W R BONSAL CO -- SUREMIX CONCRETE MIX  -- 5610-00N056077
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:SUREMIX CONCRETE MIX
MSDS Date:05/06/1994
FSC:5610
NIIN:00N056077
MSDS Number: BWBYJ
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:W R BONSAL CO
Box:241148
City:CHARLOTTE
State:NC
ZIP:28224
Country:US
Info Phone Num:704-526-1621
Emergency Phone Num:704-526-1621
Preparer's Name:FRED GOEMAN
CAGE:3R363
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:W R BONSAL CO
Box:City:CHARLOTTE
State:NC
ZIP:28224
Country:US
Phone:704-525-1621
CAGE:3R363

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

Ingred Name:SILICATE, PORTLAND CEMENT; (PORTLAND CEMENT)
CAS:65997-15-1
RTECS #:VV8770000
OSHA PEL:50 MPPCF; Z-3
ACGIH TLV:10 MG/M3 TDUST

Ingred Name:SILICA, CRYSTALLINE-FUSED (SAND (QUARTZ))
CAS:60676-86-0
RTECS #:VV7328000
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:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE:SKIN AND EYE IRRITANT.
    CHRONIC:EXCESS EXPOSURE BY INHALATION OVER AN EXTENDED PERIOD OF
    TIME MAY RESULT IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF PULMONARY DISEASES INCLUDING
    PNEUMOCONIOSIS AND SILICOSIS.
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:INGEST:CALL MD IMMEDIATELY . INHAL:REMOVE FROM EXPOSURE. IF
    NOT BREATHING, GIVE ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION, IF BREATHING DIFFICULT,
    GIVE OXYGEN, CONSULT PHYSICIAN. EYE:FLUSH THORO WITH WATER FOR @ L
    EAST 15 MINS. CONSULT PHYSICIAN. SKIN:WASH THORO WITH SOAP AND
    WATER.

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

Flash Point:WILL NOT IGNITE
Extinguishing Media:NONE. USE 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 PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT
    DUST EXPOSURES AND PROTECT AGAINST ALKALI BURNS OR IRRITATION.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN MANNER TO PREVENT CONTACT
    WITH STRONG ACIDS. AVOID CONTACT WITH WATER TO PRESERVE PRODUCT.
Other Precautions:NOTE:PREVIOUS AIR MONITORING DURING EMPLOYEE EXPOS TO
    PROD HAS INDICATED TYPICAL AIRBONE RESPIRABLE QUARTZ FRACTIONS OF
    UP TO 3%.

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

Respiratory Protection:NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED RESPIRATOR FOR PROTECTION
    AGAINST SILICA & NUISANCE DUSTS.
Ventilation:LOCAL EXHAUST.
Protective Gloves:RUBBER, PVC, NEOPRENE.
Eye Protection:GOGGLES.
Other Protective Equipment:RUBBER BOOTS, ARM SLEEVES & APRONS WHEN
    NECESSARY TO PREVENT SKIN CONTACT.
Work Hygienic Practices:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Supplemental Safety and Health
NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

Spec Gravity:2.6/2.7(H*20=1)
Solubility in Water:SLIGHT (0.1-1.0%)
Appearance and Odor:FINE, GREY POWDER MIXED WITH SAND AND/OR ROCK, NO
    ODOR
Percent Volatiles by Volume:0

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
HIGHLY ALKALINE. STRONG ACIDS MAY CAUSE VIOLENT, EXOTHERMIC REACTION,
    EVOLVE TOXIC GASES/VAP, DEPENDING ON TYPE ACID.

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

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH FEDERAL, STATE AND
    LOCAL REGULATIONS.

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