MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET:

READY-MIXED CONCRETE

1. IDENTIFICATION OF THE SUBSTANCE/MIXTURE AND OF

THE COMPANY/UNDERTAKING

Product identification
Emergency Contact Details
Ready-Mixed Concrete is a high-grade construction
Telephone: 078 390 4768
material.
(Mon. to Fri. 8 am to 5 pm) ask for H&S
Identified uses of the substance or mixture Team Email: [email protected]
Used as a construction material in public and private
infrastructure or construction projects.

Company Identification
Amandelbult Ready Mix (PTY) LTD
FARM KAALVLAKTE 416 KQ
NORTHAM
LIMPOPO
0360

2. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION

Classification of the substance or mixture

Classification according to Regulation EC 1272/2008:
Skin contact may result in ulceration due to the
combination of wetness, alkalinity and abrasiveness
of the cement mixture. This may not be readily
apparent till after exposure, due to potential nerve
Corrosive damage on contact.

Signal Word: Danger Skin contact may also trigger contact or allergic
Warning – Wet concrete can cause serious alkali burns dermatitis reaction caused by an individual’s
if in direct contact with skin or eyes. sensitivity to chromium compounds present in
cement.
Wet Concrete
Contact between wet concrete and the skin or eyes
may cause severe irritation and alkali burns.

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Dry Concrete
Label elements
Inhalation of silica particles in dust caused by
The product does not need to be labelled in
cutting/surface treatment of hardened concrete
accordance with EC directives or respective national
may cause respiratory damage.
laws.
This product has the potential for generation of
respirable dust if the product is drilled, cut, sawn,
crushed or broken up. This dust may contain
respirable crystalline silica.
Prolonged inhalation of respirable dust can constitute
a long term health hazard such as lung fibrosis.
Repeated inhalation of excessive amounts of
respirable silica may cause silicosis.

3. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS

Mixtures
Ready-Mixed concrete is made from a
• Pulverised fuel ash (PFA)
mix of raw materials, including:
• Ground Granulated Blast-furnace Slag (GGBS)
• Sand
• Admixtures
• Aggregates
The latter ingredients are added in small quantities
• Portland Cement
to alter or improve the properties of the concrete in
• Water
either its plastic or hardened state and to meet
customer requirements.

Portland Cement and Respirable Crystalline Silica has the following hazard information:

Portland Cement Respirable Crystalline Silica (Quartz)

CAS No 65997-15-1 14808-60-7

EC No 266-043-4 238-878-4

Index No [-] [-]

Classification STOT SE3, H315, H317, H318, H335 STOT RE 2; H373i

Concentration Variable depending on mix design Variable dependent on mix

design and source

For the full text of the H-Statements mentioned in this Section, see Section 16.

Safety data sheet | Version 3 issued: November 2017

Conforms to Regulation (EC) No. 1907/2006 (REACH),
Annex II
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4. FIRST AID MEASURES

Description of first aid measures

Skin Contact
Ingestion
For wet concrete - If wet concrete enters boots or
For wet concrete - If material enters the mouth, do
gloves, or saturates clothing, remove the articles
not induce vomiting. Give plenty of water to drink.
wash the affected skin area with soap/cleanser and
Seek medical attention immediately.
rinse with plenty of water.
For set concrete - Give plenty of water to
If irritation persists, obtain prompt medical attention.
drink. Seek medical attention if feeling
Clothing that has become contaminated by fresh
unwell.
concrete should be thoroughly washed before re-use.
For set concrete - Remove any contaminated Inhalation
clothing and wash the affected skin area with For set concrete inhalation of dust - Remove to
soap/cleanser and rinse with plenty of water. If fresh air and allow person to rest. If recovery is
irritation persists, obtain prompt medical attention. not rapid obtain prompt medical attention.

