Safety Data Sheet

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1. Identification

Product identifier used on the label

MasterFlow 555 GROUT

Recommended use of the chemical and restriction on use

Recommended use*: Product for construction chemicals

Recommended use*: for industrial and professional users

* The “Recommended use” identified for this product is provided solely to comply with a Federal requirement and is not part of
the seller's published specification. The terms of this Safety Data Sheet (SDS) do not create or infer any warranty, express or
implied, including by incorporation into or reference in the seller's sales agreement.

Details of the supplier of the safety data sheet

Company:
BASF CORPORATION
100 Park Avenue
Florham Park, NJ 07932, USA

Telephone: +1 973 245-6000

Emergency telephone number

CHEMTREC: 1-800-424-9300
BASF HOTLINE: 1-800-832-HELP (4357)

Other means of identification

Synonyms: Not Available

2. Hazards Identification
According to Regulation 2012 OSHA Hazard Communication Standard; 29 CFR Part 1910.1200

Classification of the product

Skin Corr./Irrit. 2 Skin corrosion/irritation

Eye Dam./Irrit. 1 Serious eye damage/eye irritation
Carc. 1A (by inhalation) Carcinogenicity
STOT SE 3 (irritating to Specific target organ toxicity — single exposure
respiratory system)
STOT RE 2 (by inhalation) Specific target organ toxicity — repeated
exposure
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STOT RE 1 (by inhalation) Specific target organ toxicity — repeated
exposure

Label elements

Pictogram:

Signal Word:
Danger

Hazard Statement:
H318 Causes serious eye damage.
H315 Causes skin irritation.
H335 May cause respiratory irritation.
H350 May cause cancer by inhalation.
H373 May cause damage to organs (Kidney, Immune system) through
prolonged or repeated exposure (inhalation).
H372 Causes damage to organs (lung) through prolonged or repeated
exposure (inhalation).

Precautionary Statements (Prevention):

P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face
protection.
P201 Obtain special instructions before use.
P271 Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area.
P260 Do not breathe dust/gas/mist/vapours.
P202 Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and
understood.
P270 Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product.
P264 Wash with plenty of water and soap thoroughly after handling.

Precautionary Statements (Response):

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.
P304 + P340 IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for
breathing.
P303 + P352 IF ON SKIN (or hair): Wash with plenty of soap and water.
P362 + P364 Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse.

Precautionary Statements (Storage):

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

Precautionary Statements (Disposal):

P501 Dispose of contents/container to hazardous or special waste collection
point.

Hazards not otherwise classified

If applicable information is provided in this section on other hazards which do not result in
classification but which may contribute to the overall hazards of the substance or mixture.
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3. Composition / Information on Ingredients

According to Regulation 2012 OSHA Hazard Communication Standard; 29 CFR Part 1910.1200

CAS Number Weight % Chemical name

14808-60-7 >= 0.3 - < 1.0% Quartz (SiO2)
65997-15-1 >= 25.0 - < 50.0% Cement, portland, chemicals
7631-86-9 >= 0.0 - < 3.0% Silicon dioxide
1305-78-8 >= 0.0 - < 5.0% calcium oxide
13397-24-5 >= 0.0 - < 3.0% Gypsum (Ca(SO4).2H2O)
1317-65-3 >= 0.0 - < 3.0% Limestone

4. First-Aid Measures

Description of first aid measures

General advice:
First aid personnel should pay attention to their own safety. If the patient is likely to become
unconscious, place and transport in stable sideways position (recovery position). Immediately
remove contaminated clothing.

If inhaled:
Keep patient calm, remove to fresh air, seek medical attention. Immediately administer a
corticosteroid from a controlled/metered dose inhaler.

If on skin:
Immediately wash thoroughly with plenty of water, apply sterile dressings, consult a skin specialist.

If in eyes:
Immediately wash affected eyes for at least 15 minutes under running water with eyelids held open,
consult an eye specialist.

If swallowed:
Immediately rinse mouth and then drink 200-300 ml of water, seek medical attention.

Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delayed

Symptoms: The most important known symptoms and effects are described in the labelling (see
section 2) and/or in section 11.
Hazards: No applicable information available.

Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed

Note to physician
Treatment: Treat according to symptoms (decontamination, vital functions), no
known specific antidote.

