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CASDS01 General Purpose Cement
CASDS01 General Purpose Cement
Manufacturing Plants
Gladstone: Landing Rd, Fisherman’s Landing, Gladstone QLD 4680
Brisbane: 77 Pamela St, Pinkenba QLD 4008
Railton: Cement Works Rd, Railton, TAS 7305
Port Kembla Off Christy Rd, Port Kembla, NSW 2505
Product
Name: General Purpose Cement (Type GP)
Other Names: Portland Cement, Shrinkage Limited Cement*, HE (High Early) Cement*, Off White
Cement, White Cement, Grey Cement, Tradies Own Type GP Cement, Sulfate
Resisting Cement*, Manufacturers Cement
Use: General Purpose Cement is used as a binder in concrete, concrete masonry, mortar
and grouts. It is also used in the manufacture of fibre cement products, in soil
stabilisation in building construction and civil engineering projects.
This SDS reflects the handling of Cement Powder in bulk or bagged form. Adding
water to Cement changes the properties and the SDS for those products listed
above should be referenced.
* AS3972 prescribes whether the cement conforms to these specific sub-categories.
Hazard statement(s)
H315 Causes skin irritation.
H319 Causes serious eye irritation.
H373 May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure (skin).
4.2 Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delayed
Irritating to the eyes, skin and respiratory system. Some individuals may exhibit an allergic response upon exposure to this
product, possibly due to the trace amounts of chromium present. Hexavalent chromium compounds are classified as
carcinogenic to humans (IARC Group 1).
Eyes: Irritating and corrosive to the eyes and may cause alkaline burns. Cement dust is irritating to the eyes.
Exposure to dust may aggravate existing eye irritations.
Skin: Dust is irritating and drying to the skin. Direct contact with wet cement may cause serious skin burns. Within 12
to 48 hours (after one- to six-hour exposures) possible first, second or third degree burns may occur. There
may be no obvious pain at the time of the exposure. Chronic skin disorders may be aggravated by exposure to
dust or contact with wet cement.
Inhaled: Cement dust is irritating to the nose, throat and respiratory tract causing coughing and sneezing.
Pre-existing upper respiratory and lung diseases including asthma and bronchitis may be aggravated.
Skin: Repeated contact causes irritation and drying of the skin and can result in skin reddening and skin rash
(dermatitis). Over time this may become chronic and can also become infected. Persons who are allergic to
chromium may develop an allergic dermatitis which aggravates the irritant effects and this combination can
lead to chronic cement dermatitis and serious disability particularly affecting the hands.
Of the ingredients, Water soluble Hexavalent Chromium (Cr VI) is not classified as a carcinogen by the
Hazardous Chemical Information System (HCIS); may trigger skin sensitisation issues in some users.
Inhaled: Repeated exposure to the dust may result in increased nasal and respiratory secretions and coughing.
Inflammation of lining tissue of the respiratory system may follow repeated exposure to high levels of dust,
with increased risk of bronchitis and pneumonia.
Repeated and prolonged exposure to dust levels which exceed the OES for crystalline silica (see above)
may occur. This can cause bronchitis, and silicosis (scarring of the lung).
Measures should be taken to prevent dust generation during disposal, and exposure and personal precautions should be
observed (see above)
Previous Edition: 2014 – GHS Compliance edits made and supplementary compliance edits added.
Next Review Date for this SDS: 31 December 2020.
Advice Note:
Cement Australia believes the information in this document to be accurate as at the date of preparation, but, to the maximum
extent permitted by law, Cement Australia accepts no responsibility for any loss or damage caused by any person acting or
refraining from action because of this information.
The provision of this information should not be construed by anyone as a recommendation to use this product. No one should
use any product in violation of any patent or other intellectual proprietary rights or in breach of any statute or regulation.
Users should rely on their own knowledge and inquiries and make their own determination as to the applicability of this
information in relation to their particular purposes and specific circumstances. Each user should read this MSDS and consider
the information in the context of how the product will be handled and used in the workplace and in conjunction with other
substances or products.
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