Product ID:LATICRETE 317 GREY
MSDS Date:01/27/1993
FSC:5610
NIIN:00N063073
MSDS Number: BYWKS

LATICRETE INTERNATIONAL INC

1 LATICRETE PK NORTH
BETHANY, CT 06624-3423
US

Info Phone: 203-393-0010

Preparer: K. TARANTAL

Cage: 56877

LATICRETE INTERNATIONAL INC

BETHANY, CT 06524-3423 US

Telephone: 203-393-0010

Cage: 56877

SILICATE, PORTLAND CEMENT; (PORTLAND CEMENT)

CAS: 65997-15-1

RTECS: VV8770000

Fraction By Weight: <50%

OSHA PEL 50 MPPCF

ACGIH TLV: 10 MG/M3 TDUST

SILICA, CRYSTALLINE - QUARTZ; (SILICA SAND)

CAS: 14808-60-7

RTECS: VV7330000

Fraction By Weight: >50%

OSHA PEL SEE TABLE Z-3

ACGIH TLV: 0.1 MG/M3 RDUST

LD50 LC50 Mixture:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:YES Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:YES IARC:YES OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE:IRRITATION OF MUCOUS MEMBRANES.
IRRITATION OF NOSE, COUGH, LABORED BREATHING, EXPECTORATION.
SKIN/EYES:IRRITATION OF EYES, SKIN SENSITIZATION.
INGESTION:EXPECTORATION. CHRONIC:CHRONIC BRONCHITIS .
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:SILICA, CRYSTALLINE, QUARTZ:IARC
MONOGRAPHS, SUPP, VOL 7, PG 341, 1987:GROUP 2A. NTP 7TH ANNUAL RPT
ON CARCINS. (SUPDAT)
Effects of Overexposure:SEE HEALTH HAZARDS.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

First Aid:EYES:WASH WITH LARGE AMOUNTS OF WATER FOR AT LEAST 15
MINUTES, OCCAS LIFTING LOWER & UPPER LIDS. GET MED ATTN IMMED.
SKIN:PROMPTLY WASH CONTAM SKIN W/SOAP/MILD DETERGENT AND WATER.
INHALATION:MOVE THE EXPOSED PERSON TO FRESH AIR AT ONCE.
INGESTION:IF PERSON IS CONSCIOUS, GIVE LARGE QUANTITIES OF WATER.
AFTER SWALLOWING WATER, TRY TO GET PERSON TO VOMIT. GET MEDICAL
ATTENTION IMMEDIATELY.

Flash Point:NOT FLAM/COMBUST
Extinguishing Media:MEDIA SUITABLE FOR SURROUNDING FIRE .
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED SCBA & FULL
PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT .
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NONE.

Spill Release Procedures:WEAR APPROPRIATE EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT SKIN AND
EYE CONTACT; ALSO A DUST MASK APPROVED BY NIOSH/MSHA.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN A DRY AREA.
Other Precautions:WEAR GLOVES TO PREVENT SKIN CONTAMINATION.
FAMILIARIZE THE EMPLOYEES WITH THE SPECIAL HANDLING PROCEDURES IN
CONTROL MEASURES.

Respiratory Protection:A NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED DUST MASK.
Ventilation:NOT APPLICABLE.
Protective Gloves:IMPERVIOUS GLOVES, VINYL OR RUBBER.
Eye Protection:ANSI APPROVED CHEM WORKERS GOGGS .
Other Protective Equipment:USE APPROPRIATE CLOTHING TO PREVENT SKIN
CONTACT. BARRIER CREAMS WILL ASSIST IN PROTECTING THE SKIN FROM
CONTAMINATION.
Work Hygienic Practices:ENCOURAGE PROMPT REMOVAL OF CONTAMINATED
CLOTHING AND WASHING OF CONTAMINATED AREAS.
Supplemental Safety and Health
EXPLAN OF CARCIN:ANTICIPATED TO BE CARCINOGEN. ANIMAL:LUNG.

Vapor Pres:0 @ 20C
Spec Gravity:1.40
Solubility in Water:INSOLUBLE
Appearance and Odor:GREY OR WHITE POWDER.

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

Waste Disposal Methods:SWEEP AND/OR SHOVEL INTO PAILS OR DRUMS WITH
COVERS. NOTE:DISPOSE OF ALL WASTES IN ACCORDANCE WITH FEDERAL,
STATE AND LOCAL REGULATIONS.

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