Product ID:MORTAR MIX, 1102
MSDS Date:09/01/1996
FSC:5160
NIIN:00N038881
MSDS Number: CFRTD

QUIKRETE COMPANIES

2987 CLAIRMONT ROAD, SUITE 500
ATLANTA, GA 30329
US

Emergency Phone: 770-216-9580

Info Phone: 770-216-9580

Cage: IO174

QUIKRETE COMPANIES

ATLANTA, GA 30345 US

Telephone: 404-634-9100

Cage: IO174

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

CAS: 14808-60-7

RTECS: VV7330000

OSHA PEL SEE TABLE Z-3

ACGIH TLV: 0.1 MG/M3 RDUST;9495

PORTLAND CEMENT

CAS: 65997-15-1

RTECS: VV8770000

OSHA PEL 50 MPPCF; Z-3

ACGIH TLV: 10 MG/M3 TDUST; 9495

PLASTER OF PARIS (CALCIUM SULFATE DIHYDRATE); (GYPSUM)

CAS: 10101-41-4

RTECS: EW4150000

OSHA PEL 15 MG/M3 TDUST

ACGIH TLV: 10 MG/M3 TDUST; 9495

GYPSUM

CAS: 13997-24-5

OSHA PEL 15 MG/M3 TDUST

ACGIH TLV: 5 MG/M3; 9495

LIME (HYDRATED); (LIME)

CAS: 39445-23-3

OSHA PEL N/K

ACGIH TLV: N/K

CALCIUM HYDROXIDE; (LIME)

CAS: 1305-62-0

RTECS: EW2800000

OSHA PEL 15 MG/M3 TDUST

ACGIH TLV: 5 MG/M3; 9495

CALCIUM CARBONATE (MARBLE) (LIMESTONE); (PULVERIZED

CAS: 1317-65-3

RTECS: EV9580000

OSHA PEL 15 MG/M3 TDUST

ACGIH TLV: 10 MG/M3 TDUST; 9495

IRON OXIDE; (IRON OXIDE PIGMENTS)

CAS: 1309-37-1

RTECS: NO7400000

OSHA PEL 10 MG/M3 (FE)

ACGIH TLV: 5MG(FE)/M3FUME,B2;95

ESPECIALLY WHEN MIXED WITH WATER CAN CAUSE CAUSTIC

RTECS: 9999999ZZ

OR THE DISEASE SILICOSIS IS ASSOCIATED WITH

RTECS: 9999999ZZ

POSSIBLY INCREASED INCIDENCE OF KIDNEY LESIONS.

RTECS: 9999999ZZ

SKIN FROM CONTACT IS RECOMMENDED.

RTECS: 9999999ZZ

PRECAUTIONS MUST BE OBSERVED BECAUSE BURNS OCCUR

RTECS: 9999999ZZ

AND FULL LENGTH FACESHIELD .

RTECS: 9999999ZZ

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
EXPOSED TO MOISTURE. EXPOSURE CAN DRY THE SKIN, CAUSE ALKALI BURNS
& EFT THE MUC MEMB. DUST CAN IRRIT THE EYES & UPPER RESP SYS. TOX
EFTS NOTED IN ANIMALS INCLUDE, FO R ACUTE EXPOS, ALVEOLAR DMG
W/PULM EDEMA. CHRONIC: DUST CAN CAUSE INFLAMM OF THE LINING TISSUE
(EFTS OF OVEREXP)
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:SILICA, CRYSTALLINE-QUARTZ:IARC
MONOGRAPHS, VOL 68, 1997:GROUP 1. NTP 7TH ANNUAL RPT ON CARCIN,
1994: (SUPDAT)
Effects of Overexposure:HLTH HAZ:OF THE INTERIOR OF THE NOSE & INFLAM
OF THE CORNEA. HYPERSENSITIVE INDIVIDUALS MAY DEVELOP AN ALLERGIC
DERM. RESPIRABLE CRYSTALLINE SILICA (QUARTZ) CAN CAUSE SILICOSIS, A
FIBROSIS (SCARRING) OF THE LUNGS. CRYSTALINE SILICA IS CLASSIFIED
AS A PROBABLE HUMAN CARCINOGEN. SYMPS OF EXCESSIVE EXPOSURE
(SUPDAT)
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:INDIVIDUALS W/SENSITIVE SKIN &
W/PULM &/RESP DISEASE, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, ASTHMA &
BRONCHITIS/SUBJECT TO EYE IRRIT, SHOULD BE PRECLUDED FROM EXPOS.
EXPOS TO CRYSTALLINE SILICA (ING 10)

First Aid:EYES: IRRIGATE (FLOOD) EYES IMMEDIATELY AND REPEATEDLY WITH
CLEAN WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 MINUTES. SKIN: WASH EXPOSED SKIN AREAS
WITH SOAP AND WATER. IF IRRITATION OR INFLAMMATION OCCURS SEEK
PROMPT MED ICAL ATTENTION. INHAL: FOR GROSS INHALATION, REMOVE
PERSON IMMEDIATELY TO FRESH AIR, GIVE ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION AS
NEEDED. GET PROMPT MEDICAL ATTENTION. INGEST:CALL MD IMMEDIATELY .

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

Spill Release Procedures:IF SPILLED, USE DUSTLESS METHODS (VACUUM) AND
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:CUSTOMERS-USERS MUST COMPLY WITH ALL
APPLICABLE HEALTH AND SAFETY LAWS, REGULATIONS AND ORDERS COVERING
SILICA.
Other Precautions:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

Respiratory Protection:IN DUSTY ENVIRONMENTS, THE USE OF AN OSHA/NIOSH
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(ING 14)
Other Protective Equipment:ANSI APPRVD EMER EYE WASH & DELUGE SHOWER .
THE USE OF BARRIER CREAMS, BOOTS & CLOTHING TO PROTECT THE (ING 12)
Work Hygienic Practices:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Supplemental Safety and Health
SPEC GRAV:2.6 TO 3.15 (H*2O = 1). APPEAR/ODOR:(QUIKRETE VINYL CONCRETE
PATCHER AVAILABLE IN WHITE). MATLS TO AVOID:DIFLUORIDE, MAY CAUSE
FIRES. EXPLAN OF CARCIN:ANTICIPATED TO BE CARCINOGEN. EFTS OF O
VEREXP:TO THE DUST INCLUDE SHORTNESS OFBREATH & REDUCED PULM
FUNCTION. EXCESSIVE EXPOS TO SKIN & EYES (ING 9)

Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:>2700F,>148
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:>2700F,>148
Vapor Pres:NONE
Vapor Density:NONE
Spec Gravity:SUPDAT
Evaporation Rate & Reference:NONE
Solubility in Water:SLIGHT
Appearance and Odor:GRAY TO GRAY-BROWN COLORED POWDER. SOME PRODUCTS
CNTN COARSE AGGREGATE.(SUPDAT)

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
CNTCT 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 AND PRODUCE A CORROSIVE GAS - SILICON TETRAFLUORIDE.

Waste Disposal Methods:CAN BE TREATED AS A COMMON WASTE FOR DISPOSAL IN
ACCORDANCE WITH FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL REGULATIONS.

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