MITSUBISHI CEMENT CORP -- MITSUBISHI (PORTLAND CEMENT)  -- 5610-00N043913
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:MITSUBISHI (PORTLAND CEMENT)
MSDS Date:02/25/1988
FSC:5610
NIIN:00N043913
MSDS Number: BRZTD
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:MITSUBISHI CEMENT CORP
Address:3633 INLAND EMPIRE BLVD
City:ONTARIO
State:CA
ZIP:91764-4910
Country:US
Info Phone Num:714-466-5900
Emergency Phone Num:714-466-5900
CAGE:0D2A6
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:MITSUBISHI CEMENT CORP
Address:3633 INLAND EMPIRE BLVD
Box:City:ONTARIO
State:CA
ZIP:91764-4910
Country:US
Phone:714-466-5900
CAGE:0D2A6

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

Ingred Name:SILICATE, PORTLAND CEMENT
CAS:65997-15-1
RTECS #:VV8770000
OSHA PEL:15 MG/M3 TDUST
ACGIH TLV:10 MG/M3 TDUST; 9293

=====================  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:ACUTE: CEMENT DUST CAN IRRITATE THE
    EYES AND UPPER RESPIRATORY TRACT. WET CEMENT CAN DRY THE SKIN AND
    CAUSE ALKALI BURNS. CHRONIC: HYPERSENSITIVE PERSONS MAY DEVELOP AN
    ALLERGIC DERMATITIS. ALTHOUGH P ORTLAND CEMENT IS NOT LISTED AS
    CARCINOGEN, IT CONTAINS TRACE METALS WHICH ARE CARCINOGENIC.
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:INHALATION: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. SUPPORT BREATHING (GIVE
    OXYGEN/ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION) . SKIN: WASH EXPOSED SKIN AREAS WITH
    WATER. EYES: IRRIGATE WITH WATER AND CONSULT MD IMMEDIATELY.
    INGESTIO N: GIVE WATER, INDUCE VOMITING, CONSULTMD IMMEDIATELY.

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

Extinguishing Media:MEDIA SUITABLE FOR SURROUNDING FIRE .
Fire Fighting Procedures:USE NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED SCBA AND FULL
    PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT .
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:PORTLAND CEMENT IS NOT COMBUSTIBLE OR
    EXPLOSIVE.

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

Spill Release Procedures:USE DRY CLEANUP METHODS TO MINIMIZE AIRBORNE
    DISPERSION.
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 USE A NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED
    RESPIRATOR.
Ventilation:PROVIDE VENTILATION AND MATERIAL CONTAINMENT TO MINIMIZE
    AIRBORNE DISPERSION.
Protective Gloves:IMPERVIOUS GLOVES .
Eye Protection:CHEMICAL SAFETY GOGGLES .
Other Protective Equipment:USE BARRIER CREAMS, GLOVES, BOOTS AND
    CLOTHING TO PROTECT THE SKIN FROM PROLONGED CONTACT WITH WET
    CEMENT.
Work Hygienic Practices:AFTER WORKING WITH CEMENT, PERSONS SHOULD
    SHOWER WITH WATER.
Supplemental Safety and Health
NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

Spec Gravity:3.15
Solubility in Water:SLIGHT (0.1-1%)
Appearance and Odor:GREY POWDER, ODORLESS

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
NONE.
Stability Condition to Avoid:KEEP DRY UNTIL USED.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:NONE

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

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSAL MUST BE IN ACCORDANCE WITH FEDERAL,
    STATE AND LOCAL REGULATIONS . MATERIAL CAN BE RETURNED TO CONTAINER
    FOR LATER USE, OR DISPOSED OF AS A COMMON WASTE.

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