Krystol Mortar Admixture (KMA)
& KMA ICE
Material Safety Data Sheet
May 2008
Section I 鈥? Product Identification
This MSDS covers all products listed
Product Code: K-308; K-309
Product Names: Krystol Mortar Admixture (KMA) and KMA ICE
Intended Use: Admixture for mortar
WHMIS: D2b (materials causing other toxic effects: skin or eye irritant)
TDG: Not regulated
Section II 鈥? Hazardous Ingredients
Ingredient: % by weight CAS# Exposure Limits
ACGIH TLV - TWA
0.05 mg respirable dust/ m3
silica, crystalline, quartz 15-40 14808-60-7
10 mg total dust / m3
Portland cement 15-40 65997-15-1
Section III 鈥? Physical Data
Colour: Grey
Appearance: Powder
Physical State: Solid
Odour: Odourless
Vapour Density: Not applicable
(compared to air=1)
Soluble in Water: 5-15%
Boiling Point: N/D
Specific Gravity: 1.3
pH: Not available
Section IV 鈥? Fire and Explosion Data
Flammable (Y/N): No
Flash Point and Method: Not applicable
Hazardous Combustion None
Products:
Firefighting Measures: Use methods for surrounding fire; material will not burn
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MSDS: Krystol Mortar Admixture (KMA) & KMA ICE
Section V 鈥? Reactivity Data
Chemical Stability: Stable
Reactivity: Becomes caustic when mixed with water
Incompatibility with other Mixture with strong acids and bases will cause rapid decomposition which may
substances: release CO or CO2
Hazardous Decomposition None
Products:
Section VI 鈥? Health Hazard Data
Route(s) of exposure: Eyes, skin, inhalation, ingestion
Exposure Limits: TWA 10 mg per cubic meter of airborne dust
Acute Exposure Effects: Contact with eyes will cause severe irritation; wet material may cause irritation of
the skin; inhalation of dust may cause respiratory tract irritation
Chronic Exposure Effects: Prolonged inhalation of silica dust has been known to result in silicosis. Prolonged or
repeated exposure of wet material to the skin may cause chemical burns.
Mutagenicity: No data
Carcinogenicity: No data
Irritancy: Moderate
Sensitization: N/D
Section VII 鈥? Preventative Measures
Protective Clothing to be Wear protective goggles, long sleeves and rubber gloves
Worn:
Respirator: Dry material may produce airborne dust, which may require a dust mask.
Ventilation: Adequate ventilation must be provided for all enclosed workspaces.
Storage: Store in the original sealed container.
Spill Procedures: Replace in the original sealable container
Disposal Procedures: Dispose of in accordance with local regulations.
Section VIII 鈥? First Aid Measures
Skin contact: Flush with large amounts or clean water, use non-abrasive soap if available. Remove
any contaminated clothing. If irritation persists, seek medical attention.
Eye Contact: Remove any contact lenses. Flush with large amounts of clean water for 15 minutes.
If irritation persists, seek medical attention.
Inhalation: Immediately move victim to fresh air.
Ingestion: Do not induce vomiting. Guard against aspiration into lungs. Get prompt medical
attention. Material is not toxic. If victim is conscious and alert, give two glasses of
water.
In case of a dangerous goods emergency, call: (613) 996-6666
Prepared by: Kryton International Inc., May 2008
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