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October 2018

INFORMATION
Extra Rapid Cement
Health and Safety Information In accordance with Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 (REACH) as
amended by Regulation (EU) No 453/2010
1: IDENTIFICATION OF THE MIXTURE AND OF 1.4 Emergency telephone number
THE COMPANY Emergency telephone number available during
office hours
1.1 Product identifier
(08:30 – 16:00 GMT): Tel +44 (0)845 812 6232
Product Name Rapid Setting Cement
(English language only)
Mixture EINECS CAS
Emergency telephone number available outside
Sodium 207-838-8 497-19-8 office hours: None
Carbonate
Anhydrite 231-900-3 7778-18-9 SECTION 2: HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
Calcium 266-45-5 65997-16-2
Aluminate
2.1. Classification of the mixture
Cement
Portland 266-043-4 65997-15-1 2.1.1 According to Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 (CLP)
Cement Hazard class Hazard category Hazard statements
Trade Name(s) Extra Rapid Cement Skin irritation 2 H315: Causes skin
Rapid Setting Cement irritation

Rapid Set Mortar Serious eye 1 H318: Causes serious eye

damage/eye damage
irritation
1.2 Relevant identified uses of the mixture and uses
Skin sensitisation 1B H317: May cause an
advised against allergic skin reaction
Rapid setting cements are used for building and Specific target 3 H335: May cause
construction work, such as construction of paths and organ toxicity respiratory irritation
steps and for repairs. Rapid Setting cements are single exposure
respiratory tract
used industrially, by professionals as well as by
irritation
consumers in building and construction work, indoor
and outdoor. The identified uses of cements and
2.2 Label elements
cement containing mixtures cover the dry products
According to Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 (CLP)
and the products in a wet suspension (paste). See
Hazard pictograms
section 16.2 for more information regarding use
descriptors and categories.
Any uses not mentioned above, are advised against.

1.3 Details of the supplier of the safety data sheet

Tarmac Cement and Lime Ltd,
Portland House, Bickenhill Lane,
Birmingham B37 7BQ
Technical helpdesk: 0845 812 6323
Email: [email protected]

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Signal word Supplemental information

Danger Skin contact with wet cement, fresh concrete or
Contains Portland Cement and Anhydrite mortar may cause irritation, dermatitis or burns. May
cause damage to products made of aluminium or
Hazard statements other non-noble metals.
H318 Causes serious eye damage
H315 Causes skin irritation 2.3. Other hazards
H317 May cause an allergic skin reaction Concrete does not meet the criteria for PBT or vPvB
H335 May cause respiratory irritation in accordance with Annex XIII of REACH (Regulation
(EC) No 1907/2006). When cement in concrete
Precautionary statements reacts with water, for instance when making
P102 Keep out of reach of children concrete or mortar, or when the cement becomes
P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye damp, a strong alkaline solution is produced. Due
protection/face protection to the high alkalinity, wet cement may provoke skin
P305+P351+P338+P310: IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously and eye irritation. Cement is either naturally low in
with water for several minutes. Remove contact soluble chromium VI or reducing agents have been
lenses, if present and easy to do Continue rinsing. added to control the levels of sensitising soluble chromium
Immediately call a doctor/physician (VI) to below 2 ppm (0.0002%) of the total dry weight of
P302+P352+P333+P313: IF ON SKIN: Wash with the cement ready for use according to legislation specified
plenty of soap and water. If skin irritation or rash under Section 15.

occurs: Get medical advice/attention

SECTION 3: C
 OMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON
P261+P304+P340+P312 Avoid breathing dust/fume/
INGREDIENTS
gas/mist/vapours/ spray. IF INHALED: Remove
victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position
3.1. Substances
comfortable for breathing Call a doctor/physician if
Not applicable
you feel unwell
P501 Dispose of contents/container to: Harden
3.2. Mixtures
by application of water and dispose of as
Contains less than 1% crystalline silica
concrete waste

Information on ingredients
Substance Concentration Regist- EINECS CAS Classification Regulation (EC) 1272/2008
range (%by wt ration
in concrete) No Hazard Class Hazard Statement
Category
Portland cement 0 - 80% 266-043- 65997-15-1 Skin Irritation cat 2. H315: C
 auses skin irritation
clinker 4 Serious eye H318: C
 auses serious eye
damage/eye damage
irritation cat 1. H317: May cause an allergic
Skin sensitisation skin reaction
cat 1B. H335: M
 ay cause respiratory
STOT SE respiratory irritation
tract irritation cat 3.
Anhydrite 0 – 20% 231-900-3 7778-18-9 Skin Irritation cat 2. H315: Causes skin irritation
Serious eye H318: Causes serious eye
damage/eye damage
irritation cat 1.
Calcium 0 – 20% 266-45-5 65997- Serious eye H319: Causes serious eye
Aluminate 16-2 damage/eye irritation.
Cement irritation cat 2.

