Firth Industries
585 Great South Rd
PENROSE
AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND
Telephone: 64-9-525 9190
Facsimile: 64-9-525 9121
For 24 hour poisons advice, telephone 0800 POISON / 0800 764766.
MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
IDENTIFICIATION
PRODUCT RANGE: DRICON 鈥? DRY POWDER
TRADE NAMES: HandiCrete
SUPPLIER: FIRTH INDUSTRIES, DRICON
MANUFACTURER: FIRTH INDUSTRIES, DRICON
PRODUCT USE
DIY for small concrete projects
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: Soluble
Percent Volatile: Not Relevant
COMPOSITION
Sand < 40%
Basalt aggregate < 50%
Portland cement < 20%
Page 1 of 4 Date issue: 2005-09-20
Firth Industries
585 Great South Rd
PENROSE
AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND
Telephone: 64-9-525 9190
Facsimile: 64-9-525 9121
For 24 hour poisons advice, telephone 0800 POISON / 0800 764766.
HEALTH HAZARD INFORMATION
Exposure inhalation, skin and eyes:
The combination of ingredients is classified as inert, respirabe 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.
Ingestion: Under normal use conditions no problems
should occur.
EMERGENCY/FIRST AID PROCEDURES:
Inhalation: Move to fresh air. Seek medical attention if effects persist.
Ingestion: Wash mouth and lips with water. Spit out and seek medical
attention.
Eye Contact: Flush with water and seek medical attention.
Skin Contact: Wash exposed areas with soap and water.
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Firth Industries
585 Great South Rd
PENROSE
AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND
Telephone: 64-9-525 9190
Facsimile: 64-9-525 9121
For 24 hour poisons advice, telephone 0800 POISON / 0800 764766.
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)
Warning Statement: Irritating to skin, eyes and mucous
membranes.
Provide Ventilation: Good general ventilation is sufficient.
Respiratory Protection: Use approved particle filter mask.
Eye Protection: Use tight fitting protective goggles.
Protective Gloves: Use impervious gloves:
SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS:
鈥? Avoid conditions that will create dust in closed areas.
鈥? Control dust exposures to below the OSH Workplace Exposure Standards
by working methods, ventilation or respiratory protective equipment.
鈥? Use general ventilation unless process creates dust when other dust
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
For 24 hour poisons advice, telephone 0800 POISON / 0800 764766.
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
Spills & Waste Disposal Method: 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.
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