SAFETY DATA SHEET
Sika FastFix - M60
Date of issue - 27/01/2004. VP131
1. PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION
Product Code VP131
Product Name Sika FastFix - M60
Product Description Rapid Setting Cementitious Mortar
Manufacturer/Supplier Sika Limited
Watchmead
Welwyn Garden City
Hertfordshire.
AL7 1BQ
tel. 01707 394444
Fax. 01707 329129
2. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON THE COMPONENTS
Preparation - Hazardous ingredients ( Europe )
Component CAS/EINECS Concentration Classification Risk Phrases
Portland Cement 65997-15-1 10.00% - 25.00% Xi R41
Limestone 1317-65-3 5.00% - 10.00% - -
3. HAZARD IDENTIFICATION
Main Hazards Risk of serious damage to eyes.
Health Effects - Inhalation Exposure to dust at high concentrations may have the following
effects:-
irritation of nose, throat and respiratory tract.
Respirable silica dusts if inhaled over a prolonged period could
constitute a health hazard.
4. FIRST AID MEASURES
Eye Contact Immediately flood the eye with plenty of water for at least 15
minutes, holding the eye open.
Obtain medical attention urgently.
Skin Contact Wash skin thoroughly with soap and water.
Obtain medical attention if blistering occurs or redness persists.
Contaminated clothing should be washed or dry-cleaned before
re-use.
Ingestion Do not induce vomiting. Wash out mouth with water.
Inhalation Remove from exposure.
In cases of possible respiratory irritation or if feeling unwell in
cases of prolonged exposure,obtain medical attention.
5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
Extinguishing Media Not combustible.
Select extinguishing agent appropriate to other materials involved.
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6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Personal Precautions Wear appropriate protective clothing.
Environmental Precautions and Clean-up Try to prevent the material from entering drains or water courses.
Methods
Spillages Avoid creating a dust.
Sweep up into suitable containers for recovery or disposal.
7. HANDLING AND STORAGE
Handling Avoid inhaling dust.
Exposure by inhalation or skin contact should be minimised by
good Industrial Hygenie practices.
Mix in a well ventilated area.
Storage Storage area should be: cool. dry.
8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION
Occupational Exposure Limits - GB
Portland Cement UK EH40: OES 10mg/m3 8h TWA. total inhalable dust
UK EH40: OES 4 mg/m3 8h TWA. respirable dust
Limestone UK EH40: OES 10 mg/m3 8hr. TWA ; total inhalable dust
UK EH40: OES 4 mg/m3 8hr. TWA ; respirable dust
Engineering Control Measures Use of the basic principles of Industrial Hygiene will enable this
material to be used safely.
Every effort should be made to prevent airborne dusts arising
during mixing operations.
Respiratory Protection If limits are exceeded use an approved dust mask.
Hand Protection Wear suitable impervious gloves.
The insides of gloves must be kept scrupulously clean.
Eye Protection Dust tight goggles.
Body Protection Protective clothing should be worn which ensures that
cementitious materials do not come into contact with the skin.
Particular care should be taken to ensure that wet mortar does not
enter boots/footwear.
9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Physical State Powder.
Color Grey.
Odor None.
pH Approx. 12 in water.
Solubility - Water Partially soluble.
Density (kg/m3) Approx. 1.25. (loose)
10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Stability Stable under normal conditions.
Conditions to avoid Exposure to water or moisture.
Materials to avoid Strong mineral acids.
Hazardous Decomposition Products None known.
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11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Acute toxicity Low order of acute toxicity.
Eye irritation Cement is a severe eye irritant.
Gross exposures or untreated mild exposures can lead to chemical
burning and ulceration of the eye.
Skin irritation Frequent or prolonged skin contact may cause some local short
term skin irritation.
12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Mobility The product is sparingly soluble in water.
Persistence/degradability Inorganic basis,therefore non biodegradable.
Ecotoxicity The alkalinity of this product will have a local effect on ecosystems
sensitive to changes in pH
13. DISPOSAL
Product Disposal Dispose of as Special Waste.
As an inert material it may be disposed of via an approved solid
waste disposal facility.
Container Disposal Empty packaging may be disposed along with normal builders
waste via an authorised waste contractor.
14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION
ADR/RID : Number Not regulated for Road/Rail Transport
IMDG : Proper shipping name Not regulated for Sea Transport
IATA : Proper shipping name Not Regulated for Air Transport
15. REGULATORY INFORMATION
Label Requirements Irritant
Risk Phrases Risk of serious damage to eyes.
Safety Phrases In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water
and seek medical advice.
Wear suitable gloves and eye/face protection.
16. OTHER INFORMATION
First Issue Date 20.1.2004
Revisions Highlighted Future revisions will incorporate such information as is required but
which is not available at this time.
Uses and Restrictions Customers are urged to ensure that the product is entirely suitable
for their own [Link] is the customer`s responsibilty to ensure
that a suitable and sufficient assessment of the risks created by
the use of the product is undertaken.
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UK Legislation Health and Safety at Work etc Act, 1974, and relevant Statutory
Provisions.
SI 2002/1689: Chemicals (Hazard Information and Packaging)
Regulations
SI 2002/2677: The Control of Substances Hazardous to Health
Regulations
SI No 2839 1991 Environmental Protection (Duty of Care)
Regulations.
SI No. 972/1996: The Special Waste Regulations 1996
UK Guidance Publications General Approved Code of Practice to COSHH Regulations, HSE.
EH40, Occupational Exposure Limits, HSE. Revised Annually.
EH44, Dust in the Workplace: General Principles of Protection,
HSE.
EH26, Occupational Skin Diseases: Health and Safety
Precautions, HSE.
CONIAC Health Hazard Information Sheet No.26 (Cement)
Footnote The information contained in this SDS corresponds to our level of
knowledge at the time of publication. All warranties are excluded.
Our most current General Sales Conditions shall apply. Please
consult the Technical Data Sheet prior to use.
