SAKRETE Sand Mix

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Potential health effects

NOTE Potential health effects may vary depending upon the duration and degree of exposure. To reduce or eliminate health hazards associated with this product, use exposure conmols or personal protection methods as described in Section 12 Exposure to airborne dust may cause immediate EYE CONTACT: (Acute/Chronic) of delayed irritation or inflammation of the cornea. Eye contact by larger amounts of dry powder or splashes of wet product may cause effects ranging from moderate eye imitation to chemical burs and blindness. (Acute) Exposure to dry product may cause drying of the skin with SKIN CONTACT; consequent mild irritation or more significant effects attributable to of other conditions. Discomfort or pain cannot be aggravation relied upon to alert a person to a hazardous skin exposure, (Chronic) Dry product coming in contact with wet skin or exposure to wet product may cause more severe skin effects, including thickening, cracking or fissuting of the skin. Prolonged exposure can cause severe skin damage in the form of chetnical (caustic) burns. (Acute/Chronic) Some individuals may exhibit an allergic response upon exposure to product. The response may appear in a variety of forms ranging from a mild rash to severe skin ulcers. INHALATION (Acute) Exposure to product may cause irritation to the moist Mucous membranes of the nose, throat and upper respitatory 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. INGESTION (Acute/Chronic) Intemal discomfort or ill effects are possible if large quantities are swallowed. CARCINOGENIC POTENTIAL

Appearance/Odor

Gray, odorless PHYSICAL STATE: Solid (Powder mixed with sand.) BOILING POINT: » 1000°C MELTING POINT: > 1000°C VAPOR PRESSURE: Not applicable VAPOR DENSITY: Not applicable pH (IN WATER) 12 to 13 (ASTM D 1293-95) SOLUBILITY IN WATER: Slightly soluble (0.1% to 1.0%) SPECIFIC GRAVITY 25-28 (HO = 1.0) EVAPORATION RATE: None | 8. FIRE AND EXPLOSION FLASH POINT: None LOWER EXPLOSIVE LIMIT: None AUTO IGNITION Not combustible TEMPERATURE UPPER EXPLOSIVE LIMIT: None FLAMMABLE LIMITS — Not applicable