34600 Solon Road • Solon, Ohio 44139-2695
(440) 248-0100 • Fax: (440) 248-0723
MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
NFPA HAZARD RATING
4 EXTREME
3 HIGH
2 MODERATE
1 SLIGHT
0 INSIGNIFICANT
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PRODUCT NAME: GEM
DATE PREPARED: 11/6/90 REVISED: 11/10/97 MSDS: 768D
I. INGREDIENTS
INGREDIENTS CAS # OSHA PEL ACGIH TLV %
HYDROUS ALUMINUM SILICATES 1302-78-9 * *
CARBON 64743-05-1 10MG/M3 10MG/M3
HYDRAULIC CEMENTS 65997-15-1 50MPPCF (TWA) 10MG/M3 (TWA)
* HYDROUS ALUMINUM SILICATES MAY CONTAIN TRACE AMOUNTS OF THE FOLLOWING HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS:
MINERAL DUSTS:
RESPIRABLE CRYSTALLINE QUARTZ1 14808-60-7 1.5MG/M3 0.1MG/M3 TR
TOTAL MASS 4MG/M3 0.3MG/M3 TR
1
THIS PRODUCT CONTAINS A SMALL AMOUNT OF CRYSTALLINE SILICA WHICH MAY CAUSE DELAYED RESPIRATORY DISEASE IF
INHALED OVER A PROLONGED PERIOD OF TIME. AVOID BREATHING DUST. USE NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED RESPIRATOR WHERE TLV
FOR CRYSTALLINE SILICA MAY BE EXCEEDED.
CARBON MAY CONTAIN THE FOLLOWING HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS:
DEDUSTING OIL 8012-95-1 5MG/M3A 5MG/M3A <0.4
B B
SULFUR 7704-34-9 N/A N/A @1
A
MINERAL OIL MIST STANDARD
B
NUISANCE DUST STANDARD IS APPLICABLE; SULFUR IS BOUND IN THE CARBON STRUCTURES
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PRODUCT NAME: GEM
DATE PREPARED: 11/6/90 REVISED: 11/10/97 MSDS: 768D
2. PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL CHARACTERISTICS
BOILING POINT: N/A
VAPOR PRESSURE: N/A
VAPOR DENSITY: N/A
SOLUBILITY IN WATER: Slight
SPECIFIC GRAVITY(H2O=1): 0.9
MELTING POINT: 3500°C
EVAPORATION RATE (BUTYL ACETATE=1): N/A
APPEARANCE AND ODOR: Gray Odorless Powder
3. FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD DATA
FLASH POINT (METHOD USED): N/A
FLAMMABLE LIMITS: LEL - N/A UEL - N/A
EXTINGUISHING MEDIA: Chemical Extinguisher
SPECIAL FIRE FIGHTING PROCEDURES: Normal fog or nozzle jet application
UNUSUAL FIRE & EXPLOSION HAZARDS: Carbon dust is generally considered non-explosive.
However, it may weakly contribute if another explosive gas or dust initiates the explosive event.
4. REACTIVITY DATA
STABILITY: Stable
CONDITIONS TO AVOID: Keep dry until used.
INCOMPATIBILITY (MATERIALS TO AVOID): None
HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION OR BYPRODUCTS: None
HAZARDOUS POLYMERIZATION: Will not occur.
5. HEALTH HAZARD DATA
ROUTES OF ENTRY: INHALATION AND INGESTION
HEALTH HAZARDS: ACUTE: Dust can irritate the eyes and upper respiratory tract. Wet cement can dry
the skin and cause alkali burns. CHRONIC: Dust can cause inflammation of the lining tissue of the nose
and inflammation of the eyes. Hypersensitive individuals may develop an allergic dermatitis.
CARCINOGENICITY: NTP - no IARC MONOGRAPHS - Yes* OSHA REGULATED - No
* IARC MONOGRAPHS ON THE EVALUATION OF THE CARCINOGENIC RISK OF CHEMICALS TO HUMANS (VOLUME 42, 1987)
CONCLUDES THAT THERE IS "LIMITED EVIDENCE" OF THE CARCINOGENICITY OF CRYSTALLINE SILICA TO HUMANS.
IARC CLASSIFICATION 2A.
SIGNS/SYMPTOMS OF EXPOSURE: Eye, skin and upper respiratory system irritation
INGESTION: When this substance has been swallowed, give the person large quantities of water
immediately. After the water has been swallowed, try to get the person to vomit. Do not induce vomiting
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PRODUCT NAME: GEM
DATE PREPARED: 11/6/90 REVISED: 11/10/97 MSDS: 768D
6. PRECAUTIONS FOR SAFE HANDLING AND USE
ACTION TO TAKE FOR SPILLS/LEAKS: Clean up dust by normal housekeeping methods. Vacuum over
sweeping is recommended.
WASTE DISPOSAL METHOD: Dispose of in accordance to local, state, and federal regulations.
PRECAUTIONS TO BE TAKEN IN HANDLING AND STORING: None
7. CONTROL MEASURES
RESPIRATORY PROTECTION: NIOSH approved dust mask recommended.
VENTILATION: LOCAL EXHAUST - Remove airborne dust.
PROTECTIVE GLOVES: Use Rubber type gloves.
EYE PROTECTION: Goggles, safety glasses recommended.
OTHER PROTECTIVE CLOTHING OR EQUIPMENT: Use gloves, boots, and clothing to protect skin from
prolonged contact with wet cement.
WORK/HYGIENIC PRACTICES: No eating, drinking or smoking while product is in use. Wash exposed
skin after use.
This material safety data sheet is provided solely for your information, consideration, and investigation. Any use
of this data and information must be determined by the user to be in compliance with applicable federal, state,
and local laws and regulations.
Prepared By DEAN MOORE
Title PRODUCT ENGINEER
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