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Pre-Mixed Concrete: Health & Safety Data Sheet

COMPOSITION / INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS

Mixtures of aggregates, cement and water.Other ingredients may include Ground Granulated Blast furnace slag (GGBS), Pulverised Fuel Ash (PFA) and admixtures. Such additions are made to alter/improve the properties of the concrete in the plastic or hardened state.

HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION

Contact with eyes may cause severe irritation and/or alkali burns. Skin contact may result in irritant contact dermatitis and/or ulceration due to the combination of wetness, alkalinity and abrasiveness of the cement mixture. Allergic Contact Dermatitis may be caused by individual sensitivity to chromium compounds, which occur in cement.

FIRST AID MEASURES

Eye Contact: Irrigate eyes immediately with clean water for at least 10 minutes. Seek immediate medical attention.
Skin Contact: Wash thoroughly with clean water as soon as contamination occurs. Note: This includes contact through contaminated clothing.

FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES

No fire or explosive hazard.

ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES

Personal Protection: Avoid contact with skin or eyes. Wear impervious protective clothing.
Environmental Measures: Prevent from entering watercourses, drains or sewers.
Method of Cleaning: Any spillage should be recovered immediately while material is still plastic and area washed thoroughly if applicable.

HANDLING AND STORAGE

Avoid direct skin and eye contact. Do not sit/kneel on wet concrete.

EXPOSURE CONTROLS / PERSONAL PROTECTION

Hand Protection: Wear suitable impervious gloves.
Eye Protection: Suitable eye protection is strongly recommended where there is a risk of accidental splashing.
Skin Protection: Long sleeved clothing, fulllength. Wear trousers and impervious safety boots.

PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL PROPERTIES

Detailed properties vary according to specific mix however, all concretes are:
- Abrasive.
- Alkaline (typically pH value 10 - 14).

STABILITY AND REACTIVITY

No safety issues relating to stability and reactivity of product under normal conditions.

TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION

Eye Contact: May cause irritation or alkali burns.
Skin Contact: May cause alkali burns and acute allergic dermatitis in people sensitised to chromium compounds. Long term exposure may cause irritant contact dermatitis, which can lead to sensitisation of the skin to chromium compounds.

ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION

When used as intended no environmental impact is anticipated. Do not allow material to enter watercourses, drains or sewers.

DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS

Non-hazardous. Disposal subject to Local Authority requirements and regulations.

LEGAL NOTICE

The information contained in this Safety Data Sheet was considered the best available at the date of issue. However, no warranty is made or implied that the information is accurate or complete. It is the user’s obligation to evaluate and use this product safely and to comply with all applicable laws and regulations.