CONTINENTAL CEMENT COMPANY, INC. -- PORTLAND CEMENT MASONRY TYPE IA  -- 5610-00F016034
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:PORTLAND CEMENT MASONRY TYPE IA
MSDS Date:05/01/1987
FSC:5610
NIIN:00F016034
MSDS Number: BKFPT
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:CONTINENTAL CEMENT COMPANY, INC.
Address:HWY 79 SOUTH
Box:71
City:HANNIBAL
State:MO
ZIP:63401
Info Phone Num:(314) 221-1740
Emergency Phone Num:(314) 221-1740
CAGE:FO822
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:CONTINENTAL CEMENT COMPANY, INC.
Address:HWY 79 SOUTH
Box:71
City:HANNIBAL
State:MO
ZIP:63401
Phone:(314) 221-1740
CAGE:FO822

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

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

Ingred Name:HEXAVALENT CHROMIUM COMPOUNDS
Fraction by Wt: TRACE

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

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:YES  Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:YES    IARC:YES	  OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:SKIN: DRY, ALKALI BURNS, ALLERGIC
    DERMATITIS, & RASH. EYE: DUST MAY CAUSE IRRITATION, & INFLAMMATION
    OF THE CORNEA. INHALATION: DUST MAY CAUSE UPPER RESPIRATORY SYSTEM
    IRRITATION & INFLAMMATION ON THE  INTERIOR LINING TISSUE OF THE
    NOSE.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:HEXAVALENT CHROMIUM IS A SUSPECTED AN A2
    CARCINOGEN.
Effects of Overexposure:SKIN: DRY, ALKALI BURNS, ALLERGIC DERMATITIS, &
    RASH. EYE: DUST MAY CAUSE IRRITATION & INFLAMMATION OF THE CORNEA.
    INHALATION: DUST MAY CAUSE UPPER RESPIRATORY SYSTEM IRRITATION &
    INFLAMMATION ON THE  INTERIOR LINING TISSUE OF THE NOSE.

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

First Aid:EYES: FLUSH W/WATER. SKIN: WASH W/SOAP & WATER. INHALATION:
    REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. OBTAIN MEDICAL ATTENTION IN ALL CASES.

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

Spill Release Procedures:USE DRY CLEAN UP METHODS THAT DO NOT DISPERSE
    THE DUST INTO THE AIR. AVOID BREATHING THE DUST.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN WELL-VENTILATED, COOL PLACE.
    STRICTLY PROTECT AGAINST MOISTURE.
Other Precautions:AVOID BREATHING DUST.

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

Respiratory Protection:IN DUSTY ENVIRONMENTS, USE A NIOSH APPROVED
    RESPIRATOR.
Ventilation:LOCAL EXHAUST: IF NECESSARY, TO CONTROL AIRBORNE DUST
    LEVELS.
Protective Gloves:RECOMMENDED
Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASSES, TIGHT-FITTING GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:BARRIER CREAMS, BOOTS, PROTECTIVE CLOTHING.
Work Hygienic Practices:AFTER WORKING W/CEMENT, SHOWER W/SOAP & WATER.
Supplemental Safety and Health
CEMENT MAY CONTAIN TRACES OF HEXAVALENT CHROMIUM.

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

Spec Gravity:3-3.2
Solubility in Water:SLIGHT
Appearance and Odor:GRAY OR WHITE POWDER, ODORLESS.

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
Stability Condition to Avoid:MOISTURE

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

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

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