MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET

HI-POZZ ATIC 141

September 2010

1.

IDENTIFICATION OF MATERIAL AND SUPPLIER

Si Powders Pty Ltd 9 Holt Drive, Toowoomba, Qld., 4350 (07) 4633 7909 (07) 4633 7897 0427 220 197 Michael@sipowders.com.au UFFA, PULVERISED ASH Meets AS3582.1-1998 Part 1: Fly Ash (Special Grade) Cement additive, Concrete additive, Shotcrete additive

Supplier Name Address Telephone Facsimile Emergency Email Synonyms Uses

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HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION

Classified as hazardous according to NOHSC criteria. Not classified as a dangerous good by the criteria of the ADG code. UN No. Hazchem Code Pkg Group DG Class Subsidiary Risks EPG None allocated None allocated None allocated None allocated None allocated None allocated

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COMPOSITION
Formula SiO2 Not avail Conc. <5% >60% CAS No. 14808-60-7 68131-74-8

Ingredient Crystalline silica Fly Ash

4.
Eyes

FIRST AID MEASURES

Flush eyes continuously with sterile water. Continue until advised to stop by a doctor, the poisons information centre or

Inhalation Skin Ingestion First Aid

for at least 15 minutes. If over exposure occurs leave the area immediately. If irritation occurs or persists seek medical attention. Flush affected area with water. If irritation occurs seek medical advice. Contact a Poisons Information Centre on 13 11 26 Australia wide or consult a doctor. If swallowed do not induce vomiting. Eye wash facilities should be available. Non flammable. No fire or explosion hazard Non flammable. No fire or explosion hazard Non flammable None

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FIREFIGHTING MEASURES

Flammability Fire and explosion Extinguishing Hazchem Code

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ACCIDENTAL RELEASE
For bulk spillages wear PVC gloves, coveralls and full face Class P3 particulate respirator. At high dust levels (in excess of 10mg of fly ash per cubic metre of air based on a time weighted average of 8 hours continuous exposure) wear an air line respirator. Spray with water to prevent dust generation and place in sealed containers for disposal. Bulk spillages will normally only result from silo or tanker rupture. High dust levels will not normally occur with manual handling of bagged product and a class P1 or P2 Respirator (AN/NZS 1715 and 1716) is adequate for personal protection. Do not attempt to handle broken or ruptured bags.

Spillage

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STORAGE AND HANDLING

Store in cool, dry, well ventilated area removed from acids (particularly hydrofluoric acid), foodstuffs, chemicals and hydrocarbons. Read the product label before use. Utilise safe work practices, avoid eye or skin contact and inhalation. Observe good personal hygiene. Prohibit food preparation and eating, drinking or smoking in areas where the product is produced, packaged or stored.

Storage

Handling

8.

EXPOSURE CONTROL/PERSONAL PROTECTION

Do not inhale dust. Use in well ventilated areas. In poorly ventilated areas mechanical extraction ventilation is necessary. Maintain dust levels below the recommended exposure standard.

Ventilation

Exposure

Silica, crystalline Quartz (14808-60-7) ES-TWA 0.1mg/m3 (Silica Quartz, respirable NOHSC) ES-TWA# 0.1mg/m3 (Qld), 0.15 mg/m3 (NSW), WES-TWA 0.2 mg/m3. Wear safety glasses or dust proof goggles and PVC or rubber gloves. At high dust levels described previously wear a Powered Air Purifying Respirator (PAPR) with Class P3 (Particulate) filter or a Class P3 (Particulate) respirator. Where an inhalation risk exists, wear a class P1 or P2 (Particulate) Respirator. When exposed to large quantities or where heavy contamination is likely, wear coveralls.

PPE

9.

PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES

Fine grey powder None Alkaline Not available Not available Not available >1560 C Not available 0.1 mg/m3 respirable crystalline silica <10g/l 1.8 2.4 Not available Non Flammable Not relevant Not relevant Not relevant Not relevant

Appearance Odour pH Vapour pressure Vapour density Boiling Point Melting Point Evaporation rate Exposure Standard Solubility (Water) Specific Gravity % Volatiles Flammability Flash Point Upper Explosion Limit Lower Explosion Limit Auto Ignite Temperature

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STABILITY AND REACTIVITY

Incompatible with strong acids No fire or explosion hazard exists

Reactivity Decomposition

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TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION

Health Hazards Summary Irritant slightly corrosive. Use safe work practices to avoid dust inhalation. Chronic over exposure to crystalline quartz may cause lung disease (silicosis). Crystalline quartz is classified as carcinogenic to humans (ARC Group 1). Adverse health effects are not anticipated where dust generation is minimised. Eyes Slightly corrosive irritant. Exposure may result in lacrimation, pain, redness and possible corneal burns with prolonged contact.

Inhalation

Irritant, slightly corrosive. Over exposure at high levels as described in Section 6 may result in irritation of the nose and throat with coughing. Prolonged and repeated inhalation of respirable silica may result in pulmonary fibrosis (silicosis). Crystalline quartz is classified as carcinogenic to humans (IARC Group 1). Irritant. Prolonged skin contact or direct contact with abraded skin may result in irritation and possible skin rash. Slightly corrosive, ingestion may result in burns to the mouth and throat with vomiting and abdominal pain. Due to the form of the product ingestion is not considered a likely exposure route. Silica, Crystalline Quartz (14808-60-7). Carcinogenicity, Classified as a human carcinogen IARC Group 1. Limited ecotoxicity data is available for this product. Ensure appropriate measures are taken to ensure that the material does not enter the environment, particularly waterways.

Skin Ingestion

Toxicity Data

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ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION

Environment

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DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
Re-use or recycle the material wherever possible. Keep the product moist to minimise dust generation and dispose of to an approved landfill site or through the services of an accredited waste management operator. Dispose of in accordance with relevant Local Legislation.

Waste disposal

Legislation

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TRANSPORT INFORMATION
None allocated None allocated None allocated None allocated None allocated None allocated None allocated

Shipping Name UN Number DG Class Hazchem Code Subsidiary risk Packaging Group EPG

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REGULATORY INFORMATION
A poison schedule number has not been allocated to this product using the criteria in the Standard for the Uniform Scheduling of Drugs and Poisons (SUSDP). All chemicals listed on the Australian Inventory of Chemical Substances (AICS).

Poison Schedule

AICS

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OTHER INFORMATION

Additional Information

Crystalline silica is present in fly ash as an impurity. The amount depends on the crystalline silica content of the source coal.

SILICA MEDICAL CONSIDERATIONS

Medical testing for those with frequent or potentially high exposure to crystalline silica (half the exposure standard or more) is recommended before beginning work and at regular intervals thereafter. This should include lung function tests and chest x rays every one to three years. If abnormal chest x ray develops, skin tests for tuberculosis should be done. Any evaluation should include a careful history of past and present symptoms with an exam. Medical tests that look for damage already done are not substitutes for controlling exposure.

EXPOSURE STANDARDS TIME WEIGHTED AVERAGES

Exposure standards are established on the premise of an 8 hour work period of normal intensity under normal climatic conditions and where a 16 hour break between shifts exists to enable the body to eliminate absorbed contaminants. In the following circumstances exposure standards must be reduced; strenuous work conditions, hot, humid climates, high altitude conditions and extended shifts (which increase the exposure period and shorten the period of recuperation).

ABBREVIATIONS
Mg/m3 ppm TWA/ES pH CAS# M IARC Milligrams per cubic metre Parts per million Time weighted Average or Exposure Standard Relates to hydrogen ion concentration this value will relate to a scale of 0-14 where 0 is highly acidic and 14 is highly alkaline Chemical Abstract Service Number used to identify chemical compounds Moles per litre, a unit of concentration International Agency for Research on Cancer

PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT GUIDELINES

The recommendation for protective equipment contained within this MSDS is provided as a guide only. Factors such as method of application working environment, quantity used, product concentration and the availability of engineering controls should be considered before final selection of personal protective equipment is made. Information in this regard in this document is summarised for ease of use.

HEALTH EFFECTS FROM EXPOSURE

It should be noted that the effects from exposure to this product will depend on several factors including frequency and duration of use, quantity used, and effectiveness of control measures, protective equipment used and method of

application. It is anticipated users will assess the risks and apply control methods where appropriate.