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Date of Revision March 1, 2024
SAFETY DATA SHEET
1. IDENTIFICATION
Product Name : EXPAN-K
Product No. (SDS No.) : 41103001-4
Recommended use of the chemical and restrictions on use:
Recommended use : For civil engineering and construction
Restrictions on use : Use only for the purposes recommended.
Supplier’s Name : Taiheiyo Materials Corporation
Address : 6-1-1, Tabata, Kita-ku, Tokyo
Section in Charge : Admixture Business Department
Phone No. : +81-3-5832-5218
Fax No. : +81-3-5832-5254
Emergency Phone No. : +81-3-5832-5228 Quality Control Group, Production Department
2. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
GHS classification of the substance/mixture and GHS label elements
GHS classification
Health hazards
Skin corrosion/irritation: Category 1
Serious eye damage/eye irritation: Category 1
Specific target organ toxicity (single exposure): Category 1
Specific target organ toxicity (repeated exposure): Category 1
GHS label elements
Signal word: Danger
Hazard statements
Causes severe skin burns and eye damage
Causes damage to organs
Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure
Precautionary statements
Prevention
Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray.
Wash contaminated parts thoroughly after handling.
Wear appropriate protective equipment such as protective clothing made of impermeable materials,
dust mask, protective gloves, and protective shoes.
Wear eye protection/face protection.
Do not eat, drink, or smoke when using this product.
Response
Specific treatment
Get medical advice/attention if you feel unwell.
Immediately call a doctor.
IF exposed or concerned: Call a doctor.
IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing.
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IF ON SKIN (or hair) : Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with
water/shower.
Wash contaminated clothing before reuse.
IF IN EYES : Rinse eyes immediately with clean water for at least 15 minutes. Remove contact
lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. See an ophthalmologist
immediately.
IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting.
Storage
Store only after taking rigorous measures to prevent access by unauthorized persons.
Disposal
Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/national regulations
3. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Substance or mixture:
Mixture
Ingredient name CAS No. Content (%) Official Gazette Reference Code
Portland cement 65997-15-1 30 - 40 -
Calcium oxide 1305-78-8 30 - 40 1-189
Manganese (II) oxide 1344-43-0 <1 1-475
Note: The above values are not the product specifications.
This product has as one of its ingredients Portland cement containing manganese oxide (<1 %) and
chromium compounds (<0.1 %).
For trade secret ingredients, contents are indicated using the range from the figure obtained by rounding
off fractions less than 10% to the figure obtained by rounding up those fractions.
Hazardous ingredients
Ingredients corresponding to “Harmful Substances Subject to Indication” under the Industrial Safety and
Health Act in Japan
Calcium oxide
Ingredients corresponding to “Harmful Substances Subject to Notice” under the Industrial Safety and
Health Act in Japan
Calcium oxide, Manganese (II) oxide
4. FIRST-AID MEASURES
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS:
Get medical advice/attention if you feel unwell.
Immediately call a doctor.
IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air as soon as possible, have person rinse mouth with
cold or warm water and see a doctor if necessary.
IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing.
Wash thoroughly with soap and water or warm water.
See a doctor if necessary.
IF IN EYES: Rinse eyes immediately with clean water for at least 15 minutes. Remove contact
lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. See an ophthalmologist
immediately.
IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting.
Drink a lot of water immediately, and see a doctor immediately.
SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR A DOCTOR:
Special treatments are necessary.
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5. FIRE-FIGHTING MEASURES
Extinguishing media
Suitable extinguishing media
Use extinguishing media suitable for neighboring facilities.
Not identified because product is non-combustible.
This product reacts with water and generates heat. Do NOT use water to extinguish fire.
Unsuitable extinguishing media
Water (must not be used directly on the product)
6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures
Wear suitable gloves, boots, eye protection, dust mask, etc. for collection and avoid skin contact,
ingestion, inhalation, and eye contact with dust.
Environmental precautions
Prevent released product from being discharged into waterways and pay attention to avoid
subsequent environmental effects.
Methods and materials for containment and cleaning up
Gather leaked product with a shovel or a broom, or collect with a vacuum cleaner.
Wash away any product from floors, prevent washing water from being directly discharged into
waterways, and perform neutralization and dilution as necessary.
7. HANDLING AND STORAGE
Handling
Technical measures
(Exposure control for handling person)
Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray.
Wear appropriate protective equipment such as protective gloves, protective boots, eye protection,
dust mask, etc. to avoid eye and skin contact.
(General Precautions)
Use in a well-ventilated place.
Precautions for safe handling
Wear protective gloves, protective clothing made of impermeable materials, eye protection, and
face protection.
Wear eye protection/face protection.
Wash face, hands, mouth, etc. with water after handling.
Do not treat bags roughly to avoid damage to them.
Incompatibilities
During storage: Water, moisture, acids
During use: Acids
Sanitary measures
Wash contaminated parts thoroughly after handling.
Do not eat, drink, or smoke when using this product.
Wash contaminated clothing before reuse.
Storage
Conditions for safe storage
Store only after taking rigorous measures to prevent access by unauthorized persons.
Avoid humid locations and store in a dry place.
