MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
MANUFACTURER:
Texas Cement Products P.O. Box 920726 Houston, Tx 77292-0726
Emergency Phone: 713-682-8411
SECTION I
IDENTITY: TEXRITE DRY WALL GROUT REF# B5TX
SECTION II - Hazardous Ingredients/Identity Information
Hazardous Components: Portland Cement (CAS-65977-15-1)
OSHA PEL: 50 Mppcf
ACGIH TLV: 10mg/m3 - TWA
Hazardous Components: Limestone (CAS 474-34-1)
OSHA PEL: 5mg/m3 - (respirable) : 15mg/m3 (total dust)
ACGIH TLV: 10mg/m3 - TWA
Hazardous Components: Silica (CAS 01-4808-60-7)
OSHA PEL: 0.1mg/m3 (respirable) : 0.3mg/m3 (total dust)
ACGIH TLV: 0.1mg/m3 respirable dust
Hazardous Components: Pigments* Nuisance Dust
OSHA PEL: 5mg/m3 (respirable) 15mg/m3 (total dust)
ACGIH TLV: 10mg/m3-TWA
SECTION III - Physical/Chemical Characteristics
Boiling Point: NA Specific Gravity: 3.1
Vapor Pressure: NA Melting Point: ND
Vapor Density: NA Evaporation Rate: NA
Solubility in Water: <1%
Appearance and Odor: White Gray or colored - No Odor
SECTION IV - Fire and Explosion Hazard Data
Flash Point: NA Flammable Limits: NA
Extinguishing Media: NA
Special Fire Fighting Procedures: NA
Unusual Fire and Explosion Hazards: NA
* Pigmented with one or more of the following:
Yellow Iron Oxide (CAS-51274-00-1) Carbon Black (CAS-1333-86-4)
Red Iron Oxide (CAS-1309-37-1) Chromium oxide (CAS-1308-38-9)
Black Iron Oxide (CAS-1317-61-9) Ultra Marine Blue (CAS-57455-37-5)
Metal Oxide Silicate (CAS-12713-03-0)
NA=NOT APPLICABLE ND=NOT DETERMINED DATE PREPARED: 3/14/01
SECTION V - Reactivity Data
Stability - Stable
Incompatibility - Mineral Acids
Hazardous Decomposition or byproducts - CO, CO2, Silicon tetra fluoride (with hydrofluoric acid)
Hazardous Polymerization - Will Not Occur
SECTION VI - Health Hazard Data
Primary Routes of Entry: Inhalation-YES Skin-YES Ingestion-NO
Health Hazards:
Acute: Portland Cement mortar can dry the skin & cause alkali burns. Dust can irritate the eyes & upper
respiratory system.
Chronic: Dust can cause inflammation of interior of nose & eyes. Prolonged exposure to dust over the
TLV may cause scarring of lungs, & 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 Monographs on the Evaluation of the Carcinogenic Risk of Chemical to humans
(volume 42, 1987) concludes that there is sufficient evidence for the Carcinogenicity of crystalline
silica to experimental animals, and that there is limited evidence of the Carcinogenicity of crystalline
silica to humans. IARC Class 2A.
Signs & symptoms of exposure: Shortness of breath, coughing, reddening of eyes.
Medical Conditions Aggravated by Exposure: Hypersensitive individuals may develop allergenic
dermatitis.
Emergency and First Aid procedures: Irrigate eyes with water, wash exposed skin areas with water,
remove patient to fresh air. If accidentally ingested mortar may set & cause bowel obstruction -
consult physician.
SECTION VII - Precautions for Safe Handling and Use
Released or Spilled: 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.
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 &
repeatedly with water & contact physician immediately.
SECTION VIII - Control Measures
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 Clothing: Barrier cream, boots & clothing should protect skin from dust and wet mortar.
Work/Hygienic Practices: Workers should shower with soap & water after working with mortar.
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