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SDS C6 QUIKRETE Companies, LLC 3/11/2019
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easy to do. Continue rinsing.
If on skin (or hair): Remove immediately all contaminated clothing and wash before re-use. Rinse
skin or hair with water.
If significant skin irritation or rash occurs: get medical advice or attention.
Immediately seek medical advice if symptoms are significant or persist.
Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed.
Dispose of contents/containers in accordance with all regulations.
2.3 Additional Information
The Portland cement in this product can cause serious, potentially irreversible damage to skin, eye,
respiratory and digestive tracts due to chemical (caustic) burns, including third degree burns.
Burns from Portland cement may not cause immediate pain or discomfort. You cannot rely on pain
to alert you to cement burns. Therefore precautions must be taken to prevent all contact with
Portland cement. Cement burns can become worse even after contact has ended. If there is
contact with this product, immediately remove all product from body and thoroughly rinse with water.
If you experience or suspect a cement burn or inflammation you should immediately see a health
care professional.
Skin burns and irritation may be caused by brief exposure, though often are caused by extended
exposure of 15 minutes, an hour, or longer. Interaction of Portland cement with water or sweat
releases a caustic solution which produces the burns or irritation. Any extended exposure should be
treated as though a burn has occurred until determined otherwise.
Skin contact with Portland cement can also cause inflammation of the skin, referred to as dermatitis.
Signs and symptoms of dermatitis can include itching, redness, swelling, blisters, scaling, and other
changes in the normal condition of the skin. Signs and symptoms of burns include the above and
whitening, yellowing, blackening, peeling or cracking of skin.
The Portland cement in this product may cause allergic contact dermatitis in sensitized individuals.
This overreaction of the immune system can lead to severe inflammation. Sensitization may result
from a single exposure to the low levels of Cr(VI) in Portland cement or repeated exposures over
months or years. Sensitization is long lasting and, after sensitization, even very small quantities can
trigger the dermatitis. Sensitization is uncommon. Individuals who experience skin problems,
including seemingly minor ones, are advised to seek medical attention.
2.3a HNOC – Hazards not otherwise classified: Not applicable
2.3b Unknown Acute Toxicity: None