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MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
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| Date prepared : June 29-02 |
1.
PRODUCT/COMPANY IDENTIFICATION |
Product Name:
FLEX-C-MENT™ Accent Enhancer
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Yoder & Sons LLC
1810-1 E Poinsett St. Ext. Greer, SC 29651
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EMERGENCY AND FIRST AID |
| EMERGENCY INFORMATION:
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FLEX-C-MENT™ Accent
Enhancer is a cementitious 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.
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| 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 inflamma- tion develops
or persists. Seek immediate medical treatment
in the event of burns. |
| INHALATION: |
Remove person to fresh air. If breathing
is difficult, adminis- ter 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. |
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3.
COMPOSITION INFORMATION |
| DESCRIPTION: |
This product consists of a
heterogeneous mixture of hydrau- lic cement,
sand and silicas. The major compounds are:
Tricalcium Silicate
Dicalcium Silicate
Tricacium Aluminate
Tetracalcium
Aluminoferrite
Calcium Sulfate
Silica Sand
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HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS |
COMPONENT |
| Hydraulic Cement, Calcium sulfate, Iron
oxide, Calcium carbonate, Magnesium oxide,
Calcium oxide, Crystalline silica |
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TRACE INGREDIENTS:
Due to the use of ingredients mined from
the earth’s crust, trace amounts of
naturally occurring, poten- tially harmful
constituents may be detected during analysis.
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| POTENTIAL HEALTH EFFECTS:
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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.
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| 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 Overlay Mix may cause effects ranging
from moderate eye irritation to chemical
burns or blindness.
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| SKIN CONTACT: |
(Acute) Exposure to dry Overlay Mix
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 Overlay Mix coming in contact
with wet skin or exposure to wet Overlay
Mix 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
Overlay Mix. The response may appear in
a variety of forms ranging from a mild
rash to severe skin ulcers.
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| INHALATION: |
(Acute) Exposure to Overlay Mix 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 exsposure 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.
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| INGESTION: |
(Acute/Chronic) Internal discomfort
or ill effects are possible if large quantities
are swallowed
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| CARCINOGENIC POTENTIAL: |
Overlay Mix 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 organiza- tions.
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 carcino- gen. (See also Section
4 & 12)
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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.
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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):
(ASTM D 1293-95) |
12-13 |
SOLUBILITY IN WATER: |
Slightly (0.1%-1.0%) |
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| FLASH POINT: None |
| LOWER EXPLOSIVE LIMIT: None |
| AUTO IGNITION: Not combustible |
| UPPER EXPLOSIVE LIMIT: None |
| FLAMMABLE LIMITS: Not applicable |
| SPECIAL FIRE FIGHTING PROCEDURES: Not
applicable |
| EXTINGUISHING MEDIA: Not applicable |
| UNUSUAL FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARDS: None |
| HAZARDOUS COMBUSTION PRODUCTS: None |
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STABILITY AND REACTIVITY DATA |
| STABILITY: |
Product is stable. Keep
dry until used
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| CONDITIONS TO AVOID: |
Unintentional contact with water. Contact
with water will result
in hydration and produces (caustic) calcium
hydroxide.
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| INCOMPATIBILITY: |
Wet Overlay Mix is alkaline. As such,
it is incompatible with acids,
ammonium salts and aluminum metal.
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| HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION: |
Will not occur |
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| HAZARDOUS POLYMERIZATION:
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Will not occur |
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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.
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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.
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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.
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| EYE PROTECTION: |
Wear safety glasses with side shields
or goggles to avoid contact with eyes. In
extreme dusty environments and unpredictable
environ-ments, 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.
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| 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 Overlay Mix or clothing dampened with
moisture mixed with Overlay mix, and launder
before re-use. If contact occurs, wash areas
contacted by material with pH neutral soap
and water.
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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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