Buzzi Unicem USA

Hazard statements (CLP)

H302+H371, H314, H317, H335, H350

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Danger! Overexposure to cement mixed with water can cause skin or eye damage in the form of chemical (caustic) burns, including third-degree burns. The same type of injury can occur if wet or moist skin has prolonged exposure to dry cement. Cement and water mixture has a pH ˃ 12. OSHA/HCS Status This material is considered hazardous by the OSHA Hazard Communication Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200).

Classification (GHS-US)

Skin corrosion/irritation – Category 1 Serious eye damage/eye irritation – Category 1 Skin sensitization – Category 1 Carcinogenicity/inhalation – Category 1 STOT-SE – Respiratory irritation – Category 3

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

H314: Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. H317: May cause an allergic skin reaction. H335: May cause respiratory irritation. H302+371: Ingestion may cause damage to the mouth, throat, and/or internal organs. H350: May cause cancer.

Precautionary statements

P102: Keep out of reach of children. P202: Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood. P260: Do not breathe dusts. P262: Do not get in eyes, on skin, or on clothing. P264: Wash hands thoroughly after using this product. P270: Do not eat, drink, or smoke while using this product. P304+310+312+340 If inhaled remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. Immediately call a poison control center or a physician. P305+351+388 If in eyes Rinse cautiously with water for 20 minutes. Remove contact lenses if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. Get medical attention. P302+361+353 If on skin Take off immediately all contaminated clothing and rinse skin with water. Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. P332+313: If skin irritation occurs, get medical attention. P301+330+331+312 If swallowed Rinse mouth. Do not induce vomiting Contact a poison center or physician. P403+233: Store in a well-ventilated area with container tightly closed. P401: If stored in bulk, keep area secure. P401: Material stockpiled in bulk or in silage may present an engulfment hazard. Personnel should not enter bulk storage areas unless they have been trained in the hazards of entering and working in such areas.

2.3 Other hazards

Exposure to Portland cement mixed with water can cause skin or eye damage in the form of chemical (caustic) burns, including third-degree burns. The same type of injury can occur if wet or moist skin has prolonged exposure to dry Portland cement. Portland cement and water mixture has a pH ˃ 12. 2.4 Unknown Acute Toxicity No data available.