Health and Safety Recommendations for Hourdex Multi Use Binder from St Astier
See also: Hourdex Data Sheet
Product and Manufacturer Identification
- Product: Hydrated Natural Hydraulic Lime 35 kg bags, grey cement and additives as per EN/BS 459.1.
Commercial Name: Hourdex - Manufacturer:
Name: Dordognaise (C.E.S.A. Group)
Addresse: 24110 St Astier, France
Tel: 05 33 54 1125
Fax: 05 33 04 6791 - In case of Urgency:
France: - ORFILA, Tel : 01 45 42 5959
UK: – The Lime Line 0800 7839014
Ireland:– The Traditional Lime Co. 05991 51750
Components
LIME | CEMENT |
CAS No : 1305-62-0 Name (ref Dir. EU) : calcium hydroxyde Symbol : Xi Risk phrase : R-41 EINCECS No. : 215-137-3 |
65997-15-1 Portland White Xi R36/37/38-43 266-043-4 |
IDENTIFICATION OF DANGERS
Risk symbol | Principal risks for people and the environment |
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First Aid Measures
Contact with eyes |
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ANTI FIRE MEASURES
- The product is not flammable.
- All fire estinguishing agents can be used.
- Above 950oC the lime will produce CO2 emission.
ACCIDENTAL SPILLAGE MEASURES
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Protection of the environment |
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Cleaning and recovery methods |
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USAGE, STOCKING AND HANDLING PRECAUTIONS
STOCKING | HANDLING |
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CONTROL PROCEDURES FOR WORKERS' EXPOSURE
AND TYPE OF EQUIPMENT FOR INDIVIDUALS' PROTECTION
Exposure control:
Total Dust Limit: | 10 mg/m3 |
Air bourne dust limit: | 5 mg/m3 |
Individuals' protection:
Inhalation protection | Wear appropriate mask |
Hand protection | Wear appropriate gloves |
Eyes protection: | Wear goggles to avoid risk of splashes in the eyes |
Skin protection: | Wear suitable protective work clothing |
PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Aspect | Grey Powder |
Odour | None |
Fusion temperature | > 1000oC |
Ignition Temperature | Not Flamable |
Danger of Explosion | Not Explosive |
Solubility in water | > 1.5 g/l at 20°C |
PH | Between 12 and 13 (in saturated solution) |
Apparent volumetric mass | 0.65 g/cm3 (20°C) |
Absolutre volumetric mass | 2.6 g/cm3 (20oC) |
Granulometry | 20% to 30% fines < 0.05mm |
STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Stability: | The product is stable at all temperatures |
Conditions to avoid: | Storage in damp areas to avoid an hydraulic set |
Materials to avoid: | Reacts strongly with acids, generating CO2 |
TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Inhalation: | Inhalation can cause irritation of the respiratory ways and of the nasal mucose. In extreme cases the mucose can be eroded |
Ingestion: | Large ingestion can cause burining of the mouth, exophagus and stomac |
Skin contact: | Can irritate the skin due to its high alcalinity |
Contact with the eyes | Can cause irritation of the eye and the pupil Proplongued rinsing is necessary |
Cronic skin pathology | Prolongued exposure without adequate protection (eg. gloves) can cause dermatological irritation |
ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Mobility: | None |
Potential bio-accumulation: | None |
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DISPOSAL INFORMATION
- The product in its hardened state can be disposed of as a normal construction debris
- Dispose of used bags in authorised refuse areas in accordance with local directives.
TRANSPORT INFORMATION
Hourdex is not subject to ADR, RID, IMDG and IATA regulations.
In general, avoid spillages of powder during transport.
- ADR : European agreement on road transport of dangerous substances.
- RID : International rail transport regulation for dangerous substances.
- IMDG : International maritime dangerous goods code.
- IATA : International Air Transport Association.
COMPULSORY INFORMATION
Risk Symbol | Xi irritant |
Principal Constituent | Calcium hydroxide |
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OTHER INFORMATION: None
The recommendations in this document are based on our kowledge as it stands today related to Natural Hydraulic Limes,sands and additives. They are given in good faith.
Under no circumstance the information can be considered as a quality guarantee.
The User attention is drawn to the eventual risks caused by the utilisation of a product for different purposes from the ones for which the product has been envisaged. It is the responsibility of the User to adopt the appropiate safety measures and to apply all regulations current at the time of use. The prescriptions contained in this document are given to help the User to fulfill its obligations. The precautions listed cannot be considered as exhaustive.
See also: HOURDEX Data Sheet
For further Guidance, contact your St Astier Distributor.
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