Portland Cement

Hazard statements (CLP)

H315, H317, H318, H335

Code

Statements

H315

Causes skin irritation

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Directive 1999/45/EC: Classification of the substance or mixture 2.1.1

Hazard categories

Classification procedure Skin irritation On the basis of test data Serious eye damage/eye On the basis of test data irritation Skin sensitisation On the basis of literature survey Specific target organ toxicity single exposure respiratory tract On the basis of literature survey irritation (single exposition) Hazard statements H318: Causes serious eye damage H315: Causes skin irritation H317: May cause an allergic skin reaction H335: May cause respiratory irritation 2.1.2 According to Directive 1999/45/EC Xi (Irritant) R36/37/38: Irritating to respiratory system and skin R 43: May cause sensitization by skin contact Cement dust may cause irritation of the respiratory system When cement reacts with water, for instance when making concrete or mortar, or when the cement becomes damp, a strong alkaline solution is produced. Due to the high alkalinity, wet cement may provoke skin and eye irritation It may also cause an allergic reaction in some individuals due to the soluble Cr (VI) content Cement is either naturally low in soluble chromium VI or reducing agents have been added to control the levels of sensitising soluble chromium (VI) to below 2 mg/kg (0,0002%) of the total dry weight of the cement ready for use according to legislation specified under Section 15

2.2 Label elements

2.2.1.

Additional information

The cement contains, when required, reducing agents for chromium (VI), which determines a content of soluble chromium (VI) below 0,0002%, verified according to Normative UNE EN 196‐10:2008 to guarantee the legislation specified in European Directive 2003/53/EC, transcribed to OM PRE/1954/2004, which reads: “Skin contact with wet cement, fresh concrete or mortar may cause irritation, dermatitis or burns.”

2.3 Other hazards

Cement does not meet the criteria for PBT or vPvB in accordance with Annex XIII of REACH

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

R 43: May cause sensitization by skin contact Cement dust may cause irritation of the respiratory system. When cement reacts with water, for instance when making concrete or mortar, or when the cement becomes damp, a strong alkaline solution is produced. Due to the high alkalinity, wet cement may provoke skin and eye irritation. It may also cause an allergic reaction in some individuals due to the soluble Cr (VI) content. Cement is either naturally low in soluble chromium VI or reducing agents have been added to control the levels of sensitising soluble chromium (VI) to below 2 mg/kg (0,0002%) of the total dry weight of the cement ready for use according to legislation specified under Section 15. 2.2. Label elements 2.2.1. According to Regulation (EC) Number 1999/45/CE Xi Irritant R36/37/38: Irritating to respiratory system and skin R43 May cause sensitisation by skin contact S2 Keep out of reach of children S22 Do not breathe dust S24/25 Avoid contact with skin and eyes 3 de 19 S26 In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice S36/37/39 Wear suitable protective clothing, gloves and eye/face protection S46 If swallowed, seek medical advice immediately and show this container