SAFETY DATA SHEET                              JUNE 2007

1.IDENTIFICATION OF THE PREPARATION AND COMPANY

PRODUCT NAME

• TILEMASTER RAPID SET GREY & WHITE
• TILEMASTER SETAFLEX GREY & WHITE
• TILEMASTER EXTRA BOND GREY & WHITE
• TILEMASTER STANDARD SET GREY & WHITE
• TILEMASTER STANDARD SETAFLEX GREY & WHITE
• WIDE JOINT FLOOR GROUT ALL COLOURS
• WATER RESISTANT WALL GROUTS
• TILEMASTER SELF LEVELLER
• LEVELFLEX

SUPPLIER:        TILEMASTER ADHESIVES LTD

                           UNIT 3, LOW MILL INDUSTRIAL ESTATE

                           TOWN LANE

                           WHITTLE – LE – WOODS

                           CHORLEY

                           PR6 7DJ  

2.  COMPOSITION / INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS.

Blend of silica sands, hydraulic cement ( including Portland cement C.A.S. No 65997-15-1 )

Substances contained in the products for which there are occupational exposure limits approved by the HSE, Occupational Exposure Standards (OES), or otherwise are given below.

                 SUBSTANCE                                     OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS

Ordinary Portland Cement  30-50%                        8hr TWA 15 min, 5mg/m cu (total)                                                 

(comprising soluble silicates, lime etc).

       CONCENTRATION RANGE                              HAZARD CLASSIFICATION

                      30—50%                                                   Xi irritant, R37/38,R41

3.HAZARD IDENTIFICATION

Classified as an irritant according to Chemical (information and packaging) Regulations 1993. 

When mixed with water, a strong alkali solution is produced containing lime.  If this comes into contact with eyes or skin, it may cause serious burns or ulcerations. The dry powder contains silica dust which can cause silicosis. Inhalation should be avoided.

Skin contact:  Repeated contact may cause serious burns and / or dermatitis to sensitive individuals.  May damage nerve endings prior to burns being evident.

Eye contact: May cause serious burns.

4.FIRST AID MEASURES

In all cases, if symptoms are severe, persist, or cause concern, obtain immediate medical advice.

Inhalation: Remove to fresh air.  Keep at rest and if nose and airways become inflamed, seek medical attention.

Eye contact:  Rinse immediately with plenty of clean water for 15 minutes and seek immediate medical advice.

Skin contact:  Wash the affected area thoroughly with soap and water before continuing.  If irritation, pain or any other skin trouble occurs, seek medical advice. Clothing contaminated by wet mortar must be removed and washed thoroughly before use.

Ingestion:  DO NOT induce vomiting, wash out mouth with clean water and give water to drink.

5.  FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES

Fire Product contains small quantity (0.1 to 6.5%) of organic compounds which will support combustion.

Extinguishing media:  Any.

Special Fire Fighting Measures: None.

Unusual Hazards: None.

6.  ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES

Wear full P.P.E. as detailed in 8.  Recover the spillage in dry state with a vacuum cleaner if possible.  Minimise generation of airborne dust. The product can be slurried with the addition of water but will subsequently set as a hard material. Do not allow to enter drains, sewers or water courses Keep children away from clean up operation.

7.HANDLING AND STORAGE

No special requirements.  Store in dry conditions free from extremes of temperature and direct sunlight.  Use P.P.E. as detailed in 8 when handling.  Shelf life up to 6 months from date of manufacture. If stored correctly and used within the shelf life, the activity of the reducing agent will be maintained and this product will contain, when mixed with water, no more than 0.0002% (2 ppm) soluble Chromium (V1) of the total dry weight of the cement.

8.  EXPOSURE CONTROLS AND PERSONAL PROTECTION

Precautionary  Measures: Ensure adequate ventilation during use.

Respiratory Protection: Dust mask approved for use with cement.

Hand/Skin protection: Nitrile gloves, coveralls.

Eye protection: Goggles to BS2902.

Process Conditions: Provide eyewash station.

Hygiene Measures: Wash after work shift. Wash promptly if skin becomes contaminated. When using do not eat or smoke

9.STABILITY AND REACTIVITY

Conditions to avoid: Damp storage areas.

Hazardous Decomposition Products: None.

Materials to avoid: Strong acids. Strong alkalies

10. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES

Appearance:                 Coarse grey/white powder.      

PH:                                > 12 when wet                           

Melting Point:              N/A                                       

Flammability:              Non Flammable.                     

Oxidising Prop:            Zero

Rel. Density:                Ca. 2.8.

Odour:                          N/A

Flash Point:                  N/A

Boiling Point:               N/A

Auto Ignition Temp:    N/A

Vapour Pressure:          N/A

Solubility in Water:      Forms strong alkaline solution.

11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION

High repeated exposures in excess of OES have been linked with rhinitis and coughing.  Skin contact has been linked to allergic dermatitis.  This is more common through repeated contact with the wet mix mortar rather than the dry powder. Wet mix contamination will cause burns.

12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION

Spillages will raise the Ph of water hence is a possible danger to aquatic life.

13. DISPOSAL INFORMATION

Dispose as “controlled waste” (Controlled Waste Regulations 1992).  Keep out of reach of children.

14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION

Not Classified.

15. REGULATORY INFORMATION

Classified as irritant under the Chemicals Hazards (Information and Packaging) Regulations 1994.

Labelling: Label according to EEC directives concerning preparations.

Risk Phrases: R37/38 Irritating to respiratory system and skin, R41 Risk of serious damage to eyes.

Safety Phrases: S22 Do not inhale dust. S24 / 25 Avoid contact with skin and eyes.