ICSC 1425 - PORTLAND CEMENT

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PORTLAND CEMENT	ICSC: 1425 (October 2001)
Hydraulic cement

CAS #: 65997-15-1

EC Number: 266-043-4

	ACUTE HAZARDS	PREVENTION	FIRE FIGHTING
FIRE & EXPLOSION	Not combustible.		In case of fire in the surroundings, use appropriate extinguishing media.

STRICT HYGIENE!
	SYMPTOMS	PREVENTION	FIRST AID
Inhalation	Cough. Sore throat.	Avoid inhalation of dust.	Fresh air, rest.
Skin	Dry skin. Redness. See Notes.	Protective gloves. Protective clothing.	Rinse and then wash skin with water and soap.
Eyes	Redness. Pain. Severe deep burns.	Wear safety goggles.	First rinse with plenty of water for several minutes (remove contact lenses if easily possible), then refer for medical attention.
Ingestion	Burning sensation. Abdominal pain.	Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work.	Do NOT induce vomiting. Refer for medical attention .

SPILLAGE DISPOSAL	CLASSIFICATION & LABELLING
Personal protection: particulate filter respirator adapted to the airborne concentration of the substance. Sweep spilled substance into covered containers. Do NOT wash away into sewer.	According to UN GHS Criteria Transportation UN Classification
STORAGE
Dry. Well closed. Separated from strong acids.
PACKAGING

PORTLAND CEMENT

ICSC: 1425

PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL INFORMATION
Physical State; Appearance LIGHT GREY OR WHITE POWDER. Physical dangers Chemical dangers Reacts with acids, aluminium metals and ammonium salts. Reacts slowly with water forming hardened hydrated compounds, releasing heat and producing a strong alkaline solution.	Melting point: >1000°C Density: 2.7-3.2 g/cm³ Solubility in water: reaction

PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL INFORMATION

Physical State; Appearance
LIGHT GREY OR WHITE POWDER.

Physical dangers

Chemical dangers
Reacts with acids, aluminium metals and ammonium salts. Reacts slowly with water forming hardened hydrated compounds, releasing heat and producing a strong alkaline solution.

Melting point: >1000°C
Density: 2.7-3.2 g/cm³
Solubility in water: reaction

EXPOSURE & HEALTH EFFECTS
Routes of exposure The substance can be absorbed into the body by inhalation. Effects of short-term exposure The substance is irritating to the skin and respiratory tract. The substance is corrosive to the eyes.	Inhalation risk A nuisance-causing concentration of airborne particles can be reached quickly when dispersed. Effects of long-term or repeated exposure Repeated or prolonged contact with skin may cause dermatitis. Repeated or prolonged contact may cause skin sensitization.

EXPOSURE & HEALTH EFFECTS

Routes of exposure
The substance can be absorbed into the body by inhalation.

Effects of short-term exposure
The substance is irritating to the skin and respiratory tract. The substance is corrosive to the eyes.

Inhalation risk
A nuisance-causing concentration of airborne particles can be reached quickly when dispersed.

Effects of long-term or repeated exposure
Repeated or prolonged contact with skin may cause dermatitis. Repeated or prolonged contact may cause skin sensitization.

OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS
TLV: (respirable fraction): 1 mg/m³, as TWA; A4 (not classifiable as a human carcinogen). MAK: carcinogen category: 3

ENVIRONMENT

NOTES
The product is primarily a mixture of calcium silicates, aluminates, ferrites and calcium sulfate. An added stabilizer or inhibitor can influence the toxicological properties of this substance, consult an expert. Sensitization observed with cement is mainly due to the presence of hexavalent chromium. Some Portland cements may be free of hexavalent chromium. In the presence of moisture, skin burns may occur 12 to 48 hours after exposure; there may be no pain at the time of exposure.

NOTES

The product is primarily a mixture of calcium silicates, aluminates, ferrites and calcium sulfate.
An added stabilizer or inhibitor can influence the toxicological properties of this substance, consult an expert.
Sensitization observed with cement is mainly due to the presence of hexavalent chromium. Some Portland cements may be free of hexavalent chromium.
In the presence of moisture, skin burns may occur 12 to 48 hours after exposure; there may be no pain at the time of exposure.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

EC Classification

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