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SAFETY DATA SHEET

Trade Name: White Dry Non-Sanded Grout Print date: 2013-10-10

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Section 6: ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES

6.1 PERSONAL PRECAUTIONS, PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT AND EMERGENCY PROCEDURES

Use personal protection recommended in Section 8. Isolate the hazard area and deny entry to

unnecessary and unprotected personnel.

6.2 METHODS AND MATERIALS FOR CONTAINMENT AND CLEANING - UP

Methods for Containment:

Pick up large pieces, then place in a suitable container. Do not flush

to sewer or allow to enter waterways. Use appropriate Personal

Protective Equipment (PPE).

Methods for Cleaning-Up:

Vacuum or sweep material and place in a disposal container.

Section 7: HANDLING AND STORAGE

7.1 PRECAUTIONS FOR SAFE HANDLING

Handling:

Avoid contact with skin and eyes. Do not swallow. Avoid breathing

dust. 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. (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

Titanium dioxide

15 mg/m

(total dust)

10 mg/m³

Gypsum

15 mg/m

TWA (total dust);

5 mg/m

TWA (respirable fraction)

10 mg/m

Wollastonite (calcium

metasilicate)

15 mg/m³ (total); 5 mg/m³ (resp)

10 mg/m³ (total); 3 mg/m³ (resp)

Silica, amorphous,

fumed

80 mg/m

/%SiO

10 mg/m³