CASTING PLASTER/CRAKFILLA
PRODUCT NAME
1. IDENTIFICATION OF THE MATERIAL AND SUPPLIER
Supplier Name BLUE CIRCLE SOUTHERN CEMENT LIMITED
Address Clunies Ross Street, Prospect, NSW, AUSTRALIA, 2148
Telephone (02) 9033 4000
Fax (02) 9033 4055
Emergency 1800 033 111
Email
Web Site http://www.bluecirclesoutherncement.com.au
Synonym(s) BLUE CIRCLE SOUTHERN CEMENT CASTING PLASTER, BLUE CIRCLE SOUTHERN CEMENT
CRAKFILLA, CASTING PLASTER, PLASTER
Use(s) CASTING AGENT, PLASTER, RENDERING AID, SPRAY APPLICATIONS
2. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
NOT CLASSIFIED AS HAZARDOUS ACCORDING TO NOHSC CRITERIA
NOT CLASSIFIED AS A DANGEROUS GOOD BY THE CRITERIA OF THE ADG CODE
UN No. None Allocated Hazchem Code Pkg Group
None Allocated None Allocated
DG Class None Allocated Subsidiary Risk(s) EPG None Allocated
None Allocated
3. COMPOSITION / INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Ingredient Formula Conc. CAS No.
CALCIUM SULPHATE HEMIHYDRATE Ca-O4-S.1/2-H2-O >98% 10034-76-1
CALCIUM SULPHATE DIHYDRATE Ca.SO4.2H2O <1% 10101-41-4
KERATIN RETARDER Not Available <1% Not Available
4. FIRST AID MEASURES
Eye Hold eyelids apart and flush the eye continuously with running water. Continue flushing until advised to stop by the
Poisons Information Centre, or for at least 15 minutes.
Inhalation If over exposure occurs leave exposure area immediately. If irritation persists, seek medical attention.
Skin Remove contaminated clothing and gently flush affected areas with water. Seek medical attention if irritation
develops.
Ingestion For advice, contact a Poisons Information Centre on 13 11 26 (Australia Wide) or a doctor. If swallowed, do not
induce vomiting.
Advice to Drinking glycerin, gelatin solutions, or large volumes of water may delay the hardening of this product in the
Doctor stomach. Surgical relief of obstruction, particularly at the phlorus, may be required.
5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
Flammability Non flammable. May evolve toxic gases (sulphur oxides) when heated to decomposition.
Fire and Non flammable. Evacuate area and contact emergency services. Toxic gases (sulphur oxides) may be evolved
when heated in a fire situation. Remain upwind and notify those downwind of hazard. Wear full protective
Explosion
equipment including Self Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) when combating fire. Use waterfog to cool intact
containers and nearby storage areas.
Extinguishing Non flammable.
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Hazchem Code None
6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Spillage If spilt (bulk), wear dust-proof goggles, PVC/rubber gloves, a Class P1 (Particulate) respirator (where an inhalation
risk exists) and coveralls or protective clothing. Moisten with water to prevent a dust hazard and place in sealable
containers for disposal.
7. STORAGE AND HANDLING
Storage Store in cool, dry, well ventilated area, removed from aluminium, diazomethane, phosphorus and foodstuffs.
Ensure containers/ packages are adequately labelled, protected from physical damage and sealed when not in
use.
Handling Before use carefully read the product label. Use of safe work practices are recommended to avoid eye or skin
contact and inhalation. Observe good personal hygiene, including washing hands before eating. Prohibit eating,
drinking and smoking in contaminated areas (eg. if container is damaged).
8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS / PERSONAL PROTECTION
Ventilation Do not inhale dust/ powder. Use with adequate natural ventilation. Where a dust inhalation hazard exists,
mechanical extraction ventilation is recommended.Maintain dust levels below the recommended exposure
standard.
Exposure CALCIUM SULPHATE HEMIHYDRATE (10034-76-1)
ES-TWA: 10 mg/m3 (Nuisance dust)
Standards
CALCIUM SULPHATE DIHYDRATE (10101-41-4)
ES-TWA: 10 mg/m3 (Nuisance Dust)
PPE Wear dust-proof goggles and rubber or PVC gloves. Where an inhalation risk exists, wear a Class P1
(Particulate) Respirator. When using large quantities or where heavy contamination is likely, wear coveralls.
