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10/4/2005 Sakrete All Purpose Gravel Page 1 of 5

MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET

Date Prepared: September 30, 2005

1. PRODUCT/COMPANY IDENTIFICATION

Product Name:

Sakrete

All Purpose Gravel

Emergency Telephone:

800-424-9300 (Chemtrec) or

703-527-3887 (Outside USA)

Manufacturer’s Name & Address:

Bonsal American/ an Oldcastle company

8201 Arrowridge Blvd.

Charlotte, NC 28273

Telephone Number for Information:

704-525-1621

2. EMERGENCY AND FIRST AID

EYES:

Immediately flush eye thoroughly with water. Get medical

attention if irritation persists.

SKIN:

N/A

INHALATION:

Remove person to fresh air. If breathing is difficult, administer

oxygen. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. Seek medical

help if coughing and other symptoms do not subside.

INGESTION:

Do not induce vomiting. If conscious, have the victim drink

plenty of water and call a physician if discomfort is experienced.

3. COMPOSITION INFORMATION

DESCRIPTION:

Crystalline Silica (Quartz)

SiO

CAS #14808-60-7

Summary of content (5 pages)

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MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET Date Prepared: September 30, 2005 1. PRODUCT/COMPANY IDENTIFICATION Product Name: Sakrete® All Purpose Gravel Emergency Telephone: 800-424-9300 (Chemtrec) or 703-527-3887 (Outside USA) Manufacturer’s Name & Address: Bonsal American/ an Oldcastle company 8201 Arrowridge Blvd. Charlotte, NC 28273 Telephone Number for Information: 704-525-1621 2. EMERGENCY AND FIRST AID EYES: Immediately flush eye thoroughly with water. Get medical attention if irritation persists.
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4. HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS COMPONENT OSHA PEL -------------------Crystalline silica (CAS #1480860-7) ------------------------10 mg of respirable dust/m3 % SiO2 + 2 ACGIH TLV-TWA NIOSH REL -----------------------0.5 mg respirable quartz/m3 -----------------------0.05 mg respirable quartz dust/m3 5. HAZARD IDENTIFICATION POTENTIAL HEALTH EFFECTS: NOTE: Potential health effects may vary depending upon the duration and degree of exposure.
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8. FIRE AND EXPLOSION FLASH POINT: None LOWER EXPLOSIVE LIMIT: None AUTO IGNITION TEMPERATURE: Not combustible UPPER EXPLOSIVE LIMIT: None FLAMMABLE LIMITS Not applicable SPECIAL FIRE FIGHTING PROCEDURES: None EXTINGUISHING MEDIA: HAZARDOUS COMBUSTION PRODUCTS: Not combustible UNUSUAL FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARDS: None None 9. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY DATA STABILITY: Product is stable. INCOMPATIBILITY: Reacts with hydrofluoric acid to form volatile corrosive gas, Silicon Tetraflouride.
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irritation or discomfort, use MSHA/NIOSH approved respirators. Wear safety glasses with side shields or goggles to avoid contact with the eyes. In extremely dusty environments and unpredictable environments, wear tight-fitting unvented or indirectly vented goggles to avoid eye irritation or injury. EYE PROTECTION: 13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS All disposal methods must be in compliance with all Federal, State/ Provincial and local laws and regulations. Regulations may vary in different locations.
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16. OTHER INFORMATION The information and recommendations contained herein are based upon data believed to be correct. However, no guarantee or warranty of any kind, express or implied, is made with respect to the information contained herein. It is the user’s obligation to determine the conditions of safe use of this product.