Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:YES Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:YES OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:PROLONGED OVEREXPOSURE TO CRYSTALLINE
FREE SILICA DUST MAY CAUSE SCARRING OF THE LUNGS, A DELAYED LUNG
INJURY, & SILICOSIS. CEMENT DUST CAN IRRITATE THE EYES &
RESPIRATORY SYSTEM, CAUSE LINING TISSUE INFLAMATION IN THE NOSE &
CORNEA.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:SEE INGREIDIENTS
Effects of Overexposure:INHALATION: COUGH, SHORTNESS OF BREATH, UPPER
RESPIRATORY SYSTEM IRRITATION, INFLAMMATION, SNEEZING & NASAL
IRRITATION. EYES: IRRITATION & CORNEA INFLAMMATION. SKIN:
IRRITATION, DRYNESS & BURNS. WET C EMENT, ESPECIALLY AS AN
INGREDIENT IN PLASTIC CONCRETE, MORTAR OR SLURRIES, CAN DRY THE
SKIN & CAUSE ALKALI BURNS.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:RESPIRATORY AILMENTS.
======================= First Aid Measures =======================
First Aid:INHALATION: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. SKIN: WASH W/WATER. PRODUCT
MAY HARDEN ON CONTACT W/WATER. MAY RESULT IN OBSTRUCTION, SEE
PHYSICIAN. OBTAIN MEDICAL ATTENTION IN ALL CASES.
===================== Fire Fighting Measures =====================
Spill Release Procedures:AVOID CREATING ADDITIONAL DUST. VACUUM OR
SWEEP USING METHODS THAT DO NOT DISPURSE DUST.
====================== Handling and Storage ======================
Handling and Storage Precautions:KEEP DRY TO PRESERVE PRODUCT UTILITY.
AVOID CONTACT W/EYES & SKIN. AVOID BREATHING DUST. PRODUCT MAY
HARDEN ON CONTACT W/WATER.
Other Precautions:KEEP DUST TO A MINIMUM.
Respiratory Protection:DUST MASK/IN DUSTY ENVIRONMENT USE OSHA, MSHA OR
NIOSH APPROVED RESPIRATOR.
Ventilation:LOCAL EXHAUST MAY BE USED IF NECESSARY.
Protective Gloves:BARRIER CREAMS/IMPERVIOUS GLOVES
Eye Protection:TIGHT FITTING GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:IMPERVIOUS CLOTHING TO PROTECT SKIN.
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING.
Supplemental Safety and Health
Waste Disposal Methods:LANDFILL IN ACCORDANCE W/LOCAL, STATE, & FEDERAL
REGULATIONS.
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