MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET

for: Ambuja HiRise Cement (further on referred to as Portland Cement)

MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET

FOR

Ambuja HiRise Cement

(Further on referred to as Portland Cement)

1. PRODUCT/COMPANY IDENTIFICATION
Supplier: Dirk India Private Limited 10, India House, Gitanjali Colony, Indira Nagar, Nashik 422009 Phone 0253 2322815 Fax 0253 2326678 Chemical Family: Calcium Compounds

Chemical Name and Synonyms:

Portland Cement (CAS # 65997-15-1)

Trade Name and Synonyms: Portland Cement

2. EMERGENCY AND FIRST AID

EMERGENCY INFORMATION: Portland cement is a light gray or white powder. When in contact with moisture in eyes or on skin, or when mixed with water, portland cement becomes highly caustic (pH > 12) and will damage or burn (as severely as third-degree) the eyes or skin. Inhalation may cause irritation to the moist mucous membranes of the nose, throat and upper respiratory system or may cause or may aggravate certain lung diseases or conditions. Use exposure controls or personal protection methods described in Section 10.

EYES:

SKIN:

Immediately flush eye thoroughly with water. Continue flushing eye for at least 15 minutes, including under lids, to remove all particles. Call physician immediately. Wash skin with cool water and pH-neutral soap or a mild detergent. Seek medical treatment if irritation or inflammation develops or persists. Seek immediate medical treatment in the event of burns.

INHALATION:

Remove person to fresh air. If breathing is difficult, administer oxygen. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. Seek medical help if coughing and other symptoms do not subside. Inhalation of large amounts of portland cement require immediate medical attention. Do not induce vomiting. If conscious, have the victim drink plenty of water and call a physician immediately. Clean up spilled material without causing it to become airborne or mixed with water to limit potential harm. Wear appropriate personal protective equipment. Dispose of waste material according to local, state or federal regulations.

INGESTION: ACCIDENTIAL RELEASE MEASURES

3. COMPOSITION INFORMATION
DESCRIPTION: This product consists of finely ground portland cement clinker mixed with a small amount of gypsum (calcium sulfate dihydrate). The portland cement clinker is made by heating to a high temperature a mixture of substances such as limestone, sand, clay and shale. Portland cement is essentially hydraulic calcium silicates contained in a crystalline mass, not separable into individual components. Major compounds are:

3CaOSiO2 2CaOSiO2 3CaOAl2O3 4CaOAl2O3Fe2O3 CaSO42H2O

Tricalcium Silicate Dicalcium Silicate Tricalcium Aluminate Tetracalcium aluminoferrite Calcium Sulfate dihydrate (Gypsum)

CAS #12168-85-3 CAS #10034-77-2 CAS #12042-78-3 CAS #12068-35-8 CAS #7778-18-9 (CAS #13397-24-5)

4. HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS
OSHA PEL ACGIH TLV-TWA NIOSH REL (8-Hour TWA) (1995-1996) (8-Hour TWA) -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------3 Portland Cement (CAS #65997-15-1) 50 to 95% by weight 5 mg respirable 10 mg total dust/m 3 dust/m 15 mg total dust/m3 3 Calcium sulfate (CAS #7778-18-9) [Gypsum (CAS #13397-24-5)] 0 5 mg respirable 10 mg total dust/m 3 to 10% by weight dust/m 15 mg total dust/m3 Iron oxide (CAS #1309-37-1) 0 to 15% by weight Calcium carbonate (CAS #1317-65-3) 0 to 5% by weight
3 3

COMPONENT

10 mg/m 5 mg respirable
3

5 mg/m
3

10 mg total dust/m
3 3

dust/m 15 mg total dust/m3 Magnesium oxide (CAS #1309-48-4) 0 to 5% by weight

1

15 mg total dust/m
3

10 mg total dust/m
3

Calcium oxide (CAS #1305-78-8) 0 to 5% by weight Crystalline silica (CAS #14808-60-7) 0 to 5% by weight 10 mg of respirable

5 mg/m 0.05 mg respirable

3 3

2 mg/m 0.05 mg respirable quartz

3

dust/m % SiO2 + 2 30 mg of total dust/m3 % SiO2 + 2 250 million articles/ft3 % SiO2 + 5

quartz/m

dust/m

TRACE INGREDIENTS: Due to the use of substances mined from the earths crust, trace amounts of naturally occurring, potentially harmful constituents may be detected during chemical analysis. Portland cement may contain up to 0.75% insoluble residue. A small amount of this residue includes free crystalline silica. Portland cement also may contain trace (<0.05%) amounts of chromium salts or compounds (including hexavalent chromium) or other metals (including nickel compounds) found to be hazardous or toxic in some chemical forms. These metals are present mostly as trace substitutions within the principal minerals. Other trace constituents may include potassium and sodium sulfate compounds
1 If

Portland/Lime blended product 0 to 25% values.

5. HAZARD IDENTIFICATION
POTENTIAL HEALTH EFFECTS: NOTE: Potential health effects may vary depending upon the duration and degree of exposure. To reduce or eliminate health hazards associated with this product, use exposure controls or personal protection methods as described in Section 10. (Acute/Chronic) Exposure to airborne dust may cause immediate or delayed irritation or inflammation of the cornea. 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 and blindness. (Acute) Exposure to dry portland cement may cause drying of the skin with consequent mild irritation or more significant effects attributable to aggravation of other conditions. Discomfort or pain cannot be relied upon to alert a person to a hazardous skin exposure.

EYE CONTACT:

SKIN CONTACT:

(Chronic) Dry portland cement coming in contact with wet skin or exposure to wet portland cement may cause more severe skin effects, including thickening, cracking or fissuring of the skin. Prolonged exposure can cause severe skin damage in the form of chemical (caustic) burns.

