GIANT CEMENT CO -- TYPE I-II PORTLAND CEMENT  -- 5610-00-892-3985
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:TYPE I-II PORTLAND CEMENT
MSDS Date:11/26/1991
FSC:5610
NIIN:00-892-3985
MSDS Number: BPFFV
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:GIANT CEMENT CO
Box:218
City:HARLEYVILLE
State:SC
ZIP:29448
Country:US
Info Phone Num:803-496-5033
Emergency Phone Num:803-496-5033
CAGE:GIANT
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:GIANT CEMENT CO
Box:218
City:HARLEYVILLE
State:SC
ZIP:29448
Country:US
Phone:803-496-5033
CAGE:GIANT

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

Ingred Name:SILICIC ACID, CALCIUM SALT; (CALCIUM SILICATE)
CAS:1344-95-2
RTECS #:VV9150000
OSHA PEL:15 MG/M3 TDUST;5RESP
ACGIH TLV:10 MG/M3 TDUST

Ingred Name:ALUMINATES

Ingred Name:FERRITE (FERROSPINEL); (FERRITE)
CAS:1317-54-0
RTECS #:LK0495000

Ingred Name:GYPSUM
CAS:13397-24-5
RTECS #:MG2360000
OSHA PEL:15MG/M3 TDUST;5RESP
ACGIH TLV:10 MG/M3 TDUST

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

LD50 LC50 Mixture:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:NO  Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:EYE AND SKIN IRRITATION.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NOT RELEVANT
Effects of Overexposure:SEE HEALTH HAZARDS.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

First Aid:SKIN: FLUSH OFF WITH CLEAN WATER. EYES: IMMEDIATELY FLUSH
    W/POTABLE WATER FOR A MINIMUM OF 15 MINUTES, SEEK ASSISTANCE FROM
    MD . INHAL: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. SUPPORT BREATHING (GIVE O*2/ARTF
    RESP ) . INGEST: CALL MD IMMEDIATELY .

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

Extinguishing Media:MEDIA SUITABLE FOR SURROUNDING FIRE .
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED SCBA & FULL
    PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT .

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

Spill Release Procedures:NORMAL CLEAN UP.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

Other Precautions:AVOID PROLONGED CONTACT BETWEEN SKIN SURFACES AND WET
    PORTLAND CEMENT AND CLOTHING SATURATED WITH WET PORTLAND CEMENT.
    CLOTHING COMING IN CONTACT SHOULD BE WASHED WITH CLEAN WATER.

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

Respiratory Protection:NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED DUST RESPIRATOR.
Protective Gloves:IMPERVIOUS GLOVES .
Eye Protection:CHEMICAL WORKERS GOGGLES .
Other Protective Equipment:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Work Hygienic Practices:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Supplemental Safety and Health
NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

Spec Gravity:3-3.2 (H*2O=1)
Solubility in Water:NOT SOLUBLE
Appearance and Odor:GRAY POWDER - ODORLESS.

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
Hazardous Decomposition Products:NONE

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

Waste Disposal Methods:NORMAL DISPOSAL. DISPOSAL MUST BE IN ACCORDANCE
    WITH FEDERAL, STATE, OR LOCAL REGULATIONS .

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