QUIKRETE COMPANIES -- QUICK SETTING CEMENT, 1240  -- 5610-00N058946
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:QUICK SETTING CEMENT, 1240
MSDS Date:07/14/1993
FSC:5610
NIIN:00N058946
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:QUIKRETE COMPANIES
Address:1790 CENTURY CIRCLE
City:ATLANTA
State:GA
ZIP:30345
Country:US
Info Phone Num:404-634-9100
Emergency Phone Num:404-634-9100
CAGE:IO174
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:QUIKRETE COMPANIES
Address:1790 CENTURY CIRCLE
Box:City:ATLANTA
State:GA
ZIP:30345
Country:US
Phone:404-634-9100
CAGE:IO174

=============  Composition/Information on Ingredients  =============

Ingred Name:SILICA, CRYSTALLINE - QUARTZ; (SILICA SAND, CRYSTALLINE)
CAS:14808-60-7
RTECS #:VV7330000
OSHA PEL:0.1 MG/M3 (MFR)
ACGIH TLV:0.1 MG/M3 RDUST

Ingred Name:PORTLAND CEMENT
CAS:65997-15-1
RTECS #:VV8770000
OSHA PEL:50 MPPCF
ACGIH TLV:10 MG/M3 TDUST

Ingred Name:CALCIUM (II) SULFATE, DIHYDRATE (1:1:2); (GYPSUM)
CAS:10101-41-4
RTECS #:EW4150000
OSHA PEL:15 MG/M3 TDUST
ACGIH TLV:10 MG/M3 TDUST

Ingred Name:CALCIUM HYDROXIDE; (LIME)
CAS:1305-62-0
RTECS #:EW2800000
OSHA PEL:15 MG/M3 TDUST
ACGIH TLV:5 MG/M3

Ingred Name:SILICA GEL; (AMORPHOUS SILICA) (FROM FLY ASH OR MICRO
    SILICA). (MAY CONTAIN ONE OR MORE OF INGS 5 - 9)
CAS:112945-52-5
RTECS #:VV7310000
OSHA PEL:6 MG/M3
ACGIH TLV:10 MG/M3

Ingred Name:ALUMINUM OXIDE; (ALUMINA (FROM FLY ASH OR CALCIUM ALUMINATE
    CEMENT))  (SARA 313)
CAS:1344-28-1
RTECS #:BD1200000
OSHA PEL:15 MG/M3 TDUST
ACGIH TLV:10 MG/M3 TDUST

Ingred Name:CLAY (KAOLIN); (CLAY)
CAS:1332-58-7
RTECS #:GF1670500
OSHA PEL:15 MG/M3 TDUST
ACGIH TLV:2 MG/M3 TDUST

Ingred Name:CALCIUM CARBONATE; (PULVERIZED LIMESTONE)
CAS:1317-65-3
RTECS #:EV9580000
OSHA PEL:15 MG/M3 TDUST
ACGIH TLV:10 MG/M3 TDUST

Ingred Name:SILICA, CRYSTALLINE - QUARTZ; (GLASS FIBERS)
CAS:14808-60-7
RTECS #:VV7330000
OSHA PEL:0.1 MG/M3 (MFR)
ACGIH TLV:0.1 MG/M3 RDUST

=====================  Hazards Identification  =====================

LD50 LC50 Mixture:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:YES  Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:YES    IARC:YES	  OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE:PROD BECOMES ALKALINE WHEN EXPOS
    TO MOISTURE. EXPOS CAN DRY SKIN, CAUSE ALKALI BURNS & AFFECT MUC
    MEMBS. DUST CAN IRRIT EYES & UPPER RESP SYS. TOX EFTS NOTED IN
    ANIMALS INCL, FOR ACUTE EXPOS, AL VEOLAR DMG W/PULM EDEMA. SIGNS &
    SYMPS OF EXPOS:SYMPS OF EXCESSIVE EXPOS TO DUST INCL SHORTNESS OF
    (EFTS OF OVEREXP)
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:SILICA, CRYSTALLINE-QUARTZ:IARC
    MONOGRAPHS, SUPP, VOL 7, PG 341, 1987:GRP 2A. NTP 7TH ANNUAL RPT ON
    CARCINS, (SUPP DATA)
Effects of Overexposure:HLTH HAZ:BREATH & REDUCED PULM FUNCTION.
    EXCESSIVE EXPOS TO SKIN & EYE ESP WHEN MIXED W/WATER CAN CAUSE
    CAUSTIC BURNS AS SEV AS THIRD DEGREE. CHRONIC:DUST CAN CAUSE
    INFLAMM OF LINING TISS OF INTERIOR	OF NOSE & INFLAMM OF CORNEA.
    HYPERSENSITIVE INDIVIDUALS MAY DEVELOP ALLERGIC DERM. EXCESSIVE
    INHAL OF SILICA (SUPP DATA)
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:INDIVIDUALS W/SENSITIVE SKIN &
    W/PULMONARY &/OR RESPIRATORY DISEASE, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED
    TO, ASTHMA & BRONCHITIS, OR SUBJECT TO EYE IRRITATION, SHOULD BE
    PRECLUDED FROM EXPOSURE.

