Product ID:WALL TILE GROUT EM
MSDS Date:09/22/1988
FSC:8030
NIIN:00F017977
MSDS Number: BKWWS

Emergency Phone: (800) 543-3840 (513) 667-4461

Info Phone: (800) 543-3840 (513) 667-4461

Cage: 90300

Telephone: 513-253-7154/800-543-3840

Cage: 90300

PORTLAND CEMENT

CAS: 65997-15-1

RTECS: VV8770000

Fraction By Weight: 45-55%

OSHA PEL 15 MG/M3 TDUST

ACGIH TLV: 10 MG/M3 TDUST; 9293

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:YES Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:SKIN: DRYNESS & ALKALI BURNS FROM WET
CEMENT. EYES: BUILD-UP OF MATERIAL CAUSING IRRITATION. INHALATION:
BUILD-UP OF MATERIAL IN NOSE & MOUTH CAUSING IRRITATION, &
PULMONARY/RESPIRATORY DAMAGE FROM DR Y-SANDED DUST. INGESTION:
IRRITATION. EARS: BUILD-UP OF MATERIAL CAUSING IRRITATION.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE
Effects of Overexposure:SKIN: DRYNESS & ALKALI BURNS FROM WET CEMENT.
EYES: BUILD-UP OF MATERIAL CAUSING IRRITATION. INHALATION: BUILD-UP
OF MATERIAL IN NOSE & MOUTH CAUSING IRRITATION, &
PULMONARY/RESPIRATORY DAMAGE FROM DR Y-SANDED DUST. INGESTION:
IRRITATION. EARS: BUILD-UP OF MATERIAL CAUSING IRRITATION.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:ASTHMATIC CONDITIONS

First Aid:EYES: FLUSH W/LARGE AMOUNTS OF WATER FOR 15 MINS. SKIN: WASH
W/SOAP & WATER. INHALATION: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. INGESTION: DON'T
INDUCE VOMITING. OBTAIN MEDICAL ATTENTION IN ALL CASES.

Extinguishing Media:FOAM, CO2, OR DRY CHEMICAL
Fire Fighting Procedures:USE WATER SPRAY TO COOL EXPOSED SURFACES.

Spill Release Procedures:USE ABSORBENT MATERIAL OR SCRAPE UP DRIED
MATERIAL & PLACE INTO CONTAINERS.

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE AWAY FROM ACIDS. KEEP CONTAINERS
TIGHTLY CLOSED WHEN NOT IN USE. KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN. KEEP
CONTAINERS FROM EXCESSIVE HEAT.
Other Precautions:AVOID CONTACT W/SKIN.

Respiratory Protection:IF 8-HOUR EXPOSURE LIMIT OR VALUE IS EXCEEDED
FOR ANY COMPONENT, USE AN APPROVED NIOSH/OSHA RESPIRATOR.
Ventilation:IF DRY-SANDING, PROVIDE SUFFICIENT MECHANICAL VENTILATION
TO MAINTAIN Protective Gloves:RECOMMENDED
Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASSES
Other Protective Equipment:EYEWASH & IMPERVIOUS APRON
Work Hygienic Practices:REMOVE/LAUNDER CONTAMINATED CLOTHING BEFORE
REUSE.
Supplemental Safety and Health

Spec Gravity:2.3-2.4
Solubility in Water:ALKALINE DISPERSION
Appearance and Odor:FREE-FLOWING COLORED POWDER W/SLIGHT ODOR.
Percent Volatiles by Volume:<1%

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
ACIDS
Stability Condition to Avoid:EXCESSIVE HEAT

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF ACCORDING TO FEDERAL, STATE, & LOCAL
STANDARDS. DON'T REUSE EMPTY CONTAINERS. THIS PRODUCT IS
NON-HAZARDOUS ACCORDING TO U.S. EPA'S HAZARDOUS WASTE MANAGEMENT
REGULATIONS.

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