5. Fire-Fighting Measures

Extinguishing media
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Suitable extinguishing media:

foam, water spray, dry powder, carbon dioxide

Unsuitable extinguishing media for safety reasons:

water jet

Additional information:
Product itself is non-combustible. Only the packaging materials can catch fire. The extinguishing
agents normally used are sufficient.

Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture

Hazards during fire-fighting:
carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, harmful vapours
Evolution of fumes/fog. The substances/groups of substances mentioned can be released in case of
fire. Product is not combustible or explosive.

Advice for fire-fighters

Protective equipment for fire-fighting:
Wear self-contained breathing apparatus and chemical-protective clothing.

Further information:
Product itself is non-combustible; fire extinguishing method of surrounding areas must be
considered. The degree of risk is governed by the burning substance and the fire conditions. Dispose
of fire debris and contaminated extinguishing water in accordance with official regulations.

6. Accidental release measures

Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures

Avoid dust formation. Avoid contact with skin and eyes. Use personal protective clothing. Handle in
accordance with good building materials hygiene and safety practice.

Environmental precautions
Do not discharge into drains/surface waters/groundwater.

Methods and material for containment and cleaning up

For small amounts: Pick up with suitable appliance and dispose of.
For large amounts: Pick up with suitable appliance and dispose of. Pack in tightly closed containers
for disposal.
For residues: Rinse with plenty of water.
Avoid raising dust.

7. Handling and Storage

Precautions for safe handling

Avoid dust formation. The Cement contained in this product reacts alkaline when in contact with
water or humidity. This may cause severe irritation of skin or mucous membranes. The humidity of
the skin or mucous membranes is enough for this reaction. Prolonged direct contact to the dry
product should be avoided therefore. Avoid inhalation of dusts. Avoid skin contact. Pour downwind
and allow as little free fall as possible while emptying bags into equipment. Breathing must be
protected when large quantities are decanted without local exhaust ventilation.

Protection against fire and explosion:

No special precautions necessary.
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Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities

Segregate from metals. Segregate from acids. Segregate from lyes. Segregate from oxidants.
Segregate from foods and animal feeds.

Suitable materials for containers: Paper/Fibreboard

Further information on storage conditions: Containers should be stored tightly sealed in a dry place.

8. Exposure Controls/Personal Protection

Components with occupational exposure limits
calcium oxide OSHA PEL PEL 5 mg/m3 ; TWA value 5 mg/m3 ;
ACGIH TLV TWA value 2 mg/m3 ;

Limestone OSHA PEL PEL 5 mg/m3 Respirable fraction ; PEL 15

mg/m3 Total dust ; TWA value 5 mg/m3
Respirable fraction ; TWA value 15 mg/m3
Total dust ;

Silicon dioxide OSHA PEL TWA value 6 mg/m3 ; TWA value 20 millions of
particles per cubic foot of air ; TWA value 0.8
mg/m3 ;
The exposure limit is calculated from the
equation, 80mg/m3)/(%SiO2), using a value of
100% SiO2. Lower percentages of SiO2 will yield
higher exposure limits.

Gypsum (Ca(SO4).2H2O) OSHA PEL PEL 15 mg/m3 Total dust ; PEL 5 mg/m3
Respirable fraction ; TWA value 15 mg/m3
Total dust ; TWA value 5 mg/m3 Respirable
fraction ;
ACGIH TLV TWA value 10 mg/m3 Inhalable fraction ;

Cement, portland, OSHA PEL PEL 15 mg/m3 Total dust ; PEL 5 mg/m3
chemicals Respirable fraction ; TWA value 10 mg/m3
Total dust ; TWA value 5 mg/m3 Respirable
fraction ; TWA value 50 millions of particles per
cubic foot of air ;
ACGIH TLV TWA value 1 mg/m3 Respirable fraction ;
The value is for particulate matter containing no
asbestos and <1% crystalline silica.

Quartz (SiO2) OSHA PEL TWA value 0.05 mg/m3 (Respirable dust);
OSHA Action level 0.025 mg/m3 (Respirable
dust);
ACGIH TLV TWA value 0.025 mg/m3 Respirable fraction ;

Advice on system design:

Provide local exhaust ventilation to maintain recommended P.E.L.
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Personal protective equipment
Respiratory protection:
Breathing protection if dusts are formed.

