Safety Data Sheet

Conforms to OSHA HazCom 2012, CPR & NOM-018-STPS-2000 Standards
SAFETY DATA SHEET
Trade Name: Sakrete High Strength Concrete Mix Print date: 2016-02-24
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Section 8: EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION
8.1 CONTROL PARAMETERS
Exposure Guidelines
Occupational Exposure Limits
Ingredient
OSHA-PEL
ACGIH-TLV
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
Portland cement
15 mg/m³ (total); 5 mg/m³ (resp)
1 mg/m³ (no asbestos and
<1% crystalline silica,
respirable fraction)
Ashes (residues)
Not available.
Not available.
Ferric oxide
10 mg/m
3
5 mg/m
3
(iron oxide fume;
dust as Fe)
Calcium carbonate
15 mg/m³ (total); 5 mg/m³ (resp)
10 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 waterproof gloves.
Body Protection:
Wear suitable waterproof protective clothing.
Respiratory Protection:
A NIOSH approved dust mask or filtering facepiece is recommended in
poorly ventilated areas or when permissible exposure limits may be
exceeded. Respirators should be selected by and used under the
direction of a trained health and safety professional following
requirements found in OSHA’s respirator standard (29 CFR 1910.134)
and ANSI’s standard for respiratory protection (Z88.2).
General Health and Safety
Measures:
Handle according to established industrial hygiene and safety
practices. Do not eat, smoke or drink where material is handled,
processed or stored. Wash hands carefully before eating or smoking.
Section 9: PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
9.1 INFORMATION ON BASIC PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Appearance:
Powder.
Color:
Various.
Odor:
Characteristic.
Odor Threshold:
Not available.
Physical State:
Solid.