=======================  First Aid Measures  =======================

First Aid:INGEST:CALL MD IMMEDIATELY . EYES:IRRIGATE (FLOOD)
    IMMEDIATELY & REPEATEDLY W/CLEAN WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 MINUTES.
    SKIN:WASH EXPOSED AREAS W/SOAP & WATER. IF IRRITATION OR
    INFLAMMATION OCCURS SE EK PROMPT MEDICAL ATTENTION. INHAL:REMOVE
    PERSON IMMEDIATELY TO FRESH AIR, GIVE ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION AS
    NEEDED. GET PROMPT MEDICAL ATTENTION.

=====================  Fire Fighting Measures  =====================

Extinguishing Media:MEDIA SUITABLE FOR SURROUNDING FIRE .
Fire Fighting Procedures:USE NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED SCBA & FULL PROTECTIVE
    EQUIPMENT .
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NONCOMBUSTIBLE & NOT EXPLOSIVE.

==================  Accidental Release Measures  ==================

Spill Release Procedures:IF SPILLED, USE DUSTLESS METHODS (VACUUM) &
    PLACE INTO CLOSABLE CONTAINER FOR DISPOSAL OR USE IF NOT
    CONTAMINATED OR WET. USE ADEQUATE VENTILATION.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

======================	Handling and Storage  ======================

Handling and Storage Precautions:PRECAUTIONS MUST BE OBSERVED BECAUSE
    BURNS OCCUR W/LITTLE WARNING - LITTLE HEAT IS SENSED.
Other Precautions:CUSTOMER-USERS MUST COMPLY W/ALL APPLICABLE HEALTH &
    SAFETY LAWS, REGULATIONS & ORDERS COVERING SILICA.

=============  Exposure Controls/Personal Protection  =============

Respiratory Protection:IN DUSTY ENVIRONMENTS, THE USE OF A NIOSH/MSHA
    APPROVED RESPIRATOR IS RECOMMENDED.
Ventilation:LOCAL EXHAUST CAN BE USED, IF NECESSARY, TO CONTROL
    AIRBORNE DUST LEVELS.
Protective Gloves:IMPERVIOUS GLOVES.
Eye Protection:ANSI APPROVED CHEM WORKERS GOGGS(SUPDAT)
Other Protective Equipment:EYE WASH FOUNTAIN & DELUGE SHOWER WHICH MEET
    ANSI DESIGN CRITERIA . USE OF BARRIER CREAMS, BOOTS & CLTHG
    (SUPDAT)
Work Hygienic Practices:FOLLOWING WORK, WORKERS SHOULD SHOWER W/SOAP &
    WATER.
Supplemental Safety and Health
MATLS TO AVOID:DIFLUORIDE, MAY CAUSE FIRES. EXPLAN OF CARCIN:1994:ANTIC
    TO BE CARCIN. EFTS OF OVEREXP:DUST MAY RSLT IN RESP DISEASE, INCL
    SILICOSIS, PNEUMOCONIOSIS, PULM FIBROSIS & POSSIBLY CANCER. EY E
    PROT:& FULL LENGTH FACESHIELD .OTHER PROT EQUIP:TO PROTECT SKIN
    FROM CONTACT IS RECOMMENDED.

==================  Physical/Chemical Properties  ==================

Solubility in Water:SLIGHT
Appearance and Odor:GRAY TO BROWN COLORED POWDER W/NO ODOR.

=================  Stability and Reactivity Data  =================

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
CONTACT OF SILICA W/POWERFUL OXIDIZING AGENTS SUCH AS FLUORINE,
    CHLORINE, TRIFLUORIDE, MANGANESE TRIOXIDE, OXYG (SUPDAT)
Stability Condition to Avoid:KEEP DRY UNTIL USED TO PRESERVE PRODUCT
    UTILITY.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:SILICA WILL DISSOLVE IN HYDROFLUORIC
    ACID & PRODUCE A CORROSIVE GAS - SILICON TETRAFLUORIDE.

====================  Disposal Considerations  ====================

Waste Disposal Methods:CAN BE TREATED AS A COMMON WASTE FOR DISPOSAL
    I/A/W FEDERAL, STATE & LOCAL REGULATIONS.

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