BUILDERS READY MIX CONCRETE CO INC -- READY MIX -- 5610-00N052609
=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:READY MIX
MSDS Date:06/03/1994
FSC:5610
NIIN:00N052609
MSDS Number: BVMPV
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:BUILDERS READY MIX CONCRETE CO INC
Address:3008 HWY 95A SOUTH
City:CATONMENT
State:FL
ZIP:32533
Country:US
Info Phone Num:904-477-0343
Emergency Phone Num:904-477-0343
CAGE:2F701
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:BUILDERS READY MIX CONCRETE CO INC
Address:3008 HWY 95A SOUTH
Box:City:CATONMENT
State:FL
ZIP:32533
Country:US
Phone:904-477-0343
CAGE:2F701

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

Ingred Name:SILICA, CRYSTALLINE - QUARTZ; (AGGREGATE/SAND (QUARTZ,
    CRISTOBALITE))
CAS:14808-60-7
RTECS #:VV7330000
Fraction by Wt: 82%
OSHA PEL:10 MG/M3 RDUST
ACGIH TLV:0.1 MG/M3 RDUST

Ingred Name:PORTLAND CEMENT
CAS:65997-15-1
RTECS #:VV8770000
Fraction by Wt: 8%
OSHA PEL:50 MPPCF
ACGIH TLV:10 MG/M3 TDUST

Ingred Name:FLY ASH
RTECS #:LP4201450
Fraction by Wt: 3%
OSHA PEL:N/K 
ACGIH TLV:N/K 

Ingred Name:WATER
CAS:7732-18-5
RTECS #:ZC0110000
Fraction by Wt: 6%
OSHA PEL:N/K 
ACGIH TLV:N/K 

Ingred Name:OTHER INGREDIENTS
Fraction by Wt: <1%
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:YES    IARC:YES	  OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ALKALI BURN TO SKIN & EYES. MAY CAUSE
    SKIN IRRITATION W/CONTINUED EXPOSURE.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:SILICA, CRYSTALLINE-QUARTZ &
    CRISTOBALITE:IARC MONOGRAPHS, SUPP, VOL 7, PG 341, 1987:GRP 2A. NTP
    6TH ANNUAL RPT (SUPDAT)
Effects of Overexposure:SEE HEALTH HAZARDS.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

First Aid:INGEST:CALL MD IMMEDIATELY . INHAL:REMOVE TO FRESH AIR.
    SUPPORT BREATHING (GIVE O*2/ARTF RESP) . EYES:FLUSH W/WATER FOR AT
    LEAST 15 MINUTES. SKIN:WASH AFFECTED AREAS OF SKIN. SEE MD IF SYM
    PTOMS APPEAR.

=====================  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:NO SPECIAL STEPS REQUIRED. PROTECTIVE
    EQUIPMENT MAY BE USED TO AVOID SKIN CONTACT.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:SHOULD BE HANDLED IN A MANNER TO
    PREVENT CONTACT W/STRONG ACIDS.
Other Precautions:NONE DETERMINED.

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

Respiratory Protection:NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED RESPIRATOR APPROPRIATE FOR
    EXPOSURE OF CONCERN . NONE REQUIRED.
Ventilation:NOT REQUIRED.
Protective Gloves:IMPERVIOUS (RUB, NEOPRENE, PVC) GLOVES.
Eye Protection:ANSI APPROVED CHEM WORKERS GOGGS .
Other Protective Equipment:RUBBER OR NEOPRENE BOOTS FOR FEET. ORDINARY
    CLOTHING TO PROTECT ARMS, LEGS & BODY.
Work Hygienic Practices:IMMEDIATELY AFTER WORKING W/CONCRETE, WASH BODY
    W/SOAP & WATER & CHANGE TO CLEAN CLOTHES.
Supplemental Safety and Health
MATLS TO AVOID:DEPENDING UPON THE ACID INVOLVED. EXPLAN OF CARCIN:ON
    CARCINOGEN, 1991:ANTICIPATED TO BE CARCINOGEN.

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

Spec Gravity:1.9-2.4(H*2O=1)
pH:9-11
Solubility in Water:SLIGHT (APPROX 1%)
Appearance and Odor:GRAY, MUD-LIKE, HIGHLY VISCOUS; SLIGHT ODOR.

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
THIS MATL IS HIGHLY ALKALINE. CONT W/STRONG ACIDS MAY PRDCE EXOTHERMIC
    RXN WHICH MAY EVOLVE TOX GASES/VAPS, (SUPP DATA)
Stability Condition to Avoid:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:NONE.

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

Waste Disposal Methods:THIS MATERIAL, AS PROVIDED BY MFR, IF IT BECOMES
    A WASTE, IS NOT A HAZARDOUS WASTE AS DEFINED BY EPA IN 40CFR261.
    DISPOSE I/A/W FEDERAL, STATE & LOCAL REGULATIONS.

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