1.

IDENTIFICATION OF THE MATERIAL AND SUPPLIER

1.1 Product identifier
Product name GENERAL PURPOSE CEMENT
Synonyms BERRIMA SL ● BLUE CIRCLE GENERAL PURPOSE CEMENT ● BLUE CIRCLE HIGH EARLY STRENGTH
CEMENT ● BLUE CIRCLE OFF WHITE CEMENT ● BLUE CIRCLE ® SOUTHERN WHITE CEMENT ●
BRIGHTONLITE ● CRÈME CEMENT ● GP CEMENT ● HARDIES CEMENT ● HE CEMENT ● HES CEMENT
● HIGH EARLY STRENGTH CEMENT ● ISO-MENT ● KOORAGANG GP ● MALDON GP ● MALDON SL ●
OFF WHITE CEMENT ● SHRINKAGE LIMITED CEMENT ● SL CEMENT ● SOUTHERN WHITE CEMENT ●
SUNLITE ● TYPE GP ● TYPE HE ● TYPE SL ● TYPE SR ● WHITE CEMENT

1.2 Uses and uses advised against

Uses BINDING AGENT ● CONCRETE ● CONSTRUCTION ● GROUT ● INDUSTRIAL APPLICATIONS ●
MANUFACTURE OF CEMENTS ● MASONRY ● MORTAR ● SOIL STABILISATION

1.3 Details of the supplier of the product

Supplier name BORAL AUSTRALIA
Address Level 18, 15 Blue Street, North Sydney, NSW, 2060, AUSTRALIA
Telephone (02) 9220 6300
Website http://www.boral.com.au

1.4 Emergency telephone numbers

Emergency 13 11 26 (Poisons Information Centre)

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

2.2 GHS Label elements

Signal word DANGER
Pictograms

Hazard statements
H315 Causes skin irritation.
H318 Causes serious eye damage.
H335 May cause respiratory irritation.

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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.

2.3 Other hazards

No information provided.

3. COMPOSITION/ INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS

3.1 Substances / Mixtures
Ingredient CAS Number EC Number Content
PORTLAND CEMENT 65997-15-1 266-043-4 >87.5%
LIMESTONE (CALCIUM CARBONATE) 1317-65-3 215-279-6 <7.5%
GYPSUM 13397-24-5 603-783-2 <5%
CALCIUM OXIDE 1305-78-8 215-138-9 <3%
MAGNESIUM OXIDE 1309-48-4 215-171-9 <3%
QUARTZ (CRYSTALLINE SILICA) 14808-60-7 238-878-4 <0.1%
HEXAVALENT CHROMIUM 18540-29-9 - <0.002%
ASHES (RESIDUES) 68131-74-8 268-627-4 <7.5%
SLAGS, FERROUS METAL, BLAST FURNACE 65996-69-2 266-002-0 <7.5%

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. FIRST AID MEASURES

4.1 Description of first aid measures
Eye If in eyes, hold eyelids apart and flush continuously with running water. Continue flushing until advised to
stop by a Poisons Information Centre, a doctor, or for at least 15 minutes.
Inhalation If inhaled, remove from contaminated area. Apply artificial respiration if not breathing.
Skin If skin or hair contact occurs, remove contaminated clothing and flush skin and hair with running water.
Continue flushing with water until advised to stop by a Poisons Information Centre or a doctor.
Ingestion For advice, contact a Poisons Information Centre on 13 11 26 (Australia Wide) or a doctor (at once). If
swallowed, do not induce vomiting.
First aid facilities Eye wash facilities and safety shower should be available.

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).

4.3 Immediate medical attention and special treatment needed

Treat as for moderate to strong alkali and symptomatically.

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5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES

5.1 Extinguishing media
Use an extinguishing agent suitable for the surrounding fire.

5.2 Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture

Non flammable. May evolve toxic gases if strongly heated.

5.3 Advice for firefighters

No fire or explosion hazard exists.

5.4 Hazchem code

None allocated.

6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES

6.1 Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures
Wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) as detailed in section 8 of the SDS. Clear area of all unprotected personnel. Contact
emergency services where appropriate.

6.2 Environmental precautions

Prevent product from entering drains and waterways.

6.3 Methods of cleaning up

Contain spillage, then collect and place in suitable containers for reuse or disposal. Avoid generating dust.

6.4 Reference to other sections

See Sections 8 and 13 for exposure controls and disposal.

7. HANDLING AND STORAGE

7.1 Precautions for safe handling
Before use carefully read the product label. Use of safe work practices are recommended to avoid eye or skin contact and inhalation.
Observe good personal hygiene, including washing hands before eating. Prohibit eating, drinking and smoking in contaminated areas.

7.2 Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities

Store in a cool, dry, well ventilated area, removed from moisture, incompatible substances and foodstuffs. Ensure packages are
adequately labelled, protected from physical damage and sealed when not in use.

7.3 Specific end uses

No information provided.

