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SECTION I - PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION AND USE
Product Name CHEMBOND FLOOR GROUTS
U.N. Ident. Number : N/A
Company Identification CHEMBOND LIMITED
2130 WILLIAMS PARKWAY
BRAMPTON, ONTARIO L6S-5X7
Emergency (613) 996-6666
Product Class FLOOR/WALL GROUTS
Trade Name CHEMBOND FLOOR GROUTS
WHMIS Class(es) D2A, E
SECTION II- HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS
Hazardous Ingredients CAS NUMBER APPROX. %
SILICA SAND 14808-60-7 40 - 70
PORTLAND CEMENT 65997-15-1 15 - 40
*PIGMENTS NUISANCE DUST
OSHA PEL : 5 mg/m3 (respirable)
15 mg/m3 (total dust)
ACGIH TLV : 10 mg/m3 - TWA
* Pigments with one or more of the following :
Yellow Iron Oxide (CAS 51274-00-1)
Red Iron Oxide (CAS 1309-37-1)
Black Iron Oxide (CAS 1317-61-9)
Metal Oxide Silicate (CAS 12713-03-0)
Chromium Oxide (CAS 1308-38-9)
Carbon Black (CAS 1333-56-4)
Titanium Dioxide (CAS 13463-67-7)
Ultra Marine Blue (CAS 57455-37-5)
SECTION III - PHYSICAL DATA
Form POWDER
Colour COLOURS PER STD.
Odour ODOURLESS
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Solubility < 1% IN WATER
pH Value Not Applicable
Boiling Range Not Applicable
Vapour Pressure (mmHg) Not Applicable
Evaporation Rate Non Volatile
Vapour density Non Volatile
% VOLATILE W/W 0.%
Freezing Point Not Available
Specific Gravity 1.45
Molecular weight Not Available
SECTION IV - FIRE AND EXPLOSION DATA
Flash Range Not Applicable
Explosive Range (LEL - UEL) Not Applicable
EXTINGUISHING MEDIA :
N/A
SPECIAL FIREFIGHTING PROCEDURES :
N/A
UNUSUAL FIRE & EXPLOSION HAZARDS :
N/A
SECTION V - HEALTH HAZARD DATA
Stability This product is stable
Primary Routes of Entry : Inhalation -YES Skin -YES Ingestion -NO
PERMISSIBLE EXPOSURE LEVEL :
N/AV
EFFECTS OF OVEREXPOSURE :
Acute : Portland Cement mortar can dry the skin and cause alkali
burns. Dust can irritate the eyes and upper respiratory sys-
tem.
Chronic : Dust can cause inflammation of interior of nose and eyes.
Prolonged exposure to dust over the TLV may cause scarring of
lungs, and delayed lung injury (silicosis).
Carcinogenicity : NTP -No IARC Monographs -Yes OSHA Regulated -No
This product itself is not regulated but it contains small
amount of naturally occurring crystalline silica. IARC Mono-
graphs on the evaluation of Carcinogenic Risk of Chemical to
humans (volume 42, 1987) concludes that there is sufficient
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evidence for the carcinogenicity of crystalline silica to ex-
perimental animals, and that there is limited evidence of the
carcinogenicity of crystalline silica to humans. IARC class
2A.
Signs And Symptoms Of Exposure : Shortness of breath, coughing,
reddening of eyes.
Medical Conditions Aggravated By Exposure : Hypersensitive individuals
may develop allergenic dermatitis.
FIRST AID :
Irrigate eyes with water, wash exposed skin areas with water, remove
patient to fresh air. If accidentally ingested mortar may set and
cause bowel obstruction -Consult physician.
SECTION VI - TOXICITY AND REACTIVITY DATA
Occupational Exposure Limits
ACGIH TLV ACGIH TLV-C ACGIH STEL OSHA STEL OSHA PEL
INCOMPATIBILITY :
Mineral Acids.
CONDITIONS TO AVOID :
Must be kept dry, cement dissolves in hydrofluoric acid producing
corrosive silicon tetrafluoride gas. Silicates react with powerful
oxidizers such as fluorine, chlorine trifluoride and oxygen
difluoride.
HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS :
CO, CO2, Silicon tetrafluoride (with hydrofluoric acid)
Hazardous Polymerization : Will not occur.
SECTION VII - TRANSPORT INFORMATION AND SPILL OR LEAK PROCEDURES
TDG Name N/AP
TDG Class N/AP
STEPS TO BE TAKEN IN CASE MATERIAL IS RELEASED OR SPILLED :
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Collect spills using dustless method, material can be returned to
container for later use, wear OSHA approved respirator for silica dust
when cleaning area.
WASTE DISPOSAL METHOD :
Mortar can be disposed of as common waste, unrestricted sanitary land
fill.
SECTION VIII - SPECIAL PROTECTION INFORMATION
RESPIRATORY PROTECTION :
OSHA approved respirator for silica dust.
VENTILATION :
Local Exhaust -YES Mechanical -N/A
Special -N/A Other -N/A
PROTECTIVE GLOVES :
Rubber recommended
EYE PROTECTION :
Tight fitting goggles in busy area.
OTHER PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENTS :
Barrier cream, boots and clothing should protect skin from dust and
wet mortar.
SECTION IX - PREPARATION INFORMATION AND SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS
PRECAUTIONS TO BE TAKEN IN HANDLING AND STORING :
Eliminate exposure to dust, use OSHA approved mask for silica dust, if
freshly mixed mortar gets into eyes or contacts skin - flush
immediately and repeatedly with water and contact physician
immediately.
OTHER PRECAUTIONS :
None