Chem Alert Report Manufacturer's Material Safety Data Sheet
1. IDENTIFICATION OF THE MATERIAL AND SUPPLIER
PLASTER-BASED CEMENTS AND ADHESIVES
Product Name
Synonyms BASE COAT 100/120, CORNICE CEMENT, CORNICE CEMENT 45, CORNICE CEMENT 60, DRYWALL
ADHESIVE 100, MASONRY ADHESIVE, PATCHING CEMENT, PATCHING COMPOUND.
Uses ADHESIVE, CEMENT, PATCHING COMPOUND.
Supplier Name CSR LIMITED
Address 9 Help Street, Chatswood NSW, 2067, AUSTRALIA
Telephone +61 2 9235 8044; +61 2 235 8000
Fax +61 2 235 8044
Emergency 1800 807 668
2. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
CLASSIFIED AS HAZARDOUS ACCORDING TO NOHSC CRITERIA
NOT CLASSIFIED AS A DANGEROUS GOOD BY THE CRITERIA OF THE ADG CODE
3. COMPOSITION / INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Ingredient Formula Conc. CAS No.
CALCIUM SULFATE DIHYDRATE Ca.SO4.2H2O 65 - 98% 10101-41-4
CALCIUM CARBONATE Ca-C-O3 <31% 1317-65-3
MICA <10% 12001-26-2
KAOLIN <10% 1332-58-7
TALC H2-03-Si.3/4Mg <3% 14807-96-6
ETHYLENE VINYL ACETATE COPOLYMER <2% Not Available
CALCIUM OXIDE Ca-O <2% 1305-78-8
POLYVINYL ALCOHOL (PVA) (C2-H4-O)x <2% 9002-89-5
STARCH <2% 9005-25-8
4. FIRST AID MEASURES
Eye Hold eyelids apart and flush the eye continuously with running water. Continue flushing until advised to stop by the
Poisons Information Centre, or for at least 15 minutes.
Inhalation If exposure occurs leave exposure area immediately. If irritation persists, seek medical attention.
Skin Remove contaminated clothing and 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 Drinking glycerin, gelatin solutions, or large volumes of water may delay the hardening of this product in the
stomach. Surgical relief of obstruction, particularly at the phlorus, may be required.
Doctor
5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
Flammability Non flammable. May evolve toxic gases (sulfur oxides) when heated to decomposition.
Fire and Non flammable. Evacuate area and contact emergency services. Toxic gases (sulfur oxides) may be evolved when
heated in a fire situation. Remain upwind and notify those downwind of hazard. Wear full protective equipment
Explosion
including Self Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) when combating fire. Use waterfog to cool intact containers
and nearby storage areas.
Colour
Rating
GREEN
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5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES cont.
Extinguishing
Non flammable.
Hazchem Code None Allocated
6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Spillage If spilt (bulk), wear dust-proof goggles, PVC/rubber gloves, a Class P1 (Particulate) respirator (where an inhalation
risk exists) and coveralls or protective clothing. Moisten with water to prevent a dust hazard and place in sealable
containers for disposal.
7. HANDLING AND STORAGE
Handling Use safe work practices to avoid eye or skin contact and inhalation. Observe good personal hygiene. Prohibit eating,
drinking and smoking in contaminated areas. Wash hands before eating. Remove contaminated clothing and
protective equipment before entering eating areas.
Storage Store in cool, dry, well ventilated area, removed from aluminium, diazomethane, phosphorus and foodstuffs. Ensure
containers/ packages are adequately labelled, protected from physical damage and sealed when not in use.
8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS / PERSONAL PROTECTION
Ventilation Do not inhale dust/ powder. Use with adequate natural ventilation. Where a dust inhalation hazard exists,
mechanical extraction ventilation is recommended.
Exposure CALCIUM SULFATE DIHYDRATE (10101-41-4)
ES-TWA : 10 mg/m3 (Nuisance Dust)
Standards
CALCIUM CARBONATE (1317-65-3)
ES-TWA : 10 mg/m3
WES : 10 mg/m3
MICA (12001-26-2)
ES-TWA : 2.5 mg/m3 (inspirable dust)
WES : 3 mg/m3
KAOLIN (1332-58-7)
ES-TWA : 10 mg/m3 (Kaolin, < 1% quartz)
WES : 10 mg/m3 (inspirable dust), 2 mg/m3 (respirable dust)
TALC (14807-96-6)
ES-TWA : 2.5 mg/m3 (Respirable dust)
WES : 2 mg/m3
ETHYLENE VINYL ACETATE COPOLYMER (Not Available)
ES-TWA : 10 ppm (vinyl acetate monomer)
CALCIUM OXIDE (1305-78-8)
ES-TWA : 2 mg/m3 (Peak level)
WES : 2 mg/m3
STARCH (9005-25-8)
ES-TWA : 10 mg/m3 (Inspirable dust)
WES : 10 mg/m3
PPE Wear PVC or rubber gloves and dust-proof goggles. When using large quantities or where heavy contamination is
likely, wear coveralls. Where an inhalation risk exists, wear a Class P1 (Particulate) Respirator.
