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Material Safety Data Sheet
Crystoflex Powder
Powder Component of the Crsytoflex Waterproofing Membrane |
Classified as a hazardous material in accordance with the criteria of Worksafe Australia.
Identification |
| Product Name: |
Crystoflex Powder |
| Other Names: |
CRYST-O-FLEX Powder |
| U.N. Number: |
N/A |
| Class: |
N/A |
| Hazchem Code: |
N/A |
| Poison Schedule: |
N/A |
| Pack Sizes: |
+- 10kg and 20 bags. |
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Physical Description |
| Appearance: |
Grey cementitious powder. |
| Boiling Point: |
N/A |
| Vapour Pressure: |
N/A |
| Percent Volatiles: |
Not determined. |
| Specific Gravity: |
>+1.2-1.5 |
| Flash Point: |
N/A (Water Based) |
| Flammability: |
N/A (Water Based) |
| Water Solubility: |
Insoluble. |
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Ingredients |
| Chemical |
CAS No. |
Proportion |
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| Portland cement
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65997-15-1 |
30% to 60% |
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| Crystalline quartz silica
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Unknown |
30%-60% |
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| Waterproofing Agent
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Unknown |
25% - 30% |
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| Other
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N/A |
0% to 5% |
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Uses:
Powder component of CRYST-O-FLEX Waterproofing. CRYST-O-FLEX Powder is mixed with CRYST-O-FLEX liquid polymer to form the waterproofing providing which is applied as a wet, liquid slurry. |
Health Warning Information
Health Effects
Swallowed: Main hazard is dry powder dust. Irritating, nausea and possible discomfort. Single dose exposure considered to have little or no effect.
Eye: Irritating. Grit may scratch eye. Avoid repeated or long term contact.
Skin: Mildly irritating. May affect skin with prolonged contact such as dermatitis. Avoid exposure to skin that is cut, damaged or irritated.
Inhaled: Inhaled powder will cause coughing and throat irritation. Repeated and long term exposure to high dust concentrations may lead to lung disorders which may include cancer.
CHRONIC HEALTH EFFECTS
Prolonged contact or continuous long term working in confined and poorly ventilated areas may cause irritation response, sore, eyes / nose and possible headache and dermatitis.
Avoid contact with unprotected skin, inhalation of vapour or ingestion. Observe good occupational work practices.
First Aid
Swallowed: Do not induce vomiting. Give plenty of milk or water to drink. Rinse out mouth. Seek medical assistance or contact the Poisons information Service (Australia 121126 and New Zealand 03 4747000).
Eye: Flush thoroughly with clean water, holding eye lid open to flush product from under the lid. Removal of contact lens after injury should be done by a skilled or medical person.
Skin: Remove contaminated clothing, and wash with soap and water. If symptoms persist seek prompt medical assistance.
Inhaled: Product is water based. Treat for drowning. Remove person to fresh air and perform artificial respiration if required and seek urgent medical assistance. If fumes are inhaled, remove to fresh air, lay patient down, keep warm and rested. This is usually sufficient.
Advice to Doctor
Treat symptomatically.
Precautions in Use
Wet product is considered low risk.
Main hazard is airborne dry powder.
Good ventilation is recommended. outdoors natural ventilation is usually sufficient. In poor ventilated areas or dusty conditions provide adequate dust extraction/ ventilation to keep below TWA.
The use of a face mask/ goggles and gloves are highly recommended.
Exposure Limits
Refer above.
Personal Protection
Gloves: Rubber or PVC. Do not use solvent to clean the skin.
Eyes: Safety goggles. The wearing of contact lenses poses an additional risk. Soft lenses may absorb irritants and all lenses concentrates them.
Feet: Wear safety footwear.
Wearing of a suitable mask to protect against dust/powder inhalation.
Safe Handling Information
Storage and Transport
Store in cool, dry area and place out of the reach of children. Product is not flammable. Avoid freezing.
Suitable containers: Bags.
Check bags are labeled and not damaged.
Storage incompatibility: None known.
Transportation Restrictions: None.
Spills and Disposal
Prevent spills from entering the drains or waterways. Absorb product with sand or earth or absorbent material and dispose to land fill, in accordance with local council regulations or allow product to set and then dispose. Product will set like cement when dry.
Major spills unlikely due to individual size of containers.
Fire / Explosion Hazard
N/A - product is not combustible.
Issued: 1 May 07 | Valid to: 31 May 2010
Conditions of Use and Disclaimer
The information contained in this data sheet is given in good faith based upon our knowledge and current information and does not imply warranty. The information is provided and the product sold on the basis that the product is used for its intended use and applied in a proper workman like manner in accordance with the instruction in this data sheet onto suitable and correctly prepared surfaces which shall remain sound, stable, free of structural defects, cracking, spalling concrete cancer, negative pressure, movement or other conditions that may effect the performance of the product. Deviations from application instructions may diminish or negate the performance of the product. Under no circumstances will the Company be liable for any loss, consequential or otherwise, arising from the use of the product. Liability is limited to the replacement of proven faulty product.