MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
Date Prepared: September 29, 2005
1. PRODUCT/COMPANY IDENTIFICATION
Product Name:
ProSpec® Metro Mix 240
ProSpec® Metro Mix 240 AE
ProSpec® Metro Mix 240 MS
Emergency Telephone: Manufacturer’s Name & Address:
800-424-9300 (Chemtrec) or Bonsal American.
703-527-3887 (Outside USA) 8201 Arrowridge Blvd
Charlotte, NC 28273
704-525-1621
Telephone Number for Information:
2. EMERGENCY AND FIRST AID
This product is a gray cementitious mixture of cement, sand and
EMERGENCY INFORMATION:
or stone. When in contact with moisture in eyes or on skin, or
when mixed with water, it becomes highly caustic (pH > 12) and
will damage or burn (as severely as third-degree) the eyes or
skin. Inhalation may cause irritation to the moist mucous
membranes of the nose, throat and upper respiratory system or
may cause or may aggravate certain lung diseases or conditions.
Use exposure controls or personal protection methods described
in Section 12.
Immediately flush eye thoroughly with water. Continue flushing
EYES:
eye for at least 15 minutes, including under lids, to remove all
particles. Call physician immediately.
Wash skin with cool water and pH-neutral soap or a mild
SKIN:
detergent. Seek medical treatment if irritation or inflammation
develops or persists. Seek immediate medical treatment in the
event of burns.
Remove person to fresh air. If breathing is difficult, administer
INHALATION:
oxygen. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. Seek medical
help if coughing and other symptoms do not subside. Inhalation
of large amounts of Concrete requires immediate medical
attention.
Do not induce vomiting. If conscious, have the victim drink
INGESTION:
plenty of water and call a physician immediately.
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3. COMPOSITION INFORMATION
This product consists of a heterogeneous mixture of hydraulic
DESCRIPTION:
cement, sand and rock. The major compounds are:
3CaO•SiO2 Tricalcium Silicate CAS #12168-85-3
2CaO•SiO2 Dicalcium Silicate CAS #10034-77-2
3CaO•Al2O3 Tricalcium Aluminate CAS #12042-78-3
4CaO•Al2O3•Fe2O3 Tetracalcium CAS #12068-35-8
aluminoferrite
CaSO4�2H2O Calcium Sulfate CAS #7778-18-9
dihydrate (Gypsum) (CAS #13397-24-5)
SiO2 Silica Sand CAS #14808-60-7
4. HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS/IDENTITY INFORMATION
COMPONENT OSHA PEL ACGIH TLV-TWA NIOSH REL
-------------------- ------------------------- ------------------------ ------------------------
5 mg respirable dust/m3 10 mg total dust/m3
Hydraulic Cement
15 mg total dust/m3
5 mg respirable dust/m3 10 mg total dust/m3
Calcium sulfate (CAS #7778-18-
15 mg total dust/m3
9) [Gypsum (CAS #13397-24-5)]
10 mg/m3 5 mg/m3
Iron oxide (CAS #1309-37-1)
5 mg respirable dust/m3 10 mg total dust/m3
Calcium carbonate (CAS #1317-
15 mg total dust/m3
65-3)
15 mg total dust/m3 10 mg total dust/m3
Magnesium oxide (CAS #1309-
48-4)
5 mg/m3 2 mg/m3
Calcium oxide (CAS #1306-78-8)
MAY CONTAIN:
80 mg/m3 10 mg/m3
Amorphous Silica (CAS #7631-
86-9 SiO2
5 mg respirable dust/m3 10 mg/m3
Aluminum Oxide (CAS #1344-
15 mg total dust/m3
28-1
TRACE INGREDIENTS:
Due to the use of substances mined from the earth’s crust, trace amounts of naturally occurring, potentially
harmful constituents may be detected during chemical analysis.
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5. HAZARD IDENTIFICATION
NOTE: Potential health effects may vary depending upon the
POTENTIAL HEALTH EFFECTS:
duration and degree of exposure. To reduce or eliminate health
hazards associated with this product, use exposure controls or
personal protection methods as described in Section 12.
