Health and Safety Recommendations for Hourdex Multi Use Binder from St Astier
See also: Hourdex Data Sheet
Product and Manufacturer Identification
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Product: Hydrated Natural Hydraulic Lime 35 kg bags, grey cement and additives as per EN/BS 459.1. Commercial Name: Hourdex
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Manufacturer: Name: Dordognaise (C.E.S.A. Group) Addresse: 24110 St Astier, France Tel: 05 33 54 1125 Fax: 05 33 04 6791
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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
CAS No : 1305-62-0
Name (ref Dir. EU) : calcium hydroxyde
Symbol : Xi
Risk phrase : R-41
EINCECS No. : 215-137-3
CEMENT
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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Xi |
Hydraulic lime is irritant for eyes, respiratory track and mucous membranes.
Risk of severe eye damage in cases of splashes of powder or wet mortar in the eyes.
Once hydrated, Hourdex increases alcalinity and therefore can irritate or dry the skin.
In cases of significant ingestion Hourdex is caustic for the digestive tract. It can cause burning of the mouth, esophagus and stomac.
Hourdex does not present particular risks for the environment subject to the recommendations in section XIII and the respect of national or local disposal directives. |
First Aid (urgent cases)
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Contact with eyes |
Wash immediately and abundantely with clean water and consult an ophtalmologist.
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Contact with the skin |
Wash the affected area abundantely with clean water. Afterwards wash again with soap or light detergent.
Wear protective clothing
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Inhalation |
Wash nose and throat with clean water. Breathe fresh air. If necessary consult a doctor.
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Ingestion |
Wash mouth, drink water and consult a doctor.
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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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Individual precautions |
Avoid all contacts with the eyes
Avoid contact with the skin
Handle the product with appropriate gloves
Wear a mask if required |
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Protection of the environment |
Do not dispose of Hourdex in sewers, drains and on surface waters
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Cleaning and recovery methods |
Avoid creating dust when collecting loose product. Once hardened the product can be collected as a normal construction debris. The hardening process is variable in accordance with weather conditions and water addition but is never below 1 hour.
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USAGE AND HANDLING PRECAUTIONS
| STOCKING | HANDLING |
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Keep away from children reach. |
Wear appropriate gloves
Avoid inhaling the dust, wearing a mask if necessary
To avoid contact with the eye, wear suitable safety goggles
Manual handling : observe local health and sagety directives |
CONTROL PROCEDURES FOR WORKERS’ EXPOSURE
AND TYPE OF EQUIPMENT FOR INDIVIDUALS’ PROTECTION
Exposure control:
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Total Dust: |
10 mg/m3 |
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Air bourne dust limit: |
5 mg/m3 |
Individuals' protection:
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Inhalation protection |
Wear appropriate mask |
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Hands protection: |
Wear adequate gloves |
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Eyes protection: |
Wear goggles to avoid risk of splashes in the eyes |
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Skin protection: |
Wear suitable protective work clothing |
PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
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Aspec |
Grey Powder |
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Odor: |
None |
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Fusion temperature |
> 1000oC |
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Ignition Temperature |
Not Flamable |
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Danger of Explosion |
Not Explosive |
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Solubility in water |
> 1.5 g/l at 20°C |
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PH |
Between 12 and 13 (in saturated solution) |
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Apparent volumetric mass |
0.65 g/cm3 (20°C) |
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Absolutre volumetric mass |
2.6 g/cm3 (20oC) |
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Granulometry |
20% to 30% fines < 0.05mm |
STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
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Stability: |
The product is stable at all temperatures |
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Conditions to avoid: |
Storage in damp areas to avoid an hydraulic set |
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Materials to avoid: |
Reacts strongly with acids, generating CO2 |
TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
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Inhalation: |
Inhalation can cause irritation of the respiratory ways and of the nasal mucose. In extreme cases the mucose can be eroded |
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Ingestion: |
Large ingestion can cause burining of the mouth, exophagus and stomac |
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Skin contact: |
Can irritate the skin due to its high alcalinity |
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Contact with the eyes: |
Can cause irritation of the eye and the pupil
Proplongued rinsing is necessary |
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Chronic hands, skin disorders: |
Prolongued exposure without adequate protection (eg. gloves) can cause dermatological irritation |
ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
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Mobility: |
None |
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Potential bio-accumulation: |
None |
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Ecotoxicity: |
Hourdex is an alcaline material that brings the water pH to 12.4 in saturated solution
The carbonation process, with time, re-constitutes Calcium Carbonate (CaCO3) which is a neutral material in ecological terms. |
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
Classified as non hazardous merchandise in accordance with transport regulations.
COMPULSORY INFORMATION
Hourdex is not subject to ADR, RID, IMDG and IATA regulations.
In general, avoid spillages of powder during transport.
NOTE:
- 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.
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Danger symbol: |
Xi irritant |
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Principal components: |
Calcium hydroxide |
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Phrases R: |
R36/37/38- irritant for the eyes, respiratory ways and the skin
R41 – risk of severe lesion to the eyes
R43 – can damage the skin
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Phrases S: |
R36/37/38- irritant for the eyes
S24/25 – avoid contact with the skin and the eyes
S26 in case of contact with the eyes, wash immediately and abundantely with clean water and consult a specialist
S37 – wear appropriate gloves
S39 – wear protective eye goggles.
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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