Ready Mix Concrete

Health hazards

Not Classified Skin corrosion/irritation-Category 1B Serious eye damage/eye irritation-Category 1

Signal word

Carcinogenicity-Category 1A Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure- Category 3 Danger Specific target organ toxicity, repeated exposure- Category 2

Hazard statements

Causes severe skin burns and eye damage Causes serious eye damage May cause cancer (Inhalation) May cause respiratory irritation May cause damage to organs (lung/respiratory system) through prolonged or repeated exposure (inhalation)

Prevention

Obtain special instructions before use. Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood. 04/18/2019 Ready Mix Concrete – Page 1 of 8 PBSGC-RM • Do not breathe dust, fume, or vapors. Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. • Wash hands thoroughly after handling • Use personal protective equipment as required. Wear protective gloves, protective clothing, eye protection, and face protection.

Response

If exposed or concerned: Immediately call a Poison Center or doctor/physician. Get medical advice/attention • Specific treatment (see the following information on this label) • IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth Do NOT induce vomiting. • IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove/Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Rinse skin with water/shower. If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention. • IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest position comfortable for breathing. • IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. • Wash contaminated clothing before reuse.

Disposal

Dispose of contents/container in accordance with all local, regional, national, and international regulations.

2.3 Other hazards

None Known

Additional information

Ready mix concrete contains a naturally occurring mineral complex with varying quantities of quartz (crystalline silica). Respirable Crystalline Silica (RCS) may cause cancer. Hardened ready mix concrete may be subjected to various natural or mechanical forces that produce small particles (dust), which may contain respirable crystalline silica (particles less than 10 micrometers in aerodynamic diameter). Repeated inhalation of respirable crystalline silica (quartz) may cause lung cancer according to IARC, NTP; ACGIH states that it is a suspected cause of cancer.