Portland Cement and Blends

Hazard statements (CLP)

H314, H315, H317, H318, H335, H373

Code

Statements

H314

Causes severe skin burns and eye damage

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Hazard statements

This preparation is classified as a health or environmental hazard according to the Hazardous Substances (Hazard Classification) Notice 2020. Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. Contaminated clothing should not be allowed out of the workplace. Wear protective gloves and eye/face protection. Note: The properties of cement and associated hazards change when water is added. Portland Cement and Blends Safety Data Sheet, version 01: Revised 1/11/2021 Holcim NZ LTD, Unit 1, Show Place, Addington, Christchurch, 8024 HOLCIM LTD | 1

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Skin irritation Category 2 (6.3A) Skin sensitisation Category 1 (6.5B) Skin corrosion Category 1C† (8.2C) Serious eye damage Category 1 (8.3A) Specific target organ toxicity – repeated exposure Category 2* (6.9B) Specific target organ toxicity – single exposure Category 3 (6.1E (respiratory)) respiratory Tract irritation * Classification only relates to the addition of Fly Ash in the cement blend (see composition in Section 3) † Classification only relates to the addition of Calcium Oxide in the cement blend DANGER May cause respiratory irritation. Causes skin irritation. May cause an allergic skin reaction. May cause damage to organs (lungs) through prolonged or repeated exposure through inhalation.* Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.† Causes serious eye damage.

Prevention

Do not breathe dust. Wash hands and any exposed skin thoroughly after handling.