8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS / PERSONAL PROTECTION

8.1 Control parameters
Exposure standards
TWA STEL
Ingredient Reference
ppm mg/m³ ppm mg/m³
Calcium carbonate (Limestone, Marble, Whiting) SWA [AUS] -- 10 -- --
Calcium oxide SWA [AUS] -- 2 -- --
Calcium oxide SWA [Proposed] -- 1 -- --
Chromium (VI) (as Cr) SWA [Proposed] -- 7E-6 -- --
Chromium (VI) compounds (as Cr) SWA [AUS] -- 0.05 -- --
Gypsum (Calcium sulphate) SWA [AUS] -- 10 -- --
Magnesium oxide (fume) SWA [AUS] -- 10 -- --
Portland cement SWA [AUS] -- 10 -- --
Portland cement SWA [Proposed] -- 1 -- --
Quartz (respirable dust) SWA [AUS] -- 0.05 -- --
Quartz (respirable dust) (Precautionary advice) WorkSafe VIC -- 0.02 -- --

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Biological limits

Ingredient Determinant Sampling Time BEI

HEXAVALENT CHROMIUM Total chromium in urine End of shift at 25 µg/L
end of workweek
Total chromium in urine Increase during 10 µg/L
shift
Total chromium in urine Post shift 10 μmol
chromium/mol
creatinine in
urine
Total chromium in urine End of shift at 30 µg/L
end of workweek
Total chromium in urine End of shift at 25 µg/L
end of workweek
Reference: ACGIH Biological Exposure Indices

8.2 Exposure controls

Engineering controls Avoid inhalation. Use in well ventilated areas. Where an inhalation risk exists, mechanical extraction
ventilation is recommended. Maintain dust levels below the recommended exposure standard.

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.

9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES

9.1 Information on basic physical and chemical properties
Appearance FINE WHITE TO DARK GREY POWDER
Odour ODOURLESS
Flammability NON FLAMMABLE
Flash point NOT RELEVANT
Boiling point NOT AVAILABLE
Melting point > 1200°C
Evaporation rate NOT AVAILABLE
pH 11 to 13
Vapour density NOT AVAILABLE
Relative density 2.9 to 3.2
Solubility (water) < 10 g/L
Vapour pressure NOT AVAILABLE
Upper explosion limit NOT RELEVANT
Lower explosion limit NOT RELEVANT
Partition coefficient NOT AVAILABLE
Autoignition temperature NOT AVAILABLE
Decomposition temperature NOT AVAILABLE
Viscosity NOT AVAILABLE
Explosive properties NOT AVAILABLE
Oxidising properties NOT AVAILABLE
Odour threshold NOT AVAILABLE
9.2 Other information
Density 1100 kg/m³ to 1500 kg/m³ (Bulk)

10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY

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10.1 Reactivity
Carefully review all information provided in sections 10.2 to 10.6.

10.2 Chemical stability

Stable under recommended conditions of storage.

10.3 Possibility of hazardous reactions

Hazardous polymerisation is not expected to occur.

10.4 Conditions to avoid

Avoid heat, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources.

10.5 Incompatible materials

Incompatible with oxidising agents (e.g. hypochlorites), ethanol, acids (e.g. hydrofluoric acid) and interhalogens (e.g. chlorine
trifluoride). Water contact may increase product temperature 2°C to 3°C.

10.6 Hazardous decomposition products

May evolve toxic gases if heated to decomposition.

11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION

11.1 Information on toxicological effects
Acute toxicity No known toxicity data is available for this product. Based on available data, the classification criteria are not
met.
Information available for the ingredients:

Oral LD50 Dermal LD50 Inhalation LC50

Ingredient

LIMESTONE (CALCIUM CARBONATE) > 5000 mg/kg (rat) -- --

Skin Irritating to the skin. Contact with powder or wetted form may result in irritation, rash and dermatitis.
Eye Contact with moisture in the eyes may result in irritation, lacrimation, pain, redness, conjunctivitis and
possible alkaline burns aided by mechanical irritation and abrasion.
Sensitisation Not classified as causing respiratory sensitisation. However, some individuals may exhibit an allergic
response upon exposure to cement, possibly due to trace amounts of chromium.
Mutagenicity Insufficient data available to classify as a mutagen.
Carcinogenicity This product contains crystalline silica which is classified as carcinogenic to humans (IARC Group 1).
However, there is sufficient information to conclude that the relative risk of lung cancer is increased in
persons with silicosis. Therefore, preventing the onset of silicosis will also reduce the cancer risk. Hexavalent
chromium compounds are classified as carcinogenic to humans (IARC Group 1), however due to the trace
amounts present, the criteria for classification is not met.
Reproductive Insufficient data available to classify as a reproductive toxin.
STOT - single Irritating to the respiratory system. Over exposure may result in irritation of the nose and throat, with
exposure coughing. High level exposure may result in breathing difficulties.
STOT - repeated Repeated exposure to respirable silica may result in pulmonary fibrosis (silicosis). Silicosis is a fibronodular
exposure lung disease caused by deposition in the lungs of fine respirable particles of crystalline silica. Principal
symptoms of silicosis are coughing and breathlessness. In the wet state, the likelihood of an inhalation
hazard is reduced.
Aspiration This product is a solid and aspiration hazards are not expected to occur.

