Material Safety Data Sheet
For
Duracem庐 F Portland Cement
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Section I - Identity
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Manufacturer's name and address: Ash Grove Cement Company 11011 Cody Overland Park, KS 66210
Emergency Telephone Number: (913) 451-8900
Chemical Name and Synonyms: Portland Cement (CAS #65997-15-1)
Trade Name and Synonyms: Duracem庐 F
Revision Date: October 2004
Chemical Family: Calcium Salts
Formula: Duracem庐 F portland cement consists of finely ground portland cement clinker mixed with a Class F fly ash
and a small amount of calcium sulfate (gypsum) to control set. No specific formula applies to portland cement.
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Section II - Hazardous Ingredients
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Ingredients: Substances similar to the following are known to be present in portland cement:
3CaO.SiO2 (CAS # 12168-85-3)
2CaO.SiO2 (CAS # 10034-77-2)
3CaO.Al2O3 (CAS # 12042-78-3)
4CaO.Al2O3.Fe2O3 (CAS # 12068-35-8)
CaSO4.XH2O (CAS # 13397-24-5)
Small amounts of CaO, MgO, K2SO4, Na2SO4 may also be present.
Hazardous Components(s):
MSHA Exposure Limits
Substance CAS Number OSHA PEL ACGIH TLV-TWA
15 mg/m3 10 mg/m3 (1986) * 10 mg/m3
Portland Cement 鈥? total 65997-15-1
dust
5 mg/m3
Portland Cement - 65997-15-1 Not Applicable Not Applicable
respirable dust
10 mg/m3 0.05 mg/m3 (2000) 10 mg/m3
Quartz 14808-60-7
(% silica + 2) (respirable fraction) (% silica + 2)
Note: Duracem庐 F portland cement contains crystalline silica estimated to be between 1 to 5%.
* Applicable if <1% crystalline silica is present.
Ash Grove Cement Company
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Section III - Physical Data
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Boiling Point: Not applicable.
Vapor Pressure: Not applicable.
Vapor Density: Not applicable.
Solubility in Water: Slight (0.1-1.0%)
pH (in water) (ASTM D 1293-95): 12 - 13
Specific Gravity: (H2O=1) 2.9 - 3.1
Evaporation Rate: Not applicable.
Appearance and Odor: Gray powder; no odor.
Melting Point: Not applicable
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Section IV - Fire and Explosion Hazard Data
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Flash Point: Portland cement is noncombustible and not explosive.
Flammable or Explosive Limits: Not applicable.
Extinguishing Media: Not applicable
Special Firefighting Procedures: Not applicable. (Although portland cement poses no fire-related hazards, a self-
contained breathing apparatus is recommended to limit exposure to combustion products when fighting any fire.)
Unusual Fire and Explosion Hazards: Not applicable.
Lower Explosive Limit: Not applicable.
Upper Explosive Limit: Not applicable.
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Section V - Health Hazard Data
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Acute Effects: Wet cement on unprotected skin, whether direct or through saturated clothing, can cause severe, third
degree caustic burns. NOTE: Portland cement burns skin with little warning; discomfort or pain cannot be
relied upon to alert a person to a hazardous skin exposure. The severity of the burn may not be detected until
several hours after the damage begins. Dry portland cement can produce mild irritation to severe burns of the eye;
it can also irritate the upper respiratory system.
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Chronic Effects: Dry portland cement can cause inflammation of the lining of the nose and the cornea. Repeated
exposure to portland cement may result in drying of the skin and may lead to thickening, cracking, or fissuring of the
skin. Hypersensitive individuals may develop an allergic dermatitis (possibly due to trace amounts of hexavalent
chromium at less than 0.0002%). This reaction may appear in several forms including a mild rash to severe skin
ulcers. Persons already sensitized may react to their first contact with the product. Other persons may experience
this effect after years of exposure to portland cement products.
Additives to portland cement and those components (e.g. aggregates) added to produce portland cement concrete may
significantly increase the amount of crystalline silica that is present. Exposure to respirable crystalline silica without
the use of a respirator can cause silicosis and may aggravate other lung conditions.
