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2. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
CLASSIFIED AS HAZARDOUS ACCORDING TO SAFE WORK AUSTRALIA CRITERIA
Physical Hazards
Not classified as a Physical Hazard
Health Hazards
Skin Corrosion/Irritation: Category 2
Serious Eye Damage / Eye Irritation: Category 1
Specific Target Organ Toxicity (Single Exposure): Category 3 (Respiratory Irritation)
Environmental Hazards
Not classified as an Environmental Hazard
Hazard statements
H315 Causes skin irritation.
H318 Causes serious eye damage.
H335 May cause respiratory irritation.
Prevention statements
P271 Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area.
P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection/hearing protection.
Response statements
P302 + P352 IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water.
P304 + P340 IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing.
P305 + P351 + P338 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to
do. Continue rinsing.
P310 Immediately call a POISON CENTRE or doctor/physician.
P321 Specific treatment is advised - see first aid instructions.
P362 + P364 Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse.
Storage statements
P403 + P233 Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed.
Disposal statements
None allocated.
Ingredient Notes 1. Depending upon the source material, may contain varying amounts of respirable quartz (crystalline silica).
2. Chromium VI is a trace impurity in Portland Cement (< 20 ppm).
4.2 Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delayed
Irritating to the eyes, skin and respiratory system. Chronic over exposure to silica quartz dust may result in silicosis (lung disease).
Principal symptoms of silicosis are coughing and breathlessness. Some individuals may exhibit an allergic response upon exposure to
this product, possibly due to the trace amounts of chromium present. Crystalline silica and hexavalent chromium compounds are
classified as carcinogenic to humans (IARC Group 1).
Biological limits
PPE
Eye / Face Wear safety glasses or dust-proof goggles when handling material to avoid contact with eyes.
Hands Wear PVC, rubber or cotton gloves when handling material to prevent skin contact.
Body Wear long sleeved shirt and full-length trousers.
Respiratory Where an inhalation risk exists wear a Class P1 (Particulate) respirator, dependent on a site specific risk
assessment.
10.1 Reactivity
Carefully review all information provided in sections 10.2 to 10.6.
Report status This document has been compiled by RMT on behalf of the manufacturer, importer or supplier of the
product and serves as their Safety Data Sheet ('SDS').
It is based on information concerning the product which has been provided to RMT by the
manufacturer, importer or supplier or obtained from third party sources and is believed to represent
the current state of knowledge as to the appropriate safety and handling precautions for the product
at the time of issue. Further clarification regarding any aspect of the product should be obtained
directly from the manufacturer, importer or supplier.
While RMT has taken all due care to include accurate and up-to-date information in this SDS, it does
not provide any warranty as to accuracy or completeness. As far as lawfully possible, RMT accepts
no liability for any loss, injury or damage (including consequential loss) which may be suffered or
incurred by any person as a consequence of their reliance on the information contained in this SDS.
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