U.S. Department of
Material Safety Data
Labor
Sheet
May be used to comply with Occupational Safety and Health Administration
OSHA's Hazard Communication Standard, (Non-Mandatory Form)
29 CFR 1910.1200. Standard must be Form Approved
consulted for specific requirements. OMB No. 1218-0072
Identity: (As used on Label and List )
Note: Blank spaces are not permitted. If any item is not applicable, or no
RepCon H information is available, the space must be marked to indicate that.
Section I
Manufacturer's Name Emergency Telephone Number
SpecChem (800) 424-9300
Address (Number, Street, City, State, and ZIP Code) Telephone Number for Information
(913) 371-8700
Date Prepared
444-B Richmond Ave 3/27/07
Signature of Preparer (optional)
Kansas City KS 66101
Section II - Hazardous Ingredients/Identity Information
Hazardous Components ; Common Name(s)) OSHA PEL ACGIH TLV
(Specific Chemical Identity)
5 mg/m3 10 mg/m3
65997-15-1 Portland Cement
0.1 mg/m3 .01 mg/m3
14808-60-7 Silica or Natural Sand
NIOSH RECOMMENDS - A permissable exposure limit or 50 micrograms respirable free silica per cubic
meter of air averaged over a normal work week of 40 hours.
Section III - Physical/Chemical Characteristics
Boiling Point Specific Gravity
(H2O = 1)
N/A N/A
Vapor Pressure (mm Hg.) Melting Point
N/A N/A
Vapor Density (AIR = 1) Evaporation Rate
N/A N/A
(Butyl Acetate = 1)
Solubility in Water Negligible
Appearance and Odor
Gray appearance - no odor
Section IV - Fire and Explosion Hazard Data
Flash Point (Method Used) Flammable Lmt LEL UEL
N/A N/A N/A
N/A
Extinguishing Media
N/A
Special Fire Fighting Procedures
Non-combustible; non-explosive
Unusual Fire and Explosion Hazards
N/A
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Section V - Reactivity Data
Stability: Conditions to Avoid:
Silica Sand is capable of dissolving in hydro-flouric acid &
| Unstable |
producing a gas - Silicon Tetrafluori
| Stable | X
Incompatibility (Materials to Avoid)
Not incompatible with most materials
Hazardous Decomposition or Byproducts
Hazardous Polymerization: Conditions to Avoid:
| May Occur |
Upon direct contact with water, material will harden.
X | Will Not Occur |
Section VI - Health Hazard Data
Route(s) of Entry: Inhalation? Skin? Ingestion?
Yes Yes
Yes
Health Hazards (Acute and Chronic)
MSHA & OSHA Classification as nuisance dust
OSHA Regulated?
Carcinogenicity: NTP? IARC Monographs?
No
Yes Yes
skin dryness; alkali burns; nuisance resulting in eye & respiratory systems,
Signs and Symptoms of Exposure
shortness of breath, reduced pulmonary function.
Those with sensitive skin or with pulmonary/respiratory
Medical Conditions Generally Aggravated by Exposure
disease such as asthma & bronchitis should be precluded from exposure.
Repeatedly flood eyes with clean water. Exposed skin areas should be
Emergency and First Aid Procedures
washed with soap & water; for inhalation get fresh air. Get medical attention.
Section VII - Precautions for Safe Handling and Use
With adequate ventilation, clean-up with as little
Steps to Be Taken in Case Material Is Released or Spilled
as dust as possible and place into a closed container for disposal or use.
Waste Disposal Method In accordance with Federal, State and Local Regulations may be treated as common
waste.
Precautions to Be Taken in Handling and Storing In accordance with Federal, State and Local Regulations
may be treated as common waste.
Other Precautions Keep dry whenever possible.
Section VIII - Control Measures
Respiratory Protections (Specify Type)
NIOSH, MSHA, or OSHA Approved respirator
Ventilation
| to control dust if necessary
| Local Exhaust Special
| Mechanical (General) | Other
Recommended Recommended
Protective Gloves Eye Protection
Other Protective Clothing or Equipment: Use impermeable protective clothing. Prevent skin contact with contaminated clothing.
Work/Hygienic Practices Wash clothing before re-use. Thoroughly clean contaminated clothing.
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Section IX - Special Precaution
PRECAUTIONS TO BE TAKEN IN HANDLING AND STORAGE:
KEEP MATERIAL DRY UNTIL USED. HIGH HUMIDITY OR MOISTURE WILL CAUSE PREMATURE HARDENING OF MATERIAL.
OTHER PRECAUTIONS:
DO NOT TAKE INTERNALLY. WASH HANDS AFTER USE AND BEFORE SMOKING OR EATING, EXPOSURE TO AIRBORNE
CRYSTALLINE SILICA SHALL NOT EXCEED 8 HOURS A DAY, SEE 29CFR 1910.1000 TABLE Z-3. SEE ALSO OSHA 29 CFR.1910.134;
ANSI Z.88.2; NIOSH POCKET GUIDE TO CHEMICAL HAZARD
Section X - SARA Title II Information
This product contains the following substances subject to the reporting requirements of section 313 of Title III of the Superfund
N/A
Amendments and Reauthorization Act of 1986 and 40 CFR Part 372:
Name
CAS#
PC WEIGHT
Section XI - D.O.T. Regulations (Transportation)
Hazard Class N/A
ID Number N/A
Packing Group III
Proper shipping name Not regulated by DOT
Label N/A
US Domestic Ground Shipments Not regulated by DOT
US Domestic Ground Shipments-Non-Bulk Not regulated by DOT
(in containers 119 gal or less)
Cross Border transport (ADR/RID) N/A
ADR/RID Class
Danger Code (Kemler)
UN Number
Label
Packing Group
Description
Marine Transport (IMDG) N/A
IMDG Class
UN Number
Label
Packing Group
EMS Number
Marine pollutant No
Proper shipping name
Air Transport (ICAO-TI and IATA-DGR) N/A
ICAO/IATA class
UN Number
Label
Packing Group
Proper shipping name
Disclaimer and Limitation of Liability
The information and recommendations contained herein were obtained from sources we believe to be accurate and reliable as of the
date revised. However, SpecChem does not warrant or guarantee their accuracy or reliability, and shall not be liable for any loss
or damage arising out of the use thereof. The information and recommendations are offered for the user's consideration and
examination and it is the user's responsibility to satisfy itself that they are suitable and complete for its particular use.
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