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It is preferable to store in a dry place at 10-30°C.
Safe packaging and container materials
Moisture-proof containers
8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION
Control parameters
Administrative control levels and concentration standard values
(Manganese (II) oxide)
Working environment assessment standard: 0.05 mg-Mn/m3
(Dust of soil and stones, rocks, minerals, metal, or carbon)
E = 3.00/(1.19Q + 1.00)
< E: Administrative control levels (mg/m3), Q: Free silicic acid content of the dust (%) >
Occupational Exposure Limits (OELs) (Permissible Exposure Limit [PEL])
(Manganese (II) oxide)
Japan Society for Occupational Health (2021): 0.02 mg-Mn/m3 (respirable dust); 0.1 mg-Mn/m3
(total dust)
(Portland cement)
ACGIH (2010) TWA: 1 mg /m3 (E, R) (lung function; respiratory symptoms; asthma)
(Calcium oxide)
ACGIH (1990) TWA: 2 mg/m3 (upper respiratory tract irritation)
(Manganese (II) oxide)
ACGIH (2013) TWA: 0.02 mg-Mn/m3 (R);
TWA: 0.1 mg-Mn/m3 (I) (central nervous system disorder)
Exposure controls
Facilities measures
In case of use in room, ventilation equipment with enough capacity to maintain concentrations
below administrative control levels should be installed. In case a large quantity of the product is
used in a closed area, dust collectors should be installed.
Protective equipment
Respiration : Dust mask
Hands : Protective gloves
Eyes : Eye protection (safety goggles, face shield, etc.)
Skin and body : Boots and protective clothing made of impermeable materials
9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Information on basic physical and chemical properties
Physical state : Solid powder
Color : Gray
Odor : Odorless
Melting point/freezing point : No information
Boiling point or initial boiling point : No information
Boiling range : No information
Flammability (gases/liquids/solids) : Non-flammable
Lower and upper explosion limit/flammability limit : Non-explosive
Flash point : Non-flammable
Auto-ignition temperature : Non-flammable
Decomposition temperature : No information
pH : 12–13 when in contact with water
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Kinematic viscosity : Not applicable
Partition coefficient n-octanol/water (log value) : No information
Vapor pressure : No information
Density and/or relative density : No data
Relative vapor density (air = 1) : Not applicable
Particle characteristics : No information
10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Reactivity
Reacts with water, generating heat sufficient to ignite combustible materials.
No hazardous reactions under normal conditions
Reacts with water.
Chemical stability
Stable in normal safekeeping and under normal handling conditions
Stable under normal handling conditions
Possibility of hazardous reactions
No hazardous reactions anticipated under normal handling conditions
Conditions to avoid
Contact with water except in use
During storage: Water, moisture, acids
During use: Acids
Incompatible materials
Acidic products
Hazardous decomposition products
Not applicable
11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Information on toxicological effect
Acute toxicity
Acute toxicity (oral)
[Ingredient data]
[Evidence data published in Japan]
(Calcium oxide)
Rat LD50 = 5,000 mg/kg (Risk Assessment Report on food additives by the Food Safety
Commission of Japan, 2013)
Local effects
Skin corrosion/irritation
[Product]
Category 1. Causes severe skin burns and eye damage
[Product data]
[pH-based assessment]
Since the pH of the product is ≥ 11.5, it is classified as Category 1 for skin corrosion/irritation.
[Ingredient data]
[Evidence data published in Japan]
(Calcium oxide)
Skin irritation (ACGIH 7th, 2001)
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Serious eye damage/eye irritation
[Product]
Category 1. Causes serious eye damage
[Product data]
[pH-based assessment]
Since the pH of the product is ≥ 11.5, it is classified as Category 1 for serious eye damage/eye
irritation.
[Ingredient data]
[Evidence data published in Japan]
(Calcium oxide)
Severe burns (ACGIH 7th, 2001)
Respiratory or skin sensitization: No data
Germ cell mutagenicity: No data
Carcinogenicity
[Ingredient data]
[ACGIH]
(Portland cement)
A4 (2010): Not Classifiable as a Human Carcinogen
(Manganese (II) oxide)
A4 (as Mn) (2013): Not Classifiable as a Human Carcinogen
Teratogenicity: No data
Reproductive toxicity: No data
Specific target organ toxicity
Specific target organ toxicity (single exposure)
[Product]
Category 1. Causes damage to organs
[Ingredient data]
[Category 1]
[Evidence data published in Japan]
(Calcium oxide)
Respiratory organs (PATTY 4th, 1993)
[Category 3 (respiratory tract irritation)]
[Evidence data published in Japan]
(Portland cement)
Respiratory tract irritation (ACGIH 7th, 2010)
Specific target organ toxicity (repeated exposure)
[Product]
Category 1. Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure
[Ingredient data]
[Category 1]
[Evidence data published in Japan]
(Portland cement)
Respiratory organs (ACGIH 7th, 2010)
(Calcium oxide)
Respiratory organs (ACGIH 7th, 2001)
Aspiration hazard: No data
12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Ecotoxicity
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Hazardous to the aquatic environment
[Ingredient data]
Hazardous to the aquatic environment—short-term (acute) hazard
[Evidence data published in Japan]
(Calcium oxide)
Fish (carp) 96-hour LC50 = 1,070 mg/L/ (IUCLID, 2000)
Water solubility
(Portland cement)
Reaction (ICSC, 2001)
(Calcium oxide)
0.12 g/100 ml (HSDB, 2004)
Persistence and degradability : No data
Bioaccumulative potential : No data
Mobility in soil : No data
Other adverse effects
Hazardous to the ozone layer : No data
Other information
Since water becomes alkaline after contact with product, avoid subsequent environmental impact.
