SAFETY DATA SHEET

Code: Tarmac 16 - Issue: 4

Issue Date: May 2008 page 1 of 2

1 Identification of Substance & Company 4 First Aid Measures

READY-MIXED CONCRETE Summary of First Aid Procedures

In all cases of doubt, or where symptoms persist, medical advice should

Company
be obtained.
Tarmac Limited Inhalation
Millfields Road
Not applicable.
Ettingshall
Wolverhampton WV4 6JP Skin Contact
Telephone: 01902 353522 Where skin contact occurs with wet concrete, either directly or through
Fax: 01902 353920 saturated clothing, the concrete must be washed off immediately with
Emergency Telephone: 01902 353522 soap and water.
Where concrete enters boots or gloves or saturates clothing, the article
should be removed immediately and washed before further use.

2 Composition / Information on Ingredients Eye Contact

Ready-mixed concrete is a mixture of:
- A cementitious material. (This may be cement or a mixture of
cement with pulverised fuel ash or ground granulated blastfurnace
slag or silica fume).
Immediately and thoroughly irrigate with water.
Ingestion
Wash out mouth and drink plenty of water. Do not induce vomiting.
Seek medical advice if a large amount is swallowed

- Fine and coarse aggregate.

- Water.
- Admixtures or additives may be added to improve the properties 5 Fire Fighting Measures
of the fresh or hardened concrete. Pigments may be added to
Suitable Extinguishing Media
colour the product.
Not applicable.
The components vary in concentration according to the required
properties of the product. Unsuitable Extinguishing Media
Not applicable.
The resultant mixture is abrasive and alkaline.
Special Exposure Hazards in Fire
None.
Special Protective Equipment for Fire Fighters
3 Hazards Identification None.
Skin
Contact with wet cement mixes such as wet concrete can cause skin
disease.
6 Accidental Release Measures
Irritant contact dermatitis is caused by the combination of the wetness, Personal Precautions
alkalinity and abrasiveness of the ready-mixed concrete. No special requirements.
Allergic contact dermatitis may be caused by individual sensitivity to Environmental Precautions
chromium compounds which may occur in cement. Entry into watercourses should be avoided.
Cement burns, a form of skin ulceration, may result from contact with
Methods for Cleaning
freshly mixed concrete.
No special requirements.

Eyes
Wet material can cause irritation, inflammation or burns on contact 7 Handling and Storage
with eyes.
Handling
Ingestion Skin contact should be avoided. The mixture is abrasive and highly
The swallowing of small amounts of fresh concrete is unlikely to cause alkaline.
any significant reaction. Larger amounts can cause irritation of the Storage
stomach and intestines. The hardening process of ready-mixed concrete can be delayed by the
addition of additives and or admixtures, extending the period during
which the precautions given in this data sheet should continue to be
taken and during which access by unauthorised persons should be
prevented.

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8 Exposure Controls / Personal Protection 11 Toxicological Information

Take Measures to Prevent Skin contact could result in dermatitis and skin burns or disease.
Inhalation of respirable dust from the working of hardened concrete
Direct skin contact with fresh concrete should be avoided. It is also
may cause permanent lung damage.
important not to kneel or sit on the material as harmful contact can
occur through saturated clothing.
The surface treatment and cutting of hardened concrete can create 12 Ecological Information
dust which may contain quartz. If inhaled in excessive quantities over
Possible Effects
an extended period, respirable dust containing quartz can constitute a
long term health hazard. None.
Behaviour
Exposure Control Limits / Source Non hazardous.

Total Dust: W.E.L. 10mg/m3 Environmental Assessment

Respirable Dust:
Respirable Quartz:
Crystalline Silica SiO2
W.E.L. = Workplace Exposure Limit
T.W.A.= Time Weighted Average
Respiratory Protection
Suitable respiratory protective equipment.
Hand Protection
Impervious gloves.
8 Hours T.W.A. When used and disposed of as intended, no adverse environmental
W.E.L. 4mg/m3 effects are foreseen.
8 Hours T.W.A.
W.E.L. 0.1mg/m3 13 Disposal Consideration
8 Hours T.W.A.
Likely Residues / Waste Product
Alkaline slurry.
Inert hardened material.
Safe Handling of Residues / Waste Product
Aggregates are inert but should be disposed of in accordance with
local and national legal requirements. See the Environmental Protection
Act 1990 “Duty of Care” and other current legislation.

Skin Protection
Long sleeved clothing, full length trousers and impervious boots. 14 Transport Information
Eye Protection
Special Carriage Requirements
Goggles may be required.
None.

9 Physical and Chemical Properties 15 Regulatory Information

Appearance Grey, granular paste This product is NOT classified as dangerous for transport.
Odour None
pH Highly alkaline 16 Other Information
Boiling Point / Range Not determined
Melting Point / Range Not determined
Training Advice
Flash Point (°C) Not applicable
Wear and use of PPE.
Flammability Not applicable Recommended Uses and Applications
Auto Flammability Not applicable Industrial and construction applications.
Explosive Properties Not applicable Further Information
Oxidising Properties Not applicable The Safety, Health & Environmental Manager
Vapour Pressure Not applicable Tarmac Limited
Relative Density Above 2.0 Telephone: (01902) 353522
Water Solubility Dependent on rock type
Key Data Used to Compile Data Sheet
Fat Solubility Not determined
HSE Guidance Note EH40/2007
PPE Regulations 1992
COSHH Regulations 2002
Environmental Protection Act 1990
10 Stability and Reactivity HSE Crystalline Silica EH59
Conditions to Avoid
If you have purchased this product for supply to a third party for use at
None.
work, it is your duty to take all necessary steps to ensure that any
person handling or using the product is provided with the information
Materials to Avoid in this sheet.
None. If you are an employer, it is your duty to tell your employees and others
who may be affected of any hazards described in this sheet and any of
Hazardous Decomposition Products the precautions which should be taken.
None. Further copies of this Safety Data Sheet may be obtained from Tarmac
Limited.