General Information
Revision date
2025-03-18
Product name
o Trade Name
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
Flooring Underlayment (Portland cement-based) •
1.2.2. Uses advised against
Any use other than the recommended use
Manufacturer Name
Apex Minerals LLC
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Company Information
company name
Apex Minerals LLC
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
padraic.mcgrath@apexminerals.com
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H315, H317, H318, H335
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H315
Causes skin irritation
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
(29 CFR 1910.1200) Classification of the Substance or Mixture
Signal word
Danger
Hazard statements
• H315 – Causes skin irritation. • H317 – May cause an allergic skin reaction. • H318 – Causes serious eye damage. • H335 – May cause respiratory irritation.
Precautionary statements
• P261 – Avoid breathing dust. • P264 – Wash hands thoroughly after handling. • P280 – Wear protective gloves/clothing and eye/face protection. • P305+P351+P338 – IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. • P312 – Call a POISON CENTER if you feel unwell. • P333+P313 – If skin irritation or rash occurs: Get medical advice/attention. •
Contains
Portland cement, Cr(VI) < 2 ppm
Special Provisions
According to Annex XVII of REACH None
2.3 Other hazards
• No PBT, vPvB, or endocrine disruptor substances present at ≥0.1%. •
Other hazards
• Portland cement can cause skin irritation and burns when mixed with moisture. • Crystalline silica exposure may cause cancer (Category 1A) when inhaled over prolonged periods. • No PBT, vPvB, or endocrine-disrupting substances present.
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
According to OSHA Hazard Communication Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200): • Skin Irritation (Category 2) • Eye Damage (Category 1) • Skin Sensitization (Category 1B) • Specific Target Organ Toxicity – Single Exposure (Category 3 – Respiratory Irritation)