QUIKRETE CO -- 1007 QUIKRETE 5000  -- 8040-00F037462
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:1007 QUIKRETE 5000
MSDS Date:06/06/1994
FSC:8040
NIIN:00F037462
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:QUIKRETE CO
Address:1790 CENTURY CIRCLE
City:ATLANTA
State:GA
ZIP:30345-5000
Country:US
Info Phone Num:404-634-9100
Emergency Phone Num:404-634-9100
CAGE:QUIKR
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:QUIKRETE CO
Address:1790 CENTURY CIRCLE
City:ATLANTA
State:GA
ZIP:30345-5000
Country:US
Phone:404-634-9100
CAGE:QUIKR

=============  Composition/Information on Ingredients  =============

Ingred Name:SILICON DIOXIDE, CRYSTALLINE QUARTZ, SAND (ANIMAL CARC,
    SUSPECTED HUMAN CARC IARC-GROUP 2A; SUSPECTED CARC NTP) *95-2*
CAS:14808-60-7
RTECS #:VV7330000
Other REC Limits:0.05 MG/CUM NIOSH
OSHA PEL:0.1 MG/CUM RESP DUST
ACGIH TLV:0.1 MG/CUM RESP DUST

Ingred Name:PORTLAND CEMENT, CONTAINS: TRICALCIUM SILICATE, DICALCIUM
    SILICATE, TRICALCIUM ALUMINATE, TETRACALCIUM ALUMINOFERRATE
CAS:65997-15-1
RTECS #:VV8770000
Other REC Limits:50 MPPCF (MSHA)
OSHA PEL:5 MG/CUM
ACGIH TLV:5 MG/CUM (DUST)

Ingred Name:GYPSUM (CALCIUM SULFATE)
CAS:10101-41-4
RTECS #:EW4150000
OSHA PEL:5 MG/CUM
ACGIH TLV:5 MG/CUM

Ingred Name:CALCIUM HYDROXIDE, LIME, CALCIUM HYDRATE
CAS:1305-62-0
RTECS #:EW2800000
OSHA PEL:5 MG/CUM
ACGIH TLV:5 MG/CUM

Ingred Name:SILICON DIOXIDE, CELITE 322
CAS:112945-52-5
RTECS #:VV7310000
OSHA PEL:80 MG/CUM
ACGIH TLV:0.2 MG/CUM

Ingred Name:ALUMINUM OXIDE, BAUXITE, ALUMINA, DIALUMINUM TRIOXIDE
CAS:1344-28-1
RTECS #:BD1200000
OSHA PEL:5 MG/CUM
ACGIH TLV:5 MG/CUM

Ingred Name:CALCIUM CARBONATE, DOMOLITE, LIMESTONE, WHITING
CAS:1317-65-3
RTECS #:EV9580000
OSHA PEL:5 MG/CUM
ACGIH TLV:5 MG/CUM (DUST)

=====================  Hazards Identification  =====================

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:YES  Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:YES    IARC:YES	  OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:SKIN: EXPOSURE MAY CAUSE ALKALI BURNS
    & EFFECT THE MUCOUS MEMBRANES. DUST CAN IRRITATE THE EYES &
    RESPIRATORY SYSTEM. INHALATION: INFLAMMATION OF THE LINING TISSUE
    OF THE INTERIOR OF THE NOSE & INFLAM MATION OF THE CORNEA.
    HYPERSENSITIVE INDIVIDUALS MAY DEVELOP AN ALLERGIC DERMATITIS. (SEE
    SUPP)
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:SEE INGREDIENTS.
Effects of Overexposure:DRYNESS/BURNS OF THE SKIN, INFLAMMATION,
    SHORTNESS OF BREATH, REDUCED PULMONARY FUNCTION
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:INDIVIDUALS W/SENSITIVE SKIN &
    W/PULMONARY/RESPIRATORY DISEASE; ASTHMA & BRONCHITIS/SUBJECT TO EYE
    IRRITATION SHOULD BE PRECLUDED FROM EXPOSURE.

=======================  First Aid Measures  =======================

First Aid:EYES: IRRIGATE IMMEDIATELY & REPEATEDLY W/CLEAN WATER. SKIN:
    WASH W/SOAP & WATER. INHALATION: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR, GIVE CPR AS
    NEEDED. OBTAIN MEDICAL ATTENTION IN ALL CASES.

=====================  Fire Fighting Measures  =====================

Flash Point:NONCOMBUSTIBLE
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:CONTACT W/OXIDIZING AGENTS MAY CAUSE
    FIRES.

==================  Accidental Release Measures  ==================

Spill Release Procedures:USE DUSTLESS METHODS (VACUUM) & PLACE INTO
    CLOSABLE CONTAINER FOR DISPOSAL/USE IF NOT CONTAMINATED/WET. USE
    ADEQUATE VENTILATION.

======================	Handling and Storage  ======================

Other Precautions:PRECAUTIONS MUST BE OBSERVED BECAUSE BURNS OCCUR
    W/LITTLE WARNING-LITTLE HEAT IS SENSED. PREVENT SKIN CONTACT.

=============  Exposure Controls/Personal Protection  =============

Respiratory Protection:IN DUSTY ENVIRONMENTS, THE USE OF AN OSHA,
    MSHA/NIOSH APPROVED RESPIRATOR IS RECOMMENDED.
Ventilation:LOCAL EXHAUST TO CONTROL AIRBORNED DUST LEVELS.
Protective Gloves:IMPERVIOUS
Eye Protection:TIGHT FITTING GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:BARRIER CREAMS, IMPERVIOUS BOOTS & CLOTHING
Work Hygienic Practices:FOLLOWING WORK, WORKERS SHOULD SHOWER W/SOAP &
    WATER.
Supplemental Safety and Health
INHALATION: OVEREXPOSURE OF SILICA DUST MAY RESULT IN RESPIRATORY
    DISEASE, SILICOSIS, PNEUMOCONIOSIS, PULMONARY FIBROSIS & POSSIBLE
    CANCER.

==================  Physical/Chemical Properties  ==================

Solubility in Water:SLIGHT
Appearance and Odor:GRAY-GRAY BROWN COLORED POWDER W/NO ODOR.SOME
    PRODUCTS CONTAIN COARSE AGGREGATE

=================  Stability and Reactivity Data  =================

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
OXIDIZING AGENTS; FLUORINE, CHLORINE, TRIFLUORIDE, MANGANESE TRIOXIDE,
    OXYGEN DIFLUORIDE
Stability Condition to Avoid:KEEP DRY UNTIL USED TO PRESERVE PRODUCT
    UTILITY. PRODUCT BECOMES ALKALINE WHEN EXPOSED TO MOISTURE.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:DISSOLVED IN HYDROFLUORIC ACID WILL
    PRODUCE A CORROSIVE GAS SILICON TETRAFLUORIDE.

====================  Disposal Considerations  ====================

Waste Disposal Methods:TREAT AS A COMMON WASTE FOR DISPOSAL IN
    ACCORDANCE W/LOCAL, STATE & FEDERAL REGULATIONS.

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