1 Identification of Substance
(a) SUBSTANCES
Concrete
Mortar

(b) SMITHS CONCRETE LIMITED
Southam Road, Banbury,
Oxfordshire, OX16 2RR.
Tel: 01295 278177
Fox: 01295 271402

2. Composition
Concrete is a mixture of natural aggregates, lightweight aggregates which may include Lytag, Leca, Pelite, Blast Furnace Slag and cementitious material including cement, pulverised fuel ash (PFA) and water. Admixtures may be added.
Mortar is a mixture of natural aggregates, cementitious material including cement and water together with admixtures and colourings.

3. Hazards Identification
(a) Wet Concrete and Mortar
Contact with wet concrete can cause:
1) Irritant Contact Dermatitis
2) Allergic Contact Dermatitis
3) Cement Burn

(b) Concrete and Mortar Dust
Cutting and surface treatment of hardened concrete can create dust and flying fragments. The dust created could contain particles of a respirable size which may contain silica.
When the respirable dust contains silica, the risks are increased. Extended periods of exposure to high concentrations of such dust can be hazardous to health.

4. First Aid Measures
WET CONCRETE and MORTAR
(a) Skin Contact
Immediately wash with copious amounts of water. Remove contaminated clothing. Seek medical attention.
(b) Eye Contact
Immediately irrigate with copious amounts of water. Seek medical attention.
(c) Ingestion
Remove from exposure to fresh air. Seek medical attention.

CONCRETE and MORTAR DUST
(a) Inhalation
Remove from exposure to fresh air.
(b) Skin Contact
Wash with water.
(c) Eye Contact
Immediately irrigate with copious amounts of water. Seek medical attention.
(d) Ingestion
Remove from exposure to fresh air.

5. Fire Fighting Measures
None needed.

6. Accidental Release Measures
Personal Protection
Avoid skin and eye contact. Wear protective equipment as specified in section 8 - Exposure Controls/Personal Protection.
Environmental Measures
Prevent entry into drains and water courses
Method of cleaning
To avoid hardening, recover as quickly as possible in the wet or semi dry state using suction system or mechanical loading shovel. Water spray to avoid the creation of airborne dust. Avoid skin contact

7. Handling & Storage
Wet Concrete and Mortar
Avoid skin and eye contact.
Concrete and Mortar Dust
Cutting and surface treatment of hardened concrete should be worked to minimise the creation of airborne dust.
Engineering control measures such as containment and local exhaust ventilation should be applied when airborne dust exposure levels are approached.

8. Exposure Controls/ Personal Protection

Engineering Control Measures: as per section 7, Handling and Storage.
Personal Protection:
Respiratory protection to HSE approved standard.
Hand protection: abrasive resistant gloves.
Eye protection to HSE approved standard for dust goggles. Skin protection: overalls.

9. Physical &Chemical Properties
An odourless mixture of aggregate, cementitious materials and water in a semi solid state pH 1 2.

10. Stability & Reactivity
Not applicable.

11. Toxiological Information
HEALTH EFFECTS
Wet Concrete and Mortar
Eyes: May cause irritation and in severe cases alkali burns.
Skin: Short term contact may cause alkali burns. Prolonged contact may cause both irritant and contact dermatitis.

Concrete and Mortar Dust
On Eyes: May cause transient irritation.
On Skin: Unlikely to cause harm on brief or occasional contact.
By Inhalation: Inhalation of large quantities of respirable silica may lead to progressive lung damage. This may cause permanent disability and, in extreme cases, may be fatal.
By Ingestion: Unlikely to cause harm.
Chronic: Exposure to high levels of silica may cause progressive silicosis.
Others: None known.

12. Ecological Information
Environmental Assessment
When used and disposed of as intended, no adverse environmental effects are foreseen.

13. Disposal Considerations
Is not classified as hazardous for disposal purposes. Subject to local authority disposal requirements.

14. Transport Information
Classification for conveyance not required

15. Regulatory Information
Hazard Label Data:
This product is NOT classified as dangerous for supply in the UK.
Statutory Instruments:
Health & Safety at Work, etc. Act 1974
Consumer Protection Act 1987
Environmental Protection Act 1 990
COSHH 1994
Guidance Notes:
Occupational Exposure Limits (EH40)
Local Exhaust Ventilation (HS(G)37)
Crystalline Silica EH59
Dust, General Principles of Protection (EH44)
Control of Respirable Crystalline
Silica in Quarries (HS(G)73)
Waste Management - The Duty of Care

The above publications are available from HMSO or HSE.

16. Other Information
The data and advice given above apply when the substance is used as intended. Use of the substance for other applications may give rise to risks not mentioned.