Signs and Symptoms of Exposure: Burning sensation around moist tissue areas (i.e., eyes, nose, upper respiratory
system); painful burning on exposed skin that can develop with little warning. Exposure of sufficient duration to
wet portland cement can cause serious, potentially irreversible tissue (skin or eye) destruction in the form of
chemical (caustic) burns, including third degree burns. The same kind of destruction can occur if wet or moist
areas of the body are exposed for sufficient duration to dry portland cement. DO NOT ALLOW WET
PORTLAND CEMENT TO GET INSIDE BOOTS, SHOES, OR GLOVES AND DO NOT ALLOW WET,
SATURATED CLOTHING TO REMAIN AGAINST THE SKIN.
Medical Conditions Generally Aggravated by Exposure: Pre-existing skin conditions may be worsened. Silicosis
may aggravate other chronic pulmonary conditions.
Chemical Listed as Carcinogenic or Potential Carcinogen: Portland cements are not considered carcinogenic.
However, the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) has determined, primarily through animal
studies, that silica is a known human carcinogen. The National Toxicology Program (NTP) has characterized
respirable quartz silica as reasonably anticipated to be a carcinogen. OSHA does not regulate silica as a carcinogen.
Emergency and First Aid Procedures: Irrigate eyes immediately and repeatedly with large amount of clean water
for at least 15 minutes and get prompt medical attention. Wash exposed skin areas with pH-neutral soap and clean
water. Apply sterile dressings; seek medical treatment in all cases of prolonged exposure to wet portland cement,
portland cement mixtures, liquids from fresh portland cement products, or prolonged wet skin exposure to dry
portland cement. If ingested, consult a physician immediately. Do not induce vomiting. If conscious, have the
victim drink plenty of water and call a physician immediately. In the event of inhalation, remove to fresh air. Seek
medical attention if coughing and other symptoms do not subside. Inhalation of gross amounts of portland cement
requires immediate medical attention.
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Section VI-Reactivity Data
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Stability: Product is stable. Keep dry until used.
Incompatibility: Aluminum powder and other alkali and alkaline earth elements will react in wet mortar or
concrete, liberating hydrogen gas. Portland cement is highly alkaline and will react with acids to produce a violent,
heat-generating reaction. Toxic gases or vapors may be given off depending on the acid involved.
Hazardous Decomposition Products: None
Hazardous Polymerization: Will not occur.
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Section VII - Spill Procedures
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Steps to be taken in case material is spilled: Use dry cleanup methods that do not disperse the dust into the air.
Avoid breathing the dust. Emergency procedures are not required.
Disposal Method: Small amounts of material can be returned to the container for later use if it is not contaminated.
Dispose of waste material in accordance with Federal, State and local requirements. Portland cement is not a
hazardous waste as defined by the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (40 CFR 261).
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Section VIII - Special Protection Information
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Respiratory Protection: AVOID BREATHING DUST. Avoid actions that cause dust to become airborne. Use
local or general ventilation to control exposures below applicable exposure limits.
Use NIOSH/MSHA-approved (under 30 CFR 11) or NIOSH-approved (under 42 CFR 84) respirators in poorly
ventilated areas, if an applicable exposure limit is exceeded, or when dust causes discomfort or irritation. (Advisory:
Respirators and filters purchased after July 10, 1998 must be certified under 42 CFR 84.)
Ventilation: Local exhaust can be used to control airborne dust levels.
Eye Protection: When engaged in activities where portland cement dust or wet portland cement or concrete could
contact the eye, wear goggles or safety glasses with sideshields. In extremely dusty environments and unpredictable
environments, wear unvented or indirectly vented goggles to avoid eye irritation or injury. Contact lenses should not
be worn when working with portland cement or wet portland cement products.
Skin Protection: Prevention is essential to avoiding potentially severe skin injury. Avoid contact with unhardened
(wet) portland cement products. If contact occurs, promptly wash affected area with soap and water. DO NOT
ALLOW WET PORTLAND CEMENT TO GET INSIDE BOOTS, SHOES, OR GLOVES AND DO NOT
ALLOW WET, SATURATED CLOTHING TO REMAIN AGAINST THE SKIN.