Eye Contact
For wet concrete - Do not rub eyes, as the material is
abrasive and may scratch the surface of the eye.
Immediately and thoroughly irrigate with clean water
for at least 15 minutes. DO NOT USE SALINE
EYEWASH SOLUTION.
Seek medical attention if immediately.
For set concrete - Do not rub eyes, as the material is
abrasive and may scratch the surface of the eye.
Immediately and thoroughly irrigate with clean water
or eyewash solution. Seek medical attention if
irritation persists.

5. FIREFIGHTING MEASURES

Suitable/Unsuitable extinguishing media

Material is not flammable or combustible. Use media
suitable for other any other materials present that
may be involved in a fire. There is no unsuitable fire
extinguishing media.

Special hazards arising in a fire

None.

Special Advice for fire fighters

Fire water runoff from wet concrete may become alkaline
and pollute watercourses.

Safety data sheet | Version 2 issued: November 2017

Conforms to Regulation (EC) No. 1907/2006 (REACH),
Annex II
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6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES

Personal precautions, protective equipment and

Methods and materials for containment
emergency procedures
and cleaning up
Avoid contact with skin and eyes. Wear impervious
Clean up any spillage before the concrete
clothing, gloves and boots. Wear eye protection. See
hardens, do not dry sweep residues.
Section 8 for guidance on personal protective
equipment.

Environmental precautions
Fresh wet concrete should not be allowed to
accidentally enter watercourses.

7. HANDLING AND STORAGE

Precautions for safe handling

Safe storage
• Avoid wet concrete coming into contact with skin
• No special requirements.
and eyes. Do not sit, lean or kneel on wet concrete

• If it is necessary to operatives should thoroughly

wash their hands before handling cigarettes, food
or drink.

• Ensure set concrete material is handled so as to

prevent the generation of dust.
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8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION

Control parameters

Components with workplace exposure limits (WELs)

Component WEL (8Hr TWA)

Total Inhalable Dust 10mg/m3

Respirable Dust 4mg/m3

Respirable Crystalline Silica 0.1mg/m3

It is recommended that occupational monitoring be completed to determine exposure.

Exposure controls
Skin Protection
Appropriate engineering controls Wet Concrete - Impervious clothing, consisting of
Use in well ventilated areas. Use mechanical overalls or full length sleeved top and trousers
ventilation in poorly ventilated areas. together with water resistant safety boots and/or
Wellington boots.
Eye/face Protection
Dry Concrete - Overalls / Impervious clothing,
Wet Concrete - Eye Protection to EN166 in the form
selected according to the workplace conditions.
of safety glasses and/or goggles is required to
protect against accidental splashes. Respiratory Protection
Wet Concrete – No requirement.
Dry Concrete - Eye Protection to EN166 in the form
of safety glasses and/or goggles is required to Dry Concrete - Suitable dust masks should be worn
protect against dust particles. where there is likely to be dust generated. The
Chemical Agents Directive shows a requirement for
Hand Protection respirators as a means of control should use a
Wet Concrete - Handle with imperious watertight, particulate filter type P3 or equivalent.
wear-and alkali-resistant protective gloves/gauntlets
according to EN345 class 3 (eg PVC Gauntlets).
Gloves should be removed and hands thoroughly
washed before handling or eating any food or drink.

Dry Concrete – Recommend use of heavy duty gloves

to prevent mechanical abrasion.
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9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES

Physical and chemical properties will vary dependent source, but generic properties are as follows:

Property

Appearance Grey Granular paste

Odour Characteristic earthy odour

Ph Alkaline - pH 10 -14

Boiling Point / Range Not Determined

Melting Point / Range Not Determined

Flash Point Not Applicable

Flammability Not Applicable

Auto Flammability Not Applicable

Explosive Properties Not Applicable

Oxidizing Properties Not Determined

Vapour Pressure Not Applicable

Relative Density Above 2.4

Water Solubility Insoluble in water

Fat Solubility Not Determined

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10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY

Reactivity and Chemical stability

Incompatible materials
Stable at normal temperatures and under
Strong mineral acids.
recommended storage conditions.
Hazardous decomposition products
Conditions to avoid
None.
None.