Hand protection:
Chemical resistant protective gloves, Manufacturer's directions for use should be observed because
of great diversity of types.

Eye protection:
Tightly fitting safety goggles (chemical goggles).

Body protection:
Body protection must be chosen based on level of activity and exposure.

General safety and hygiene measures:

Avoid contact with the skin, eyes and clothing. Avoid inhalation of dusts. In order to prevent
contamination while handling, closed working clothes and working gloves should be used. Handle in
accordance with good building materials hygiene and safety practice. When using, do not eat, drink
or smoke. Hands and/or face should be washed before breaks and at the end of the shift. At the end
of the shift the skin should be cleaned and skin-care agents applied. Gloves must be inspected
regularly and prior to each use. Replace if necessary (e.g. pinhole leaks). Remove contaminated
clothing immediately and clean before re-use or dispose it if necessary.

9. Physical and Chemical Properties

Form: powder
Odour: mild
Odour threshold: Not determined due to potential health hazard by inhalation.
Colour: grey
pH value: 13
( 20 °C)
(as aqueous solution)
Melting point: not applicable
Boiling point: No applicable information available.
Sublimation point: No applicable information available.
Flash point: Non-flammable.
Flammability: not determined
Lower explosion limit: As a result of our experience with this
product and our knowledge of its
composition we do not expect any
hazard as long as the product is used
appropriately and in accordance with
the intended use.
Upper explosion limit: As a result of our experience with this
product and our knowledge of its
composition we do not expect any
hazard as long as the product is used
appropriately and in accordance with
the intended use.
Autoignition: No applicable information available.
Vapour pressure: No applicable information available.
Relative density: No applicable information available.
Bulk density: 1.25 g/cm3
Vapour density: No applicable information available.
Partitioning coefficient n- No applicable information available.
octanol/water (log Pow):
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Self-ignition not self-igniting
temperature:
Thermal decomposition: No decomposition if stored and handled as
prescribed/indicated.
Viscosity, dynamic: No applicable information available.
Viscosity, kinematic: No applicable information available.
Solubility in water: ( 15 °C)
insoluble
Miscibility with water: ( 15 °C)
immiscible
Solubility (quantitative): No applicable information available.
Solubility (qualitative): No applicable information available.
Evaporation rate: No applicable information available.
Other Information: If necessary, information on other physical and chemical
parameters is indicated in this section.

10. Stability and Reactivity

Reactivity
No hazardous reactions if stored and handled as prescribed/indicated.

Oxidizing properties:
Based on its structural properties the product is not classified as oxidizing.

Chemical stability
The product is stable if stored and handled as prescribed/indicated.

Possibility of hazardous reactions

The product is stable if stored and handled as prescribed/indicated.
Strong bases are formed on the addition of water.

Conditions to avoid
Avoid dust formation. Avoid humidity.

Incompatible materials
strong bases, strong acids

Hazardous decomposition products

Decomposition products:
No hazardous decomposition products if stored and handled as prescribed/indicated.

Thermal decomposition:
No decomposition if stored and handled as prescribed/indicated.

11. Toxicological information

Primary routes of exposure

Routes of entry for solids and liquids are ingestion and inhalation, but may include eye or skin
contact. Routes of entry for gases include inhalation and eye contact. Skin contact may be a route
of entry for liquefied gases.

Acute Toxicity/Effects

Acute toxicity
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Assessment of acute toxicity: Virtually nontoxic after a single ingestion. Virtually nontoxic after a
single skin contact. Virtually nontoxic by inhalation. The product has not been tested. The statement
has been derived from the properties of the individual components.

Oral
No applicable information available.

Inhalation
No applicable information available.

Dermal
No applicable information available.

Assessment other acute effects

Assessment of STOT single:
Causes temporary irritation of the respiratory tract.

Irritation / corrosion
Assessment of irritating effects: Skin contact causes irritation. May cause severe damage to the
eyes.

Sensitization
Assessment of sensitization: There is no evidence of a skin-sensitizing potential. The product has
not been tested. The statement has been derived from the properties of the individual components.
Chromate in this product has been reduced. Sensitization due to chromate within stated shelf-live is
unlikely.

