MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
STATEMENT OF HAZARDOUS NATURE
“Non-hazardous according to criteria of Worksafe Australia”
COMPANY DETAILS
Company: Austral Masonry East Coast
ABN: 30 000 646 695
Address: 738 – 780 Wallgrove Road, Horsley Park NSW 2175
Telephone Number: 1300 masonry (1300 627 6679)
Fax Number: (02) 9725 4019
Emergency Number : (02) 9830 7753
1. PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION
Product Name: Concrete Masonry Products (Brick and Block Units)
Other Names: Masonry, Alphalite Block, Port Brick, Beta Brick, Ultralite Block
Manufacturers Product Code: Various.
Use: A basic material used in the construction of walls and masonry.
UN Number: None Allocated.
Dangerous Goods Class/ And Subsidiary Risk: None Allocated.
HAZCHEM Code : None Allocated.
Poisons Schedule Number: None Allocated.
PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION/PROPERTIES
Appearance: A moulded and hardened material in shape of bricks and concrete blocks. Generally of a grey/blue colour but may vary from near white to any other colour.
Boiling /Melting Point [OC]: Not Applicable.
Flash Point [OC]: Not Applicable.
Vapour Pressure [mm Hg @ 25OC]: Not Applicable.
Flammability Limits [%]: Not Applicable.
Percent Volatiles [%]: Not Applicable.
Autoignition Temp [OC]: Not Applicable.
Specific Gravity: See Bulk Density.
Bulk Density [kg/m3]: 900 – 2300
INGREDIENTS
Chemical Entity CAS Number Proportion, %
Hydrated Portland Cement 85997-15-1 1 - 30
Sand 14808-60-7 0 – 60
Pozzolan 68131-74-8 0 - 60
Pozzolan 65997-69-2 0 - 60
Water 7732-18-5 1 - 15
Pigments 0 - 10
Chemical Admixtures 0 - 5
2. HEALTH HAZARD INFORMATION
Handling of concrete masonry products during loading, unloading and brick or block laying does not pose a health hazard.
Cutting, drilling, sawing and sanding of concrete masonry units can generate dust which may result in risk to human health if the dust is in a respirable form.
Short Term (Acute) Exposure.
Skin: May lead to dry or irritating skin. May lead to dermatitis and sensitisation.
Eyes: Sharp fragments may irritate the eyes and cause inflammation.
Inhaled: Inhalation of dust particles may cause irritation to nasal and respiratory passages.
Swallowed: Possible gastrointestinal irritant.
Long Term (Chronic) Exposure.
Skin: May lead to dry or irritating skin, sensitisation and dermatitis.
Eyes: Sharp fragments may irritate the eyes and cause inflammation.
Swallowed: Possible gastrointestinal irritant.
Inhaled: Inhalation of dust particles may cause irritation to nasal and respiratory passages.
Prolonged exposure to respirable dust containing crystalline silica could lead to chronic respiratory diseases such as bronchitis, silicosis and lung cancer. Studies have shown that smoking increases the risk of these diseases.
FIRST AID.
The following refers only to dust generated as above.
Skin: Wash with soap and water and apply a skin moisturiser.
Eyes: Flush eyes with clean running water for at least 15 minutes. Seek medical assistance if discomfort persists.
Inhaled: Remove to fresh air; allow to rest. If discomfort persists seek medical attention.
Swallowed: Drink plenty of fresh water.
First Aid Facilities :Washing facilities. Mobile eye wash facility with sterile or saline water.
Advice to Doctor: Treat symptomatically.
3. PRECAUTIONS FOR USE EXPOSURE STANDARD
Applies to airborne dust.
Worksafe Australia Exposure Standards : Inspirable (inhalable) Dust 10 mg/m3 TWA
Respirable Quartz 0.2 mg/m3 TWA
ENGINEERED CONTROLS.
Provide adequate ventilation and/or local dust extraction or water spray where hardened concrete masonry is machined or worked and dust is produced.
PERSONAL PROTECTION.
Hands: Wear cloth or leather gloves to protect hands against abrasion. Impervious gloves and apron should be worn when handling wet products.
Eyes: Wear AS/NZ 1337 approved glasses, goggles or face shield when dust is being generated during mechanical or manual degradation of concrete masonry such as cutting, drilling,
chasing, sanding and polishing.
Respiratory : Respiratory protection of Class P1 conforming to AS/NZ 1718 should be worn when the
dust generated exceeds exposure standards.
FLAMMABILITY.
Not flammable. Not combustible.
4. SAFE HANDLING INFORMATION
STORAGE AND TRANSPORT
No special requirements.
SPILLS AND DISPOSAL.
Spills: Clean up – wet down if excessive dust is generated.
Disposal: As solid fill under local government regulations for disposal of solid waste. Consult with local council for approval.
FIRE/EXPLOSION HAZARD.
Not flammable. Not combustible.
OTHER INFORMATION.
Before using any products, customers are advised to read any supporting literature.
International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) has reclassified respirable crystalline silica as carcinogenic to humans (Group 1).
Issue date : 1st June 2010
Authorised by : Ken Smith