Mortar Mix

Hazard statements (CLP)

H315, H317, H318, H335, H350, H372

Code

Statements

H315

Causes skin irritation

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Classification DANGER 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 Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation: Category 1 Skin Corrosion/ Irritation: Category 2 Sensitisation – Skin Sensitisers: Category 1 Specific Target Organ Toxicity (Single Exposure): Category 3 Specific Target Organ Toxicity (Repeated Exposure): Category 1 Carcinogenicity: Category 1A The properties of cement change when water is added and are accounted for in warning labels

2.2 Label elements

Pictograms and Signal Words DANGER

Hazard statements

H315 Causes skin irritation. H318 Causes serious eye damage. H317 May cause an allergic skin reaction. H335 May cause respiratory irritation. H372 Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure. H350 May cause cancer through inhalation of airborne silica.

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. P261 Avoid breathing dust/ Dry cement can become easily airborne. Wet surface before cutting to reduce dust emissions P264 Wash any skin exposed to the product thoroughly after handling. Do not touch eyes until hands are thoroughly washed clean of material. 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. SDS No. CASDS21 P280 Wear protective gloves in accordance with AS2161. Wear dust proof eye protection in accordance with (AS/NZS1337.1).

Response

P305+P351+P338 IF IN EYES: Immediately call POISON CENTRE 131126 or Doctor. Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. P302 + P352 IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap and water. P332 + P313 If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention. P304 + P340 + P305 IF INHALED: Remove to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. P337 + P313 If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention. P310 Immediately call POISON CENTRE 131126 or Doctor if you feel unwell. 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 Keep container tightly closed. Store locked up.

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 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 Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation: Category 1 Skin Corrosion/ Irritation: Category 2 Sensitisation – Skin Sensitisers: Category 1 Specific Target Organ Toxicity (Single Exposure): Category 3 Specific Target Organ Toxicity (Repeated Exposure): Category 1 Carcinogenicity: Category 1A The properties of cement change when water is added and are accounted for in warning labels.