11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION

11.1 INFORMATION ON TOXICOLOGICAL EFFECTS

Acute toxicity
Specific target organ toxicity - repeated exposure
Wet Concrete – Can cause serious alkali burns to
Prolonged exposure of Respirable Crystalline Silica
skin and eyes.
fraction by inhalation may lead to silicosis in lungs.
Set Concrete - None
Carcinogenicity
Skin corrosion/irritation IARC classified respirable crystalline silica as a Group 1
Wet Concrete – Long term contact may result in carcinogen, therefore long term exposure may cause
alkali burns, skin sensitisation, skin disease and cancer.
dermatitis, due to the alkali nature of cement and/or
Ingestion
presence of Chromium.
Wet Concrete – In large quantities may causes
Dry Concrete - Long term contact with skin may
irritation to the stomach and intestines.
cause mechanical skin irritation and possible
dermatitis. Dry Concrete - Not likely to cause long term problems.

Respiratory sensitisation
Wet Concrete – None

Dry Concrete - Chronic exposure by inhalation of

concrete dust may cause cough, breathlessness and
lung fibrosis.
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12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION

Environmental Assessment
Ecotoxicity
When used and disposed of as intended, no
Set concrete is not expected to be toxic to aquatic
adverse environmental effects are foreseen.
organisms. Fresh wet concrete may cause damage to
However, material entry into drains and
fish and aquatic organisms due to increased pH
watercourses should not be permitted as it may
levels.
cause pollution and or blockage.
Bioaccumulative potential
Mobility
Not applicable.
Set Ready-Mixed Concrete materials are immobile.
Results of PBT and vPvB assessment
Persistence and Degradability
Will not meet PBT or vPvB criteria.
Set Ready-Mixed Concrete materials are resistant to
degradation and will persist in the environment.

13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS

Waste treatment methods

Product
Contaminated packaging
Set Ready-Mixed Concrete is classified as an inert
Not Applicable.
waste and can be disposed of as normal industrial
waste in accordance with waste regulation.

Wet Concrete is hazardous waste and should be

allowed to set before disposal.

It is recommended that it be disposed of via

recycling or reuse.

14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION

Special Carriage Information

None. This product is NOT classified as
dangerous for transport.
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15. REGULATORY INFORMATION

Classification: Corrosive

Text of H-code(s) and P-codes(s) mentioned in Section 3

Hazard Statement(s)
Safety, health and environmental regulations/legislation
H314 – Causes severe skin burns and eye specific for the substance or mixture
damage H315 – Causes skin irritation Health & Safety at Work etc. Act 1974
H317 – May cause allergic skin Control of Substances Hazardous to Health
reaction H318 – Causes serious Regulations 2002 (as amended)
eye damage H335 – May cause Classification, Labelling and Packaging of
respiratory irritation Substances and Mixtures Regulations 2008 (as
amended)
H372 – Causes damage to organs through
prolonged and repeated exposure (inhalation of EH40/2005 Workplace Exposure Limits (as
respirable silica if hardened concrete is cut or amended) HSE Crystalline Silica EH59
drilled)

Precautionary Statement(s)
P102 – Keep out of reach of
children P261 – Avoid breathing
dust
P262 - Do not get in eyes, on skin, or on
clothing. P281 – Use personal protective
equipment as required (see Section 8)

16. OTHER INFORMATION

Training and Advice

Wear and use appropriate PPE.

Recommended restrictions on use

Use in accordance with manufacturer’s technical instructions.

Further Information
Contact the Aggregate Industries Health & Safety Team.

Key Data used to compile data sheet

Classification, Labelling and Packaging of Substances
and Mixtures Regulations 2008 (as amended)

EH40/2005 Workplace Exposure Limits (as

amended) HSE Crystalline Silica EH59

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