This document provides safety information for Sika FastFix - M60, a rapid setting cementitious mortar. It lists hazardous ingredients, identifies health and physical hazards, and provides handling, storage, exposure and first aid instructions.
This document provides safety information for Sika FastFix - M60, a rapid setting cementitious mortar. It lists hazardous ingredients, identifies health and physical hazards, and provides handling, storage, exposure and first aid instructions.
This document provides safety information for Sika FastFix - M60, a rapid setting cementitious mortar. It lists hazardous ingredients, identifies health and physical hazards, and provides handling, storage, exposure and first aid instructions.
This document provides safety information for Sika FastFix - M60, a rapid setting cementitious mortar. It lists hazardous ingredients, identifies health and physical hazards, and provides handling, storage, exposure and first aid instructions.
Health Effects - Inhalation Exposure to dust at high concentrations may have the following effects:- irritation of nose, throat and respiratory tract. Respirable silica dusts if inhaled over a prolonged period could constitute a health hazard.
4. FIRST AID MEASURES
Eye Contact Immediately flood the eye with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes, holding the eye open. Obtain medical attention urgently.
Skin Contact Wash skin thoroughly with soap and water.
Obtain medical attention if blistering occurs or redness persists. Contaminated clothing should be washed or dry-cleaned before re-use.
Ingestion Do not induce vomiting. Wash out mouth with water.
Inhalation Remove from exposure.
In cases of possible respiratory irritation or if feeling unwell in cases of prolonged exposure,obtain medical attention.
5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
Extinguishing Media Not combustible.
Select extinguishing agent appropriate to other materials involved.
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6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Personal Precautions Wear appropriate protective clothing.
Environmental Precautions and Clean-up Try to prevent the material from entering drains or water courses. Methods Spillages Avoid creating a dust. Sweep up into suitable containers for recovery or disposal.
7. HANDLING AND STORAGE
Handling Avoid inhaling dust.
Exposure by inhalation or skin contact should be minimised by good Industrial Hygenie practices. Mix in a well ventilated area. Storage Storage area should be: cool. dry.
8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION
Occupational Exposure Limits - GB
Portland Cement UK EH40: OES 10mg/m3 8h TWA. total inhalable dust UK EH40: OES 4 mg/m3 8h TWA. respirable dust Limestone UK EH40: OES 10 mg/m3 8hr. TWA ; total inhalable dust UK EH40: OES 4 mg/m3 8hr. TWA ; respirable dust Engineering Control Measures Use of the basic principles of Industrial Hygiene will enable this material to be used safely. Every effort should be made to prevent airborne dusts arising during mixing operations. Respiratory Protection If limits are exceeded use an approved dust mask. Hand Protection Wear suitable impervious gloves. The insides of gloves must be kept scrupulously clean. Eye Protection Dust tight goggles. Body Protection Protective clothing should be worn which ensures that cementitious materials do not come into contact with the skin. Particular care should be taken to ensure that wet mortar does not enter boots/footwear.
9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Physical State Powder.
Color Grey. Odor None. pH Approx. 12 in water. Solubility - Water Partially soluble. Density (kg/m3) Approx. 1.25. (loose)
10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Stability Stable under normal conditions.
Conditions to avoid Exposure to water or moisture. Materials to avoid Strong mineral acids. Hazardous Decomposition Products None known.
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11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Acute toxicity Low order of acute toxicity.
Eye irritation Cement is a severe eye irritant. Gross exposures or untreated mild exposures can lead to chemical burning and ulceration of the eye.
Skin irritation Frequent or prolonged skin contact may cause some local short term skin irritation.
12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Mobility The product is sparingly soluble in water.
Persistence/degradability Inorganic basis,therefore non biodegradable. Ecotoxicity The alkalinity of this product will have a local effect on ecosystems sensitive to changes in pH
13. DISPOSAL
Product Disposal Dispose of as Special Waste.
As an inert material it may be disposed of via an approved solid waste disposal facility. Container Disposal Empty packaging may be disposed along with normal builders waste via an authorised waste contractor.
14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION
ADR/RID : Number Not regulated for Road/Rail Transport
IMDG : Proper shipping name Not regulated for Sea Transport IATA : Proper shipping name Not Regulated for Air Transport
15. REGULATORY INFORMATION
Label Requirements Irritant
Risk Phrases Risk of serious damage to eyes.
Safety Phrases In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice. Wear suitable gloves and eye/face protection.
16. OTHER INFORMATION
First Issue Date 20.1.2004
Revisions Highlighted Future revisions will incorporate such information as is required but which is not available at this time.
Uses and Restrictions Customers are urged to ensure that the product is entirely suitable for their own purpose.It is the customer`s responsibilty to ensure that a suitable and sufficient assessment of the risks created by the use of the product is undertaken.
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UK Legislation Health and Safety at Work etc Act, 1974, and relevant Statutory Provisions. SI 2002/1689: Chemicals (Hazard Information and Packaging) Regulations SI 2002/2677: The Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations SI No 2839 1991 Environmental Protection (Duty of Care) Regulations. SI No. 972/1996: The Special Waste Regulations 1996
UK Guidance Publications General Approved Code of Practice to COSHH Regulations, HSE.
EH40, Occupational Exposure Limits, HSE. Revised Annually. EH44, Dust in the Workplace: General Principles of Protection, HSE. EH26, Occupational Skin Diseases: Health and Safety Precautions, HSE. CONIAC Health Hazard Information Sheet No.26 (Cement)
Footnote The information contained in this SDS corresponds to our level of
knowledge at the time of publication. All warranties are excluded. Our most current General Sales Conditions shall apply. Please consult the Technical Data Sheet prior to use.
