Portland Cement

Hazard statements (CLP)

H315, H317, H318, H335

Code

Statements

H315

Causes skin irritation

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

According to Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 [CLP Classification of the substance or mixture

Hazard statements

Skin Irritation 2 H315: Causes skin irritation Serious eye damage / eye irritation 1 H318: Causes serious eye damage Skin Sensitisation 1B H317: May cause an allergic skin reaction Specific target organ toxicity single 3 exposure respiratory tract irritation H335: May cause respiratory irritation H318 Causes serious eye damage. H315 Causes skin irritation. H317 May cause an allergic skin reaction. H335 May cause respiratory irritation non-noble metals.

2.2 Label elements

P261+P304+P340+P312: Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/

Signal word

Danger Warning – Contain Portland cement clinker and cement kiln dust Skin contact with wet cement, fresh concrete or mortar may cause irritation, dermatitis or burns. May cause damage to products made of aluminium or other

2.3 Other hazards

Cement does not meet the criteria for PBT or vPvB in accordance with Annex XIII of REACH (Regulation (EC)

Precautionary statements

P102 Keep out of reach of children. P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. P305+P351+P338+P310 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/physician. P302+P352+P333+P313 IF ON SKIN Wash with plenty of soap and water. If skin irritation or rash occurs Get medical advice/attention When cement reacts with water, for instance when making concrete or mortar, or when the cement becomes damp, a strong alkaline solution is produced. Due to the high alkalinity, wet cement may provoke skin and eye irritation. It may also cause a allergic reaction in some individuals due to the soluble Cr(VI) content. Cement is either naturally low in soluble chromium VI or reducing agents have been added to control the levels of sensitising soluble chromium (VI) to below 2 ppm (0.0002%) of the total dry weight of the cement ready for use according to legislation specified under Section 15.

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Classification according to Regulation EC 1272/2008: Hazard class Hazard category Skin Irritation 2 Serious eye damage / eye irritation 1 Skin Sensitisation 1B Specific target organ toxicity single 3 exposure respiratory tract irritation