Bulk cements

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

in unopened bags, clear of the ground, in cool dry conditions Cement: Emergency action and protected from excessive draught. Bulk Cement must be An odourless white to grey powder insoluble in water. When water is added it becomes stored in silos that are waterproof, clean and protected from a binder for construction applications. 4. First aid measures contamination, dry (internal condensation minimised) with 4.1 Eye contact: stock rotated in chronological order of the despatch dates 2.1 Chemical Description: Do not rub eyes, remove any contact lenses. Wash eyes marked on delivery documents. To prevent burial or suffocation, The principal constituents of cement are calcium silicates, aluminates and sulfates. immediately with plenty of clean water for at least do not enter a confined space, such as a silo, bin, bulk truck or Small amounts of alkalis, lime and chlorides are also present together with trace 15 minutes and seek medical advice without delay. other storage container or vessel that stores or contains cement amounts of heavy metals. Additional constituents may also be present e.g. fly ash, without taking the proper safety measures. Cement can build- limestone and granulated blast furnace slag. Permitted additives may also be present 4.2 Skin contact: up or adhere to the walls of a confined space. The cement can e.g. grinding aids; air-entraining agents; reducing agents. Wash the affected area thoroughly with soap and water before release, collapse or fall unexpectedly. continuing. If irritation, pain or other skin conditions occur,