Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists
EC/CAS
14808-60-7
Name of the chemical
Silica, crystalline
Concentration
N/A
EC/CAS
18540-29-9
Name of the chemical
Chromium (VI)
Concentration
N/A
EC/CAS
207-439-9
Name of the chemical
Calcium carbonate
Concentration
N/A
EC/CAS
238-878-4
Name of the chemical
Quarz-A-Staub (s. u. TRGS 906)
Concentration
N/A
General Information
Revision date
2017-07-18
Product name
GENERAL PURPOSE (GP) CEMENT
Product Synonyms
BGC ULTRA CREME GP ● BUILDERS CHOICE GREY CEMENT ● BUILDERS CHOICE HIGH EARLY
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
BINDER IN CONCRETE, CONCRETE MASONRY & GROUTS ● CEMENT ● INDUSTRIAL APPLICATIONS ● ROAD & SOIL STABILISATION
supplier name
BGC CEMENT
Emergency telephone
(08) 9334 4555
Icons in SDS
Company Information
company name
BGC CEMENT
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
cement@bgc.com.au
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H315, H319, H335, H350
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H315
Causes skin irritation
Section 2
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
CLASSIFIED AS HAZARDOUS ACCORDING TO SAFE WORK AUSTRALIA CRITERIA
Classification (GHS-US)
Skin Corrosion/Irritation: Category 2 Serious Eye Damage / Eye Irritation: Category 2A Specific Target Organ Systemic Toxicity (Single Exposure): Category 3 Carcinogenicity: Category 1A
Signal word
DANGER
Hazard statements
H315 Causes skin irritation. H319 Causes serious eye irritation. H335 May cause respiratory irritation. H350 May cause cancer.
Prevention
P201 Obtain special instructions before use. P202 Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood. P261 Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. P264 Wash thoroughly after handling. P271 Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
Response
P302 + P352 IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap and water. P304 + P340 IF INHALED: Remove to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. P305 + P351 + P338 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. P308 + P313 IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/ attention. P321 Specific treatment is advised - see first aid instructions. P362 Take off contaminated clothing and wash before re-use.
Storage
P403 + P233 Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. P405 Store locked up.
Disposal
P501 Dispose of contents/container in accordance with relevant regulations.
2.3 Other hazards
Physical characteristics of cements are that they are alkaline in nature. The pH of water solution (slurry) of cements can be as high as 13.5 and may cause burns.
