Portland Cement

Hazard statements (CLP)

H314, H317, H335, H350

Code

Statements

H314

Causes severe skin burns and eye damage

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

This material is considered hazardous by the OSHA Hazard Communication Standard ( 29 CFR 1910. 1200 ) DANGER! Overexposure to portland cement can cause serious, potentially irreversible skin or eye damage in the form of chemical (caustic) burns, including third degree burns. The same serious injury can occur if wet or moist skin has prolonged contact exposure to dry portland cement. Portland cement is not classifiable as a human carcinogen.

Signal word

DANGER

Hazard statements

Causes severe skin burns and eye damage May cause an allergic skin reaction May cause respiratory irritation May cause cancer

Precautionary statements

Wear protective gloves. Wear eye or face protection. Use in a well-ventilated area. Avoid breathing dust. Wash hands thoroughly after handling. May present risk of engulfment. IF INHALED Remove to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. Prolonged and repeated inhalation of respirable crystalline silica-containing dust in excess of appropriate exposure limits has caused silicosis, fibrosis, or scar tissue formations in the lungs. IF ON SKIN Wash with plenty of pH neutral soap and water. Take off contaminated clothing. Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. If skin irritation or rash occurs, get medical attention. Persons already sensitized may react to the first exposure to cement. The symptoms of allergic reactions may include reddening of the skin, rash, and irritation. Symptoms of chronic exposure to wet cement may include reddening, irritation, and eczematous rashes. Drying, thickening, and cracking of the skin and nails may also occur. IF IN EYES Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. Exposure to dust may cause immediate or delayed irritation or inflammation. Eye contact by larger amounts of dry powder or splashes of wet Portland Cement may cause effects ranging from moderate eye irritation to chemical burns or blindness. IF INGESTED Irritating to mouth, throat and stomach. Ingestion of large quantities may cause severe irritation and chemical burns of the mouth, throat, stomach, and digestive tract. Do not ingest Portland Cement. Immediately call a POISON CENTER and seek medical attention.

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

SKIN CORROSION / IRRITATION – Category 1 Substance or Mixture: SERIOUS EYE DAMAGE / EYE IRRITATION – Category 1 SKIN SENSITIZATION – Category 1 CARCINOGENICITY / INHALATION – Category 1 SPECIFIC TARGET ORGAN TOXICITY (SINGLE EXPOSURE) Respiratory Tract Irritation – Category 3