PATIO INDUSTRIES -- PORTLAND CEMENT  -- 5610-00N068624
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:PORTLAND CEMENT
MSDS Date:02/25/1988
FSC:5610
NIIN:00N068624
MSDS Number: CBJCZ
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:PATIO INDUSTRIES
Address:1420 & BON VIEW
Box:3340
City:ONTARIO, CANADA
ZIP:91761
Info Phone Num:714-947-0028
Emergency Phone Num:714-947-0028
CAGE:PATND
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:PATIO INDUSTRIES
Address:1420 & BON VIEW
Box:3340
City:ONTARIO, CANADA
ZIP:91761
Phone:714-947-0028
CAGE:PATND

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

Ingred Name:SILICATE, PORTLAND CEMENT; (PORTLAND CEMENT)  (CONTAINING
    ING 2)
CAS:65997-15-1
RTECS #:VV8770000
OSHA PEL:50 MPPCF
ACGIH TLV:10 MG/M3 TDUST

Ingred Name:TRACE METALS AND SALTS; (TRACE METALS)
Fraction by Wt: 0.05%
OSHA PEL:N/K 
ACGIH TLV:N/K 

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

LD50 LC50 Mixture:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:YES  Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE:CEMENT DUST CAN IRRITATE EYES &
    UPPER RESPIRATORY TRACT. WET CEMENT CAN DRY SKIN & CAUSE ALKALI
    BURNS. CHRONIC:HYPERSENSITIVE PERSONS MAY DEVELOP AN ALLERGIC
    DERMATITIS. WARNING:THIS PRODUCT CON TAINS UP TO 0.05% OF CHEMICALS
    (TRACE METALS) KNOWN TO THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA TO CAUSE CANCER,
    BIRTH (EFTS OF OVEREXP)
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NOT RELEVANT
Effects of Overexposure:HLTH HAZ:DEFECTS OR OTHER REPRODUCTIVE HARM.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

First Aid:INHAL:REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. SUPPORT BREATHING (GIVE O*2/ARTF
    RESP) . SKIN:WASH EXPOSED AREAS W/WATER. EYES:IRRIGATE W/WATER FOR
    AT LEAST 15 MINUTES & CONSULT MD IMMEDIATELY. INGEST:GIVE WATER, IN
    DUCE VOMITING, CONSULT MD IMMEDIATELY.

=====================  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: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 & MATERIAL CONTAINMENT TO MINIMIZE
    AIRBORNE DISPERSION.
Protective Gloves:IMPERVIOUS GLOVES .
Eye Protection:ANSI APPROVED CHEM WORKERS GOGGS .
Other Protective Equipment:EYE WASH FOUNTAIN & DELUGE SHOWER WHICH MEET
    ANSI DESIGN CRITERIA . USE BARRIER CREAMS, BOOTS & CLOTHING
    (SUPDAT)
Work Hygienic Practices:AFTER WORKING W/CEMENT, PERSONS SHOULD SHOWER
    W/WATER.
Supplemental Safety and Health
OTHER PROT EQUIP:TO PROTECT FROM PROLONGED CONTACT W/WET CEMENT.

==================  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 I/A/W FEDERAL, STATE & LOCAL
    REGULATIONS . MATERIAL CAN BE RETURNED TO CONTAINER FOR LATER USE,
    OR DISPOSED OF AS A COMMON WASTE.

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