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SECTION 4: FIRST AID MEASURES 4.2. M

 ost important symptoms and effects, both
acute and delayed
4.1. Description of first aid measures
General notes Eyes: Eye contact with cement in concrete
No personal protective equipment is needed for (dry or wet) may cause serious and potentially
first aid responders. First aid workers should avoid irreversible injuries.
contact with concrete containing wet cement.
Skin: Cement in concrete may have an irritating
Following contact with eyes effect on moist skin (due to sweat or humidity) after
Do not rub eyes in order to avoid possible cornea prolonged contact or may cause contact dermatitis
damage as a result of mechanical stress. after repeated contact. Prolonged skin contact with
Incline head to injured eye, open the eyelid(s) widely wet concrete may cause serious burns because
and flush eye(s) immediately by thoroughly rinsing they develop without pain being felt (for example
with plenty of clean water for at least 20 minutes when kneeling in wet concrete even when wearing
to remove all particles. Remove contact lenses, if trousers).
present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. Avoid For more details see Reference (1).
flushing particles into uninjured eye. If possible, use
isotonic water (0.9% NaCl). Contact a specialist Inhalation: May cause respiratory irritation.
of occupational medicine or an eye specialist, Repeated inhalation of dust from cements over a
preferably an ophthalmologist. long period of time increases the risk of developing
lung diseases.
Following skin contact
For dry concrete, remove and rinse with copious Medical conditions aggravated by exposure: Inhaling
amounts of water. For wet concrete, wash skin with cement dust from dry concrete may aggravate
plenty of water. existing respiratory system disease(s) and/or medical
Remove contaminated clothing, footwear, watches, conditions such as emphysema or asthma and/or
etc. and clean thoroughly before re-using them. existing skin and/or eye conditions.
Seek medical treatment in all cases of skin irritation
(redness, rash, blistering) or burns. 4.3. Indication of any immediate medical attention
and special treatment needed
Following inhalation When contacting a doctor/physician, take this SDS
Move the person to fresh air and keep at rest in a or the product label with you.
position comfortable for breathing. Dust in throat IF IN EYES: Contact a specialist of occupational
and nasal passages should clear spontaneously. medicine or an eye specialist, preferably an
Contact a physician if irritation persists or later ophthalmologist.
develops or if discomfort, coughing or other
symptoms persist. SECTION 5: FIRE-FIGHTING MEASURES

Following ingestion 5.1. Extinguishing media

Do not induce vomiting. If the person is conscious, Concretes are not flammable. As appropriate for
wash out mouth with water and give plenty of water surrounding fire. Direct water jet may spread the fire.
to drink. Get immediate medical attention.
5.2. Special hazards arising from the substance or
mixture
Concretes are non-combustible and non-explosive
and will not facilitate or sustain the combustion of
other materials.

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5.3. Advice for fire-fighters appropriate respiratory protection) and prevent

Concrete poses no fire-related hazards. General dust from spreading. Avoid inhalation of cement
measures for a fire are applicable: Fire fighters from concrete and contact with skin and eyes. Place
should wear complete protective clothing including spilled materials into a container. Solidify before
self-contained breathing apparatus. Do not breathe disposal as described under Section 13.
fumes. Keep containers cool by spraying with water
if exposed to fire. Avoid run off to waterways Wet concrete
and sewers. Clean up wet concrete and place in a container.
Allow material to dry and solidify before disposal as
SECTION 6: ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES described under Section 13.

6.1. P
 ersonal precautions, protective equipment 6.4. Reference to other sections
and emergency procedures See sections 8 and 13 for more details.

