ZEOLITE FILTER PLUS +
PRODUCT NAME
1. IDENTIFICATION OF THE MATERIAL AND SUPPLIER
Supplier Name BLUE CIRCLE SOUTHERN CEMENT LIMITED
Address Clunies Ross Street, Prospect, NSW, AUSTRALIA, 2148
Telephone (02) 9033 4000
Fax (02) 9033 4055
Emergency 1800 033 111
Email
Web Site http://www.bluecirclesoutherncement.com.au
Synonym(s) FILTER PLUS + ZEOLITE
Use(s) INDUSTRIAL APPLICATIONS
2. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
NOT CLASSIFIED AS HAZARDOUS ACCORDING TO NOHSC CRITERIA
NOT CLASSIFIED AS A DANGEROUS GOOD BY THE CRITERIA OF THE ADG CODE
UN No. None Allocated Hazchem Code Pkg Group
None Allocated None Allocated
DG Class None Allocated Subsidiary Risk(s) EPG None Allocated
None Allocated
3. COMPOSITION / INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Ingredient Formula Conc. CAS No.
ZEOLITE Not Available 100% 1318-02-1
4. FIRST AID MEASURES
Eye Flush gently with running water. Seek medical attention if irritation persists.
Inhalation If over exposure occurs leave exposure area immediately. If irritation persists, seek medical attention.
Skin Gently flush affected areas with water. Seek medical attention if irritation develops.
Ingestion For advice, contact a Poisons Information Centre on 13 11 26 (Australia Wide) or a doctor. If swallowed, do not
induce vomiting.
Advice to Treat symptomatically
Doctor
5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
Flammability Non flammable. No fire or explosion hazard exists.
Fire and Non flammable. No fire or explosion hazard exists.
Explosion
Extinguishing Non flammable.
Hazchem Code None
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6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Spillage If spilt (bulk), wear dust-proof goggles, PVC/rubber gloves and a Class P1 (Particulate) respirator (where a dust
inhalation risk exists). Ventilate spillage area. Collect and place in sealable containers for disposal. Avoid
generating dust.
7. STORAGE AND HANDLING
Storage Store in cool, dry, well ventilated area, removed from oxidising agents, acids and foodstuffs. Ensure product is
adequately labelled.
Handling Before use carefully read the product label. Use of safe work practices are recommended to avoid eye or skin
contact and inhalation. Observe good personal hygiene, including washing hands before eating. Prohibit eating,
drinking and smoking in contaminated areas (eg. if container is damaged).
8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS / PERSONAL PROTECTION
Ventilation Do not inhale dusts. Use in well ventilated areas - open doors and windows. In poorly ventilated areas,
mechanical extraction ventilation at source is recommended.Maintain dust levels below the recommended
exposure standard.
PPE Wear dust-proof goggles and rubber or PVC gloves. Where an inhalation risk exists, wear a Class P1
(Particulate) Respirator. When using large quantities or where heavy contamination is likely, wear coveralls.
9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Appearance: COARSE RED SAND OR GRIT Solubility (water): INSOLUBLE
Odour: ODOURLESS Specific Gravity: 2.2 - 2.4
pH: NOT RELEVANT % Volatiles: 0%
Vapour Pressure: NOT RELEVANT Flammability: NON FLAMMABLE
Vapour Density: NOT AVAILABLE Flash Point: NOT RELEVANT
Boiling Point: NOT RELEVANT Upper Explosion Limit: NOT RELEVANT
Melting Point: NOT AVAILABLE Lower Explosion Limit: NOT RELEVANT
Evaporation Rate: NOT RELEVANT Autoignition Temperature: NOT AVAILABLE
Exposure Standard: 10 mg/m3 Nuisance dust
12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Environment Limited ecotoxicity data was available for this product at the time this report was prepared. Ensure appropriate
measures are taken to prevent this product from entering the environment.
13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
Waste Disposal Ensure product is covered with moist soil to prevent dust generation and dispose of to approved Council landfill.
Contact the manufacturer if additional information is required.
Legislation Dispose of in accordance with relevant local legislation.
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10. STABILTY AND REACTIVITY
Reactivity Incompatible with oxidising agents (eg. peroxides) and acids (eg. hydrochloric acid).
Decomposition May evolve toxic gases if heated to decomposition.
Products
11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Health Hazard Low toxicity - irritant. Under normal conditions of use adverse health effects are not anticipated. This product is
generally considered to be of low toxicity, however over exposure to any dust should be avoided. Use safe work
Summary
practices to avoid prolonged eye/skin contact and dust generation - inhalation.
Eye Irritant. Exposure may result in lacrimation, irritation, pain and redness.
Inhalation Low irritant. Over exposure at high levels may result in mucous membrane irritation of the nose and throat with
coughing.
Skin Irritant. Prolonged contact may result in irritation, itching and possible skin rash.
Ingestion Low toxicity. With large doses ingestion may result in nausea, vomiting and gastrointestinal irritation.
Toxicity Data No LD50 data available for this product.
14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION
Shipping Name None Allocated
UN No. None Allocated Hazchem Code None Allocated Pkg Group None Allocated
DG Class None Allocated Subsidiary Risk(s) None Allocated EPG None Allocated
15. REGULATORY INFORMATION
Poison A poison schedule number has not been allocated to this product using the criteria in the Standard for the
Schedule Uniform Scheduling of Drugs and Poisons (SUSDP).
AICS All chemicals listed on the Australian Inventory of Chemical Substances (AICS).
16. OTHER INFORMATION
Additional ABBREVIATIONS:
mg/m3 - Milligrams per cubic metre
Information
ppm - Parts Per Million
TWA/ES - Time Weighted Average or Exposure Standard.
CNS - Central Nervous System
NOS - Not Otherwise Specified
pH - relates to hydrogen ion concentration - this value will relate to a scale of 0 - 14, where 0 is highly acidic and
14 is highly alkaline.
CAS# - Chemical Abstract Service number - used to uniquely identify chemical compounds.
M - moles per litre, a unit of concentration.
IARC - International Agency for Research on Cancer.
PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT GUIDELINES:
The recommendation for protective equipment contained within this Chem Alert report is provided as a guide
only. Factors such as method of application, working environment, quantity used, product concentration and the
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availability of engineering controls should be considered before final selection of personal protective equipment is
made.
HEALTH EFFECTS FROM EXPOSURE:
It should be noted that the effects from exposure to this product will depend on several factors including:
frequency and duration of use; quantity used; effectiveness of control measures; protective equipment used and
method of application. Given that it is impractical to prepare a Chem Alert report which would encompass all
possible scenarios, it is anticipated that users will assess the risks and apply control methods where appropriate.
Report Status This document has been compiled by RMT on behalf of the manufacturer of the product and serves as the
manufacturer's Material Safety Data Sheet ('MSDS').
It is based on information concerning the product which has been provided to RMT by the manufacturer or
obtained from third party sources and is believed to represent the current state of knowledge as to the
appropriate safety and handling precautions for the product at the time of issue. Further clarification regarding
any aspect of the product should be obtained directly from the manufacturer.
While RMT has taken all due care to include accurate and up-to-date information in this MSDS, it does not
provide any warranty as to accuracy or completeness. As far as lawfully possible, RMT accepts no liability for any
loss, injury or damage (including consequential loss) which may be suffered or incurred by any person as a
consequence of their reliance on the information contained in this MSDS.
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Date Printed: 25 May 2006
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