Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists
EC/CAS
14808-60-7
Name of the chemical
Silica, crystalline
Concentration
<1-5
General Information
Revision date
2015-06-22
Product name
Ground Granulated Blast Furnace Slag
Product Synonyms
Slag cement, ground granulated blast furnace slag (GGBFS), granulated blast furnace slag (GBFS), Slag
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
Ground granulated blast furnace slag is used as an additive with portland cement in combination with
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Holcim (US) Inc
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Company Information
company name
Holcim (US) Inc
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Section 2
Classification (GHS-US)
Eye Damage 1 Skin Corrosion 1B Specific Target Organ Toxicity: Repeat Exposure 1 Carcinogen 1A
Signal word
Danger
Hazard statements
Causes severe skin burns and eye damage May cause cancer (lungs). Causes damage to organs (lungs) through prolonged or repeated exposure.
Prevention
Do not breathe dust. Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection Wash thoroughly after handling. Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood.
Response
If inhaled: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. Immediately call a poison center/doctor. If in eyes: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. Immediately call a doctor. If on skin: Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water. Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. If swallowed: Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. Immediately call a poison center/doctor.
Storage
Store locked up.
Disposal
Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/state/national regulations.
2.3 Other hazards
Exposure may aggravate those with pre-existing eye, skin or respiratory conditions or illness.