6.1.1 For non-emergency personnel SECTION 7: HANDLING AND STORAGE

Wear protective equipment as described under Do not handle or store near food and beverages or
Section 8 and follow the advice for safe handling and smoking materials.
use given under Section 7.
7.1. Precautions for safe handling
6.1.2 For emergency responders The “Good practice guides” which contain advice on
Emergency procedures are not required. However, safe handling practices can be found from: http://
respiratory protection is needed in situations with www.nepsi.eu/agreement-good-practice-guide/
high dust levels. agreement.aspx. These good practices have been
adopted under the Social Dialogue “Agreement
6.2. Environmental precautions on Workers’ Health Protection through the Good
Avoid release to the environment. Do not wash Handling and Use of Crystalline Silica and Products
concrete down sewage and drainage systems or Containing it by Employee and Employer European
into bodies of water (e.g. streams). Large spillages sectoral associations, among which CEMBUREAU.
or uncontrolled discharges into watercourses must
be alerted to the Environment Agency or other 7.1.1 Protective measures
appropriate regulatory body. Follow the recommendations as given under Section
8. To clean up dry concrete, see Subsection 6.3.
6.3. Methods and material for containment and
cleaning up Measures to prevent fire
Collect the spillage in a dry state if possible. Not applicable.

Dry concrete Measures to prevent aerosol and dust generation

Use cleanup methods such as vacuum clean-up Do not sweep. Use dry cleanup methods such as
or vacuum extraction (Industrial portable units, vacuum clean-up or vacuum extraction, which do
equipped with high efficiency air filters (EPA not cause airborne dispersion.
and HEPA filters, EN 1822-1:2009) or equivalent
technique) which do not cause airborne dispersion. Measure to protect the environment
Never use compressed air. Alternatively, wipe-up the Avoid release to the environment. Do not wash
dust by mopping, wet brushing or by using water concrete down sewage and drainage systems or into
sprays or hoses (fine mist to avoid that the dust bodies of water (e.g. streams). Large spillages or
becomes airborne) and remove slurry. If not possible, uncontrolled discharges into watercourses must be
remove by slurrying with water (see wet concrete). alerted to the Environment Agency or other
When wet cleaning or vacuum cleaning is not appropriate regulatory body.
possible and only dry cleaning with brushes can be
done, ensure that the workers wear the appropriate
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7.1.2 Information on general occupational hygiene SECTION 8: EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL

Do not handle or store near food and beverages or PROTECTION
smoking materials. Keep out of reach of children.
In dusty environment, wear dust mask and protective 8.1. Control parameters
goggles. Use protective gloves to avoid skin contact.

