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REF: MSDS LEVIATHAN (405041))
DATED: 14 May 2004
MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
IDENTIFICATION
鈥楲eviathan庐鈥? Matte dry mix.
Product Name:
Description: A fully formulated VOC-free, high build, high solids (100%) hydrated
lime/sugar/casein resin bound surface coating material supplied as a white
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or coloured powder. Being lime based 鈥楲eviathan 鈥? powder is alkaline
and partially caustic and will cause burns to all mucous membranes, mouth,
oesophagus (gullet) and stomach. It is intended to be carefully mixed
thoroughly into a specific, recommended, relatively low proportion of
drinkable water at the building site to make a liquid paintable coating
material (liquid paint 鈥榮lurry鈥?) prior to its immediate application.
UN No: None Hazchem: None
CAS Number:
Hydrated Lime: 1305-62-0 Poisons Schedule: None
Sucrose: 57-50-1
Casein: 9005-46-3
Ground Granulated Blast
Furnace Slag: 65996-69-2
Silica Fume: 7631/86/9
鈥楨-SPHERES庐鈥?*: 68131-74-8 (strong, hollow ceramic microspheres and macrospheres of
fused alumino silicate)
Dangerous Goods/and
Subsidiary Risk: Non Applicable
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Cementitious (lime-based) 鈥楲eviathan 鈥? Matte is used as a long-life, high
Use:
build, insulative, flat, matte, smooth finish paintable coating for roofs,
ramps, walls and pavements, and as line and directional marking for roads
and highways. The prepared liquid coating is typically applied with
tools/equipment used for normal painting such as brushes, brooms, rollers as
well as with suitable spray application equipment.
pH of slurry: 11.6 approximately
PRECAUTIONS FOR USE
Personal Protection: To protect the skin wear suitable protective clothing, gloves (AS 2161), and
eye protection (AS/NZS 1337). Also wear a suitable nose and mouth mask
to protect yourself from dust inhalation or a respirator (AS/NZS 1715 and
1716).
Wash skin thoroughly after handling.
Wash work clothes regularly and separately from other clothes.
Threshed Limit Value (TLV): 2 mg/m鲁 for inspirable dust.
Alkaline 鈥楲eviathan庐鈥? Matte, particularly in liquid slurry (unhardened)
form, can dry the skin and cause alkali burns.
Continued exposure to individuals who are allergic to chromium, may cause
allergic dermatitis or eczema of the skin.
* Registered Trade Mark of Envirospheres Pty Ltd, Sydney, NSW. Ability Building Chemicals Co is a supplier of
鈥楨-SPHERES庐鈥? in 7 different particle size grades. These are available for immediate sale ex-stock, West Heidelberg, Victoria,
Australia.
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PRECAUTIONS FOR USE (Continued):
Ventilation: Where practical, suitable means of dust collection/suppression should be
applied as necessary to maintain acceptable air borne dust levels.
Persons with a history or respiratory illness or reduced pulmonary
function should avoid work places with high dust levels.
Flammability: The product is non-combustible.
Do not use this fine powder product in confined areas with limited air space.
Avoid the possibility of fire caused by fine dust near naked flames, static
electricity, electrical sparks or in an explosive atmosphere 鈥? especially where
gas may be leaking.
SAFE HANDLING INFORMATION
鈥楲eviathan庐鈥橫atte dry mix should be stored in containers that prevent
Handling and Storage:
ingress of moisture as this will cause it to set and harden in storage. The
container in which it is supplied is the best form of storage otherwise store in
suitable size containers so that each is full without an air space and that has a
tight fitting lid.
Spills and Disposals: Spills may be cleaned up carefully by any dry method without producing
dust with personal protection clothing worn and safety equipment items
being used by clean-up personnel. Collect in containers for disposal as trade
waste in accordance with your local authority laws and guidelines.
PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION
鈥楲eviathan庐鈥? Matte is a fine powder. It is manufactured and may be
Appearance:
supplied in white or virtually any pastel colour on firm advance order from
Ability.
Boiling/Melting Point (潞C): Some components begin to melt at high temperatures
(> 180潞C).
Vapour Pressure: Not applicable.
Specific Gravity: 1.5 - 1.7
Flash point: Not applicable.
Flammability Limits: Not applicable.
Other Properties: Not explosive. Virtually no odour. Faint sweet smell. The material is
hydraulic 鈥? it sets and hardens on mixing with and under water. Partially
soluble in water.
HEALTH HAZARD INFORMATION
Swallowed: Corrosive (caustic) action. Gastric ulcers may occur.
Eye: Short-term exposure, irritating. Long-term exposure, irritating and mildly
corrosive. It may cause inflammation of the cornea.
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Short-term exposure: irritating. Long-term exposure: Both the 鈥楲eviathan 鈥?
Skin:
Matte powder, and when it is mixed into water to produce the liquid coating
slurry material, is caustic and can dry the skin. There are also trace amounts
of water-soluble hexavalent chromium present in the lime (0-20 ppm)
component and in some individuals, this may cause allergic dermatitis.
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Health Effects:
Inhaled: Irritating. Long-term exposure may cause inflammation of lining of the
respiratory system.
Repeated inhalation of dust containing crystalline silica can cause bronchitis,
silicosis (scarring of the lung) and lung cancer. It may also increase the risk
of scleroderma (a disease affecting the connective tissue of the skin, joints,
blood vessels and internal organs).
Studies have shown that smoking increases the risk of bronchitis. Silicosis
and lung cancer in persons exposed to crystalline silica.
Small quantities of crystalline silica may be present in this product as a result
of impurities in its ingredients. Crystalline silica is present in greater
quantities in mortar by reason of the addition of sand. Dust could be
inadvertently inhaled during the dry cutting of mortar.
First Aid:
Swallowed: Wash mouth and lips with copious amounts of clean, drinkable water. Do
not induce vomiting. Give water containing sugar or milk to drink. Seek
medical attention.
Skin: Wash with tepid (lukewarm) soapy water. A shower may be required.
Eyes: Irrigate with copious clean tap water for at least fifteen (15) minutes. Seek
medical attention.
Inhaled: Move to fresh air, wash with water and seek medical attention if effects
persist.
鈥楲eviathan庐鈥? Matte powder is classified as a nuisance dust.
Exposure Limits:
Advice to Physician: Contact a poisons information centre and treat as for Calcium Hydroxide
(lime) used for making lime/cement mortar.
CONTACT: MR PETER GRAY
ABILITY BUILDING CHEMICALS CO WAREHOUSE AND OFFICE:
(PO BOX 391) TEL: (03) 9457 6488
124-126 NORTHERN ROAD INTERNATIONAL TEL: +61 3 9457 6488
WEST HEIDELBERG FAX: (03) 9458 4683
VICTORIA, 3081, AUSTRALIA. INTERNATIONAL FAX: +61 3 9458 4683
Email: service@abilityproducts.com.au Website: www.abilityproducts.com.au
The information provided in this MSDS is correct to the best of our knowledge, information and belief at the
date of publication. The information given is designed only as a guide for safe handling, use, processing, storage,
transportation, disposal and release and is not to be considered a warranty, guarantee, a statement of quality or
a recommendation for a specific use. The information relates only to the specific material designated and may
not be valid for its use with any other materials or in any process unless specified herein.
MR PETER GRAY 鈥? Manager
MR MICHAEL TREACY 鈥? Production Manager
THIS ENDS THE MSDS
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