MSDS for CMU

CONCRETE MASONRY BLOCK
Telephone: 714-637-8594
Emergency: 714-329-5209
Preparer: D. Dumond Prepared: 08/20/99
Reviewed: 06/08/06
MSDS#C015 REV:N/C
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MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
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SECTION:I
Material name:
SECTION:II
NAME AND HAZARD SUMMARY
Concrete Masonry Block
INGREDIENTS
Ingredient: CAS # % TLV-TWA PEL-TWA
Type II Portland Cement 65977-15-1 90 - 100 10 mg/m3
Natural Sand & Aggregate
10 mg/m3
SECTION:III
PHYSICAL DATA
Melting point:
N/A
Vapor pressure: N/A
Vapor density:
N/A
Solubility in water: Not soluble
pH:
N/A
Specific gravity: N/A
% Volatile by volume: N/A
Appearance and odor: Odorless solid
SECTION:IV
FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD DATA
Flash point
Does not flash
Autoignition temp: N/A
Flammable limits(STP): N/A
Extinguishing media: N/A
Special fire fighting protective equipment:
N/A
Unusual fire and explosion hazards:
N/A
SECTION:V
REACTIVITY DATA
Stability:
Stable
Incapability:
N/A
Hazardous decomposition:
N/A
Hazardous polymerization:
Will not occur.
SECTION:VI
General:
Inhalation:
HEALTH HAZARD ASSESSMENT
Sawing or grinding may result in the release of dust particles
ACUTE: Can cause minor irritation of the eyes or nose.
CHRONIC: Can result in lung disease (silicosis) if exposed to excessive amounts for
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prolonged periods.
Other effects of overexposure:
Routes of Exposure: Inhalation NO Skin NO Ingestion NO
First aid procedures:
Skin -
Wash the material off the skin with plenty of soap and water, If redness,itching, or a burning
sensation develops get medical attention.
Eyes -
Immediately flush with copious amounts of water for 15 minutes and eyes examined and
treated by medical personnel.
SECTION:VII SPILL OR LEAK PROCEDURES
Wear respiratory protection during cleanup
Disposal method:
Disposal procedures for solid waste in accordance with local state and federal
regulations.
SECTION:8
SPECIAL PROTECTION INFORMATION
Ventilation:
Respiratory protection:(specify type)
Wear NIOSH approved respirator
Other protective equipment:
Safety Glasses
SECTION:IX
SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS OR OTHER COMMENTS
Suspected Carcinogen: xx NO Yes
SECTION:X
Ingredient:
SARA TITLE III, SECTION 313, SUBPART C (40CFR372.65)
SECTION:XI
PROPOSITION 65 (California)
Ingredient:
The information herein given is given in good faith but no warranty,expressed or implied is made
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