General Purpose Cement

Hazard statements (CLP)

H315, H317, H318, H335, H373

Code

Statements

H315

Causes skin irritation

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Classification of the Substance or Mixture

Signal word

DANGER

Hazard statements

H315 Causes skin irritation. H317 May cause an allergic skin reaction. H318 Causes serious eye damage. H335 May cause respiratory irritation. H373 May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure.

Prevention

P260 Do not breath dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. P264 Wash thoroughly after handling. P271 Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.

Response

P302 + P352 IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap and water. P304 + P340 IF INHALED: Remove to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. P305 + P351 + P338 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. P310 Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician. P314 Get medical advice/attention if you feel unwell. P321 Specific treatment is advised - see first aid instructions. P332 + P337 + P313 If skin or eye irritation occurs: Get medical advice/ attention. P362 Take off contaminated clothing and wash before re-use.

Storage

P403 + P233 Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. P405 Store locked up.

Disposal

P501 Dispose of contents/container in accordance with relevant regulations.

2.3 Other hazards

Physical characteristics of cements are that they are alkaline in nature, the pH of water solution (slurry) of cements can be as high as 13.5. Prolonged exposure to Portland Cement in the wet form can cause serious, potentially irreversible skin or eye damage in the form of chemical burns. The same serious injury can occur if wet or moist skin or eyes have prolonged contact exposure to dry Portland Cement. Some susceptible individuals may exhibit an allergic skin response upon exposure to Portland Cement, possibly due to trace amounts of Chromium.

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

CLASSIFIED AS HAZARDOUS ACCORDING TO SAFE WORK AUSTRALIA CRITERIA GHS Classifications Skin Corrosion/Irritation: Category 2 Serious Eye Damage / Eye Irritation: Category 1 Specific Target Organ Systemic Toxicity (Single Exposure): Category 3 Specific Target Organ Systemic Toxicity (Repeated Exposure): Category 2