Modified portland cement suitable to be used in general concrete construction. Portland limestone cement plc has comparable performance properties to ordinary portland cement but improves the environmental performance of concrete. Health and safety data sheet for common cements and cement. The study concluded that cement stabilization using the fdr approach is a viable option for improving some unpaved roads. There are 331 suppliers who sells portland cement type 1 on, mainly located in asia. Cem i cement cisfb october 2011 yq2 portland cement l page 1 1. National institute for occupational safety and health niosh. Data sheet health and safety information portland cement bs en 1971. Lafarge portland cement meets or exceeds all applicable chemical and physical requirements of astm c 150 and csa a300008. There are 10 companies that go by the name of general portland cement company. Portland cement clinker is a pyroprocessedfused material consisting predominately of crystalline hydraulic calcium silicates and is the precursor to finely divided portland cement upon grindingpulverizing. While the information provided in this material safety data sheet is thought to provide a useful summary of the hazards of portland cement as it is commonly used, the sheet cannot anticipate and provide all the information that. The top countries of suppliers are vietnam, vietnam, and china, from which the percentage of portland cement type 1 supply is 51%, 51%, and 42% respectively.
Type iii portland cement is formulated to be used in grouts, mortars and. Wind blown dust may cause the hazards identified in section 3. While cockburn cement has taken all due care to include accurate and uptodate information in this msds, it does not provide any warranty as to accuracy or completeness. Portlandlimestone cement national precast concrete association. Download safety data sheets sds for concrete, cement, aggregate, and asphalt products. With carefully controlled concrete production, it is therefore possible to have a small safety margin and the required concrete strengths can be achieved economically. This item shall govern for portland cement concrete to be used in concrete pavement, concrete structures and other concrete construction. Portland cement is the binding ingredient used in concrete mixes with or without other binders. While the information provided in this material safety data sheet is believed to provide a useful summary of the hazards of portland cement as it is commonly used, the sheet cannot anticipate and provide the all of the information that might be needed in every situation. Safety data sheet portland cement lehigh hanson, inc. Status under sara title iii, sections 311 and 312 portland cement qualifies as a hazardous substance with delayed health effects. Updates are made to the electronic file as needed and hard copies are uncontrolled. Ordinary portland cement is the most common cement used in general concrete construction when there is no exposure to sulphates in the soil or groundwater tiger cement limited is one of the best maintained companies for exporting ordinary portland cement from pakistan and is managed by qualified and expert cement field specialists. If nose or airways become inflamed seek medical advice.
Marker portland cement cem i 32,5 r is characterized by low strength fluctuations. Synonyms cement, portland cement, hydraulic cement, oil well cement, trinity white. Modified portland cement portlandpozzolan cement, pozzolan. Ordinary portland cement suitable to be used in general concrete construction when special properties are not required. Lafarge portland cement cement safety data sheet according to federal register vol. Field testing of cement open the bag and take a good look at the cement.
Lehigh astm type iii aashto type iii, low alkali, portland cement is a special purpose hydraulic cement that produces higher early strengths relative to a normal type iii portland cement. The cement shall be of a recognized standard brand of portland cement conforming to the specification requirements listed below and of a type listed below. Report status this document has been compiled by cockburn cement the manufacturer of the product and serves as the manufacturers material safety data sheet msds. Wacker drive chicago, illinois 60606 and the california portland cement co. Nist srm order request system srm 1880b portland cement. Portland cement type iii, iii sds for portland cement type iii, iii page 3 disposal statements dispose of contents and containers in accordance with local, state, and federal regulations. This method describes a quantitative determination of the major phases in cement or clinker. Material safety data sheet msds this is not a controlled document when printed portland cement msds no. St marys masonry cement, french sds st marys portland lime type n, english sds st marys portland lime type n. Recommended standard maximum permissible concentration0. Quikrete dry packaged portland cement based products series 4 msds e other limits. The colour of the cement should normally be greenish grey.
Portland cement clinker dust may cause irritation of the respiratory system. While the information provided in the material safety data sheet is believed to provide a useful summary of the hazards of portland cement as it is commonly used, the sheet cannot anticipate and provide all of the information that might be needed in every situation. Cement is distributed in bags, totes and bulk shipment. The same serious injury can occur if wet or moist skin has prolonged contact exposure to dry portland cement. October 2011 health and safety information portland cement. The product is used in a variety of construction materials. Portland cement should only be used by knowledgeable persons. First aid measures if medical advice is sought take this safety datasheet with you.