(Acute/Chronic) Exposure to airborne dust may cause immediate
EYE CONTACT:
or delayed irritation or inflammation of the cornea. Eye contact by
larger amounts of dry powder or splashes of wet material may
cause effects ranging from moderate eye irritation to chemical
burns and blindness.
(Acute) Exposure may cause drying of the skin with consequent
SKIN CONTACT:
mild irritation or more significant effects attributable to
aggravation of other conditions. Discomfort or pain cannot be
relied upon to alert a person to a hazardous skin exposure.
(Chronic) Dry material coming in contact with wet skin or
exposure to wet material may cause more severe skin effects,
including thickening, cracking or fissuring of the skin. Prolonged
exposure can cause severe skin damage in the form of chemical
(caustic) burns.
(Acute/Chronic) Some individuals may exhibit an allergic response
upon exposure. The response may appear in a variety of forms
ranging from a mild rash to severe skin ulcers.
(Acute) Exposure may cause irritation to the moist mucous
INHALATION:
membranes of the nose, throat and upper respiratory system. Pre-
existing upper respiratory and lung diseases may be aggravated by
inhalation.
(Chronic) Inhalation exposure to free crystalline silica may cause
delayed lung injury including silicosis, a disabling and potentially
fatal lung disease, and/or cause or aggravate other lung diseases or
conditions.
(Acute/Chronic) Internal discomfort or ill effects are possible if
INGESTION:
large quantities are swallowed.
This product is not recognized as a carcinogen by NTP, OSHA, or
CARCINOGENIC POTENTIAL:
IARC. However, it may contain trace amounts of heavy metals
recognized as carcinogens by these organizations. In addition, it
also contains crystalline silica, which IARC classifies as a known
human carcinogen (Group I). The NTP, in it’s ninth Annual Report
on Carcinogens, classified “silica, crystalline (respirable)� as a
known carcinogen. (See also Sections 4 and 12.)
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6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
(See Section for Regulatory Information)
Contain material to prevent contamination of soil, surface water or ground water. Use dry clean-up methods that do
not disperse dust into the air or entry into surface water. Material can be used if not contaminated. Place in an
appropriate labeled container for disposal or use. Avoid inhalation of dust and contact with skin and eyes. Use
exposure control and personal protection methods as described in Section 12.
7. PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL DATA
Gray, odorless Solid (Powder mixed with sand
APPEARANCE/ODOR: PHYSICAL STATE:
and rock.)
> 1000°C > 1000°C
BOILING POINT: MELTING POINT:
Not applicable Not applicable
VAPOR PRESSURE: VAPOR DENSITY:
12 to 13 Slightly soluble (0.1% to 1.0%)
pH (IN WATER) SOLUBILITY IN WATER:
(ASTM D 1293-95)
2.5 � 2.8 None
SPECIFIC GRAVITY EVAPORATION RATE:
(H2O = 1.0):
8. FIRE AND EXPLOSION
None None
FLASH POINT: LOWER EXPLOSIVE LIMIT:
Not combustible None
AUTO IGNITION UPPER EXPLOSIVE LIMIT:
TEMPERATURE:
Not applicable None
FLAMMABLE LIMITS SPECIAL FIRE FIGHTING
PROCEDURES:
Not combustible None
EXTINGUISHING UNUSUAL FIRE AND
MEDIA: EXPLOSION HAZARDS:
None
HAZARDOUS
COMBUSTION
PRODUCTS:
9. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY DATA
Product is stable. Keep dry until used.
STABILITY:
Unintentional contact with water. Contact with water will result
CONDITIONS TO AVOID:
in hydration and produces (caustic) calcium hydroxide.
Wet material is alkaline. As such, it is incompatible with acids,
INCOMPATIBILITY:
ammonium salts and aluminum metal.
Will not occur.
HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION:
Will not occur.
