TEXAS INDUSTRIES, INC -- PORTLAND LIGHTWEIGHT & HYDRAULIC CEMENT  -- 5610-00F014097
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:PORTLAND LIGHTWEIGHT & HYDRAULIC CEMENT
MSDS Date:11/01/1985
FSC:5610
NIIN:00F014097
MSDS Number: BJTPG
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:TEXAS INDUSTRIES, INC
Address:715 AVE H. EASTFREEWAY
City:ARLINGTON
State:TX
ZIP:76010
Info Phone Num:(817) 640-1701
Emergency Phone Num:(817) 640-1701
CAGE:OB3F8
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:TEXAS INDUSTRIES, INC
Address:715 AVE H. EASTFREEWAY
City:ARLINGTON
State:TX
ZIP:76010
Phone:(817) 640-1701
CAGE:OB3F8

=============  Composition/Information on Ingredients  =============

Ingred Name:SILICA, CRYSTALLINE - QUARTZ
CAS:14808-60-7
RTECS #:VV7330000
Fraction by Wt: 10-19%
Other REC Limits:0.05 MG/CUM NIOSH
OSHA PEL:SEE TABLE Z3
ACGIH TLV:0.1 MG/M3 RDUST;9293

Ingred Name:SILICA, CRYSTALLINE - CRISTOBALITE
CAS:14464-46-1
RTECS #:VV7325000
Fraction by Wt: 0.6-1.5%
Other REC Limits:0.05 MG/CUM NIOSH
OSHA PEL:SEE TABLE Z3
ACGIH TLV:0.05 MG/M3 RDUST9293

Ingred Name:PORTLAND CEMENT
CAS:65997-15-1
RTECS #:VV8770000
Fraction by Wt: 46%
Other REC Limits:50 MPPCF (MSHA)
OSHA PEL:15 MG/M3 TDUST
ACGIH TLV:10 MG/M3 TDUST; 9293

Ingred Name:GYPSUM
CAS:13397-24-5
RTECS #:MG2360000
Fraction by Wt: 9%
Other REC Limits:5 MG/CUM RESP DUST
OSHA PEL:15 MG/CUM TOTAL DUST
ACGIH TLV:10 MG/CUM

=====================  Hazards Identification  =====================

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:YES  Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:SKIN/EYES: IRRITATION & BURNS.
    INHALATION: NASAL PASSAGES.
Effects of Overexposure:SKIN: HYPERSENSITIVE INDIVIDUALS MAY DEVELOP AN
    ALLERGIC DERMATITIS. INHALATION: CEMENT DUST CAN CAUSE INFLAMMATION
    OF THE LINING TISSUE OF THE INTERIOR OF THE NOSE & INFLAMMATION OF
    THE CORNEA.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:RESPIRATORY DISORDERS OR DISEASE,
    DERMATITIS OR OTHER SKIN DISORDERS

=======================  First Aid Measures  =======================

First Aid:INHALATION: REMOVE FROM EXPOSURE. IF NOT BREATHING, GIVE
    ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION. IF BREATHING IS DIFFICULT, GIVE OXYGEN.
    EYE: FLUSH W/LARGE QUANTITIES OF WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 MINS. SKIN:
    WASH THOROUG HLY W/SOAP & WATER. OBTAIN MEDICAL ATTENTION IN ALL
    CASES.

=====================  Fire Fighting Measures  =====================

Flash Point:WILL NOT IGNITE
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:WILL NOT EVOLVE FLAMMABLE OR TOXIC GASES.

==================  Accidental Release Measures  ==================

Spill Release Procedures:CLEAN-UP OF SPILL MAY REQUIRE PERSONAL
    PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT DUST EXPOSURES & PROTECT AGAINST
    ALKALI BURNS OR IRRITATION.

======================	Handling and Storage  ======================

Handling and Storage Precautions:SHOULD BE STORED IN A MANNER TO
    PREVENT CONTACT W/STRONG ACIDS. UNINTENTIONAL CONTACT W/WATER
    SHOULD BE AVOIDED TO PRESERVE PRODUCT.

=============  Exposure Controls/Personal Protection  =============

Respiratory Protection:NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED FOR PROTECTION AGAINST
    NUISANCE DUSTS
Ventilation:MECHANICAL/LOCAL EXHAUST VENTILATION TO KEEP <TLV
Protective Gloves:RUBBER, PVC, NEOPRENE, IMPERVIOUS
Eye Protection:GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:RUBBER HIGH TOP BOOTS, BARRIER CREAMS ARM
    SLEEVES/APRON MAY BE USED, WHEN NECESSARY.
Supplemental Safety and Health

==================  Physical/Chemical Properties  ==================

Spec Gravity:2.8-3.17
Solubility in Water:SLIGHT (0.1-1.0%)
Appearance and Odor:FINE, GREY POWDER, NO ODOR.

=================  Stability and Reactivity Data  =================

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
HIGHLY ALKALINE, STRONG ACIDS
Hazardous Decomposition Products:FLAMMABLE OR TOXIC GASES

====================  Disposal Considerations  ====================

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF IN ACCORDANCE W/FEDERAL, STATE &
    LOCAL REGULATIONS.

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