7.2. C onditions for safe storage, including any 8.1.1 Exposure limit values (Workplace Exposure
incompatibilities Limits (WEL)
Bulk cement should be stored in silos that are WEL 8 hr Time Weighted Average (TWA):
waterproof, dry (i.e. with internal condensation Portland cement (CAS: 65997-15-1)
minimised), clean and protected from contamination. • Total inhalable dust 10 mg/m3
Engulfment hazard: To prevent engulfment or • Respirable dust 4 mg/m3
suffocation, do not enter a confined space, such as
a silo, bin, bulk truck, or other storage container or 8.2. Exposure controls
vessel that stores or contains cement without taking
the proper security measures. Cement can build- 8.2.1 Appropriate engineering controls
up or adhere to the walls of a confined space. The Measures to reduce generation of dust and to
cement can release, collapse or fall unexpectedly. avoid dust propagating in the environment such
Packed products should be stored in unopened as
bags clear of the ground in cool, dry conditions and de-dusting, exhaust ventilation and dry clean-up
protected from excessive draught in order to avoid methods which do not cause airborne dispersion.
degradation of quality. Bags should be stacked in a
stable manner. Do not use aluminium containers for 8.2.2 Individual protection measures such as
the storage or transport of wet cement containing personal protection equipment
mixtures due to incompatibility of the materials. General
During work avoid kneeling in fresh mortar
7.3. Specific end use(s) or concrete wherever possible. If kneeling is
No additional information for the specific end uses absolutely necessary then appropriate waterproof
(see section 1.2). personal protective equipment must be worn.
Do not eat, drink or smoke when working with
7.4. Control of soluble Cr (VI) concrete to avoid contact with skin or mouth.
For cement in concretes treated with a Cr (VI) Before starting to work with concrete, apply a
reducing agent, according to the regulations given barrier cream and reapply it at regular intervals.
in Section 15, the effectiveness of the reducing agent Immediately after working with concrete, workers
diminishes with time. Therefore, concrete bags and/ should wash or shower or use skin moisturisers.
or delivery documents will contain information on Remove contaminated clothing, footwear,
the packaging date, the storage conditions and watches, etc. and clean thoroughly before
the storage period appropriate to maintaining the re-using them.
activity of the reducing agent and to keeping the
content of soluble chromium VI below 0.0002 % of Eye/face protection
the total dry weight of the cement ready for use, Wear approved glasses or safety goggles
according to EN 196-10. They will also indicate the according to EN 166 when handling dry or wet
appropriate storage conditions for maintaining the concrete to prevent contact with eyes.
effectiveness of the reducing agent.
Skin protection
Use watertight, wear-and alkali-resistant
protective gloves (e.g. nitrile soaked cotton
gloves with CE marking) internally lined with
cotton; boots; closed long-sleeved protective
clothing as well as skin care products (e.g. barrier
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when laying concrete, waterproof trousers or Air: Environmental exposure control for the
kneepads are necessary. emission of cement particles (from concrete)
into air has to be in accordance with the available
Respiratory protection technology and regulations for the emission of
When a person is potentially exposed to dust general dust particles.
levels above exposure limits, use appropriate
respiratory protection. The type of respiratory Water: Do not wash concrete into sewage
protection should be adapted to the dust level systems or into bodies of water, to avoid high pH.
and conform to the relevant EN standard, (e.g. Above pH 9 negative eco-toxicological impacts
EN 149, EN 140, EN 14387, EN 1827) or national are possible.
standard. An overview of the APFs of different
RPE (according to EN 529:2005) can be found in Soil and terrestrial environment: No special
the glossary of MEASE (16). emission control measures are necessary for the
Any RPE as defined above shall only be worn exposure to the terrestrial environment.
if the following principles are implemented in
parallel: The duration of work (compare with SECTION 9: PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL
“duration of exposure” above) should reflect the PROPERTIES
additional physiological stress for the worker
due to the breathing resistance and mass of the 9.1 Information on basic physical and chemical
RPE itself, due to the increased thermal stress properties
by enclosing the head. In addition, it shall be
considered that the worker’s capability of using This information applies to the whole mixture.
tools and of communicating are reduced during (a) Appearance: Dry concrete is a granular
the wearing of RPE. inorganic material (typically grey).
For reasons as given above, the worker should Main particle size: 5 µm -20 mm
therefore be (i) healthy (especially in view of (b) Odour: Odourless
medical problems that may affect the use of (c) Odour threshold: No odour threshold,
RPE), (ii) have suitable facial characteristics odourless
reducing leakages between face and mask (in (d) pH: (T = 20°C in water, water-solid ratio
view of scars and facial hair). The recommended 1:2): 11-13.5
devices above which rely on a tight face seal will (e) Melting point: > 1 250 °C
not provide the required protection unless they fit (f) Initial boiling point and boiling range: Not
the contours of the face properly and securely. applicable as under normal atmospheric
The employer and self-employed persons have conditions, melting point >1 250°C
legal responsibilities for the maintenance and (g) Flash point: Not applicable as is not a liquid
issue of respiratory protective devices and (h) Evaporation rate: Not applicable as is not
the management of their correct use in the a liquid
workplace. Therefore, they should define and (i) Flammability (solid, gas): Non-combustible
document a suitable policy for a respiratory solid which does not cause or contribute to
protective device programme including training fire through friction
of the workers. (j) Upper/lower flammability or explosive limits:
Not applicable as is not a flammable gas
Thermal hazards (k) Vapour pressure: Not applicable as melting
Not applicable. point > 1250 °C
(l) Vapour density: Not applicable as melting
8.2.3 Environmental exposure controls point > 1250 °C
Environmental exposure control for the emission (m) Relative density: 2.75-3.20; Apparent density:
of cement particles (from concrete) into air has 0.9-1.5 g/cm³
to be in accordance with the available technology (n) Solubility(ies) in water (T = 20 °C): slight
and regulations for the emission of general dust (0.1-1.5 g/l)
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(o) Partition
 coefficient: n-octanol/water: Not produce corrosive silicon tetrafluoride gas. Cement
applicable as product is an inorganic mixture in concrete reacts with water to form silicates and
(p) 
Auto-ignition temperature: Not applicable calcium hydroxide. Silicates in cement react with
(no pyrophoricity – no organo-metallic, powerful oxidizers such as fluorine, boron trifluoride,
organo-metalloid or organo-phosphine chlorine trifluoride, managanesetrifluoride, and
bindings or of their derivatives, and no other oxygen difluoride.
pyrophoric constituent in the composition)
(q) 
Decomposition temperature: Not applicable 10.3. Possibility of hazardous reactions
as no organic peroxide present Dry cements do not cause hazardous reactions.
(r) Viscosity:
 Not applicable as not a liquid Cement in concrete dissolves in hydrofluoric acid to
(s) Explosive
 properties: Not applicable. Not produce corrosive silicon tetrafluoride gas.
explosive or pyrotechnic. Not in itself Cement in concrete reacts with water to form
capable by chemical reaction of producing silicates and calcium hydroxide.
gas at such temperature and pressure and
at such a speed as to cause damage to the 10.4. Conditions to avoid
surroundings. Not capable of a self-sustaining Humid conditions during storage may cause lump
exothermic chemical reaction. formation and loss of product quality.
(t) 
Oxidising properties: Not applicable as does
not cause or contribute to the combustion of 10.5. Incompatible materials
other materials Acids, ammonium salts, aluminium or other non-
noble metals. Uncontrolled use of aluminium powder
9.2. Other information in wet cement should be avoided as hydrogen
Not applicable. is produced.

