MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET

PIERESEARCH

501 E. Main St.

Arlington, TX 76010

(817) 265-0980

 

 

SECTION I

IDENTITY

 

PRODUCT GROUP:  Precast Concrete Reinforcing Steel Spacers

 

Centraligner pier sleds

Hijacker pier bolsters

Slurry Wall Sleds

 

DATE ISSUED:   May 5, 2001

 

CHEMICAL FAMILY:  Mixture

 

SECTION II

HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS

 

MATERIAL % TLV CAS#
Portland Cement 91-96 10mg/m3 65997-15-1
Anhydrite <4.5 10mg/m3 14798-04-0
Crystalline Silica Sio2 +2 10mg/m3 14808-60-7

 

SECTION III

PHYSICAL DATA

 

BOILING POINT:   N/A SPECIFIC GRAVITY: 3.50-3.92
PERCENT VOLATILE BY VOLUME  (%):  N/A VAPOR PRESSURE (MM Hg): N/A
VAPOR DENSITY  (Air=1):  N/A EVAPORATION RATE:  N/A 
SOLUBILITY IN WATER:  N/A REACTIVITY IN WATER:  N/A
APPEARANCE AND ODOR: Light Gray In Color, No Odor

                                                                                              

SECTION IV

FIRE & EXPLOSION DATA

 

FLASH POINT:  Will Not Ignite FLAMMABLE LIMITS IN AIR (% By Volume)  N/A
EXTINGUISHING MEDIA:  N/A  AUTO IGNITION TEMPERATURE:  N/A
SPECIAL FIREFIGHTING PROCEDURES: None UNUSUAL FIRE & EXPLOSION HAZARDS: None

 

SECTION V

 

SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS OF EXPOSURE: Irritation of skin

 

CHRONIC OVER EXPOSURE:  Inflammation of skin, *Silicosis

 

MEDICAL CONDITIONS GENERALLY AGGRAVATED BY EXPOSURE:  Pre-Existing Cuts, Burns, Abraisions and Skin Diseases.

 

CHEMICAL OR COMPONET LISTED AS POTENTIAL CARCINOGEN:  *Crystalline Silica

 

OTHER EXPOSURE LIMITS:  *30 Million Particles Per Cubic Foot (mppcf) –ACGIH

                                                                                     

EMERGENCY AND FIRST AID PROCEDURES

 

INHALATION: *Remove from Exposure, If Not Breathing, Give Artificial Respiration.

 

EYE CONTACT: *Flush Eyes With Large Quantities Of Water.

 

SKIN CONTACT: Wash Thoroughly With Soap And Water.

 

* Applies only when product has been crushed into a powdered state.

 

SECTION VI

REACTIVITY DATA

 

STABILITY: Stable                                                                      

INCOMPATIBILITY (MATERIALS TO AVOID): Material Is Highly Alkaline.  Contact with acids may emit toxic gases or vapors.

HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS:  N/A

HAZARDOUS POLYMERIZATION:  Will Not Occur

CONDITIONS TO AVOID:  Improper Installation Can Cause Product To Fall Causing Injury.

 

SECTION VII

SPILL OR LEAK PROCEDURES

 

STEPS TO BE TAKEN IF MATERIAL IS SPILLED OR LEAKS:  N/A

WASTE DISPOSAL METHOD:  Does Not Meet Criteria For A Hazardous Waste As Defined By The Enviornmental  Protection Agency.

 

SECTION VIII

PERSONAL PROTECTION INFORMATION

 

RESPIRATORY PROTECTION: *NIOSH/MSHA Approved For Protection Against Nuisance Dusts.

VENTILATION: *General Or Local Exhaust To Maintain Exposure Below TLV/PEL.

PROTECTIVE GLOVES:  Rubber, PVC, Neoprene Or Other Impervious Material.

OTHER PROTECTIVE CLOTHING:  *Rubber Boots, Long Sleeve Shirts, Aprons and Barrier Creams.

 * Applies only when product has been crushed into a powdered state.

   

SECTION IX

SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS

 

CAUTIONS IN HANDLING AND STORAGE: Should be stored in a manner to prevent contact with strong acids. Care should be exercised when handling to avoid dropping, as bodily injury could occur.