Health and Safety Recommendations for Tradiblanc Binder for Mortar by St Astier (EN/BS 998.1)
See Also: Tradiblanc Data Sheet
Product and Manufacturer Identification
Product
Hydrated Natural Hydraulic Lime, white cement CEM 1 and additives as per EN/BS 459.1
Manufacturer
Name: Dordognaise (C.E.S.A. Group)
Address: 28 bis route de Montanceix, La Jarthe – 24110 Saint-Astier, France
Phone: +33 (0)5 33 54 1125
Fax: +33 (0)5 33 04 6791
In case of emergency
France: ORFILA / +33 (0)1 45 42 59 59
The United Kingdom: The Lime Line / +44 (0) 800 7839 014
Ireland: The Traditional Lime Co. / +44 (0) 599 15 17 50
| Components | Lime | Cement |
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CAS No:
Name(ref Dir. EU):
Symbol:
Risk phrase :
EINCECS No: |
1305-62-0
calcium hydroxyde
Xi
Risk phrase : R-41
EINCECS No. : 215-137-3 |
65997-15-1
Portland White
Xi
R36/37/38-43
266-043-4 |
| 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, Tradiblanc increases alcalinity and therefore can irritate or dry the skin.
In cases of significant ingestion In cases of significant ingestion Tradiblanc is caustic for the digestive tract. It can cause burning of the mouth, esophagus and stomac.
Tradiblanc 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 |
In case of prolongued contact with the skin :
Wash the affected area abundantely with clean water. Afterwards wash again with soap or light detergent. Protect clothing..
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Inhalation |
In case of inhalation of large amounts of dust:
Bring the affected person outside the dusty area. Consult a doctor in case of respiratory problems
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Ingestion |
In cases of significant ingestion
Rinse mouth, drink potable water and consult a doctor
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Anti fire measures
Thermocromex 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
Wear a mask if required
Handle the product with the appropriate gloves |
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Protection of the environment |
Do not dispose of Tradiblanc in sewers, drains and on surface waters.
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Cleaning and recovery methods |
Use preferably collecting methods so as to avoid the creation of dust in the air
NOTE:
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
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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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Cellular dust: |
5 mg/m3 |
Individuals' protection
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Respiratory protection: |
In the presence of airborne dust, the use of an anti dust mask is recommended. |
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Hands protection: |
Wear adequate gloves |
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Eyes protection: |
Wear protective goggles in case of airborne dust or risk of splashes of powder or wet mortar. |
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Skin protection: |
Wear adequate work clothing covering the arms and extend it to the hands by wearing gloves.
If working standing on knees, wear knee pads. Skin protective creams can also be used. |
Physical and chemical properties
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Aspec |
White or pale grey powder |
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Odor: |
None |
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PH in water solution: |
Alcaline between 12 and 13 |
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Fusion temperature: |
> 1000°C |
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Apparent volumetric mass: |
0.65 g/cm3 at 20oC |
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Absolutre volumetric mass |
2.6 g/cm3 (20oC) |
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Explosion point: |
Not applicable |
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Flammable point: |
Not applicable |
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Danger of explosion: |
None |
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Granulometry |
20 to 30 % of 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 ad 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 (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: |
Tradiblanc 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 as a normal construction debris.
Dispose of used bags in authorised refuse areas in accordance with local directives.
Transport information
Tradiblanc 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.
Compulsory information
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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, respitatory tracks and skin.
R41 – risk of severe eyes lesion
R43 – can damage the skin |
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Phrases S: |
S2 keep away from childrens’ reach
S24/25 avoid contact with skin and eyes
S26 in case of contact with the eyes wash immediately and abundantely with clean water and consult a specialist
S37 wear adequate gloves
S39 – wear protective eye goggles. |
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: Tradiblanc Data Sheet