Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. If coughing

persists, obtain medical attention.

Eye contact:

Rinse eyes under lids cautiously with clean water for at least 15 minutes. Remove

contact lenses, if present and easy to do so. Continue rinsing. Get immediate

medical advice/attention.

Skin Contact:

Remove contaminated clothing. Remove dry material from skin, but avoid creating

dust. Wash with plenty of water. If skin irritation occurs, get immediate medical

advice/attention.

Ingestion:

Do not induce vomiting. If subject is conscious, rinse the mouth with water to

remove any material and drink plenty of water to dilute any swallowed material.

DO not give drink or attempt to force water to an unconscious person. Get

medical advice/attention.

Most Important Symptoms/Effects (Acute and Delayed)

Inhalation:

May irritate nose and throat if dust is inhaled. Prolonged or repeated inhalation of

respirable dust may lead to respiratory track or lung damage.

Eye contact:

Causes serious eye irritation and may scratch eye surface due to particle abrasion.

May cause chemical burns resulting in corneal damage.

Skin Contact:

Causes skin irritation if exposed to moisture on skin relating in redness, dryness

and itching. Extended exposure to wet materials will result in chemical burns to

skin, possibly severe.

Ingestion:

May cause irritation and burns to mouth, throat, stomach and digestive tract if

swallowed.

Recommendations for Immediate Medical Care or Special Treatment

Seek immediate medical attention for inhalation of large quantities of dust or exposure

of wet material over large areas of skin.