MSDS

01/20/2014
EN (English)
3/7
Suitable extinguishing media
:
Treat for surrounding material.
Unsuitable extinguishing media
:
Not available.
Fire hazard : Products of combustion may include, and are not limited to: oxides of carbon.
Firefighting instructions : Keep upwind of fire. Wear full fire fighting turn-out gear (full Bunker gear) and respiratory
protection (SCBA).
General measures : Use personal protection recommended in Section 8. Isolate the hazard area and deny entry to
unnecessary and unprotected personnel.
For containment
:
Contain spill, 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.
No additional information available.
Precautions for safe handling
:
Avoid contact with skin and eyes. Avoid generating and breathing dust. Do not swallow. Good
housekeeping is important to prevent accumulation of dust. The use of compressed air for
cleaning clothing, equipment, etc, is not recommended. Handle and open container with care.
When using do not eat, drink or smoke.
Hygiene measures
:
Launder contaminated clothing before reuse. Wash hands before eating, drinking, or smoking.
Storage conditions : Keep out of the reach of children. Store in dust-tight, dry, labelled containers. Keep container
tightly 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.
No additional information available.
Quartz (14808-60-7)
USA ACGIH
ACGIH TWA (mg/m³)
0.025 mg/m³
USA OSHA
OSHA PEL (TWA) (mg/m
3
)
(30)/(%SiO
2
+ 2) mg/m
3
TWA, total dust
(250)/(%SiO
2
+ 5) mppcf TWA, respirable fraction
(10)/(%SiO
2
+ 2) mg/m
3
TWA, respirable fraction
Cement, portland, chemicals (65997-15-1)
USA ACGIH
ACGIH TWA (mg/m³)
1 mg/m³
USA OSHA
OSHA PEL (TWA) (mg/m
3
)
5 mg/m³
Calcium sulfate (7778-18-9)
USA ACGIH
ACGIH TWA (mg/m³)
10 mg/m³
USA OSHA
OSHA PEL (TWA) (mg/m³)
5 mg/m³
Gypsum (Ca(SO4).2H2O) (13397-24-5)
USA ACGIH
ACGIH TWA (mg/m³)
10 mg/m³
USA OSHA
OSHA PEL (TWA) (mg/m³)
5 mg/m³
Limestone (1317-65-3)
USA ACGIH
ACGIH TWA (mg/m³)
10 mg/m³
8.1. Control parameters
SECTION 8: Exposure controls/personal protection
7.3. Specific end use(s)
7.2. Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities
7.1. Precautions for safe handling
SECTION 7: Handling and storage
6.3. Reference to other sections
6.2. Methods and material for containment and cleaning up
6.1. Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures
SECTION 6: Accidental release measures
5.3. Advice for firefighters
5.2. Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture
5.1. Extinguishing media
SECTION 5: Firefighting measures