SDS
Conforms to OSHA HazCom 2012 Standard and CPR
SAFETY DATA SHEET
Trade Name: PolyBlend Non-Sanded Grout Print date: 2013-03-15
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Section 7: HANDLING AND STORAGE
7.1 PRECAUTIONS FOR SAFE HANDLING
Handling:
Avoid contact with skin and eyes. Do not swallow. Good housekeeping
is important to prevent accumulation of dust. Avoid generating dust. The
use of compressed air for cleaning clothing, equipment, etc, is not
recommended. Use only in well-ventilated areas. Handle and open
container with care. When using do not eat or drink. Wash hands before
eating, drinking, or smoking. (See section 8)
General Hygiene Advice:
Launder contaminated clothing before reuse. Wash hands before
eating, drinking, or smoking.
7.2 CONDITIONS FOR SAFE STORAGE, INCLUDING ANY INCOMPATIBILITIES
Storage:
Keep out of the reach of children. Store in dust-tight, dry, labeled
containers. Keep containers closed when not in use. Avoid any dust
buildup by frequent cleaning and suitable construction of the storage
area. Do not store in an area equipped with emergency water
sprinklers. Use corrosion-resistant structural materials and lighting
and ventilation systems in the storage area. (See section 10)
Section 8: EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION
8.1 CONTROL PARAMETERS
Exposure Guidelines
Occupational Exposure Limits
Ingredient
OSHA-PEL
ACGIH-TLV
Portland cement
15 mg/m³ (total); 5 mg/m³ (resp)
1 mg/m³ (no asbestos and <1%
crystalline silica, respirable fraction)
Calcium carbonate
15 mg/m³ (total); 5 mg/m³ (resp)
10 mg/m³
Gypsum
15 mg/m
3
TWA (total dust)
5 mg/m
3
TWA (respirable fraction)
10 mg/m
3
Ferric oxide
10 mg/m
3
5 mg/m
3
(iron oxide fume; dust
as Fe)
Silica, crystalline, quartz
((10 mg/m
3
)/(%SiO
2
+2) TWA (resp))
((30 mg/m
3
)/(%SiO
2
+2) TWA (total))
((250)/(%SiO
2
+5) mppcf TWA (resp))
0.025 mg/m³
8.2 EXPOSURE CONTROLS
Engineering Controls:
Use ventilation adequate to keep exposures (airborne levels of dust,
fume, vapor, etc.) below recommended exposure limits.
8.3 INDIVIDUAL PROTECTIVE MEASURES
Personal Protective Equipment:
Eye/Face Protection:
Wear approved eye (properly fitted dust- or splash-proof chemical safety
goggles) / face (face shield) protection.
Skin Protection:
Hand Protection:
Wear suitable gloves.
Body Protection:
Wear suitable protective clothing.