Mapei KER 200.pdf

Material Safety Data Sheet
KER 200
Identification
Component information
(see Glossary at end of MSDS for definitions)
Product name: KER 200 Exposure levels
Component, wt. %
ACGIH 1997 TLV
Description: (CAS number) TWA; STEL (15)
Sanded polymer-modified Portland cement Silica Crystalline, Quartz ; 40 - 70 % 0.1 mg/m 3
tile grout (14808-60-7)
Transportation of Dangerous Goods
Not regulated
Physical data
Portland Cement ; 30 - 60 % (65997-15-1) 10 mg/m 3
Special fire-fighting procedures:
N/Ap
Unusual fire and explosion hazards:
Health data
Acute effects
Ingestion (swallowing):
Appearance: Powder - various colors None Data not available but no effects are
Odor: Odorless suspected under normal professional use.
pH (paste): Approx. 12 However, ingestion can cause irritation
Melting or freezing point: N/Ap Reactivity data of throat.
Boiling point:
N/Ap
Vapor pressure (mm Hg):N/Ap Stability: Stable Inhalation (breathing):
Vapor density (air=1): N/Ap Respirable crystalline silica (quartz) can
Solubility in water: Soluble Hazardous polymerization: cause silicosis, a fibrosis of the lungs.
Specific gravity (water=1): N/Av Will not occur. Inhalation of dust may cause irritation of
Evaporation rate: N/Ap nose, throat and respiratory passages.
Materials to avoid:
Contact with powerful oxidizing agent
Fire and explosion may cause fire. to the skin.
hazard data:
Skin contact: Irritant and corrosive
Hazardous combustion or Eye contact: Product mixed with
Flammable limits in air, % by volume decomposition products: water is very corrosive to eyes.
Upper: N/Ap Silica will dissolve in hydrofluoric acid and Mechanical action of the powder
Lower: N/Ap produce a corrosive gas silicon tetrafluoride. could also be irritant to eyes.
Flash point (test method):
N/Ap
Extinguishing media: None required Chronic effects
The adverse health effects - silicosis,
cancer, scleroderma, tuberculosis and
nephrotoxicity - are chronic effects.

Product name: KER 200
Carcinogenicity: Yes (International Preventive measures Special precautions
Agency for Research on Cancer)
Reproduction: N/Av Spill or leak procedures and storing:
Precautions to be taken in handling
Teratogenicity: N/Av Steps to be taken if material is Do not breath dust. Use adequate
Mutagenicity: N/Av released or spilled: ventilation and dust collection. Keep
Synergicity products: Smoking Use dustless methods (vacuum) and place into airborn dust concentration below TLV.
closable container for disposal. Do not dry,
sweep. Wear protective equipment specified.
Practice good housekeeping. Do not
permit dust to collect on walls, floors,
sills, ledges, machinery or equipment.
Emergency and Waste disposal method: Wash or vacuum clothing if dusty.
first aid procedures
Dispose in accordance to local
Ingestion (swallowing):
Do not induce vomiting. Contact
a physician or a poison control center
immediately.
Inhalation (breathing):
environmental regulation.
Special protection
information
Respiratory protection:
Wear an approved dust mask when the
TLV is exceed and/or when the product is
Move victim to fresh air. If not breathing, mixed with liquid. WHMIS Classification:
trained pesonnel should administer aritificial Ventilation: The ventilation has to be
respiration. Get immediate medical attention. sufficient enough to respect the TLV. D2A: Very toxic material causing other
Skin contact:
Protective gloves:
Immediately wash skin with soap and water. Impervious / neoprene gloves E: Corrosive
Remove contaminated clothing. Contact
a physician if irritation persists.
Eye contact:
Flush eyes with water for at least 15 minutes
while holding eyeslids open. Contact a
physician.
Eye protection:
Safety glasses
Other protective equipment:
Apron is strongly recommended.
effects than acute and immediate.
Preparation information
Prepared / revised by: Maria Teresa Neumann L.
Date: September 13, 2000 (fg12b7)
MAPEI INC.
Glossary
2900 Francis-Hughes
ACGIH - American Conference of Government Industrial TLV - Threshold limit value Laval (Québec) H7L 3J5
Hygienist TWA - 8 - hour time weighted average Telephone: (450) 662-1212
CAS - Chemical Abstract Service STEL - Short-term exposure level: 15 min TWA Fax: (450) 662-0444
OSHA - Occupational Safety and Health Administration (USA) N/Ap - Not applicable In Canada, (613) 996-6666 (Canutec)
N/Av - Not available In USA, (800) 424-9300 (Chemtrec)
The information contained herein is based on data considered accurate. However, no warranty is expressed or implied regarding the accuracy of these data or the results to be obtained from the use
thereof. MAPEI INC. assumes no responsibility for personal injury or property damage to vendees, users, or third parties caused by the material. Such vendees or users assume all risks associated
with the use of the material.