ALLENTOWN CEMENTS CO INC -- ALLENTOWN CEMENTS (PORTLAND)  -- 5610-00N042543
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:ALLENTOWN CEMENTS (PORTLAND)
MSDS Date:04/01/1991
FSC:5610
NIIN:00N042543
MSDS Number: BSXTS
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:ALLENTOWN CEMENTS CO INC
Box:199
City:BLANDON
State:PA
ZIP:19510
Country:US
Info Phone Num:215-926-1024
Emergency Phone Num:215-926-1024
Preparer's Name:LOUIS A. JANY
CAGE:ALLEN
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:ALLENTOWN CEMENT CO INC
Box:199
City:BLANDEN
State:PA
ZIP:19510
Country:US
Phone:215-926-1024
CAGE:ALLEN

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

Ingred Name:SILICATE, PORTLAND CEMENT (CONTAINING INGS 2-7)
CAS:65997-15-1
RTECS #:VV8770000
OSHA PEL:10MG/M3 TDUST;5RDUST
ACGIH TLV:10MG/M3 TDUST

Ingred Name:TRICALCIUM SILICATE; (3*CAO - SIO*2)
CAS:12168-85-3
OSHA PEL:N/K 
ACGIH TLV:N/K 

Ingred Name:DICALCIUM SILICATE; (2*CAO - SIO*2)
CAS:10034-77-2
OSHA PEL:N/K 
ACGIH TLV:N/K 

Ingred Name:TRICALCIUM ALUMINATE; (3*CAO - AL*2O*3)
CAS:12042-78-3
OSHA PEL:N/K 
ACGIH TLV:N/K 

Ingred Name:TETRACALCIUM ALUMINOFERRATE; (4*CAO - AL*2O*3)
CAS:12068-35-8
OSHA PEL:N/K 
ACGIH TLV:N/K 

Ingred Name:GYPSUM; (CASO*4 - 2*H*2O)
CAS:13397-24-5
RTECS #:MG2360000
OSHA PEL:15MG/M3 TDUST;5RDUST
ACGIH TLV:10MG/M3 TDUST

Ingred Name:TRACE ELEMENTS; (TRACES OF CAO, MGO, K*2SO*4 & NA*2SO*4)
OSHA PEL:N/K 
ACGIH TLV:N/K 

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

LD50 LC50 Mixture:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:NO  Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE:WET CEMENT, ESPECIALLY AS AN
    INGREDIENT IN PLASTIC (UNHARDENED) CONCRETE, CAN DRY THE SKIN &
    CAUSE ALKALI BURNS. CEMENT DUST CAN IRRITATE THE EYES & UPPER
    RESPIRATORY SYSTEM. CHRONIC:HYPERSENSIT IVE PEOPLE MAY DEVELOP
    ALLERGIC DERMATITIS.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NOT RELEVANT
Effects of Overexposure:REDDENED EYES, ALKALI BURNS TO SKIN.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:DERMATITIS.

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

First Aid:INGEST:CALL MD IMMEDIATELY . INHAL: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR.
    SUPPORT BREATHING (GIVE ARTF RESP) . EYES: IRRIGATE W/WATER FOR AT
    LEAST 15 MINUTES. SKIN:WASH AFFECTED AREAS W/SOAP & WATER.

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

Extinguishing Media:MEDIA SUITABLE FOR SURROUNDING FIRE .
Fire Fighting Procedures:USE NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED SCBA & FULL PROTECTIVE
    EQUIPMENT .
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NONE

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

Spill Release Procedures:USE DRY CLEAN-UP METHODS THAT DO NOT DISPERSE
    THE DUST INTO THE AIR. AVOID BREATHING THE DUST.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:NONE
Other Precautions:NONE

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

Respiratory Protection:NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED RESPIRATOR.
Ventilation:LOCAL EXHAUST.
Protective Gloves:IMPERVIOUS GLOVES .
Eye Protection:ANSI APPRVD CHEMICAL WORKER GOGGLES FP N
Other Protective Equipment:EMERGENCY EYE WASH & DELUGE SHOWER . BARRIER
    CREAMS, GLOVES, BOOTS.
Work Hygienic Practices:SHOWER W/SOAP & WATER IMMEDIATELY AFTER WORKING
    W/CEMENT.
Supplemental Safety and Health
NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

HCC:N1
Spec Gravity:3.15 (H2O=1)
Solubility in Water:SLIGHT (0.1-1%).
Appearance and Odor:GRAY POWDER; ODORLESS.

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
NONE
Stability Condition to Avoid:ALTHOUGH NO HAZARDOUS REACTION WILL OCCUR,
    PORTLAND CEMENT SHOULD BE KEPT DRY UNTIL USED.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:NONE

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

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSAL MUST BE I/A/W FEDERAL, STATE & LOCAL
    REGULATIONS . CAN BE DISPOSED OF AS COMMON WASTE.

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