CEMSTIK (BCSC)
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
Web Site http://www.bluecirclesoutherncement.com.au/
Synonym(s) BLUE CIRCLE SOUTHERN CEMENT CEMSTIK
Use(s) CEMENT ADDITIVE 鈥? CEMENT BONDING AGENT ADDITIVE
MSDS Date 05 November 2007
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 DG Class None Allocated Subsidiary Risk(s) None Allocated
Pkg Group None Allocated Hazchem Code None Allocated EPG None Allocated
3. COMPOSITION / INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Ingredient Formula CAS No. Content
VINYL ACETATE C4-H6-O2 108-05-4 <1%
NON HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS Not Available Not Available 30-60%
POLYVINYL ACETATE (C4-H6-O2)x 9003-20-7 30-60%
CYCLIC HALOGENATED BIOCIDE Not Available Not Available <0.5%
WATER H2O 7732-18-5 Not Available
4. FIRST AID MEASURES
Eye If in eyes, hold eyelids apart and flush the eye continuously with running water. Continue flushing until advised to
stop by the PIC or a doctor, or for at least 15 minutes.
Inhalation If over exposure occurs leave exposure area immediately. If irritation persists, seek medical attention.
Skin Gently flush affected areas with water. Seek medical attention if irritation develops.
Ingestion For advice, contact a Poison Information Centre on 13 11 26 (Australia Wide) or a doctor. If swallowed, do not
induce vomiting.
Advice to Doctor Treat symptomatically
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5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
Flammability Non flammable. May evolve toxic gases (hydrocarbons, carbon oxides) when heated to decomposition.
Fire and Non flammable. If product is present in a fire, toxic gases (carbon oxides, hydrocarbons) may be evolved.
Evacuate area and contact emergency services. Remain upwind and notify those downwind of hazard. Wear full
Explosion
protective equipment including Self Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) when combating fire. Use waterfog to
cool intact containers and nearby storage areas.
Extinguishing Non flammable.
Hazchem Code None Allocated
6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Spillage If spilt (bulk), absorb with sand or similar. Wear splash-proof goggles, PVC/rubber gloves, coveralls and boots.
Where an inhalation risk exists, wear a Type A (Organic vapour) respirator. Collect and place in sealable
containers for disposal. Caution, spill site may be slippery.
7. STORAGE AND HANDLING
Storage Store in cool, dry, well ventilated area, removed from oxidising agents, acids and foodstuffs. Ensure containers 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.
8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS / PERSONAL PROTECTION
Exposure Stds TWA STEL
Ingredient Reference
ppm mg/m3 ppm mg/m3
Vinyl acetate (h) NOHSC (AUS) 10.0 35.0 20.0 70.0
POLYVINYL ACETATE
ES-TWA: 10 ppm (35 mg/m3) Vinyl acetate
Biological Limits No biological limit allocated.
Engineering Use with adequate natural ventilation. Open windows and doors where possible. In poorly ventilated areas,
mechanical extraction ventilation is recommended. Maintain vapour levels below the recommended exposure
Controls
standard.
PPE Wear splash-proof goggles and rubber or PVC gloves. When using large quantities or where heavy contamination
is likely, wear coveralls. Where an inhalation risk exists, wear a Type A (Organic vapour) Respirator. If spraying,
wear a Type A-Class P1 (Organic gases/vapours and Particulate) Respirator. If sanding dry product, wear a Class
P1 (Particulate) Respirator.
9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Appearance WHITE MILKY LIQUID Solubility (water) SOLUBLE
Odour FAINT ACETIC ODOUR Specific Gravity 1.03 to 1.09
pH NOT AVAILABLE % Volatiles NOT AVAILABLE
Vapour Pressure AS FOR WATER Flammability NON FLAMMABLE
Vapour Density > 1 (Air =1) Flash Point NOT RELEVANT
Boiling Point 100掳C (Approximately) Upper Explosion Limit NOT RELEVANT
Melting Point NOT AVAILABLE Lower Explosion Limit NOT RELEVANT
Evaporation Rate < 1 (Butyl acetate = 1) Autoignition Temperature NOT AVAILABLE
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10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Material to Avoid Incompatible with oxidising agents (eg. peroxides) and acids (eg. hydrochloric acid).
Decomposition May evolve toxic gases (hydrocarbons, carbon oxides) when heated to decomposition.
11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Health Hazard Low toxicity. This product may only present a hazard with eye contact, prolonged skin contact or with vapour
inhalation at high levels. May contain trace amounts of vinyl acetate monomers which may present a respiratory
Summary
hazard in confined or poorly ventilated areas. Vinyl acetate is classified as possibly carcinogenic to humans (IARC
Group 2B).
Eye Low to moderate irritant. Exposure may result in irritation, pain and redness.
Inhalation Low irritant. Over exposure at high levels may result in mucous membrane irritation of the nose and throat with
coughing. In poorly ventilated areas, or if volatilised, symptoms from exposure may include headache and nausea.
Skin Low irritant. Prolonged and repeated contact may result in irritation, skin rash and dermatitis.
Ingestion Low toxicity. Ingestion may result in headache, nausea, vomiting, gastrointestinal irritation and diarrhoea.
Toxicity Data VINYL ACETATE (108-05-4)
LC50 (Inhalation): 2500 ppm/4 hours (rabbit)
LD50 (Ingestion): 1613 mg/kg (mouse)
LD50 (Skin): 2335 mg/kg (rabbit)
12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Environment Limited ecotoxicity data was available for this product at the time this report was prepared. Ensure appropriate
measures are taken to prevent this product from entering the environment.
13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
Waste Disposal For small amounts, absorb with sand, vermiculite or similar and dispose of to an approved landfill site. For larger
amounts, contact the manufacturer for additional information. Prevent contamination of drains or waterways as
aquatic life may be threatened and environmental damage may result.
Legislation Dispose of in accordance with relevant local legislation.
14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION
NOT CLASSIFIED AS A DANGEROUS GOOD BY THE CRITERIA OF THE ADG CODE
Shipping Name None Allocated
UN No. None Allocated DG Class None Allocated Subsidiary Risk(s) None Allocated
Pkg Group None Allocated Hazchem Code None Allocated EPG None Allocated
15. REGULATORY INFORMATION
Poison Schedule A poison schedule number has not been allocated to this product using the criteria in the Standard for the Uniform
Scheduling of Drugs and Poisons (SUSDP).
AICS All chemicals listed on the Australian Inventory of Chemical Substances (AICS).
16. OTHER INFORMATION
Additional RESPIRATORS: In general the use of respirators should be limited and engineering controls employed to avoid
exposure. If respiratory equipment must be worn ensure correct respirator selection and training is undertaken.
Information
Remember that some respirators may be extremely uncomfortable when used for long periods. The use of air
powered or air supplied respirators should be considered where prolonged or repeated use is necessary.
ABBREVIATIONS:
ADB - Air-Dry Basis.
BEI - Biological Exposure Indice(s)
CAS# - Chemical Abstract Service number - used to uniquely identify chemical compounds.
CNS - Central Nervous System.
IARC - International Agency for Research on Cancer.
M - moles per litre, a unit of concentration.
mg/m3 - Milligrams per cubic metre.
NOS - Not Otherwise Specified.
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pH - relates to hydrogen ion concentration using a scale of 0 (high acidic) to 14 (highly alkaline).
ppm - Parts Per Million.
TWA/ES - Time Weighted Average or Exposure Standard.
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.
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.
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.
Prepared By Risk Management Technologies
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Western Australia 6005
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MSDS Date: 05 November 2007
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