SECTION 10: STABILITY AND REACTIVITY 10.6. Hazardous decomposition products

Cements will not decompose into any
10.1. Reactivity hazardous products.
When mixed with water, concretes will harden
into a stable mass that is not reactive in SECTION 11: TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
normal environments.
11.1. Information on toxicological effects
10.2 Chemical stability Apart from skin sensitisation, Portland cement
Dry concretes are stable as long as they are properly clinker and Common cements in concrete have the
stored (see Section 7) and compatible with most same toxicological and eco-toxicological properties.
other building materials. They should be kept dry.
Contact with incompatible materials should
be avoided. Wet concrete is alkaline and
incompatible with acids, with ammonium salts,
with aluminium or other non-noble metals.
Cement in concrete dissolves in hydrofluoric acid to

Information on toxicological effects

Hazard class Cat Effect Reference

Acute toxicity - dermal - Limit test, rabbit, 24 hours contact, 2,000 mg/kg body weight – no lethality. (2)
Based on available data, the classification criteria are not met.
Acute toxicity- - No acute toxicity by inhalation observed. (9)
inhalation Based on available data, the classification criteria are not met.
Acute toxicity - oral - No indication of oral toxicity from studies without cement kiln dust. Literature survey
Based on available data, the classification criteria are not met.
Skin corrosion/ 2 Cement in contact with wet skin may cause thickening, cracking or fissuring of (2)
irritation the skin. Prolonged contact in combination with abrasion may cause Human experience
severe burns.

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Serious eye damage/ 1 Portland cement clinker caused a mixed picture of corneal effects and the (10), (11)
irritation calculated irritation index was 128. Common cements contain varying quantities
of Portland cement clinker, fly ash, blast furnace slag, gypsum, natural pozzolans,
burnt shale, silica fume and limestone. Direct contact with cement may cause
corneal damage by mechanical stress, immediate or delayed irritation or
inflammation. Direct contact by larger amounts of dry cement or splashes
of wet cement may cause effects ranging from moderate eye irritation (e.g.
conjunctivitis or blepharitis) to chemical burns and blindness.
Skin sensitisation 1B Some individuals may develop eczema upon exposure to wet cement dust, (3), (4), (17)
caused either by the high pH which induces irritant contact dermatitis after
prolonged contact, or by an immunological reaction to soluble Cr (VI) which
elicits allergic contact dermatitis. The response may appear in a variety of forms
ranging from a mild rash to severe dermatitis and is a combination of the two
above mentioned mechanisms. If the cement contains a soluble Cr (VI) reducing
agent and as long as the mentioned period of effectiveness of the chromate
reduction is not exceeded, a sensitising effect is not expected [Reference (3)].
Respiratory - There is no indication of sensitisation of the respiratory system. (1)
sensitisation Based on available data, the classification criteria are not met.
Germ cell mutagenicity - No indication. (12), (13)
Based on available data, the classification criteria are not met.
Carcinogenicity - No causal association has been established between Portland cement exposure (1)
and cancer. The epidemiological literature does not support the designation of
Portland cement as a suspected human carcinogen.
Portland cement is not classifiable as a human carcinogen (According to ACGIH
A4: Agents that cause concern that they could be carcinogenic for humans but (14)
which cannot be assessed conclusively because of a lack of data. In vitro or
animal studies do not provide indications of carcinogenicity that are sufficient to
classify the agent with one of the other notations.).
Based on available data, the classification criteria are not met.
Reproductive toxicity - Based on available data, the classification criteria are not met. No evidence from human
experience
STOT-single exposure 3 Cement dust may irritate the throat and respiratory tract. Coughing, (1)
sneezing, and shortness of breath may occur following exposures in excess of
occupational exposure limits. Overall, the pattern of evidence clearly indicates
that occupational exposure to cement dust has produced deficits in respiratory
function. However, evidence available at the present time is insufficient to
establish with any confidence the dose-response relationship for these effects.
STOT-repeated - There is an indication of COPD. The effects are acute and due to high exposures. (15)
exposure No chronic effects or effects at low concentration have been observed.
Based on available data, the classification criteria are not met.
Aspiration hazard - Not applicable as cements are not used as an aerosol.

