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65997-15-1
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
Common cement is used as an hydraulic binder for the production of concrete, mortars,
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Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
When cement reacts with water for instance when making concrete or mortar, or when the cement becomes damp, a strong alkaline solution is produced. 2.1 Hazard characterisation Xi Irritant R37/38 Irritating to respiratory system and skin R41 Risk of serious damage to eyes R43 May cause sensitisation by skin contact
Principle Routes of Exposure
Inhalation: Yes Skin - eyes: Yes Ingestion: No, except in accidental cases 2.3 Human health Inhalation: Frequent inhalation of large quantities of cement dust over a long period of time increases the risk of developing lung diseases. Eyes: Eye contact with cement (dry or wet) may cause serious and potentially irreversible injuries. Skin: Cement may have an irritating effect on moist skin (due to transpiration or humidity) after prolonged contact. Prolonged skin contact with wet cement or wet concrete may cause serious burns because they develop without pain being felt (for example when kneeling in wet concrete even when wearing trousers). Repeated skin contact with wet cement may cause contact dermatitis. For more details see Reference (1).
Environmental hazards
Under normal use, the product is not expected to be hazardous to the environment.
Further information
Cement is poor in chromate by itself or by reducing the content of sensitising soluble chromium (VI) to below 0.0002% in the cement ready for use according to legislation specified under heading 15.
