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Health Effects
Warnings:
Contains concrete aggregates sand/gravel (CAS# 14808-60-7). Avoid breathing dust. Respirable silica may cause serious lung problems. There is limited evidence silica is a carcinogen. The use of gloves, goggles, and where appropriate, dust masks and other protective clothing is recommended.
Acute Health Effects:
From MSDS
ROUTES OF ENTRY
Inhalation? Yes Skin? No Ingestion? No
HEALTH HAZARDS (ACUTE AND CHRONIC)
Skin Contact: NA
Eye Contact: NA
Inhalation: Repeated inhalation of respirable dust for extended periods of time may cause injury to lungs.
Ingestion: NA
Chronic Health Effects:
From MSDS
Repeated inhalation of respirable dust for extended periods may cause injury to the lungs (silicosis).
Carcinogenicity:
From MSDS
NA
First Aid:
From MSDS
Skin: Wash thoroughly with soap and water.
Eyes: Flush with water for 15 minutes. Call a physician.
Inhalation: NA
Ingestion: NA
0 = Minimal; 1 = Slight; 2 = Moderate; 3 = Serious; 4 = Severe; N = No information provided by manufacturer; * = Chronic Health Hazard
MSDS Date:
2000-01-01
Handling/Disposal
Handling:
From MSDS
Precautions to be Taken in Handling and Storing:
Avoid dusty conditions.
Other Precautions: Avoid prolonged contact between skin surfaces and wet or moist Portland cement. Skin areas that have been in contact with wet or moist Portland cement should be washed thoroughly with soap and water.
Disposal:
From MSDS
Preferred procedure is to vacuum material. Otherwise, spray with water and clean up with broom and shovel. Dispose of in accordance with local, state and federal regulations.
