Gap Sand

Cement Australia Pty Limited

Revision date : 2023-11-02

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GHS05 GHS08 GHS07
Health risk rating 4
Safety risk rating 1
Environmental risk rating 1

Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists

EC/CAS

14808-60-7

Name of the chemical

Silica, crystalline

Concentration

>90%

EC/CAS

18540-29-9

Name of the chemical

Chromium (VI)

Concentration

<5%

General Information

Revision date

2023-11-02

Product name

Gap Sand

Product Synonyms

Paving Joint Filler Brushing Sand

1.2.1 Relevant identified uses

Gap Sand is used to stabilise paving by filling joints between pavers

Icons in SDS

GHS05 GHS07 GHS08

Company Information

company name

Cement Australia Pty Limited

GHS Information

Signal word

DANGER

Hazard Codes

Hazard statements (CLP)

H315, H318, H335, H372

Hazard statements

Code

Statements

H315

Causes skin irritation

Section 2

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

GHS Classification Classification DANGER CLASSIFIED AS HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE ACCORDING TO SAFE WORK AUSTRALIA CRITERIA. NON- DANGEROUS GOODS A low proportion of the fine respirable dust will be low, dust in the supplied dry product will be respirable crystalline silica. Once wetted, risk of any airborne but dry residues may contain crystalline silica For more information call 1300 CEMENT (1300 236 368) or visit www.cementaustralia.com.au GHS CLASSIFICATION Classified as Hazardous according to the Safe Work Australia guidelines for Globally Harmonised System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals (GHS) Not classified as Dangerous Goods according to the Australian Code for the Transport of Dangerous Goods by Road and Rail. (7th edition) A low proportion of the fine dust in the supplied dry product will be respirable crystalline silica. Once wetted, risk of any airborne respirable dust will be low, but dry residues may contain crystalline silica

Hazard categories

Skin Corrosion/ Irritation: Category 2 Serious Eye Damage/ Eye Irritation Category 1 Specific Target Organ Toxicity (Single Exposure) Respiratory tract irritation Category 3 Specific Target Organ Toxicity (Repeated Exposure) Category 1

2.2 Label elements

Pictograms and signal words DANGER

Hazard statements

H315 Causes skin irritation. H318 Causes serious eye damage. H335 May cause respiratory irritation. H372 Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure.

Prevention

P101 If medical advice is needed, have product container or label at hand. P102 Keep out of reach of children. P103 Read label before use. P202 Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood. P260 Do not breathe dust. P264 Wash any skin exposed to the product thoroughly after handling. P270 Do not eat drink or smoke when using this product. P271 Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. P272 Contaminated work clothing should not be allowed out of the workplace. P280 Wear protective gloves in accordance with AS2161. Wear eye protection in accordance with (AS/NZS1337.1). SDS No. CAMS-SDS-0051 | Page 2 of 9

Response

P310 Immediately call POISON CENTRE 131126 or Doctor if you feel unwell. P314 Get medical advice if you feel unwell. P321 Specific treatment (see first aid requirements). P302+P352 IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap and water. P304+P340 IF INHALED: Remove affected person to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. P308+P313 If exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention. P332+P33+ P313 If skin irritation or rash occurs: Get medical advice. P362 +P364 Take off contaminated clothing and wash separately before reuse. P305+P351+P338 IF IN EYES: rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.

Storage

P405 Store locked up. P403+P233 Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed.

Disposal

P501 Dispose of unused contents or container as normal general waste or in accordance with jurisdictional regulations.

2.3 Other hazards

Some susceptible individuals may exhibit an allergic skin response upon exposure, possibly due to trace amounts of chromium. Prolonged exposure in the wet form can cause serious, potentially irreversible skin or eye damage in the form of chemical burns. The same serious injury can occur if wet or moist skin or eyes have prolonged contact exposure to dry form.

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

DANGER CLASSIFIED AS HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE ACCORDING TO SAFE WORK AUSTRALIA CRITERIA. NON- DANGEROUS GOODS A low proportion of the fine dust in the supplied dry product will be respirable crystalline silica. Once wetted, risk of any airborne respirable dust will be low, but dry residues may contain crystalline silica. For more information call 1300 CEMENT (1300 236 368) or visit www.cementaustralia.com.au GHS CLASSIFICATION Classified as Hazardous according to the Safe Work Australia guidelines for Globally Harmonised System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals (GHS). Not classified as Dangerous Goods according to the Australian Code for the Transport of Dangerous Goods by Road and Rail. (7th edition) A low proportion of the fine dust in the supplied dry product will be respirable crystalline silica. Once wetted, risk of any airborne respirable dust will be low, but dry residues may contain crystalline silica. Hazard Class and Category Skin Corrosion/ Irritation: Category 2 Serious Eye Damage/ Eye Irritation: Category 1 Specific Target Organ Toxicity (Single Exposure) Respiratory tract irritation: Category 3 Specific Target Organ Toxicity (Repeated Exposure): Category 1

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