Ardex AM100 msds.pdf - The Cronin Company

Material Safety Data SheetMay be used to comply withOSHA’s Hazard Communication Standard29 CFR 1910.1200. Standard must beconsulted for specific requirements.IDENTITY (As Used on Label and List)ARDEX AM100Section - IManufacturer’s NameARDEX ENGINEERED CEMENTSAddress (Number, Street, City, State and Zip Code)400 Ardex Park DriveAliquippa, PA 15001U.S.A.U.S. Department of LaborOccupational Safety and Health Administration(Non-Mandatory Form)Note: Blank spaces are not permitted. If any item is not applicable, or noinformation is available, the space must be marked to indicate that.Emergency Telephone Number(800) 255-3924Telephone Number for Information(724) 857-6400Date Prepared01/30/04Signature of Preparer (Optional)Section II – Hazardous Ingredients/Identity InformationOther LimitsHazardous Components (Specific Chemical Identity: Common Name(s)) OSHA PEL ACGIH TLV Recommended % (optional)50% MAX QUARTZ 14808-60-7 .05MG/M 3 . 1MG/M 340% MAX PORTLAND CEMENT 65997-15-1 10 MG/M 3 10MG/M 345% CALCIUM CARBONATE 1317065-3 N/A 30MPPCF20% MAX VINYL ACETATE COPOLYMER 24937-78-8 10 MG/M 3 10 MG/M 3Section III – Physical/Chemical CharacteristicsBoiling Point N/A Specific Gravity (H 2O = 1) 1.2Vapor Pressure (mm Hg) N/A Melting Point N/AVapor Density (AIR = 1) N/A Evaporation Rate (Butyl Acetate = 1) N/ASolubility in WaterLESS THAN 50 G/1000 CM3Appearance and OdorFINE GRAY POWDERSection IV – Fire and Explosion Hazard DataFlash Point (Method Used)NON-FLAMMABLEExtinguishing MediaWILL NOT BURNSpecial Fire Fighting ProceduresNONEUnusual Fire and Explosion HazardsNONE REQUIRED WITH THIS PRODUCTFlammable LimitsN/ALELN/AUELN/A(Reproduce Locally) OSHA 174, July 2006

ARDEX AM100 - Page 2Section V – Reactivity DataStabilityUnstableConditions to AvoidStableNONEIncompatibility (Materials to Avoid)NONEHazardous Decomposition or ByproductsNONEHazardous May OccurConditions to AvoidPolymerization Will Not Occur NONESection VI – Health Hazard DataRoute(s) of Entry Inhalation? Skin? Ingestion?YES YES YESHealth Hazards (Acute and Chronic)EXCESSIVE OR LONG-TERM INHALATION MAY CAUSE PNEUMOCONIOSIS (SILICOSIS). MAY CAUSE IRRITATION TO NOSE, THROAT ANDRESPIRATORY PASSAGES.Carcinogenicity: NTP? IARC Monographs? OSHA Regulated?YES YES N/ASigns and Symptoms of ExposureEXPOSURE TO SKIN OR EYES MAY CAUSE RASH OR IRRITATION. INHALATION MAY CAUSE COUGH, SHORTNESS OF BREATH,WHEEZING AND REDUCED PULMONARY FUNCTION.Medical Conditions Generally Aggravated by ExposureALLERGIES TO PORTLAND CEMENT OR INDIVIDUALS WITH RESPIRATORY DISEASE OR SUBJECT TO EYE IRRITATION.Emergency First Aid ProceduresSEEK MEDICAL ATTENTION. INHALATION MAY RESULT IN RESPIRATORY IRRITATION - REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. SKIN - WASH WITHSOAP AND WATER. EYES - FLUSH WITH WATER. INGEST - DILUTE WITH WATER.Section VII – Precautions for Safe Handling and UseSteps to Be Taken in Case Material is Released or SpilledCOLLECT USING DUSTLESS METHOD (HEPA VACUUM OR WET METHOD). WHERE APPROPRIATE - PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT –COLLECT FOR DISPOSAL.Waste Disposal MethodDISPOSE OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH ALL APPLICABLE LOCAL, STATE/PROVINCIAL AND FEDERAL REGULATIONS.Precautions to Be Taken in Handling and StoringNONE. STORE IN A COOL, DRY AREA. USE NORMAL PRECAUTIONS AGAINST BAG BREAKAGE. USE GOODHOUSEKEEPING TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION.Other PrecautionsDO NOT BREATHE DUST.Section VIII – Control MeasuresRespiratory Protection (Specify Type)WEAR A NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED RESPIRATOR.Ventilation Local ExhaustTO CONTROL TO RECOMMENDED P.E.L.Mechanical (General)NONEProtective GlovesRECOMMENDEDSpecialNONEOtherNONEEye ProtectionRECOMMENDEDOther Protective Clothing or EquipmentAS APPROPRIATE FOR WORK ENVIRONMENT. COVERALLS, APRON, AND BOOTS TO PREVENT CONTACTWork/Hygienic Practices: DUSTY CLOTHING SHOULD BE LAUNDERED BEFORE REUSE. WHEN FINISHED SHOWER WITH SOAP ANDWATER TO REMOVE DUST.