Portland cement clinker, sulfate agents to regulate setting, up to 5 % inorganic. The iarc classifies respirable crystalline silica as a group i known human carcinogen. Product identifier trade name other synonyms portland cement portland cement hydraulic cement type i, ii, iii, iii, ila, v low alkali, plastic, block, rapid, oil well, white, class a and class c, cement slurry recommended use and restriction on use. Individual composition of hazardous constituents will vary between types of portland cement. Some of the raw materials used to manufacture cement are limestone, shells, and chalk or. Modified portland cement portland pozzolan cement, pozzolanmodified portland cement, slagmodified portland cement page 2 of 3 procedure agreement the listed manufacturers are approved to ship blended cement in accord with the attached agreement. Portland cement is a complex product made from very simple and abundant materials. Portland cement, shrinkage limited cement, he high early cement, off white. Sds for portland cement may 2015 section vi accidental release measures steps to be taken in case material is released or spilled persons involved in cleaning should first follow the precautions defined in section vii of the sds. Calcium oxide ab 5788 quartz cd 14808607 hexavalent chromium ef 18450299 portland cement also contains gypsum, limestone and magnesium oxide in various concentrations. The safety data sheets provided below are designed to help ensure our products are used correctly and safely. Portland cement clinker is used for the production of common cements or other hydraulic. The products where cimsa super white is used in the building chemicals production building chemicals in which cimsa super white is used are the grouting, readymixed plaster and mortars, satin plaster, cement based paint, floor mortars, ceramic adhesives, and insulation plasters. Portland cement is considered a hazardous chemical under this regulation and should be a part of any hazard communication program.
Portland cement is so named because the color of the cement is akin to the limestone from the isle of portland in the english channel. Portland cement is made up of a number of compounds, but primarily consists of limestone and clay. Specification type portland cement astm c150 type i, iii aashto m85 type i, iii type iii cement may be used upon written authorization of the engineer. Product data sheet portland cement page 1 of 2 l621 technical. Very precise proportions of these two basic materials have to be mixed with some additions to create a raw meal with a precise chemical composition. Formulation these products consist of finely ground portland cement clinker mixed with a small amount of calcium sulphate gypsum and limestone. Srm 1880b portland cement portland cement, cement, astm c0114, astm d5016 certificate msds table add material to cart. Nanostructure of calcium silicate hydrates in cements. Camssds0001 general purpose cement cement australia. Plc has been used in the united states on a limited scale in accordance with astm c1157 for several years, but it is still considered a relatively new technology. Portland cement and concrete how cement works water mixes with portland cement and starts a chemical reaction hydration setting heat shrinking faster setting higher heat shrinkage cracking in general cement particles bond to each other over time.
It can be mixed with water, sand and other materials for use in building and sculpting projects. Technical data quikrete portland cement complies with astm c 150 type i and in many locations also complies with astm c 150 type ii. They outline important information about hazards, first aid in case of an accident, precautions to be taken when using our products, what to do in case of fire, handling and storage, exposure controls and personal protection. Safety data sheet portland cement clinker capitol aggregates. Caf2 with gypsum, thus allowing white cement clinker with a c3a content of less than 5 wt. In this type of material the main fluorosulphate melt contains molten white cement properties, manufacture, prospects. The concrete shall be composed of portland cement, with or without fly ash, fine and coarse aggregates and water.
Portland cement is the most common type of cement in general use around the world as a basic. Status under cercla superfund 40 cfr 117 and 302 not listed. Heavy exposure to portland cement dust, wet concrete or associated water requires prompt attention. Portland cement nsps technology transfer network air toxics. Rule and implementation informationnew source performance standards nsps for portland cement plants rule and implementation information new source performance standards nsps for portland cement plants. Prevent material from entering sewers, drains, ditches or waterways. Cement is used as a binder in concrete and mortars that are widely used in construction. Portland cement 100% 65997151 the structure of portland cement may contain the following in some concentration ranges. In buildcrete, durabuild, civilcrete, powercrete plus, rapidcem, le classic and fastcast, fly ash is used as an extender constituent.
Health and safety data sheet for common cements and cement products 4. An xray diffraction analysis of portland cement sciencedirect. Common cements and cement containing mixtures hydraulic binders are used industrially, by professionals as. Cements composition, types finish up cement manufacture properties of component phases types of cements chapter 2 properties of concrete neville chapter 6 concrete. Material safety data sheet, portland cement page 2 of 2 6. Ordinary portland cement standards and specifications opc. The longer they are kept moist, the stronger the bond. Product data sheet portland cement page 2 of 2 conditions of use concrete, mortars and grouts containing tarmac portland cements must be specified and used correctly for best performance.
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