Do not rely on barrier creams; barrier creams should not be used in place of gloves. Use impervious, abrasion- and
alkali-resistant gloves, boots and protective clothing to protect the skin from prolonged contact with wet portland
cement in plastic concrete, mortar or slurries.
Work/Hygienic Practices: Periodically wash areas contacted by dry portland cement or by wet portland cement or
concrete fluids with a pH neutral soap and clean, uncontaminated water. Wash again at the end of the work. If irritation
occurs, immediately wash the affected area and seek treatment. If clothing becomes saturated with wet portland cement
or concrete, it should be removed and replaced with clean dry clothing. Follow listed precautions as appropriate during
repair or maintenance work on contaminated equipment.
Ash Grove Cement Company
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Section IX 鈥? Transportation Information
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Hazardous materials/proper shipping name description:
Portland cement is not hazardous under U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations.
Hazard class:
Not applicable
Identification number:
Not applicable
Required label text:
Not applicable
Hazardous substances / reportable quantities (RQ)
Not applicable
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Section X 鈥? Other Regulatory Information
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Status under USDOL-OSHA Hazard Communication Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200)
Portland cement is considered a 鈥渉azardous chemical鈥? under this regulation and should be a part of any Hazard
Communication Program.
Status under CERCLA / Superfund 40 CFR 117 and 302
Not listed.
Status under SARA (Title III), Sections 311 and 312
Portland cement qualifies as a 鈥渉azardous substance鈥? with delayed health effects.
Status under SARA (Title III), Section 313
This product may contain constituents listed under SARA (Title III) Section 313, but not in amounts requiring
supplier notification under 40 CFR Part 372 Subpart C.
Status under TSCA (as of May 1997)
Portland cement and some of the substances in portland cement are on the TSCA inventory list.
Status under the Federal Hazardous Substances Act
Portland cement is a 鈥渉azardous substance鈥? subject to statutes promulgated under the subject act.
Status under California Proposition 65
This product contains crystalline silica and chemicals (trace metals) known to the State of California to cause cancer,
birth defects or other reproductive harm. California law requires the above warning in the absence of definitive
testing to prove the defined risks do not exist.
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Status under the Canadian Environmental Protection Act
Not listed.
Status under WHMIS
Portland cement is considered to be a hazardous material under the Hazardous Products Act as defined by the
Controlled Products Regulations (Class E 鈥? Corrosive Material) and is therefore subject to the labeling and MSDS
requirements of the Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS).
Other Important Information
Portland cement should only be used by knowledgeable persons. A key to using the product safely requires the user
to recognize that portland cement reacts with water, and that some of the intermediate products of this reaction (that
is, those present while portland cement is 鈥渟etting鈥?) pose a far more severe hazard than does portland cement itself.
While the information provided in this material safety data sheet is thought to provide a useful summary of the
hazards of portland cement as it is commonly used, the sheet cannot anticipate and provide all the information that
might be needed in every situation. Inexperienced product users should obtain training before using this product.
In particular, the data provided in this sheet do not address hazards that may be posed by other materials that may be
added to portland cement to produce portland cement products. Users should review other relevant material safety
data sheets before working with this portland cement or on portland cement products, for example portland cement
concrete.
SELLER MAKES NO WARRANTY, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, CONCERNING THE PRODUCT OR THE
MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS THEREOF FOR ANY PURPOSE OR CONCERNING THE
ACCURACY OF ANY INFORMATION PROVIDED BY ASH GROVE CEMENT COMPANY, except that
the product shall conform to contracted specifications. The information provided herein was believed by Ash Grove
Cement Company to be accurate at the time of preparation or prepared by sources by believed to be reliable, but it is
the responsibility of the user to investigate and understand other pertinent sources of information to comply with all
laws and procedures applicable to the safe use and handling of product and to determine the suitability of the product
for its intended use.
This product neither contains nor is directly manufactured with any controlled ozone
depleting substances, Class I and II.
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