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SECTION 12: ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION disposed of according to local legislation or treated

Apart from skin sensitisation, Portland cement again with a reducing agent.
clinker and Common cements in concrete have the
same toxicological and eco-toxicological properties. Product - unused residue or dry spillage
EWC entry: 10 13 06 (Other particulates and dust)
12.1. Toxicity Pick up dry unused residue or dry spillage as is. Mark
The product is not hazardous to the environment. the containers. Possibly reuse depending upon shelf
Eco-toxicological tests with Portland cement on life considerations and the requirement to avoid dust
Daphnia magna [Reference (5)] and Selenastrum exposure. In case of disposal, harden with water and
coli [Reference (6)] have shown little toxicological dispose according to “Product – after addition of
impact. Therefore LC50 and EC50 values could not water, hardened”
be determined [Reference (7)]. There is no indication
of sediment phase toxicity [Reference (8)]. The Product – wet concrete
addition of large amounts of fresh concrete Allow to harden, avoid entry in sewage and drainage
(containing cement) to water may, however, cause a systems or into bodies of water (e.g. streams) and
rise in pH and may, therefore, be toxic to aquatic life dispose of as explained below under “Product - after
under certain circumstances. addition of water, hardened”.

12.2. Persistence and degradability Product - after addition of water, hardened

Not relevant. After hardening, concrete presents no Dispose of according to the local legislation. Avoid
toxicity risks. entry into the sewage water system. Dispose of the
hardened product as concrete waste. Due to the
12.3. Bioaccumulative potential inertisation, concrete waste is not a
Not relevant. After hardening, concrete presents no dangerous waste.
toxicity risks.
EWC entries: 10 13 14 (waste from manufacturing of
12.4. Mobility in soil cement – waste concrete or concrete sludge) or 17 01
Not relevant. After hardening, concrete presents no 01 (construction and demolition wastes - concrete).
toxicity risks.
Packaging: for guidance only
12.5. Results of PBT and vPvB assessment Completely empty the packaging and process it
Not relevant. After hardening, concrete presents no according to local legislation.
toxicity risks.
EWC entry: 15 01 02 (Plastic Packaging).
12.6. Other adverse effects
Not relevant. SECTION 14: TRANSPORT INFORMATION Concrete
is not covered by the international regulation on the
SECTION 13: DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS transport of dangerous goods
(IMDG, IATA, ADR/RID), therefore no classification is
13.1. Waste treatment methods required. No special precautions are needed apart
Do not dispose of into sewage systems or from those mentioned under Section 8.
surface waters.
14.1. UN number
Product – dry concrete that has exceeded its Not relevant
shelf life
EWC entry: 10 13 99 (wastes not otherwise specified) 14.2. UN proper shipping name
(and when demonstrated that it contains more than Not relevant
0.0002% soluble Cr (VI)): shall not be used/sold
other than for use in controlled closed and totally 14.3. Transport hazard class(es)
automated processes or should be recycled or Not relevant

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14.4. Packing group The supplier has not provided a chemical safety
Not relevant assessment for the other components of the mixture.

