COCKBURN CEMENT
COCKBURN CEMENT LIMITED
A.B.N. 50 008 673 470
LOT 242, RUSSELL ROAD EAST
MUNSTER
POST OFFICE BOX 38
HAMILTON HILL
WESTERN AUSTRALIA 6963
TELEPHONE: (08) 9411 1000
FACSIMILE: (08) 9411 1150
MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
Granulated Blast Furnace Slag
STATEMENT OF HAZARDOUS NATURE
This product is not classified as hazardous according to criteria of NoHSC (Worksafe Australia)
Cockburn Cement Limited
Munster
P.O. Box 38
Hamilton Hill
WESTERN AUSTRALIA 6163
Phone: (08) 9411 1000
IDENTIFICATION
Product Name: Granulated Blast Furnace Slag
Other Names Slag, Blast Furnace Slag, Granulated Slag
U.N. Number None allocated
Dangerous Goods Class and None allocated
subsidiary risk
Hazchem Code None allocated
Poisons Schedule Number None allocated
Use Granulated blast furnace slag is used as a supplementary cementitious
material in blended cements and hydraulic binder systems. It can also
be used in glassmaking, as construction sand, in agriculture and for grit
blasting.
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Physical Properties
Appearance Coarse sand-like material with amorphous structure. Colour ranges
from off-white to greyish brown.
Boiling Point/Melt Point Melting point 1300 – 1400 °C
Vapour Pressure Not applicable
Flash Point Not applicable
Flammability Not applicable
Solubility In Water Reacts slowly on mixing with water to form on inert complex silicates
and aluminates.
Other Properties
Particle Size 100% < 4.75mm
Bulk Density 0.85 to 1.05 t/m3
CAS Number 65996-69-2
Chemical Composition Chemical Composition %
CaO (Calcium Oxide) 30 – 50
SiO2 (Silicon Dioxide) 30 – 40
Al2O3 (Aluminum Oxide) 10 – 20
MgO (Magnesium Oxide) 4–8
S (Sulphide) <2
FeO (Iron Oxide) <1.5
HEALTH HAZARD INFORMATION
HEALTH EFFECTS
Acute: (effects may occur immediately or shortly after a single exposure)
Swallowed Non-toxic but may be abrasive and irritating to mouth and throat.
Eyes Irritating and abrasive to eyes.
Skin Irritating and abrasive to skin.
Inhaled Irritating to nose, throat and respiratory system and may cause coughing
and expectoration.
Acute: (effects may occur after repeated or prolonged exposure)
Skin Repeated and prolonged skin contact may cause irritant dermatitis.
Inhaled Repeated and prolonged inhalation of dust in excess of exposure
standard may cause pneumoconiosis of the lungs.
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FIRST AID
Swallowed Rinse mouth and lips with water. Do not induce vomiting. Give water to
drink to dilute stomach contents. If symptoms persist, seek medical
attention.
Eyes Flush thoroughly with flowing water for at least 15 minutes. Seek
medical attention if symptoms persist.
Skin Wash thoroughly with water. Seek medical attention if irritation persists.
Inhaled Remove from dusty area to fresh air. If symptoms persist, seek medical
attention.
First Aid Facilities: Eye wash station.
Advice to Doctor Treat symptomatically.
PRECAUTIONS FOR USE
Exposure Standards Worksafe Australia Exposure Standard:
Dust (NOS – not otherwise specified): 10 mg/m3 TWA as inspirable dust.
However, where a State or Territory prescribes a lower exposure
standard, the lower exposure standard applies.
Manufacturer’s Keep exposure to dust as low as practicable.
Recommendations
If inspirable dust levels are kept below 2 mg/m3, health problems such
as skin, eye and respiratory irritation will be minimised. When exposed
to slag dust appropriate dust filtering masks should be worn.
Engineering Controls Avoid generating dust. All work with slag should be carried out in such a
way as to minimise exposure to dust and repeated skin contact. Where
dust could be generated whilst handling slag, use local mechanical
ventilation or extraction for areas where dust could escape into the work
environment.
Work areas should be cleaned regularly by wet sweeping or vacuuming.
If generating dust cannot be avoided, see personal protection
recommendations below.
Personal Protection Skin: Wear loose comfortable protective clothing and
impervious boots. Apply barrier cream to hands or
wear gloves (AS 2161). Wash thoroughly after
handling. Wash work clothes regularly.
Eyes: Safety spectacles with side shields or safety goggles
(dust resistant AS/NZS 1336) should be worn if dust is
likely to be generated.
Respiratory: If dust is generated wear a class P1 or P2 particulate
respirator (AS/NZS 1715 and 1716). Use only
respirators that bear the Australian Standards mark
and are fitted correctly. Note that persons with facial
hair will have difficulty in obtaining a satisfactory face
seal. For alternatives see AS/NZS 1715: Selection
and use of respiratory protective devices.
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Flammability: Not flammable. Does not support combustion of other
materials.
SAFE HANDLING INFORMATION
Storage and Transport Transportation is by rail, road or ship in bulk form.
Spills and Disposal Follow safety requirements for personal protection under “Precautions
for Use” on skin, eye and respiratory protection and sweep, vacuum or
shovel whilst trying to minimise dust generation.
Collect in containers and dispose of as trade waste in accordance with
local authority guidelines.
Keep out of sewer and stormwater drains.
Fire/Explosion Hazard Not flammable. Does not cause dust explosions.
CONTACT POINT
For further information on this product, contact:
Marketing and Technology
Cockburn Cement Limited
P.O. Box 38
Hamilton Hill
WESTERN AUSTRALIA 6163
Phone: (08) 9411 1111
Advice Note:
The information in this document is believed to be accurate. Please check the currency of this MSDS by
contacting (08) 9411 1111.
The provision of this information should not be construed as a recommendation to use this product in
violation of any patent rights or in breach of any statute or regulation. Users are advised to make their own
determination as to the suitability of this information in relation to their particular purposes and specific
circumstances. Users should read this MSDS and consider the information in the context of how the
product will be handled and used in the workplace and in conjunction with other substances or products.
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