READY MIXED CONCRETE

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

of cement with an addition (eg fly ash, ground granulated blast furnace slag or silica fume). Classified as hazardous (irritant) in accordance with the Chemicals (Hazard Information and Packaging - Fine and coarse aggregate. for Supply) Regulations. - Water Wet concrete can cause serious alkali burns if in direct contact with skin or eyes. - Admixtures or additives may be added to modify the properties of the fresh or hardened concrete. Pigments may Skin be added to colour the product. Alkali burns, a form of skin ulceration, may result from contact with freshly mixed concrete. The proportions of the components will vary according to the required properties of the product. Contact with strongly alkaline solutions such as concrete can initially cause nerve damage. Chemical burns may occur without the person being aware because they do not feel any pain.