Aspiration Hazard
No aspiration hazard expected.

Chronic Toxicity/Effects

Repeated dose toxicity

Assessment of repeated dose toxicity: Repeated exposure may affect certain organs. This product
contains crystalline silica (quartz). Prolonged or repeated inhalation of respirable crystalline silica
may result in silicosis.

Carcinogenicity
Assessment of carcinogenicity: May cause cancer.

Information on: Quartz (SiO2)

Assessment of carcinogenicity: In long-term studies in rats and mice in which the substance was
given by feed, a carcinogenic effect was not observed. In long-term animal studies in which the
substance was given by inhalation in high doses, a carcinogenic effect was observed. The substance
and its compounds in the form of respirable dusts/aerosolsis classified by the German MAK
commision as a category 1 carcinogen (substances that cause cancer to humans). A carcinogenic
effect cannot safely be ruled out. The inhalation uptake of the alveolar fraction of the fine dust may
cause damage to the lungs. The International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) has classified
this substance as a Group 1 (known) human carcinogen.
NTP listed carcinogen
OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) has classified this substance as
carcinogenic.
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Reproductive toxicity
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Assessment of reproduction toxicity: The chemical structure does not suggest a specific alert for
such an effect. Based on available Data, the classification criteria are not met.

Teratogenicity
Assessment of teratogenicity: The chemical structure does not suggest a specific alert for such an
effect. Based on available Data, the classification criteria are not met.

Other Information
The product has not been tested. The statements on toxicology have been derived from the
properties of the individual components.

Symptoms of Exposure

The most important known symptoms and effects are described in the labelling (see section 2)
and/or in section 11.

12. Ecological Information

Toxicity

Aquatic toxicity
Assessment of aquatic toxicity:
There is a high probability that the product is not acutely harmful to aquatic organisms.
The product gives rise to pH shifts. Based on available Data, the classification criteria are not met.

Persistence and degradability

Assessment biodegradation and elimination (H2O)

Inorganic product which cannot be eliminated from water by biological purification processes. The
product is slightly soluble in water. It can be largely eliminated from the water by abiotic processes,
e.g. mechanical separation.

Experience shows this product to be inert and non-degradable.

Elimination information

not determined

Bioaccumulative potential

Assessment bioaccumulation potential

The product will not be readily bioavailable due to its consistency and insolubility in water.

Mobility in soil

Assessment transport between environmental compartments

The substance will not evaporate into the atmosphere from the water surface.
Following exposure to soil, adsorption to solid soil particles is probable, therefore contamination of
groundwater is not expected.

Additional information

Other ecotoxicological advice:

Do not discharge product into the environment without control. The product has not been tested. The
statements on ecotoxicology have been derived from the properties of the individual components.
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13. Disposal considerations

Waste disposal of substance:
Dispose of in accordance with local authority regulations. Do not discharge into drains/surface
waters/groundwater.

Container disposal:
Completely emptied packagings can be given for recycling.

14. Transport Information

Land transport
USDOT
Not classified as a dangerous good under transport regulations

Sea transport
IMDG
Not classified as a dangerous good under transport regulations

Air transport
IATA/ICAO
Not classified as a dangerous good under transport regulations

15. Regulatory Information

Federal Regulations

Registration status:
Chemical TSCA, US released / listed

EPCRA 311/312 (Hazard categories): Refer to SDS section 2 for GHS hazard classes applicable
for this product.

Safe Drinking Water & Toxic Enforcement Act, CA Prop. 65:

WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including SILICA, CRYSTALLINE
(AIRBORNE PARTICLES OF RESPIRABLE SIZE), which is known to the State of California to
cause cancer. For more information, go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.

NFPA Hazard codes:

Health: 3 Fire: 0 Reactivity: 0 Special:

16. Other Information

SDS Prepared by:
BASF NA Product Regulations
SDS Prepared on: 2019/05/20
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employees, customers, suppliers and neighbors, and the protection of the environment. Our
commitment to Responsible Care is integral to conducting our business and operating our facilities in
a safe and environmentally responsible fashion, supporting our customers and suppliers in ensuring
the safe and environmentally sound handling of our products, and minimizing the impact of our
operations on society and the environment during production, storage, transport, use and disposal of
our products.

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