ARTESIA READY MIX CONCRETE INC -- PORTLAND CEMENT CONCRETE (READY MIXED CONCRETE)  -- 5610-00N080167
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:PORTLAND CEMENT CONCRETE (READY MIXED CONCRETE)
MSDS Date:11/01/1996
FSC:5610
NIIN:00N080167
MSDS Number: CFPXX
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:ARTESIA READY MIX CONCRETE INC
Address:1000 SOUTH 19TH AVE
City:LEMOORE
State:CA
Country:US
Info Phone Num:209-686-1596
Emergency Phone Num:209-686-1596
CAGE:JO545
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:ARTESIA READY MIX CONCRETE INC
Address:1000 SOUTH 19TH AVE
Box:City:LEMOORE
State:CA
Country:US
Phone:209-686-1596
CAGE:JO545

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

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

Ingred Name:SAND
OSHA PEL:0.05 MG/M3 RESP DUST
ACGIH TLV:0.05 MG/M3 RESP DUST

Ingred Name:GRAVEL
OSHA PEL:N/K 
ACGIH TLV:N/K 

Ingred Name:SILICA, CRYSTALLINE - QUARTZ
CAS:14808-60-7
RTECS #:VV7330000
OSHA PEL:SEE TABLE Z-3
ACGIH TLV:0.1 MG/M3 RDUST

Ingred Name:FLY ASH
CAS:68131-74-8
OSHA PEL:N/K 
ACGIH TLV:N/K 

Ingred Name:WATER
CAS:7732-18-5
RTECS #:ZC0110000
OSHA PEL:N/K 
ACGIH TLV:N/K 

Ingred Name:HEAVY METALS
Fraction by Wt: TRACE
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:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:YES    IARC:YES	  OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE: WET PORTLAND CEMENT CONCRETE IN
    A PLASTIC STATE CAN DRY THE SKIN AND CAUSE ALKALI IRRITATION.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:SILICA, CRYSTALLINE-QUARTZ: IARC MONO,
    VOL 68, 1997: GROUP 1. NTP 7TH ANNUAL RPT ON CARCINS, 1994: ANTIC
    TO BE (SUP DAT)
Effects of Overexposure:SEE HEALTH HAZARDS.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

First Aid:SKIN: EXPOSED SKIN AREAS SHOULD BE WASHED WITH SOAP AND
    WATER. EYES: IF CONCRETE PASTE GETS INTO THE EYES, THEY SHOULD BE
    IRRIGATED IMMEDIATELY AND REPEATEDLY WITH CLEAN WATER FOR AT LEAST
    15 MINUTES.  INHALATION: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. SUPPORT BREATHING
    (GIVE OXYGEN OR ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION) . INGESTION: CALL MD
    IMMEDIATELY .

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

Extinguishing Media:USE MEDIA SUITABLE FOR SURROUNDING FIRE .
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR NIOSH APPROVED SCBA & FULL PROTECTIVE
    EQUIPMENT .
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:PORTLAND CEMENT IS NON-COMBUSTIBLE AND
    NOT EXPLOSIVE.

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

Spill Release Procedures:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
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:USE NIOSH APPROVED RESPIRATOR APPROPRIATE FOR
    EXPOSURE OF CONCERN .
Ventilation:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Protective Gloves:IMPERVIOUS GLOVES .
Eye Protection:ANSI APPRVD CHEM WORKERS GOGGLES .
Other Protective Equipment:EMERGENCY EYEWASH AND DELUGE SHOWER MEETING
    ANSI DESIGN CRITERIA . WEAR PROTECTIVE CLOTHING AND BOOTS.
Work Hygienic Practices:AFTER WORK IS COMPLETED, WORKER SHOULD SHOWER
    WITH SOAP AND WATER.
Supplemental Safety and Health
MATLS TO AVOID: SILICATE HYDRATES WHICH ARE CONSIDERED ALKALINE DURING
    RXN PROCESS. EXPLAN OF CARCIN: CARCIN. HUMAN: LUNG.

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

Appearance and Odor:WET MASS OF PORTLAND CEMENT & FINE & COARSE
    AGGREGATE HAVING LITTLE/NO ODOR

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
PORTLAND CEMENT-AGGREGATE MIXES, WHEN MIXED W/WATER TO PRDCE CONCRETE,
    FORM BINDER BASICALLY OF CALCIUM (SUP DAT)
Stability Condition to Avoid:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:CONCRETE WILL NOT DECOMPOSE IN
    HAZARDOUS BY-PRODUCTS.

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

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

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