| Date prepared : June 29-02 |
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1.
PRODUCT/COMPANY IDENTIFICATION |
Product Name:
FLEX-C-MENTTM Wall Mix
Yoder & Sons LLC
1810-1 E Poinsett St. Ext.
Greer, SC 29651
864-877-3111
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2.
EMERGENCY AND FIRST AID |
| EMERGENCY
INFORMATION: |
FLEX-C-MENTTM
Wall Mix is a gray cementitious
mix- ture of cement, sand, silica,and
Hydrated Magnesium- Aluminum-Iron-Silicate.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 per- sonal
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. |
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| 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. |
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| INHALATION:
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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 Wall Mix require immediate medical
attention. |
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| INGESTION:
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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:
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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
Hydrated Magnesium-Aluminum-Iron-Silicate
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4.
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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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. |
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| EYE CONTACT:
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(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 Wall
Mix may cause effects ranging from
moderate eye irritation to chemical
burns or blindness. |
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| SKIN CONTACT:
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(Acute) Exposure to
dry Wall 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 Wall Mix coming in contact
with wet skin or exposure to wet Wall
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 Wall 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 Wall 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:
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(Acute/Chronic) Internal discomfort
or ill effects are possible if large
quantities are swallowed |
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| CARCINOGENIC
POTENTIAL: |
Wall 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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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.
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7.
PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL DATA |
| APPEARANCE/ODOR:
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Gray, odorless |
PHYSICAL STATE:
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Solid(powder mix with
sand and silica) |
| BOILING POINT: |
>1000°C |
MELTING POINT:
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>1000°C |
| VAPOR PRESSURE:
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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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8.
FIRE AND EXPLOSION |
| FLASH POINT:
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None |
LOWER EXPLOSIVE
LIMIT: |
None |
| AUTO IGNITION:
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Not applicable |
UPPER EXPLOSIVE LIMIT: |
None |
| FLAMMABLE LIMITS: |
Not applicable |
SPECIAL FIRE FIGHTING PROCEDURES: |
Not applicable |
| EXTINGUISHING MEDIA: |
Not applicable |
UNUSUAL FIRE AND EXPLOSION
HAZARDS:
3
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None |
HAZARDOUS
COMBUSTION PRODUCTS: |
None |
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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.
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| INCOMPATIBILITY:
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Wet Wall Mix is alkaline.
As such, it is incompatible with acids,
ammonium salts and aluminum metal. |
| HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION:
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Will not occur |
| HAZARDOUS POLYMERIZATION:
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Will not occur |
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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.
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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.
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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.
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| EYE PROTECTION:
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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:
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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 Wall Mix
or clothing dampened with moisture
mixed with Wall 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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