14.5. Environmental hazards SECTION 16: OTHER INFORMATION

Not relevant
16.1 Indication of changes
14.6. Special precautions for user This safety data sheet (v.2.0) includes the
Not relevant information required to meet the provisions of
Regulation (EU) No 453/2010. References to
14.7. Transport in bulk according to Annex II of Directive 1999/45/EC have been removed.
MARPOL73/78 and the IBC Code
Not relevant 16.2 Identified uses and use descriptors and
categories
SECTION 15: REGULATORY INFORMATION No chemical safety assessment has been carried out
for this mixture by the supplier. As Portland cement
15.1. S
 afety, health and environmental regulations/ clinker has not undergone an ECHA Registration
legislation specific for the substance or a Chemical safety report has not been compiled.
mixture The supplier has not provided a chemical safety
EU regulatory information assessment for the components of the mixture.
Concrete is a mixture according to REACH and is not Therefore, no use descriptors and categories have
subject to registration. Cement clinker (contained been identified.
in concrete) is exempt from registration (Art 2.7 (b)
and Annex V.10 of REACH). The marketing and use of 16.3 Abbreviations and acronyms
concrete containing cement is subject to a restriction ACGIH American Conference of Industrial
on the content of soluble Cr (VI) (REACH Annex XVII Hygienists
point 47 Chromium VI compounds). ADR/RID European Agreements on the transport of
Dangerous goods by Road/Railway
National regulatory information APF Assigned protection factor
CONIAC Health Hazard Information Sheet No. 26 CAS Chemical Abstracts Service
(CEMENT) CLP Classification, labelling and packaging
Health and Safety at Work etc Act 1974 (Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008)
Control of Substances Hazardous to Health COPD Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
(Regulations) DNEL Derived no-effect level
PORTLAND CEMENT DUST – criteria document EC50 Half maximal effective concentration
for an occupational exposure limit. June 1994 ECHA European Chemicals Agency
(ISBN 07176 – 0763 – 1) HSE Guidance Notes EH26 EINECS European Inventory of Existing
(Occupational Skin Diseases – Health and Safety Commercial chemical Substances
Precautions) HSE Guidance Note EH40 (Workplace EPA Type of high efficiency air filter
Exposure Limits) Any authorised manual on First ES Exposure scenario
Aid by St. John’s/St. Andrew’s/Red Cross Manual EWC European Waste Catalogue
Handling Operations Regulations Environmental FF P Filtering face piece against particles
Protection Act (disposable)
FM P Filtering mask against particles with
15.2. Chemical Safety Assessment filter cartridge
No chemical safety assessment has been carried GefStoffV Gefahrstoffverordnung
out for this mixture by the supplier. Concrete is a HEPA Type of high efficiency air filter
mixture according to REACH and is not subject to H&S Health and Safety
registration. Cement clinker (contained in concrete) IATA International Air Transport Association
is exempt from registration (Art 2.7 (b) and Annex IMDG International agreement on the Maritime
V.10 of REACH). transport of Dangerous GoodsLC50
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MEASE Metals estimation and assessment of Receiving Waters to Freshwater Organisms,

