Firth Industries
585 Great South Rd
PENROSE
AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND
Telephone: 64-9-525 9190
Facsimile: 64-9-525 9121
MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
IDENTIFICIATION
PRODUCT RANGE: DRICON 鈥? DRY POWDER
MORTAR PLASTER
TRADE NAMES:
FIRTH INDUSTRIES, DRICON
SUPPLIER:
FIRTH INDUSTRIES, DRICON
MANUFACTURER:
PRODUCT USE
Masonry construction for adhesion of concrete bricks concrete blocks, and
clay bricks. General plastering & repair work.
PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION / PROPERTIES
Appearance: Loose material consisting of sand, aggregate and
cement.
Boiling Point: Not Relevant
Vapour Pressure: Not Relevant
Melting Point: Not known
Solubility in Water: Negligible
Percent Volatile: Not Relevant
COMPOSITION
Chemical Ingredients Proportion
Blended silica sand < 80%
Portland cement < 30%
Plasticiser < 1%
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Firth Industries
585 Great South Rd
PENROSE
AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND
Telephone: 64-9-525 9190
Facsimile: 64-9-525 9121
HEALTH HAZARD INFORMATION
Exposure inhalation, skin and eyes: The combination of ingredients is
classified as inert, respirable nuisance dust.
Exposure can irritate skin, eyes and mucous
membranes.
When mixed with water the product becomes
slightly caustic and can dry the skin. It may
cause inflammation of the cornea and the
lining of the respiratory system.
There are trace amounts of hexavalent
chromium present (0-5 p.p.m.). In
sensitized individuals this may cause allergic
dermatitis.
Under normal use conditions no problems
should occur.
EMERGENCY/FIRST AID PROCEDURES:
Ingestion: Wash mouth and lips with water. Spit out and seek
medical attention.
Eye: Flush with water and seek medical attention.
Skin: Wash exposed areas with soap and water.
Inhaled: Move to fresh air. Seek medical attention if effects
persist.
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Firth Industries
585 Great South Rd
PENROSE
AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND
Telephone: 64-9-525 9190
Facsimile: 64-9-525 9121
PRECAUTION FOR USE
OSH WORKPLACE EXPOSURE STANDARDS:
Applies to Airborne dust
0.2 mg/m3 respirable dust (8 hour TWA)
Respirable quartz
Particulates not otherwise classified 10 mg/m3 inspirable dust (8 hour TWA)
3 mg/m3 respirable dust (8 hour TWA)
Keeping the material damp will assist in dust suppression.
Provide Ventilation: General ventilation is usually sufficient.
Respiratory Protection: Use approved particle filter mask.
Eye Protection: Use tight fitting protective goggles
Protective Gloves: Wear impervious gloves
SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS:
Avoid conditions that will create dust in closed areas.
鈥?
Control dust exposures to below the OSH Workplace Exposure Standards
鈥?
by working methods, ventilation or respiratory protective equipment.
Use general ventilation unless process creates dust when other dust
鈥?
reducing methods should be considered for control.
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Firth Industries
585 Great South Rd
PENROSE
AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND
Telephone: 64-9-525 9190
Facsimile: 64-9-525 9121
FIRE AND EXPLOSION DATA:
Non-flammable and non-explosive (Class B). If contaminated, collect in suitable
containers for disposal using an appropriate method e.g. damping with water, to
avoid creating dust. Where dust is created wear a correctly fitted, approved
respirator preferably fitted with a filter for protection against toxic dusts.
STORAGE AND HANDLING
Irritating to skin, eyes and mucous
Warning Statement:
Membranes.
Precautionary Measures: In very dusty environments the use of an
approved filter mask and protective goggles
is advised.
Wear suitable clothing to prevent skin
contact with dust and wet mixture.
Handling and Storage: Handicrete should be stored in such a way
that bags are protected from moisture.
Spills and Waste Disposal: Spills of dry product can be cleaned up with
broom, shovel or vacuum, taking care to
minimize airborne dust.
Wet product can be hosed down, care should
be taken to ensure product does not enter
drainage systems.
Personnel involved in cleaning up spills
should protect skin, eyes and respiratory
tract from exposure.
OTHER RELATED INFORMATION
Contact Point: Firth Industries
Telephone 0800 800 576
Ask for occupational health nurse.
1. The Health and Safety in Employment Act 1992 requires employers to identify
hazards, assess health risks and use appropriate controls to reduce risks. The
Approved Code of Practice 鈥淢anagement of Substances Hazardous to Health鈥?
(MOSHH) requires that assessments be made where hazardous substances are
used. This material is a hazardous substance as defined by the MOSHH Approved
Code of Practice.
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Firth Industries
585 Great South Rd
PENROSE
AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND
Telephone: 64-9-525 9190
Facsimile: 64-9-525 9121
2. This material may contain crystalline quartz and while under most circumstances it
is unlikely that that sufficient respirable dust will be raised to cause long term
health problems employers are still required to make that assessment for their own
processes. This Material Safety Data Sheet can be used to supply part of the
information required for that assessment.
3. The Health and Safety in Employment Act 1992 also requires that personnel
working with hazardous substances receive appropriate training in safe work habits,
respiratory protection and health risks.
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