Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists
EC/CAS
807-338-5/14808-60-7
Name of the chemical
Silica, crystalline
Concentration
<1%
EC/CAS
606-053-1/18540-29-9
Name of the chemical
Chromium (VI)
Concentration
<0.0015%
EC/CAS
215-279-6
Name of the chemical
Calcium carbonate
Concentration
<10%
General Information
Revision date
2026-03-05
Product name
GENERAL PURPOSE CEMENT
Product Synonyms
GENERAL PURPOSE CEMENT (TYPE GP) ● GREY CEMENT ● HE (HIGH EARLY) CEMENT ●
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
BINDING AGENT ● CEMENT General Purpose Cement is used as a binder in concrete, concrete masonry, mortar and grouts. It is also used in the manufacture of fibre cement products, in soil stabilisation in building construction and civil engineering projects
supplier name
CEMENT AUSTRALIA PTY LIMITED
Icons in SDS
Company Information
company name
CEMENT AUSTRALIA PTY LIMITED
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
ca.compliance@cemaust.com.au
GHS Information
Signal word
DANGER
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H315, H318, H335
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H315
Causes skin irritation
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
Classification of the substance or mixture
Physical hazards
Not classified as a Physical Hazard
Health hazards
Skin Corrosion / Irritation: Category 2 Serious Eye Damage / Eye Irritation: Category 1 Specific Target Organ Toxicity (Single Exposure): Category 3 (Respiratory Irritation)
Environmental hazards
Not classified as an Environmental Hazard
Signal word
DANGER
Hazard statements
H315 Causes skin irritation. H318 Causes serious eye damage. H335 May cause respiratory irritation.
Prevention
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 water. P304 + P340 IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep 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. P310 Immediately call a POISON CENTRE or doctor/physician. P321 Specific treatment is advised - see first aid instructions. P332 + P313 If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/ attention. P362 + P364 Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse.
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.
Other hazards
Some susceptible individuals may exhibit an allergic skin response upon exposure to Portland Cement, possibly due to trace amounts of chromium. Prolonged exposure to Portland Cement 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 Portland Cement
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
CLASSIFIED AS HAZARDOUS ACCORDING TO SAFE WORK AUSTRALIA CRITERIA Physical Hazards Not classified as a Physical Hazard Health Hazards Skin Corrosion / Irritation: Category 2 Serious Eye Damage / Eye Irritation: Category 1 Specific Target Organ Toxicity (Single Exposure): Category 3 (Respiratory Irritation) Environmental Hazards Not classified as an Environmental Hazard
