5/23/2005Material Safety Data Sheet U.S. Department of Labor
May be used to comply with Occupational Safety and Health Administration
OSHA鈥檚 Hazard Communication Standard (Non-Mandatory Form)
29 CFR 1910.1200. Standard must be
consulted for specific requirements.
Note: Blank spaces are not permitted. If any item is not applicable, or no
IDENTITY (As Used on Label and List)
information is available, the space must be marked to indicate that.
ARDEX K 15
Section I
Manufacturer鈥檚 Name Emergency Telephone Number
ARDEX ENGINEERED CEMENTS (800) 255-3924
Address (Number, Street, City, State and Zip Code) Telephone Number for Information
(724) 857-6400
400 Ardex Park Drive Date Prepared
5/23/2005
Aliquippa, PA 15001
Signature of Preparer (Optional)
U.S.A.
Section II 鈥? Hazardous Ingredients/Identity Information
Other Limits
Hazardous Components (Specific Chemical Identity: Common Name(s)) OSHA PEL ACGIH TLV Recommended % (optional)
.05 MG/M3 .1 MG/M3
40% MAX QUARTZ 4808-60-7
10 MG/M3 10 MG/M3
40% MAX PORTLAND CEMENT 65997-15-1
45% MAX LIMESTONE 1317-65-3 30 MPPCF
N/A
10 MG/M3 10 MG/M3
20% MAX VINYL ACETATE COPOLYMER 24937-78-8
Section III 鈥? Physical/Chemical Characteristics
N/A 1.2
Boiling Point Specific Gravity (H2O = 1)
N/A N/A
Vapor Pressure (mm Hg) Melting Point
N/A N/A
Vapor Density (AIR = 1) Evaporation Rate (Butyl Acetate = 1)
Solubility in Water
LESS THAN 50 G/1000 CM3
Appearance and Odor
FINE GRAY POWDER 鈥? ODORLESS
Section IV 鈥? Fire and Explosion Hazard Data
Flash Point (Method Used) Flammable Limits LEL UEL
NON-FLAMMABLE NON-FLAMMABLE N/A N/A
Extinguishing Media
WILL NOT BURN
Special Fire Fighting Procedures
NONE
Unusual Fire and Explosion Hazards
NONE
(Reproduce Locally) OSHA 174, July 2006
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Section V 鈥? Reactivity Data
Stability Unstable Conditions to Avoid
NONE
Stable
Incompatibility (Materials to Avoid)
NONE
Hazardous Decomposition or Byproducts
NONE
Hazardous May Occur Conditions to Avoid
Polymerization
NONE
Will Not Occur
Section VI 鈥? Health Hazard Data
Route(s) of Entry Inhalation? Skin? Ingestion?
YES YES YES
Health Hazards (Acute and Chronic)
EXCESSIVE OR LONG-TERM INHALATION MAY CAUSE PNEUMOCONIOSIS (SILICOSIS). MAY CAUSE IRRITATION TO NOSE, THROAT AND
RESPIRATORY PASSAGES.
Carcinogenicity: NTP? IARC Monographs? OSHA Regulated?
YES YES N/A
Signs and Symptoms of Exposure
EXPOSURE TO SKIN OR EYES MAY CAUSE RASH OR IRRITATION. INHALATION MAY CAUSE COUGH, SHORTNESS OF BREATH,
WHEEZING AND REDUCED PULMONARY FUNCTION.
Medical Conditions Generally Aggravated by Exposure
ALLERGIES TO PORTLAND CEMENT OR INDIVIDUALS WITH RESPIRATORY DISEASE OR SUBJECT TO EYE IRRITATION.
Emergency First Aid Procedures
SEEK MEDICAL ATTENTION. INHALATION MAY RESULT IN RESPIRATORY IRRITATION 鈥? REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. SKIN 鈥?
WASH WITH SOAP AND WATER. EYES 鈥? FLUSH WITH WATER. INGESTION 鈥? DILUTE WITH WATER.
Section VII 鈥? Precautions for Safe Handling and Use
Steps to Be Taken in Case Material is Released or Spilled
SPILLS SHOULD BE CONTAINED, SOLIDIFIED AND PLACED IN SUITABLE CONTAINERS FOR DISPOSAL.
Waste Disposal Method
DISPOSE OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH ALL APPLICABLE LOCAL, STATE/PROVINCIAL AND FEDERAL REGULATIONS.
Precautions to Be Taken in Handling and Storing
NONE. STORE IN A COOL, DRY AREA. USE NORMAL PRECAUTIONS AGAINST BAG BREAKAGE. USE GOOD
HOUSEKEEPING TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION.
Other Precautions
DO NOT BREATHE DUST.
Section VIII 鈥? Control Measures
Respiratory Protection (Specify Type)
WEAR A NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED RESPIRATOR. REFER TO THE MOST RECENT STANDARDS OF ANSI (Z88.2),
OSHA (29 CFR 1910.134), MSHA (30 CFR PARTS 56 AND 57) AND NIOSH RESPIRATOR DECISION LOGIC.
Ventilation Local Exhaust Special
TO CONTROL TO RECOMMENDED P.E.L. N/A
Mechanical (General) Other
N/A N/A
Protective Gloves Eye Protection
RECOMMENDED RECOMMENDED
Other Protective Clothing or Equipment
AS APPROPRIATE FOR WORK ENVIRONMENT. COVERALLS, APRON AND BOOTS TO PREVENT CONTACT.
Work/Hygienic Practices
DUSTY CLOTHING SHOULD BE LAUNDERED BEFORE REUSE. WHEN FINISHED SHOWER WITH SOAP AND WATER TO REMOVE DUST.
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