MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET FOR PORTLAND CEMENT

SECTION A - IDENTITY

Manufacturer’s Name: Dangote Cement Plc

Plant: Obajana Plant

Address: Km 22, Lokoja Kabba Express Road,

Obajana Village, Lokoja

Kogi State, Nigeria.

Chemical Name and Synonyms: Bulk Cement: Portland cement (CEM I) and Portland Limestone Cement CEM II

Packed Cement: Portland Limestone Cement CEM II ( 50kg Laminated PPE Bags)

MSDS Information: March 2018

SECTION B - HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION

Emergency Overview

Portland cement is a light gray powder that poses little immediate hazard. A single short term exposure to the dry powder
is not likely to cause serious harm. However, exposure of sufficient duration to wet Portland cement can cause serious,
potentially irreversible tissue (skin or eye) destruction in the form of chemical (caustic) burns, including third degree
burns. The same type of tissue destruction can occur if wet or moist areas of the body are exposed for sufficient duration
to dry Portland cement.

Potential Health Effects:

• Relevant Routes of Exposure:

Eye contact, skin contact, inhalation and ingestion.

• Effects resulting from eye contact:

Exposure to airborne dust may cause immediate or delayed irritation or inflammation.

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. Such exposures require immediate first aid (see Section 4) and medical
attention to prevent significant damage to the eye.

• Effects resulting from skin contact:

Discomfort or pain cannot be relied upon to alert a person to a hazardous skin exposure. Consequently, the only effective
means of avoiding skin injury or illness involves minimizing skin contact, particularly contact with wet cement. Exposed
persons may not feel discomfort until hours after the exposure has ended and significant injury has occurred.

Exposure to dry Portland cement may cause drying of the skin with consequent mild irritation or more significant effect
attributable to aggravation of the other conditions. Dry Portland cement contacting wet skin or exposure to moist or 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 (caustic) chemical burns.

Some individuals may exhibit an allergic response upon exposure to Portland cement, possibly due to trace amounts of
chromium. The response may appear in a variety of forms ranging from a mild rash to severe skin ulcers. Persons already
sensitized may react to their first contact with the product. Other persons may first experience this effect after years of contact
with Portland cement products.

• Effects resulting from inhalation:

Portland cement contains trace amounts of free crystalline silica. Prolonged exposure to respirable free crystalline silica may
aggravate other lung conditions. It also may cause delayed lung injury including silicosis, a disabling and potentially fatal lung
disease, and/or other diseases. (Also see Carcinogenic potential below.)
Exposure to Portland cement may cause irritation to the moist mucous membranes of the nose, throat and upper respiratory
system. It may also leave unpleasant deposits in the nose.

• Effects resulting from ingestion:

Although small quantities of dust are not known to be harmful, ill effects are possible if larger quantities are consumed.
Portland cement should not be eaten.

• Carcinogenic potential:

Portland cement is not listed as a carcinogen by NTP, OSHA, or IARC. It may, however, contain trace amounts of substances listed
as carcinogens by these organizations. Crystalline silica, a trace level contaminant in Portland cement, is now classified by IARC
as a known human carcinogen (Group 1). NTP has characterized respirable silica as reasonably anticipated to be [a] carcinogen.

• Medical conditions which may be aggravated by inhalation or dermal exposure:

Pre-existing upper respiratory and lung diseases.

SECTION C - FIRST AID

Eyes
• Immediately flush eyes thoroughly with water. Continue flushing eye for at least 20 minutes, including under lids, to remove all
particles. Call Doctor immediately.

Skin
• Wash skin with cool water and pH-neutral soap or a mild detergent intended for use on skin. Seek medical treatment in all cases of
prolonged exposure to wet cement, cement mixtures, liquids from fresh cement products, or prolonged wet skin exposure to dry
cement.

Inhalation of Airborne Dust

• Remove to fresh air. Seek medical help if coughing and other symptoms do not subside. (Inhalation of gross amounts of Portland
cement requires immediate medical attention.)

Ingestion

• Do not induce vomiting. If conscious, have the person drink plenty of water and call a physician immediately.

SECTION D - ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES

• Collect dry material using a scoop. Avoid actions that cause dust to become airborne. Avoid inhalation of dust and contact with
skin. Wear appropriate personal protective equipment as described in Section F.
• Scrape up wet material and place in an appropriate container. Allow the material to dry before disposal. Do not attempt to wash
Portland cement down drains.
• Dispose of waste material according to local, state and federal regulations.

SECTION E - HANDLING AND STORAGE

• Keep Portland cement dry until used. Normal temperatures and pressures do not affect the material.
• Promptly remove dusty clothing or clothing which is wet with cement fluids and launder before reuse.
• Wash thoroughly after exposure to dust or wet cement mixtures or fluids.

SECTION F - EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION

Skin protection
• Prevention is essential to avoiding potentially severe skin injury. Avoid contact with unhardened (wet) Portland cement products. If
contact occurs, promptly wash affected area with soap and water. Where prolonged exposure to unhardened Portland cement
products might occur, wear impermeable clothing and gloves to eliminate skin contact. Where required, wear boots that are
Impermeable to water to eliminate foot and ankle exposure.
• Do not rely on barrier creams; barrier creams should not be used in place of gloves.
• Periodically wash areas contacted by dry Portland cement or by wet cement or concrete fluids with a pH neutral soap. Wash again
at the end of the work. If irritation occurs, immediately wash the affected area and seek treatment. If clothing becomes saturated
with wet concrete, it should be removed and replaced with clean dry clothing.

Respiratory protection

• Avoid actions that cause dust to become airborne. Use local or general ventilation to maintain exposure below applicable
exposure limits.
• Use local exhaust or general dilution ventilation to control exposure within applicable limits.

Eye protection

• When engaged in activities where cement dust or wet cement or concrete could contact the eye, wear safety glasses with side
shields or goggles. In extremely dusty environments and unpredictable environments, wear unvented or indirectly vented goggles
to avoid eye irritation or injury. Contact lenses should not be worn when working with Portland cement or fresh cement products.

SECTION G - PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES

Appearance: Gray powder

Odor: No distinct odor
Physical state: Solid (powder)
pH (in water):12 to 13
Solubility in water: Slightly soluble (0.1 to 1.0%)
Vapor pressure: Not applicable
Vapor density: Not applicable

Boiling point Not applicable (i.e. >1000°C)

Melting point: Not applicable
Specific gravity (H2O = 1.0) : 3.15
Evaporation rate not applicable

SECTION H- STABILITY AND REACTIVITY

Stability

Stable.

Conditions to avoid

Unintentional contact with water.

Incompatibility

Wet Portland cement is alkaline. As such it is incompatible with acids, ammonium salts and aluminum metal.

Hazardous decomposition

Will not spontaneously occur. Adding water results in hydration and produces (caustic) calcium hydroxide.

Hazardous polymerization

Will not occur.

SECTION I - ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION

Ecotoxicity
No recognized unusual toxicity to plants or animals.
Relevant physical and chemical properties

SECTION J - DISPOSAL
• Dispose of waste material according to local, state and federal regulations. (Since Portland cement is stable, uncontaminated
material may be saved for future use.)
• Dispose of bags in an approved landfill or incinerator.