13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
Information for proper disposal or recycling of the substance or mixture and its containers and packages to
assist in the determination of safe and environmentally preferred waste management options
Disposal method for waste
It should be handled in accordance with the Waste Management and Public Cleaning Act in Japan
or be treated by authorized industrial waste disposers in accordance with the local government
ordinances and the laws.
Sufficient care shall be taken to ensure draining of washing water complies with the relevant laws
and ordinances such as Water Pollution Prevention Act.
Contaminated containers and packages
They should be handled in accordance with the Waste Management and Public Cleaning Act in
Japan.
14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION
UN number or UN classification
UN number or ID number : Not applicable
UN proper shipping name : Not applicable
Transport hazard class : Not applicable
Packing group, if applicable : Not applicable
Environmental hazards
Marine pollutant (Yes/No) : No
Special safety precautions
Avoid direct sunlight, load a cargo carefully to prevent container damage, corrosion, or leakage,
and take adequate measures to prevent collapse of cargo.
Do not pile up heavy materials on the product.
Domestic regulations : Not applicable
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15. REGULATORY INFORMATION
Safety, health and environmental regulations/laws and ordinances specific for the product in question
Poisonous and Deleterious Substances Control Act in Japan : Not applicable
Industrial Safety and Health Act in Japan
Ordinance on Prevention of Organic Solvent Poisoning: Not applicable
Ordinance on Prevention of Hazards Due to Dust (Ordinance No. 19)
Portland cement
Dangerous and Toxic Substances Whose Names, etc. Should be Indicated or Notified
Dangerous and Toxic Substances Whose Names Should Be Indicated
Calcium oxide (Appended Table 9-190)
Dangerous and Toxic Substances Whose Names Should Be Notified
Calcium oxide (Appended Table 9-190); manganese (II) oxide (Appended Table 9-550)
Pollutant Release and Transfer Register (PRTR) Law in Japan: Not applicable
Labor Standards Act
Disease-causing chemical substances (4-1 in Appended Table 1-2 of Ordinance)
Manganese (II) oxide
Fire Service Act in Japan: Not applicable
Act on the Regulation of Manufacture and Evaluation of Chemical Substances (Chemical Substance Control
Law in Japan): Does not correspond to specified chemical substance, monitoring chemical substance, or
priority assessment chemical substances under the Act.
Pneumoconiosis Law
Portland cement
Air Pollution Control Act
Hazardous air pollutants/substances requiring priority action
Manganese (II) oxide (225 of Central Environment Council 9th Report)
Water Pollution Prevention Act
Designated substances
Manganese (II) oxide
Act No. 51
Regulatory information
Waste Management and Public Cleaning Act in Japan
16. OTHER INFORMATION
GHS classification categories
Skin corrosion/irritation, Category 1. H314: Causes severe skin burns and eye damage
Serious eye damage/eye irritation, Category 1. H318: Causes serious eye damage
Specific target organ toxicity (single exposure), Category 1. H370 Causes damage to organs
Specific target organ toxicity (repeated exposure), Category 1. H372: Causes damage to organs through
prolonged or repeated exposure
Reference Documents and Sources of Information
Globally Harmonized System of classification and labelling of chemicals, UN
Recommendations on the TRANSPORT OF DANGEROUS GOODS 22nd edit., 2021 UN
2020 EMERGENCY RESPONSE GUIDEBOOK (US DOT)
2023 TLVs and BEIs. (ACGIH)
JIS Z 7252 : 2019
JIS Z 7253 : 2019
Recommendation of Occupational Exposure Limits etc. 2022 (Japan Society for Occupational Health)
Supplier's data/information
Hazard Communication Standard - 2012 (29 CFR 1910.1200)
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Safety Data Sheet issued by the supplier of the ingredients
Abbreviations and acronyms
(E) - The value is for particulate matter containing no asbestos and < 1% crystalline silica.; (I) -
Inhalable Particulate matter; (R) - Respirable particulate matter; see Appendix C, paragraph C.; CNS -
central nervous system; func - function; impair - impairment; irr - irritation; pulm - pulmonary; resp -
respiratory; URT - upper respiratory tract
This data sheet is provided as reference information to secure the safe handling of the product. It has
been prepared based on documents, information, and data available at the time of the preparation of
this document, and may be revised by new knowledge available in the future. This data sheet in no way
guarantees the safety of the product, which may carry further risks and hazards that are not identified
herein. Handling operators should determine the need for safety measures according to the conditions
for each individual use, application, method, etc.
GHS classification categories given here are based on published data in Japan (NITE 2022).