12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION

12.1 Toxicity
May be harmful to the aquatic environment due to the alkaline nature of the product. This product is non-toxic to aquatic organisms
when present as a cured solid.

12.2 Persistence and degradability

Product is persistent and would have a low degradability.

12.3 Bioaccumulative potential

This product is not expected to bioaccumulate.

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12.4 Mobility in soil

A low mobility would be expected in a landfill situation.

12.5 Other adverse effects

Avoid contamination of drains and waterways.

13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS

13.1 Waste treatment methods
Waste disposal Reuse or recycle where possible. Alternatively, ensure product is covered with moist soil to prevent dust
generation and dispose of to an approved landfill site. Contact the manufacturer/supplier for additional
information (if required).
Legislation Dispose of in accordance with relevant local legislation.

14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION

NOT CLASSIFIED AS A DANGEROUS GOOD BY THE CRITERIA OF THE ADG CODE, IMDG OR IATA
LAND TRANSPORT (ADG) SEA TRANSPORT (IMDG / IMO) AIR TRANSPORT (IATA / ICAO)

14.1 UN Number None allocated. None allocated. None allocated.

14.2 Proper None allocated. None allocated. None allocated.
Shipping Name

14.3 Transport None allocated. None allocated. None allocated.

hazard class
14.4 Packing Group None allocated. None allocated. None allocated.
14.5 Environmental hazards
No information provided.
14.6 Special precautions for user
Hazchem code None allocated.

15. REGULATORY INFORMATION

15.1 Safety, health and environmental regulations/legislation specific for the substance or mixture
Poison schedule A poison schedule number has not been allocated to this product using the criteria in the Standard for the
Uniform Scheduling of Medicines and Poisons (SUSMP).
Classifications Safe Work Australia criteria is based on the Globally Harmonised System (GHS) of Classification and
Labelling of Chemicals (GHS Revision 7).
Inventory listings AUSTRALIA: AIIC (Australian Inventory of Industrial Chemicals)
All components are listed on AIIC, or are exempt.

16. OTHER INFORMATION

Additional information PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT GUIDELINES:
The recommendation for protective equipment contained within this report is provided as a guide
only. Factors such as form of product, method of application, working environment, quantity used,
product concentration and the availability of engineering controls should be considered before final
selection of personal protective equipment is made.

HEALTH EFFECTS FROM EXPOSURE:

It should be noted that the effects from exposure to this product will depend on several factors
including: form of product; frequency and duration of use; quantity used; effectiveness of control
measures; protective equipment used and method of application. Given that it is impractical to
prepare a report which would encompass all possible scenarios, it is anticipated that users will
assess the risks and apply control methods where appropriate.

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Abbreviations ACGIH American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists

CAS # Chemical Abstract Service number - used to uniquely identify chemical compounds
CNS Central Nervous System
EC No. EC No - European Community Number
EMS Emergency Schedules (Emergency Procedures for Ships Carrying Dangerous
Goods)
GHS Globally Harmonized System
GTEPG Group Text Emergency Procedure Guide
IARC International Agency for Research on Cancer
LC50 Lethal Concentration, 50% / Median Lethal Concentration
LD50 Lethal Dose, 50% / Median Lethal Dose
mg/m³ Milligrams per Cubic Metre
OEL Occupational Exposure Limit
pH relates to hydrogen ion concentration using a scale of 0 (high acidic) to 14 (highly
alkaline).
ppm Parts Per Million
STEL Short-Term Exposure Limit
STOT-RE Specific target organ toxicity (repeated exposure)
STOT-SE Specific target organ toxicity (single exposure)
SUSMP Standard for the Uniform Scheduling of Medicines and Poisons
SWA Safe Work Australia
TLV Threshold Limit Value
TWA Time Weighted Average

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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Revision History

Revision Date Description

3.2 14/08/2020 Full SDS Review
3.1 02/11/2020 Full SDS Review
3.0 Jan 2020 Standard SDS Review
2.0 Jan 2015 Converted to GHS
1.0 Aug 2014 Initial SDS creation

Review Team

SME Reviewers Subject Matter

National Technical Manager -

Quality
Cement

WHS Advisor, QLD Office Safety

Environmental Sustainability
Environment & Community
Manager, Cement

National Compliance Officer,

Transport & Dangerous Goods
Heavy Vehicles, Logistics

National Health & Hygiene

Health & Hygiene
Manager

National Technical Manager -

Product Custodian
Cement

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Updated: 31/03/2021 / CA