substance exposure, EBRC Consulting 3rd ed. EPA/600/7-91/002, Environmental
GmbH for Eurometaux, http://www.ebrc. Monitoring and Support Laboratory, U.S.
de/ebrc/ebrc-mease.php EPA, Cincinnati, OH (1994a) and 4th ed.
MS Member State EPA-821-R-02-013, US EPA, office of water,
OELV Occupational exposure limit value Washington D.C. (2002).
PBT Persistent, bio-accumulative and toxic (6) U.S.
 EPA, Methods for Measuring the Acute
PNEC Predicted no-effect concentration Toxicity of Effluents and Receiving Waters
PROC Process category to Freshwater and Marine Organisms, 4th
RE Repeated exposure ed. EPA/600/4-90/027F, Environmental
REACH Registration, Evaluation and Authorisation Monitoring and Support Laboratory, U.S.
of Chemicals EPA, Cincinnati, OH (1993) and 5th ed.
RPE Respiratory protective equipment EPA-821-R-02-012, US EPA, office of water,
SCOEL Scientific Committee on Occupational Washington D.C. (2002).
Exposure Limit Values (7) Environmental
 Impact of Construction
SDS Safety Data Sheet and Repair Materials on Surface and
SE Single exposure Ground Waters. Summary of Methodology,
STP Sewage treatment plant Laboratory Results, and Model Development.
STOT Specific Target Organ Toxicity NCHRP report 448, National Academy Press,
TLV-TWA Threshold Limit Value-Time-Weighted Washington, D.C., 2001.
Average (8) Final
 report Sediment Phase Toxicity
TRGS Technische Regelnfür Gefahrstoffe Test Results with Corophiumvolutator for
VLE-MP Exposure limit value-weighted average in Portland clinker prepared for Norcem A.S. by
mg by cubic meter of air AnalyCenEcotox AS, 2007.
vPvB Very persistent, very bio-accumulative (9) TNO
 report V8801/02, An acute (4-hour)
w/w Weight by weight inhalation toxicity study with Portland
WWTP Waste water treatment plant Cement Clinker CLP/GHS 03-2010-fine in
rats, August 2010.
16.4 Key literature references and sources of data (10) 
TNO report V8815/09, Evaluation of eye
(1) 
Portland Cement Dust - Hazard assessment irritation potential of cement clinker G in
document EH75/7, vitro using the isolated chicken eye test,
UK Health and Safety Executive, 2006. April 2010.
Available from: http://www.hse.gov.uk/ (11) 
TNO report V8815/10, Evaluation of eye
pubns/web/portlandcement.pdf. irritation potential of cement clinker W in
(2) Observations
 on the effects of skin vitro using the isolated chicken eye test,
irritation caused by cement, Kietzman et al, April 2010.
Dermatosen, 47, 5, 184-189 (1999). (12) 
Investigation of the cytotoxic and
(3) 
European Commission’s Scientific proinflammatory effects of cement dusts in
Committee on Toxicology, Ecotoxicology rat alveolar macrophages, Van Berlo et al,
and the Environment (SCTEE) opinion of Chem. Res. Toxicol., 2009 Sept; 22(9):
the risks to health from Cr (VI) in cement 1548-58.
(European Commission, 2002). http:// (13) Cytotoxicity
 and genotoxicity of cement
ec.europa.eu/health/archive/ph_risk/ dusts in A549 human epithelial lung cells
committees/sct/documents/out158_en.pdf. in vitro; Gminski et al, Abstract DGPT
(4) 
Epidemiological assessment of the conference Mainz, 2008.
occurrence of allergic dermatitis in workers (14) Comments
 on a recommendation from
in the construction industry related to the the American Conference of governmental
content of Cr (VI) in cement, NIOH, industrial Hygienists to change the threshold
Page 11, 2003. limit value for Portland cement, Patrick
(5) U.S.
 EPA, Short-term Methods for Estimating A. Hessel and John F. Gamble, EpiLung
the Chronic Toxicity of Effluents and Consulting, June 2008.

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(15) 
Prospective monitoring of exposure and lung
function among cement workers, Interim 16.7 Further information
report of the study after the data collection The data and test methods used for the purpose of
of Phase I-II 2006-2010, Hilde Notø, Helge classification of this product, are given or referred to
Kjuus, MaritSkogstad and Karl-Christian in section 11.1.
Nordby, National Institute of Occupational
Health, Oslo, Norway, March 2010. 16.8 Disclaimer
(16) 
MEASE, Metals estimation and assessment The information on this data sheet reflects the
of substance exposure, EBRC Consulting currently available knowledge and is reliable
GmbH for Eurometaux, http://www.ebrc.de/ provided that the product is used under the
ebrc/ebrc-mease.php. prescribed conditions and in accordance with the
(17) 
Occurrence of allergic contact dermatitis application specified on the packaging and/or in
caused by chromium in cement. A review of the technical guidance literature. Any other use
epidemiological investigations, KåreLenvik, of the product, including the use of the product
Helge Kjuus, NIOH, Oslo, December 2011. in combination with any other product or any
other process, is the responsibility of the user. It is
16.5 Relevant H-Statements implicit that the user is responsible for determining
H318 Causes serious eye damage appropriate safety measures and for applying the
H315 Causes skin irritation legislation covering his/her own activities.
H317 May cause an allergic skin reaction
H335 May cause respiratory irritation

16.6 Training advice

In addition to health, safety and environmental
training programs for their workers, companies must
ensure that workers read, understand and apply the
requirements of this SDS.

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