(Acute/Chronic) Some individuals may exhibit an allergic response upon exposure to portland cement. The response may appear in a variety of forms ranging from a mild rash to severe skin ulcers.

(Acute) Exposure to portland cement may cause irritation to the moist mucous membranes of the nose, throat and upper respiratory system. Pre-existing upper respiratory and lung diseases may be aggravated by inhalation of portland cement. (Chronic) Inhalation exposure to free crystalline silica may cause delayed lung injury including silicosis, a disabling and potentially fatal lung disease, and/or cause or aggravate other lung diseases or conditions. INHALATION:

INGESTION:

(Acute/Chronic) Internal discomfort or ill effects are possible if large quantities are swallowed. Portland cement is not recognized as a carcinogen by NTP, OSHA, or IARC. However, it may contain trace amounts of heavy metals recognized as carcinogens by these organizations. In addition, IARC classifies crystalline silica, a trace constituent, as a known human carcinogen

CARCINOGENIC POTENTIAL

(Group I). NTP has characterized respirable silica as "reasonably anticipated to be a carcinogen. (See also Section 13.)

6. PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL DATA
APPEARANCE/ODOR: BOILING POINT: VAPOR PRESSURE: pH (IN WATER) (ASTM D 129395) SPECIFIC GRAVITY (H2O = 1.0): Gray, white or colored powder, odorless > 1000C Not applicable 12 to 13 3.15 PHYSICAL STATE: MELTING POINT: VAPOR DENSITY: SOLUBILITY IN WATER: EVAPORATION RATE: Solid (Powder) Not applicable Not applicable Slightly soluble (0.1% to 1.0%) Not applicable

7. FIRE AND EXPLOSION

FLASH POINT: AUTO IGNITION TEMPERATURE: FLAMMABLE LIMITS EXTINGUISHING MEDIA: None Not combustible Not applicable Not combustible LOWER EXPLOSIVE LIMIT: UPPER EXPLOSIVE LIMIT: SPECIAL FIRE FIGHTING PROCEDURES: UNUSUAL FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARDS: None None None None None

HAZARDOUS COMBUSTION PRODUCTS:

8. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY DATA

STABILITY: CONDITIONS TO AVOID: INCOMPATIBILITY: HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION: HAZARDOUS POLYMERIZATION: Product is stable. Keep dry until used. Unintentional contact with water. Contact with water will result in hydration and produces (caustic) calcium hydroxide. Wet portland cement is alkaline. As such, it is incompatible with acids, ammonium salts and aluminum metal. Will not occur. Will not occur.

9. PRECAUTIONS FOR HANDLING, STORAGE AND DISPOSAL

HANDLING AND STORAGE SPILL: Keep dry until used. Handle and store in a manner so that airborne dust does not exceed applicable exposure limits. Use adequate ventilation and dust collection. Use exposure control and personal protection methods as described in Section 10. Use dry clean-up methods that do not disperse dust into the air or entry into surface water. Material can be used if not contaminated. Place in an appropriate container for disposal or use. Avoid inhalation of dust and contact with skin and eyes. Use exposure control and personal protection methods as described in Section 10.

DISPOSAL:

Comply with all applicable local, state and federal regulations for disposal of unusable or contaminated materials. Dispose of packaging/containers according to local, state and federal regulations.

10. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION

RESPIRATORY PROTECTION: Use local exhaust or general dilution ventilation to control dust levels below applicable exposure limits. Minimize dispersal of dust into the air.

If local or general ventilation is not adequate to control dust levels below applicable exposure limits or when dust causes irritation or discomfort, use MSHA/NIOSH approved respirators.

EYE PROTECTION:

Wear safety glasses with side shields or goggles to avoid contact with the eyes. In extremely dusty environments and unpredictable environments, wear tight-fitting unvented or indirectly vented goggles to avoid eye irritation or injury. Contact lenses should not be worn when handling cement or cement containing products.

SKIN PROTECTION:

Wear impervious abrasion- and alkali-resistant gloves, boots, long-sleeved shirt, long pants or other protective clothing to prevent skin contact. Promptly remove clothing dusty with dry portland cement or clothing dampened with moisture mixed with portland cement, and launder before re-use. If contact occurs, wash areas contacted by material with pH neutral soap and water.

11. TRANSPORTATION DATA

Portland cement is not hazardous

Status under California Proposition 65: This product contains crystalline silica, a substance known to the State of California to cause cancer. This product also may contain trace amounts of heavy metals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm.

12. OTHER INFORMATION

This MSDS provides information on various types of portland cement products. A particular products composition may vary from sample to sample. The information provided herein to be accurate at the time of preparation or prepared from sources believed to be reliable. Health and safety precautions in this data sheet may not be adequate for all individuals or situations. Users have the responsibility to comply with all laws and procedures applicable to the safe handling and use of the product, to determine the suitability of the product for its intended use, and to understand possible hazards associated with mixing portland cement with other materials. This product neither contains nor is directly manufactured with any controlled ozone depleting substances, Class I and II.

ABBREVIATIONS ACGIH American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists ASTM American Society for Testing and Materials CAS Chemical Abstract Service CERCLA Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act CFR Code of Federal Regulations
3

ft Cubic foot IARC International Agency for Research on Cancer

3

m Cubic meter mg Milligram MSHA Mine Safety and Health Administration NIOSH National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health NTP National Toxicology Program OSHA Occupational Safety and Health Administration PEL Permissible Exposure Limit REL Recommended Exposure Limit SARA Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act TLV Threshold Limit Value TSCA Toxic Substance Control Act TWA Time Weighted Average