Product ID:BALANCED BLOCK CEMENT
MSDS Date:11/02/1993
FSC:5610
NIIN:00N050216
MSDS Number: BVJPH

RIVERSIDE CEMENT CO

RIVERSIDE, CA 92502
US

Emergency Phone: 714-686-0181

Info Phone: 714-686-0181

Cage: RVERS

RIVERSIDE CEMENT CO

4904 DIAMOND BAR, CA 91765 US

Telephone: 714-861-6028

Cage: RVERS

TRICALCIUM SILICATE; (3 CAO.SIO*2)

CAS: 12168-85-3

OSHA PEL N/K

ACGIH TLV: N/K

DICALCIUM SILICATE; (2 CAO.SIO*2)

CAS: 10034-77-2

OSHA PEL N/K

ACGIH TLV: N/K

TRICALCIUM ALUMINATE; (4 CAO.AL*2O*3)

CAS: 12042-78-3

OSHA PEL N/K

ACGIH TLV: N/K

TETRACALCIUM ALUMINOFERRATE; (4 CAO.AL*2O*3.FE*2O*3)

CAS: 12068-35-8

OSHA PEL N/K

ACGIH TLV: N/K

GYPSUM; (CASO*4.2H*2O)

CAS: 13397-24-5

RTECS: MG2360000

OSHA PEL N/K

ACGIH TLV: N/K

CALCIUM CARBONATE; (CACO*3)

CAS: 1317-65-3

RTECS: EV9580000

OSHA PEL N/K

ACGIH TLV: N/K

MAGNESIUM OXIDE; (MGO)

CAS: 1309-48-4

RTECS: OM3850000

OSHA PEL N/K

ACGIH TLV: N/K

CALCIUM OXIDE; (CAO)

CAS: 1305-78-8

RTECS: EW3100000

OSHA PEL N/K

ACGIH TLV: N/K

1); (K*2SO*4) (SMALL AMOUNTS MAY BE

CAS: 7778-80-5

RTECS: TT5900000

OSHA PEL N/K

ACGIH TLV: N/K

1); (NA*2SO*4) (SMALL AMOUNTS MAY BE

CAS: 7757-82-6

RTECS: WE1650000

OSHA PEL N/K

ACGIH TLV: N/K

PORTLAND CEMENT (CONTAINS INGS 2-11) (CLASSIFIED AS

CAS: 65997-15-1

RTECS: VV8770000

OSHA PEL 15 MG/M3 TDUST

ACGIH TLV: 10 MG/M3 TDUST

LD50 LC50 Mixture:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:NO Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE:WET CEMENT, ESPECIALLY AS AN
INGREDIENT IN PLASTIC (UNHARDENED) CONCRETE, CAN DRY SKIN & CAUSE
ALKALI BURNS. CEMENT DUST CAN IRRITATE EYES & UPPER RESPIRATORY
SYSTEM. CHRONIC:CEMENT DUST CAN CAU SE INFLAMMATION OF LINING
TISSUE OF INTERIOR OF NOSE & INFLAMMATION OF EYE. HYPERSENSITIVE
INDIVIDUALS (EFTS OF OVEREXP)
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NOT RELEVANT
Effects of Overexposure:HLTH HAZ:MAY DEVELOP AN ALLERGIC DERMATITIS
(SKIN RASH).
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

First Aid:INGEST:CALL MD IMMEDIATELY . INHAL:REMOVE TO FRESH AIR.
SUPPORT BREATHING (GIVE O*2/ARTF RESP) . EYES:IRRIGATE W/WATER FOR
AT LEAST 15 MINUTES; CONSULT MD. SKIN:WASH EXPOSED AREAS W/SOAP &
WATER.

Flash Point:NONCOMBUSTIBLE
Extinguishing Media:MEDIA SUITABLE FOR SURROUNDING FIRE .
Fire Fighting Procedures:USE NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED SCBA & FULL PROTECTIVE
EQUIPMENT .
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NONE.

Spill Release Procedures:USE DRY CLEANUP METHODS THAT DO NOT DISPERSE
DUST INTO AIR.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

Handling and Storage Precautions:PRECAUTIONS MUST BE OBSERVED BECAUSE
CEMENT BURNS W/LITTLE WARNING - LITTLE HEAT IS SENSED.
Other Precautions:NONE.

Respiratory Protection:IN DUSTY ENVIRONMENTS, THE USE OF NIOSH/MSHA
APPROVED RESPIRATOR IS RECOMMENDED.
Ventilation:LOCAL EXHAUST CAN BE USED, IF NECESSARY, TO CONTROL
AIRBORNE DUST LEVELS.
Protective Gloves:IMPERVIOUS GLOVES .
Eye Protection:ANSI APPRVD CHEM WORKER GOGGLES .
Other Protective Equipment:EMERG EYE WASH & DELUGE SHOWER WHICH MEETS
ANSI DESIGN CRITERIA . USE BARRIER CREAMS, BOOTS & CLTHG (SUPP
DATA)
Work Hygienic Practices:IMMEDIATELY AFTER WORKING W/CEMENT, WORKERS
SHOULD SHOWER W/SOAP & WATER.
Supplemental Safety and Health
OTHER PROT EQUIP: TO PROTECT SKIN FROM PROLONGED CONTACT WITH WET
CEMENT, ESPECIALLY IN PLASTIC (UNHARDENED) CONCRETE.

Spec Gravity:3.15
Solubility in Water:SLIGHT (0.1-1%)
Appearance and Odor:GRAY (OR WHITE) POWDER; NO ODOR.
Percent Volatiles by Volume:0

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
NONE.
Stability Condition to Avoid:KEEP DRY UNTIL USED.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:NONE.

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSAL MUST BE I/A/W FEDERAL, STATE & LOCAL
REGULATIONS . MATERIAL CAN BE RETURNED TO CONTAINER FOR LATER USE,
OR IT CAN BE DISPOSED OF AS AN INDUSTRIAL WASTE.

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