ONODA CEMENT CO LTD -- PORTLAND CEMENT TYPE I  -- 5610-00N036881
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:PORTLAND CEMENT TYPE I
MSDS Date:07/02/1990
FSC:5610
NIIN:00N036881
MSDS Number: BQTMC
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:ONODA CEMENT CO LTD
Address:NO 1-1-7 TOYOSU KOTN-KU
City:TOKYO, JAPAN
Info Phone Num:503-288-5175
Emergency Phone Num:206-764-3000
CAGE:NDCEM
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:ONODA CEMENT CO LTD
Address:NO 1-1-7 TOYOSU KOTN-KU
Box:City:TOKYO, JAPAN
Phone:206-764-3000
CAGE:NDCEM

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

Ingred Name:TRICALCIUM ALUMINATE
CAS:12042-78-3

Ingred Name:TETRACALCIUM ALUMINO FERRITE

Ingred Name:GYPSUM
CAS:13397-24-5
RTECS #:MG2360000

Ingred Name:CALCIUM OXIDE;(CAO)
CAS:1305-78-8
RTECS #:EW3100000
OSHA PEL:5 MG/M3
ACGIH TLV:2 MG/M3

Ingred Name:MAGNESIUM OXIDE;(MGO)
CAS:1309-48-4
RTECS #:OM3850000
OSHA PEL:15 MG/M3 PARTICULATE
ACGIH TLV:10 MG/M3;TDUST; 9293

Ingred Name:SODIUM SULFATE (2:1);(NA*2SO*4)
CAS:7757-82-6
RTECS #:WE1650000

Ingred Name:POTASSIUM BISULFATE;(KSO*4)
CAS:7646-93-7
RTECS #:TS7200000

Ingred Name:TRICALCIUM SILICATE
CAS:12168-85-3

Ingred Name:DICALCIUM SILICATE

=====================  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:PORTLAND CEMENT IS CLASSED AS A
    NUISANCE DUST. TLV:5 MG/M3 RDUST/10 MG/M3 TDUST. EXPOS CAN AFFECT
    SKIN, EYES & MUCOUS MEMBRANES. ACUTE:WET PORTLAND CEMENT,
    ESPECIALLY AS AN INGREDIENT IN PLASTIC (UNHA RDENED) CONCRETE,
    MORTAR OR SLURRIES, CAN DRY THE SKIN AND CAUSE ALKALI BURNS.
    PORTLAND CEMENT DUST CAN(EFTS OF OVEREXP)
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NOT RELEVANT.
Effects of Overexposure:HLTH HAZ:IRRITATE THE EYES AND UPPER
    RESPIRATORY SYSTEM. CHRONIC:PORTLAND CEMENT DUST CAN CAUSE
    INFLAMMATION OF THE LINING TISSUE OF THE INTERIOR OF THE NOSE AND
    INFLAMMATION OF THE CORNEA. PORTLAND C EMENT MAY CONTAIN TRACES OF
    CHROMIUM.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:INDIVIDUALS WHO ARE ALLERGIC TO
    CHROMIUM MAY DEVELOP AN ALLERGIC DERMATITIS.

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

First Aid:EYE:IRRIGATE REPEATEDLY WITH WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 MINUTES.
    SKIN:WASH WITH SOAP & WATER. APPLY STERILE DRESSINGS. GET MD
    IMMEDIATELY. INHAL:MOVE TO FRESH AIR. SUPPORT BREATHING (GIVE
    O*2/ARTF RESP) (F P N). INGEST:CALL MD IMMEDIATELY .

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

Flash Point:NON COMBUSTIBLE
Extinguishing Media:USE MEDIA SUITABLE FOR SURROUNDING FIRE .
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED SCBA & FULL
    PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT .
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NON COMBUSTIBLE AND NOT EXPLOSIVE.

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

Spill Release Procedures:IF PORTLAND CEMENT IS SPILLED IT CAN BE
    CLEANED UP USING DRY METHODS THAT DO NOT DISPERSE DUST INTO THE
    AIR. AVOID BREATHING DUST. EMERGENCY PROCEDURES ARE NOT REQUIRED.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Other Precautions:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

Respiratory Protection:IN DUSTY ENVIRONMENTS, THE USE OF A NIOSH/MSHA
    APPROVED RESPIRATOR AND TIGHT FITTING GOGGLES IS RECOMMENDED.
Ventilation:LOCAL EXHAUST CAN BE USED, IF NECESSARY, TO CONTROL
    AIRBORNE DUST LEVELS.
Protective Gloves:IMPERVIOUS GLOVES.
Eye Protection:CHEMICAL WORKERS GOGGLES .
Other Protective Equipment:BARRIER CREAMS, BOOTS AND CLOTHING.
    EMERGENCY EYE WASH AND DELUGE SHOWER .
Work Hygienic Practices:FOLLOWING WORK WITH PORTLAND CEMENT, WORKERS
    SHOULD SHOWER WITH SOAP & WATER.
Supplemental Safety and Health
NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

HCC:N1
Spec Gravity:3.15
Solubility in Water:SLIGHT (O.1-1%)
Appearance and Odor:GRAY COLORED POWDER WITH NO ODOR

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
PORTLAND CEMENT IS NOT INCOMPATIBLE WITH OTHER MATERIALS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:KEEP PROTLAND CEMENT DRY UNTIL USED TO
    PRESERVE PRODUCT UTILITY.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:WILL NOT DECOMPOSE INTO HAZARDOUS
    BY-PRODUCTS.

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

Waste Disposal Methods:PORTLAND CEMENT CAN BE TREATED AS A COMMON WASTE
    FOR DISPOSAL OR RETURNED TO THE CONTAINER FOR LATER USE IF IT IS
    NOT CONTAMINATED OR WET.

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