Date prepared : June 10,06
1. PRODUCT/COMPANY IDENTIFICATION
Product Name:
FLEX-C-MENTTM Micro Flex
DBS Insaat Taahhut Kimya San ve Tic Ltd Sti
Bagdat Cad No.198/1 Maltepe – Istanbul / TURKEY
2. EMERGENCY AND FIRST AID
EMERGENCY INFORMATION: FLEX-C-MENT™
Accent Enhancer is cementations mixture of
cement, calcium oxides, and silica. When in contact
with moisture in eyes or on skin, or when mixed with
water, it becomes highly caustic (pH>12) and will
damage or burn (as severely as third degree) the eyes
or skin. Inhalation may cause irritation to the moist
mucous membranes of the
nose, throat and upper respiratory system or may cause
or may aggravate certain lung diseases or conditions.
Use exposure controls or personal protection methods
described in Section 12.
EYES: Immediately flush eye thoroughly
with water. Continue flushing eye for at least 15
minutes, including under lids, to remove all particles.
Call physician immediately.
SKIN: Wash skin with cool water and
pH-neutral soap or a mild detergent. Seek medical
treatment if irritation or inflammation develops or
persists. Seek immediate medical treatment
in the event of burns.
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. Inhalation of large amounts of Accent Enhancer
require immediate medical attention.
INGESTION: Do not induce vomiting.
If conscious, have victim drink plenty of water and
call a physician immediately.
3. COMPOSITION INFORMATION
DESCRIPTION: This product consists
of a heterogeneous mixture of hydraulic cement, sand
and silica’s. The major compounds are:
Tricalcium Silicate Dicalcium Silicate Tricacium Aluminate
Tetracalcium Aluminoferrite Calcium Sulfate Silica
Sand
4. HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS
COMPONENT
Hydraulic Cement, Calcium sulfate, Iron oxide, Calcium
carbonate, Magnesium oxide, Calcium oxide, Crystalline
silica
TRACE INGREDIENTS:
Due to the use of ingredients mined from the earth’s
crust, trace amounts of naturally occurring, potentially
harmful constituents may be detected during analysis.
5. HAZARD IDENTIFICATION
POTENTIAL HEALTH EFFECTS: NOTE: Potential
health effects may vary depending upon the duration
and degree of exposure. To reduce or eliminate health
hazards associated with this product, use exposure
controls or personal protection methods as described
in section 12.
EYE CONTACT: (Acute/Chronic) Exposure
to airborne dust may cause immediate or delayed irritation
or inflammation of the cornea. Eye contact by large
amounts of dry powder or splashes of wet Micro flex
may cause effects ranging from moderate eye irritation
to chemical burns or blindness.
SKIN CONTACT: (Acute) Exposure to
dry Micro flex may cause drying of the skin with consequent
mild irritation or more significant effects attributable
to aggravation of other conditions. Discomfort or
pain cannot be relied upon to alert a person to hazardous
skin exposure. (Chronic) Dry Micro flex coming in
contact with wet skin or exposure to wet Micro flex
may cause more sever skin effects including thickening,
cracking or fissuring of the skin. Prolonged exposure
can cause severe skin damage in the form of chemical
(caustic) burns. (Acute/Chronic) Some individuals
may exhibit an allergenic
response upon exposure to Micro flex. The response
may appear in a variety of forms ranging from a mild
rash to severe skin ulcers. 2 (Acute) Exposure to
Micro flex may cause irritation to the
moist mucous membrane of the nose, throat and upper
respiratory system. Pre-existing upper respiratory
and lung diseases may be aggravated by inhalation.
(Chronic).
