Material Safety Data Sheet Msds For White Masonry Cement (Complies With Osha Hazard Communication Standard, 29 CFR 1910 1200)
Material Safety Data Sheet Msds For White Masonry Cement (Complies With Osha Hazard Communication Standard, 29 CFR 1910 1200)
MSDS
FOR WHITE MASONRY CEMENT
FWC
Section 1 - IDENTIFICATION
White Masonry Cement (CAS #65997-15-1) Federal White Masonry Cement -- Type N
Federal White Masonry Cement -- Type S
Federal White Portland-Lime Blend
Other salts. Small amounts of MgO, and trace amounts of K2504and Na2 S04.
may also be present. A higher percentage of lime may be present
in the Portland cement-lime blend
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Section 2 - COMPONENTS Hazardous
Trace Ingredients
Trace amounts of naturally occurring chemicals might be detected during chemical analysis. Trace constituents may include up to
0.75% insoluble residue, some of which may be free crystalline silica, calcium oxide (also known as lime or quick lime), magnesium
oxide, sodium sulfate, chromium compounds, and nickel compounds.
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Emergency Overview
Masonry cement is a white powder that poses immediate hazard. A single short-term exposure to the dry powder is not likely to cause
serious harm. However, exposure of sufficient duration to wet masonry cement can cause serious, potentially irreversible tissue (skin
or eye) destruction in the e form of chemical (caustic) burns. The same type of tissue destruction can occur if wet or moist areas of the
body are exposed for sufficient duration to dry masonry cement.
Dry masonry cement contacting wet skin or exposure to moist or wet masonry cement may cause more severe skin effects
including: thickening, cracking or fissuring of the skin. Prolonged exposure can cause severe damage in the form of (alkali)
chemical burns.
Some individuals may exhibit an allergic response upon exposure to masonry cement, possibly due to trace elements of chromium.
The response may appear in a variety of forms ranging from a mild rash to severe skin ulcers. Persons already sensitized may react
to their first contact with the product. Other persons may first experience this effect after years of contact with masonry cement
products.
Exposure to masonry cement may cause irritation to the moist mucous membranes of the nose, throat, and upper respiratory
system. It may also leave unpleasant deposits in the nose.
Carcinogenic potential:
Masonry cement is not listed as a carcinogen by NTP, OSHA, or IARC. It may however, contain trace amounts of substances
listed as carcinogens by these organizations.
Crystalline silica, a contaminate in masonry cement, is now classified by IARC as a known human carcinogen (Group I). NIP has
characterized respirable silica as "reasonably anticipated to be a] carcinogen".
Eyes:
Immediately flush eyes thoroughly with water. Continue flushing 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 mild detergent. Seek medical treatment in all cases of prolonged exposure to wet
cement, cement mixtures, or liquids from fresh cement products, or prolonged wet skin exposure to dry cement.
Ingestion:
Do not induce vomiting. If conscious, have the victim drink plenty of water, and call a physician immediately.
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Section 5-- FIRE AND EXPLOSION DATA
Flash point None Lower explosive limit None
Upper explosive limit None Auto ignition temperature Not Combustible
Extinguishing media Not Combustible Special Fire-fighting procedures None
Hazardous combustion Unusual fire & explosion
products None hazards None
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Collect dry material using a scoop. Avoid actions that cause dust to become airborne. Avoid inhalation of dust and contact with skin.
Wear appropriate protective equipment as described in Section 8.
Scrape up wet material and place in an appropriate container. Allow material to "dry” before disposal. Do not attempt to wash
masonry cement down drains.
Keep masonry cement dry until used. Normal temperatures and pressure do not affect the material.
Promptly remove dusty clothing or clothing which is wet with cement fluids and launder before reuse. Wash thoroughly after exposure
to dust or wet cement mixtures or fluids.
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Skin Protection
Prevention is essential in avoiding potentially severe skin injury. Avoid contact with unhardened masonry cement. If contact occurs,
properly wash affected area with soap and water. Where prolonged exposure to unhardened masonry cement products might occur,
wear impervious clothing and gloves to eliminate skin contact. Wear sturdy boots that are impervious to eliminate foot and ankle
exposure.
Do not rely on barrier creams. Barrier creams should not be used in place of gloves.
Periodically wash areas contacted by dry masonry cement, or by wet cement or concrete fluids, with a pH-neutral soap. Wash again at
the end of work. If irritation occurs, immediately wash the affected area and seek treatment. If clothing becomes saturated with wet
cement, it should be removed and replaced with clean, dry clothing.
Respiratory Protection:
Avoid actions that cause dust to become airborne. Use local or general ventilation to control exposures below applicable exposure
limits
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Ventilation:
Use local exhaust or general dilation ventilation to control exposure within applicable limits.
Eye Protection:
Where potentially subject to splashes or puffs of cement, wear safety glasses with side shields or goggles. In extremely dusty
environments and unpredictable environments, wear unvented or indirectly vented goggles to avoid eye irritation or injury. Contact
lenses should not be worn when working with masonry cement or fresh cement products.
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Stability:
Stable.
Conditions to Avoid:
Unintentional contact with water.
Incompatibility:
Wet masonry cement is alkaline. As such it is incompatible with acids, ammonium salts, and phosphorus.
Hazardous Decomposition:
Will not spontaneously occur. Adding water produces (caustic) calcium hydroxide.
Hazardous Polymerization:
Will not occur.
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For a description of available, more detailed toxicological information, contact the supplier or manufacturer.
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Ecotoxicity:
No recognized unusual toxicity to plants or animals.
Dispose of waste material according to local, state and federal regulations. (Since masonry cement is stable, uncontaminated material
may be saved for future use.).
Hazard Class:
Not applicable.
Identification Number:
Not applicable.
Not Listed.
Prepared by:
Bernard J. Igusky,
Manager marketing and Technical Services
Masonry cement should be used by knowledgeable persons. A key to using the product safely requires the user to recognize that
masonry cement chemically reacts with water, and that some of the intermediate products of this reaction (that is, those present while
a masonry cement product is setting) pose a more severe hazard than does dry masonry cement itself.
While the information provided in this material safety data sheet is believed to provide a useful summary of the hazards of masonry
cement as it is commonly used, the sheet cannot anticipate and provide all of the information that might be needed in every situation.
Inexperienced product users should obtain proper training before using this product.
In particular, the data furnished in this sheet do not address hazards that may be posed by other materials mixed with masonry
cement to produce masonry cement products. Users should review other relevant material safety data sheets before working with
this masonry cement or working with masonry cement products, for example, masonry cement concrete.