9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Appearance: OFF-WHITE POWDER Solubility (water): INSOLUBLE
Odour: SLIGHT PLASTER ODOUR Specific Gravity: 2.4 (Approximately)
pH: 7.5 - 8.5 % Volatiles: NOT AVAILABLE
Vapour Pressure: NOT AVAILABLE Flammability: NON FLAMMABLE
Vapour Density: NOT AVAILABLE Flash Point: NOT RELEVANT
Boiling Point: NOT AVAILABLE Upper Explosion Limit: NOT RELEVANT
Melting Point: 1450 C (Calcium sulphate hemihydrate) Lower Explosion Limit: NOT RELEVANT
Evaporation Rate: NOT AVAILABLE Autoignition Temperature: NOT AVAILABLE
Exposure Standard: 10 mg/m3 Inspirable dust
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10. STABILTY AND REACTIVITY
Reactivity Incompatible (violently) with aluminium (when heated), diazomethane, phosphorus (at high temperatures) and
strong oxidising agents.
Decomposition May evolve toxic gases (sulphur oxides) when heated to decomposition.
Products
11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Health Hazard Low toxicity - irritant. Use safe work practices to avoid dust generation or inhalation. Crystalline silica is classified
as carcinogenic to humans (IARC Group 1). Chronic exposure to crystalline silica may cause lung fibrosis
Summary
(silicosis), however due to the low levels of crystalline silica in this product, chronic health effects are not
anticipated with normal use.
Eye Irritant. Exposure may result in lacrimation, irritation, pain and redness.
Inhalation Irritant. Over exposure may result in mucous membrane irritation of the nose and throat with coughing.
Skin Irritant. Prolonged contact may result in irritation, itching and possible skin rash.
Ingestion Low toxicity. Ingestion may result in headache, nausea, vomiting, gastrointestinal irritation and diarrhoea.
Toxicity Data No LD50 data available for this product.
12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Environment The main component/s of this product occur naturally in the earth's crust. It is not anticipated to cause any adverse
effects to plants or animals.
13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
Waste Disposal Reuse where possible. No special precautions are required for this product.
Legislation Dispose of in accordance with relevant local legislation.
14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION
Shipping Name None Allocated
UN No. None Allocated Hazchem Code None Allocated Pkg Group None Allocated
DG Class None Allocated Subsidiary Risk(s) None Allocated EPG None Allocated
15. REGULATORY INFORMATION
Poison A poison schedule number has not been allocated to this product using the criteria in the Standard for the
Schedule Uniform Scheduling of Drugs and Poisons (SUSDP).
AICS All chemicals listed on the Australian Inventory of Chemical Substances (AICS).
16. OTHER INFORMATION
Additional EXPOSURE STANDARDS - TIME WEIGHTED AVERAGES: Exposure standards are established on the
premise of an 8 hour work period of normal intensity, under normal climatic conditions and where a 16 hour break
Information
between shifts exists to enable the body to eliminate absorbed contaminants. In the following circumstances,
exposure standards must be reduced: strenuous work conditions; hot, humid climates; high altitude conditions;
extended shifts (which increase the exposure period and shorten the period of recuperation).
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ABBREVIATIONS:
mg/m3 - Milligrams per cubic metre
ppm - Parts Per Million
TWA/ES - Time Weighted Average or Exposure Standard.
CNS - Central Nervous System
NOS - Not Otherwise Specified
pH - relates to hydrogen ion concentration - this value will relate to a scale of 0 - 14, where 0 is highly acidic and
14 is highly alkaline.
CAS# - Chemical Abstract Service number - used to uniquely identify chemical compounds.
M - moles per litre, a unit of concentration.
IARC - International Agency for Research on Cancer.
PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT GUIDELINES:
The recommendation for protective equipment contained within this Chem Alert report is provided as a guide
only. Factors such as method of application, working environment, quantity used, product concentration and the
availability of engineering controls should be considered before final selection of personal protective equipment is
made.
HEALTH EFFECTS FROM EXPOSURE:
It should be noted that the effects from exposure to this product will depend on several factors including:
frequency and duration of use; quantity used; effectiveness of control measures; protective equipment used and
method of application. Given that it is impractical to prepare a Chem Alert report which would encompass all
possible scenarios, it is anticipated that users will assess the risks and apply control methods where appropriate.
Report Status This document has been compiled by RMT on behalf of the manufacturer of the product and serves as the
manufacturer's Material Safety Data Sheet ('MSDS').
It is based on information concerning the product which has been provided to RMT by the manufacturer or
obtained from third party sources and is believed to represent the current state of knowledge as to the
appropriate safety and handling precautions for the product at the time of issue. Further clarification regarding
any aspect of the product should be obtained directly from the manufacturer.
While RMT has taken all due care to include accurate and up-to-date information in this MSDS, it does not
provide any warranty as to accuracy or completeness. As far as lawfully possible, RMT accepts no liability for any
loss, injury or damage (including consequential loss) which may be suffered or incurred by any person as a
consequence of their reliance on the information contained in this MSDS.
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Western Australia 6005
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Last Reviewed: 01 May 2006
Date Printed: 25 May 2006
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