Product ID:GENERAL PURPOSE GROUT, 1585-01
MSDS Date:07/14/1993
FSC:5610
NIIN:00N070182
MSDS Number: BZSQN

QUIKRETE CO

1790 CENTURY CIRCLE
ATLANTA, GA 30345
US

Emergency Phone: 404-634-9100

Info Phone: 404-634-9100

Cage: 7K226

QUIKRETE CO

ATLANTA, GA 30345 US

Telephone: 404-634-9100

Cage: 7K226

SILICA, CRYSTALLINE - QUARTZ; (SILICA SAND, CRYSTALLINE)

CAS: 14808-60-7

RTECS: VV7330000

OSHA PEL 0.1 MG/M3 (MFR)

ACGIH TLV: 0.1 MG/M3 RDUST

SILICATE, PORTLAND CEMENT; (PORTLAND CEMENT)

CAS: 65997-15-1

RTECS: VV8770000

OSHA PEL 50 MPPCF

ACGIH TLV: 10 MG/M3 TDUST

2); (GYPSUM)

CAS: 10101-41-4

RTECS: EW4150000

OSHA PEL 15 MG/M3 TDUST

ACGIH TLV: 10 MG/M3 TDUST

CALCIUM HYDROXIDE; (LIME)

CAS: 1305-62-0

RTECS: EW2800000

OSHA PEL 15 MG/M3 TDUST

ACGIH TLV: 5 MG/M3

MAY CONTAIN ONE OR MORE OF INGREDIENTS 6 - 10.

RTECS: 9999999ZZ

OSHA PEL N/K

ACGIH TLV: N/K

SILICA GEL; (AMORPHOUS SILICA (FROM FLY ASH OR MICRO

CAS: 112945-52-5

RTECS: VV7310000

OSHA PEL 6 MG/M3

ACGIH TLV: 10 MG/M3

3); (ALUMINA (FROM FLY ASH OR CALCIUM

CAS: 1344-28-1

RTECS: BD1200000

OSHA PEL 15 MG/M3 TDUST

ACGIH TLV: 10 MG/M3 TDUST

CLAY (KAOLIN); (CLAY)

CAS: 1332-58-7

RTECS: GF1670500

OSHA PEL 15 MG/M3 TDUST

ACGIH TLV: 2 MG/M3 TDUST

CALCIUM CARBONATE; (PULVERIZED LIMESTONE)

CAS: 1317-65-3

RTECS: EV9580000

OSHA PEL 15 MG/M3 TDUST

ACGIH TLV: 10 MG/M3 TDUST

SILICA, CRYSTALLINE - QUARTZ; (GLASS FIBERS)

CAS: 14808-60-7

RTECS: VV7330000

OSHA PEL 0.1 MG/M3 (MFR)

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:PROD BECOMES ALKALINE WHEN EXPOS
TO MOISTURE. EXPOS CAN DRY SKIN, CAUSE ALKALI BURNS & EFT MUC
MEMBS. DUST CAN IRRIT EYES & UPPER RESP SYS. TOX EFTS NOTED IN
ANIMALS INCL, FOR ACUTE EXPOS, ALVEO LAR DMG W/PULM EDEMA. SYMPS OF
EXCESSIVE EXPOS TO DUST INCL SHORTNESS OF BREATH & REDUCED PULM
FUNC. (EFTS OF OVEREXP)
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:SILICA, CRYSTALLINE-QUARTZ:IARC
MONOGRAPHS, SUPP, VOL 7, PG 341, 1987:GRP 2A. NTP 7TH ANNUAL RPT ON
CARCINS, (SUPP DATA)
Effects of Overexposure:HLTH HAZ:EXCESSIVE EXPOS TO SKIN & EYES ESP
WHEN MIXED W/WATER CAN CAUSE CAUSTIC BURNS AS SEV AS THIRD DEGREE.
CHRONIC:DUST CAN CAUSE INFLAMM OF LINING TISS OF INTERIOR OF NOSE &
INFLAMM OF CORNEA. HY PERSENSITIVE INDIVIDUALS MAY DEVELOP ALLERGIC
DERM. EXCESSIVE INHAL OF SILICA DUST MAY RSLT IN RESP DISEASE,
(SUPP DATA)
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:INDIVIDUALS W/SENSITIVE SKIN &
W/PULMONARY &/OR RESPIRATORY DISEASE, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED
TO, ASTHMA & BRONCHITIS, OR SUBJECT TO EYE IRRITATION, SHOULD BE
PRECLUDED FROM EXPOSURE.