The information contained within the Safety Data Sheet does not constitute the users own assessment of risk as required by other Health and Safety legislation, i.e. COSHH 1994, MHSWR 1992.

If you have purchased the product for supply to a third party for use at work, it is your duty to take all necessary steps to secure that any person handling or using the product is provided with the information in this sheet.

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 of any precautions which should be taken.

1. Identification of Substance
(a) SUBSTANCE
Natural aggregates. Typically:- Crushed rock including granite, dolerite, limestone and basalt. All types of sand, washed/unwashed. Stone/crushed stone. Marine dredged and land won gravels.
(b) SMITHS CONCRETE LIMITED
Southam Road, Banbury,
Oxfordshire, OX16 2RR.
Tel: 01295 278177 Fox: 01295 271402

2. Composition
Natural aggregates are produced from naturally occurring rock
or sand and gravel deposits and consist of combinations of
various minerals including silica.

3. Hazards Identification
Respirable dust inhaled over a prolonged period can be hazardous to health. When the respirable dust contains silica, the risks are increased. Advice on the silica content of the dust produced from individual aggregates is available via the supplying unit on request.

4. First Aid Measures
(a) Inhalation
Remove from exposure to fresh air.
(b) Skin Contact
Wash with water.
(c) Eye Contact
Immediately irrigate with copious amounts of water and seek medical attention.
(d) Ingestion
Remove from exposure to fresh air.

5. Fire Fighting Measures
None needed.

6. Accidental Release Measures
Personal Protection
in the event of a spillage or leakage avoid breathing in the dust. Wear dust mask/respirator and goggles as specified in section 8 - Exposure Controls/Personal Protection.
Environmental Measures
The release of dust into the environment does not constitute a significant hazard. Aggregates should be disposed of in accordance with local authority requirements.
Method of Cleaning
Vaccum system. Water spraying to prevent airborne dust where possible. Avoid dry sweeping which creates dust, damp down surfaces.

7. Handling & Storage
The product should be handled and stored to minimise the creation of airborne dust. Engineering control measures such as containment, enclosed silos, local exhaust ventilation should be applied when airborne dust exposure levels are approached. Bagged aggregates should be palletised and kept dry.

8. Exposure Controls/Personal Protection

Engineering Control Measures: as per section 7, Handling and Storage.
Personal Protection:
Respiratory protection to HSE approved standard.
Hand protection: abrasive resistant gloves.
Eye protection to HSE approved standard for dust goggles.
Skin protection: overalls.

9. Physical & Chemical Properties
Odourless solid particles of crushed stone, gravel or sand in various colours. Other chemical properties not applicable.

11. Toxiological Information
HEALTH EFFECTS

On Eyes: May cause transient irritation.
On Skin: Unlikely to cause harm on brief or occasional contact.
By Inhalation: Inhalation of large quantities of respirable silica may lead to progressive lung cramage. This may cause permanent disability and, in extreme cases, may be fatal.
By Ingestion: Unlikely to cause harm.
Chronic: Exposure to high levels of silica may cause progressive silicosis.
Others: None known.

12. Ecological Information
Ecological Assessment
When used and disposed of as intended, no adverse environmental effects are foreseen.

13. Disposal Considerations
Is not classified as hazardous for disposal purposes. Subject to local authority disposal requirements.

14. Transport Information
Classification for conveyance not required.

15. Regulatory Information
Hazard Label Data:
This product is NOT classified as dangerous for supply in the UK.
Statutory Instruments:
Health & Safety at Work, etc. Act 1974
Consumer Protection Act 1987
COSHH 1994
Environmental Protection Act 1 990
Guidance Notes:
Occupational Exposure limits (EH40)
Local Exhaust Ventilation (HS(G)37)
Crystalline Silica EH59
Dust, General Principles of Protection (EH44)
Control of Respirable Crystalline Silica in Quarries (HS(G)73)
Waste Management - The Duty of Care

The above publications are available from HNSO or HSE.

16. Other Information
The data and advice given above apply when the substance is used as intended. Use of the substance for other applications may give rise to risks not mentioned. The information contained within the Safety Data Sheet does not constitute the users own assessment of risk as required by other Health and Safety legislation, i.e. COSHH 1994, MHSWR 1992.

If you have purchased the product for supply to a third party for use at work, it is your duty to take all necessary steps to secure that any person handling or using the product is provided with the information in this sheet.

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 of any precautions which should be taken.

For further information or extra copies, contact:
Smiths Concrete Ltd
Southam Road
Bunbury
Oxfordshire, OX16 2RR
Tel: 01295 278177 Fax: 01295 271402