INHALATION: Inhalation exposure to
free crystalline silica may cause delayed lung injury
including silicosis, a disabling and
potentially fatal lung disease, and/or cause or aggravate
other lung diseases or conditions
INGESTION: (Acute/Chronic) Internal
discomfort or ill effects are possible if large quantities
are swallowed
CARCINOGENIC POTENTIAL: Micro flex
is not recognized as a carcinogen by the NTP,
OSHA, or IARC. However, it may contain trace amounts
of heavy metals recognized as carcinogens by these
organizations. In addition, it also contains crystalline
silica which IARC classifies as a known human carcinogen
(Group I).The NTP, in it’s ninth Annual Report
on Carcinogens, classified “silica crystalline
(respirable)” as a known carcinogen.(See also
Section 4 & 12)
6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Contain material to prevent contamination of soil,
surface water or ground water. Use dry clean-up methods
that do not disperse dust into the air or entry into
surface water. Material can be used if not contaminated.
Place in an appropriate labeled container for disposal
or use. Avoid inhalation of dust and contact with
skin and eyes. Use exposure control and personal protection
methods as described in Section 12.
7. PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL DATA
APPEARANCE/ODOR: Gray, odorless
PHYSICAL STATE: Solid(powder mix
with sand and silica)
BOILING POINT: >1000°C
MELTING POINT: >1000°C
VAPOR
PRESSURE: Not applicable
VAPOR DENSITY:
Not applicable pH (IN WATER): 12-13
SOLUBILITY IN WATER: Slightly (0.1%-1.0%)
(ASTM D 1293-95)
8. FIRE AND EXPLOSION
FLASH POINT: None LOWER EXPLOSIVE
LIMIT: None
AUTO IGNITION: Not combustible UPPER
EXPLOSIVE LIMIT: None
FLAMMABLE LIMITS: Not applicable
SPECIAL FIRE FIGHTING Not applicable
PROCEDURES:
EXTINGUISHING Not applicable UNUSUAL
FIRE AND None
MEDIA: EXPLOSION HAZARDS:
3
HAZARDOUS COMBUSTION PRODUCTS: None
9. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY DATA
STABILITY: Product is stable. Keep
dry until used
CONDITIONS TO AVOID: Unintentional
contact with water. Contact with water will result
in hydration and produces (caustic) calcium hydroxide.
INCOMPATIBILITY: Wet Micro flex is
alkaline. As such, it is incompatible with acids,
ammonium salts and aluminum metal.
HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION: Will not
occur
HAZARDOUS POLYMERIZATION: Will not
occur
10. PRECAUTION FOR HANDLING
AND STORAGE
HANDLING AND STORAGE: Keep dry until
used. Handle and store in a manner so that airborne
dust does not exceed applicable exposure limits.
Use adequate ventilation and dust collection. Use
exposure control and personal protection methods as
described in Section 12.
11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
See Section 5 for Hazard Identification. No recognized
unusual toxicity to plants and animals. Conditions
aggravated by exposure: Eye disease, skin disorders
and Chronic Respiratory conditions.
12. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONEL
PROTECTION
RESPIRATORY PROTECTION: Use local
exhaust or general dilution ventilation to control
dust
Levels below applicable exposure limits. Minimize
dispersal of dust into air. If local or general ventilation
is not adequate to control dust levels below applicable
exposure limits or when dust causes irritation or
discomfort, use MSHA/NIOSH approved respirators.
EYE PROTECTION: Wear safety glasses
with side shields or goggles to avoid contact with
eyes. In extreme dusty environments and unpredictable
environments, wear tight fitting unvented or indirectly
vented goggles to avoid eye irritation or injury.
Contact lenses should not be worn when handling cement
or cement containing products.
SKIN PROTECTION: Wear impervious
abrasion and alkali-resistant gloves, boots, long-sleeved
shirt, long pants or other protective clothing to
prevent skin contact. Promptly remove clothing dusty
with Micro flex or clothing dampened with moisture
mixed with Micro flex, and launder before re-use.
If contact occurs, wash areas contacted by material
with pH neutral soap and water.4
13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
DISPOSAL: DO NOT DUMP INTO ANY SEWERS,
ON THE GROUND OR INTO ANY BODY OF WATER. All disposal
methods must be in compliance with all Federal, State/Provincial
and local laws and regulations. Regulations may vary
in different locations. Waste characterizations and
compliances with applicable laws are the responsibility
solely of the waste generator.
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