HAZARDOUS POLYMERIZATION:
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10. PRECAUTIONS FOR HANDLING AND STORAGE
Keep dry until used. Handle and store in a manner so that
HANDLING AND STORAGE
airborne dust does not exceed applicable exposure limits. Use
adequate ventilation and dust collection. Use exposure control
and personal protection methods as described in Section 12.
11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
See Section 5 for Hazard Identification. No recognized unusual toxicity to plants and animals.
Conditions aggravated by exposure: Eye disease, Skin disorders and Chronic Respiratory conditions.
12. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION
Use local exhaust or general dilution ventilation to control dust
RESPIRATORY PROTECTION:
levels below applicable exposure limits. Minimize dispersal of
dust into the air.
If local or general ventilation is not adequate to control dust
levels below applicable exposure limits or when dust causes
irritation or discomfort, use MSHA/NIOSH approved respirators.
Wear safety glasses with side shields or goggles to avoid contact
EYE PROTECTION:
with the eyes. In extremely dusty environments and
unpredictable environments, wear tight-fitting unvented or
indirectly vented goggles to avoid eye irritation or injury.
Contact lenses should not be worn when handling cement or
cement containing products.
Wear impervious abrasion- and alkali-resistant gloves, boots,
SKIN PROTECTION:
long-sleeved shirt, long pants or other protective clothing to
prevent skin contact. Promptly remove clothing dusty with dry
material or clothing dampened with moisture mixed with
material, and launder before re-use. If contact occurs, wash areas
contacted by material with pH neutral soap and water.
13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
DO NOT DUMP INTO ANY SEWERS, ON THE GROUND,
DISPOSAL:
OR INTO ANY BODY OF WATER. All disposal methods must
be in compliance with all Federal, State/ Provincial and local
laws and regulations. Regulations may vary in different
locations. Waste characterizations and compliance with
applicable laws are the responsibility solely of the waste
generator.
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IF THIS MATERIAL AS PACKAGED, BECOMES A WASTE, IT DOES NOT MEET THE CRITERIA FOR A HAZARDOUS
WASTE AS DEFINED BY THE ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY UNDER THE AUTHORITY OF THE RESOURCE
CONSERVATION AND RECOVER ACT (40CFR 261), DISPOSE OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL
REGULATIONS.
Comply with all applicable local, state and federal regulations for disposal of unusable or contaminated materials.
Dispose of packaging/containers according to local, state and federal regulations.
14. TRANSPORTATION DATA
Not hazardous under U.S. DOT or TDG regulations.
15. OTHER REGULATORY INFORMATION
Considered a hazardous chemical under this regulation and
Status under US OSHA Hazard
should be included in the employer's hazard communication
Communication Rule 29 CFR 1910.1200:
program.
Not listed.
Status under CERCLA/Superfund, 40 CFR
117 and 302:
Qualifies as a hazardous substance with delayed health effects.
Hazard Category under SARA (Title III),
Sections 311 and 312:
Not subject to reporting requirements under Section 313.
Status under SARA (Title III), Section 313:
Some substances are on the TSCA inventory list.
Status under TSCA (as of May 1997):
Hazardous substance subject to statutes promulgated under the
Status under the Federal Hazardous
subject act.
Substances Act:
This product contains crystalline silica, a substance known to the
Status under California Proposition 65:
State of California to cause cancer. This product also may
contain trace amounts of heavy metals known to the State of
California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive
harm.
Not listed.
Status under Canadian Environmental
Protection Act:
Considered to be a hazardous material under the Hazardous
Status under Canadian WHMIS:
Products Act as defined by the Controlled Products Regulations
(Class D2A, E - Corrosive Material) and subject to the
requirements of WHMIS.
16. OTHER INFORMATION
The information and recommendations contained herein are based upon data believed to be correct. However, no
guarantee or warranty of any kind, express or implied, is made with respect to the information contained herein. It is
the user’s obligation to determine the conditions of safe use of this product.
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