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Rating
GREEN
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8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS / PERSONAL PROTECTION cont.
9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Appearance: OFF WHITE POWDER
Odour: ODOURLESS
pH: 7.5 - 8.5
Vapour Pressure: NOT AVAILABLE
Vapour Density: NOT AVAILABLE
Boiling Point: NOT AVAILABLE
Melting Point: NOT AVAILABLE
Evaporation Rate: NON VOLATILE
Solubility (water): INSOLUBLE
Specific Gravity: 2.3 - 2.4
% Volatiles: NOT AVAILABLE
Flammability: NON FLAMMABLE
Flash Point: NOT RELEVANT
Upper Explosion Limit: NOT RELEVANT
Lower Explosion Limit: NOT RELEVANT
Autoignition Temperature: NOT AVAILABLE
10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Reactivity Incompatible (violently) with aluminium (when heated), diazomethane, phosphorus (at high temperatures) and strong
oxidising agents.
Decomposition May evolve toxic gases (sulfur oxides) when 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 direct eye contact or prolonged skin contact and dust generation or inhalation.
Eye Irritant. Exposure may result in lacrimation, irritation, pain and redness.
Inhalation Irritant. Over exposure 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. Ingestion may result in headache, nausea, vomiting, gastrointestinal irritation and diarrhoea.
Toxicity Data POLYVINYL ALCOHOL (PVA) (9002-89-5)
LD50 (Ingestion) : 14700 mg/kg (mouse)
12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Environment The main component/s of this product occur naturally in the earth's crust. It is not anticipated to cause any adverse
effects to plants or animals.
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GREEN
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13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
Waste Reuse where possible. No special precautions are required for this product.
Disposal
Legislation Dispose of in accordance with relevant local legislation.
14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION
Transport Not classified as a Dangerous Good according to the Australian Code for the transport of Dangerous Goods by Road
and Rail.
UN Number None Allocated
DG Class None Allocated
Subsidiary None Allocated
Risk(s)
Packing Group None Allocated
Hazchem Code 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 Uniform
Scheduling of Drugs and Poisons (SUSDP).
Schedule
16. OTHER INFORMATION
Additional EXPOSURE STANDARDS - TIME WEIGHTED AVERAGES: Exposure standards are established on the premise of
an 8 hour work period of normal intensity, under normal climatic conditions and where a 16 hour break between
Information
shifts exists to enable the body to eliminate absorbed contaminants. In the following circumstances, exposure
standards must be reduced: strenuous work conditions; hot, humid climates; high altitude conditions; extended shifts
(which increase the exposure period and shorten the period of recuperation).
ABBREVIATIONS:
mg/m3 - Milligrams per cubic metre
ppm - Parts Per Million
TWA/ES - Time Weighted Average or Exposure Standard.
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
availability of engineering controls should be considered before final selection of personal protective equipment is
made. Information provided by Risk Management Technologies is summarised for ease of use. Additional technical
information is available by calling +61 8 9322 1711.
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.
COLOUR RATING SYSTEM: Chem Alert reports are assigned a colour rating of Green, Amber or Red for the
purpose of providing users with a quick and easy means of determining the hazardous nature of a product. Safe
handling recommendations are provided in all Chem Alert reports so as to clearly identify how users can control the
hazards and thereby reduce the risk (or likelihood) of adverse effects. As a general guideline a Green colour rating
Colour
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16. OTHER INFORMATION cont.
indicates a low hazard, an Amber colour rating indicates a moderate hazard and a Red colour rating indicates a high
hazard.
Report 14th September 2004
Reviewed
Date Printed 13th January 2005
Report Status Chem Alert reports are compiled as an independent source of information by RMT's scientific department, based on
the latest chemical and toxicological research and, where appropriate, in compliance with relevant standards,
guidance notes and legislation. Where available the manufacturer's original MSDS is also provided to Chem Alert
subscribers as a scanned image for their convenience. In many instances Chem Alert reports are compiled on
behalf of manufacturers in which case they serve as the "Manufacturer's MSDS" and are clearly identifed as such on
the relevant reports.
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