Geo 8000

Hazardous Ingredients

Non-dangerous Goods A low proportion of the fine dust in the supplied dry product will be respirable crystalline silica . Once wetted , in the wet or final set form, risk of any airborne respirable dust will be low, but dry residues , or dust from cutting, grinding , abrading or finishing the set product may contain respirable crystalline silica. Skin Corrosion/Irritation (Category 1c) - When Water is added Sensitisation - Respiratory (Category 1) DANGER CAN CAUSE SKIN BURNS (When water is added) & EYE DAMAGE: Avoid contact with the eyes and skin from both wet and dry cement. Wet cement can be corrosive to the eyes and skin and may cause skin sensitisation (dermatitis). Safety: Wear suitable protective clothing, gloves (AS2161), and eye/face protection (AS/NZS1337 .1). SKIN: Remove affected clothing immediately and rinse contaminated areas with Diphoterine solution. If Diphoterine solution is not available, wash contaminated skin with water. Wash contaminated clothing before re-use. If swelling, redness, blistering or irritation occurs seek medical advice. EYES: Immediately irrigate with Diphoterine . If Diphoterine is not available flush the eye with copious quantities of water for at least 15 minutes. Eyelids to be held open. Urgently seek medical assistance. SWALLOWED : Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting . RESPIRATORY SENSITISERS: Avoid breathing dust. Repeated inhalation of the dust containing crystalline silica may cause bronchitis, silicosis (scarring of the lung) and the risk of scleroderma. Safety: When exposed to dust, wear a suitable respirator (AS/NZS1715, 1716). When cutting or abrading concrete, keep it wet to avoid creating hazardous dust. INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air immediately and keep at rest in a comfortable position for breathing. SAFETY EQUIPMENT: Recommended protective clothing when handling product includes gloves, boots, long sleeves/ pants, eye protection i.e., goggles, face mask. FIRST AID: If any above symptoms persist, seek medical attention or contact Poisons Information Centre on 13 11 26 (Australia wide).

Disposal

Follow safety instructions and collect in containers for disposal as trade waste in accordance with local authority guidelines . Please dispose of packaging in appropriate general waste collection (not suitable for recycling). SPILLS/LEAKS: Keep out of sewers and stormwater .