First Aid:INGEST:CALL MD IMMEDIATELY . EYES:IRRIGATE (FLOOD)
IMMEDIATELY & REPEATEDLY W/CLEAN WATER. SKIN:WASH EXPOSED AREAS
W/SOAP & WATER. IF IRRITATION OR INFLAMMATION OCCURS SEEK PROMPT
MEDICAL ATTENT ION. INHAL:REMOVE PERSON IMMEDIATELY TOFRESH AIR,
GIVE ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION AS NEEDED. GET PROMPT MEDICAL
ATTENTION.

Extinguishing Media:MEDIA SUITABLE FOR SURROUNDING FIRE .
Fire Fighting Procedures:USE NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED SCBA & FULL PROTECTIVE
EQUIPMENT .
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NONCOMBUSTIBLE & NOT EXPLOSIVE.

Spill Release Procedures:IF SPILLED, USE DUSTLESS METHODS (VACUUM) &
PLACE INTO CLOSABLE CONTAINER FOR DISPOSAL OR USE IF NOT
CONTAMINATED OR WET. USE ADEQUATE VENTILATION.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

Handling and Storage Precautions:PRECAUTIONS MUST BE OBSERVED BECAUSE
BURNS OCCUR W/LITTLE WARNING - LITTLE HEAT IS SENSED.
Other Precautions:CUSTOMERS-USERS MUST COMPLY W/ALL APPLICABLE HEALTH &
SAFETY LAWS, REGULATIONS & ORDERS COVERING SILICA.

Respiratory Protection:IN DUSTY ENVIRONMENTS, THE USE OF A 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 APPROVED CHEM WORKERS GOGGS .
Other Protective Equipment:EYE WASH FOUNTAIN & DELUGE SHOWER WHICH MEET
ANSI DESIGN CRITERIA . USE OF BARRIER CREAMS, BOOTS & CLTHG
(SUPDAT)
Work Hygienic Practices:FOLLOWING WORK, WORKERS SHOULD SHOWER W/SOAP &
WATER.
Supplemental Safety and Health
MATLS TO AVOID:DIFLUORIDE, MAY CAUSE FIRES. EXPLAN OF CARCIN:1994:ANTIC
TO BE CARCIN. EFTS OF OVEREXP:INCL SILICOSIS, PNEUMOCONIOSIS, PULM
FIBROSIS & POSSIBLY CANCER. OTHER PROT EQUIP:TO PROTECT SKIN FROM
CONTACT IF RECOMMENDED.

Solubility in Water:SLIGHT
Appearance and Odor:GRAY TO BROWN COLORED POWDER W/NO ODOR.

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
CONT OF SILICA W/POWERFUL OXIDIZING AGENTS SUCH AS FLUORINE, CHLORINE
TRIFLUORIDE, MANGANESE TRIOXIDE, OXYGEN (SUPDAT)
Stability Condition to Avoid:KEEP DRY UNTIL USED TO PRESERVE PRODUCT
UTILITY.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:SILICA WILL DISSOLVE IN HYDROFLUORIC
ACID & PRODUCE A CORROSIVE GAS - SILICON TETRAFLUORIDE.

Waste Disposal Methods:CAN BE TREATED AS A COMMON WASTE FOR DISPOSAL
I/A/W FEDERAL, STATE & LOCAL REGULATIONS.

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