COLUMBIA NORTHWEST CORP -- PORTLAND CEMENT TYPE I  -- 5610-00N068779
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:PORTLAND CEMENT TYPE I
MSDS Date:09/28/1993
FSC:5610
NIIN:00N068779
MSDS Number: CBJLC
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:COLUMBIA NORTHWEST CORP
Address:700 112 NE
Box:3506
City:BELLEVUE
State:WA
ZIP:98004
Country:US
Info Phone Num:206-455-5335
Emergency Phone Num:206-455-5335
CAGE:CLMBN
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:COLUMBIA NORTHWEST CORP
Address:700 112 NE
Box:3506
City:BELLEVUE
State:WA
ZIP:98004
Country:US
Phone:206-455-5335
CAGE:CLMBN

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

Ingred Name:SILICA (TYPE NO SPECIFIED); (FREE SILICA)
Fraction by Wt: <1%
OSHA PEL:N/K 
ACGIH TLV:10 MG/M3

=====================  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:MAY CAUSE SKIN OR EYE IRRITATION
    WHEN MOISTURE IS PRESENT. CHRONIC:NOT APPLICABLE.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NOT RELEVANT
Effects of Overexposure:SEE HEALTH HAZARDS.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:RESPIRATORY AILMENTS; SKIN ALLERGY.

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

First Aid:CONSULT PHYSICIAN. INGEST:CALL MD IMMEDIATELY . DO NOT
    INGEST. INHAL:REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. SUPPORT BREATHING (GIVE O*2/ARTF
    RESP) . WEAR DUST RESPIRATOR. EYES:IMMEDIATELY FLUSH W/POTABLE WA
    TER FOR A MINIMUM OF 15 MINUTES, SEEK ASSISTANCE FROM MD . KEEP OUT
    OF EYES; DO NOT RUB EYES. SKIN:WASH OFF WITH WATER.

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

Extinguishing Media:MEDIA SUITABLE FOR SURROUNDING FIRE .
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED SCBA & FULL
    PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT .
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NOT APPLICABLE.

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

Spill Release Procedures:SWEEP OR VACUUM UP.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN SEALED SILOS AND MEMBRANE
    SACKS. MAINTENANCE PERSONNEL:NORMAL MAINTENANCE.
Other Precautions:NOT APPLICABLE.

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

Respiratory Protection:NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED FACE MASK TYPE DUST
    RESPIRATOR (DISPOSABLE).
Ventilation:LOCAL EXHAUST.
Protective Gloves:CLOTH, RUBBER OR VINYL GLOVES.
Eye Protection:ANSI APPROVED CHEM WORKERS GOGGS .
Other Protective Equipment:ANSI APPROVED EMERGENCY EYE WASH AND DELUGE
    SHOWER .
Work Hygienic Practices:WORK PRACTICES:GOOD HOUSEKEEPING. HYGIENIC
    PRACTICES:NORMAL PRACTICES.
Supplemental Safety and Health
NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

Spec Gravity:3.15 (H*2O=1)
Appearance and Odor:GRAY POWDER, LITTLE DEFINABLE ODOR.

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
ACIDS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:NOT APPLICABLE.

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

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSAL MUST BE I/A/W FEDERAL, STATE & LOCAL
    REGULATIONS . NORMAL DISPOSAL.

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