Portland Cement Clinker

Hazard statements (CLP)

H315, H317, H318, H335

Code

Statements

H315

Causes skin irritation

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Classification according to Skin Irrit. 2; H315; On basis of test data Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 Eye Dam. 1; H318; On basis of test data [CLP/GHS] Skin Sens. 1; H317; Expert judgement STOT SE3; H335; Expert judgement Substance / mixture hazardous Portland cement clinker dust may cause irritation of the respiratory system. properties When Portland cement clinker accidentally comes into contact with water or when clinker or clinker dust becomes damp, a strong alkaline solution is produced. Due to the high alkalinity, wet Portland cement clinker may provoke skin and eye irritation. It may also cause an allergic reaction in some individuals due to the soluble Cr(VI) content.

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

H318 Causes Serious eye damage. H315 Causes Skin irritation. H317 May cause an allergic skin reaction. H335 May cause respiratory irritation.

Precautionary statements

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 POISON CENTER or doctor/physician. P302 + P352 + P333 + P 313 IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap and water. If skin irritation or rash occurs: Get medical advice/attention. P261 + P304 + P340 + P312 Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell.

Other hazards

Portland cement clinker does not meet the criteria for PBT or vPvB in accordance with Annex XIII of REACH (Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006).