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EPRO PROPOINT MORTAR MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET

EPRO Services, Inc. PHONE: 1-800-882-1896
PO Box 347
Derby, KS 67037
1. PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION

Trade Name: EPRO PRO-POINT

Chemical Name: N/A
Synonyms: N/A
Hazardous Ingredients/OSHA: Chemical Families:
A. Calcium salts and silicatesE. Kaolin
B. Silica F. Fatty Soap
C. Sulphonated melment G. Lignin
D. Aluminum Silicates H. Diatomite Compound

Hazards: DRY - Inhalation (nuisance dust) WET - Skin irritation

Carcinogenic Ingredients/OSHA/NTP: None IARC: Yes - Silica

2. WARNING STATEMENTS

Prolonged inhalation of excessive dust may affect pulmonary function.

Prolonged contact with wet mortar can dry skin and cause alkali burn.

3. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL DATA

Appearance and Odor: Light Gray Vapor Pressure: N/A

Density Mg/cu m: 2.9 Vapor Density: N/A
Solubility in Water: .5% Percent Volatiles: None
Boiling Point: N/A Evaporation Rate: N/A

4. FIRE PROTECTION: N/A

5. REACTIVITY DATA

INCOMPATIBILITY - Contact with extremely powerful oxidizing agents such as fluorine, chlorine trifluoride, etc.
may cause fires.

HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION OR BYPRODUCTS - Silica will dissolve in hydrofluoric acid and product a
corrosive (Silicon tetra fluoride).

6. HEALTH HAZARD DATA

Exposure Limits: Nuisance mineral dust

PEL OSHA: (total) 15 mg/cu m 8 hr. TWA
(resp.) 5 mg/cu m 8 hr. TWA
TLV ACGIH: (total) 10 mg/cu m 8 hr. TWA
(resp.) 5 mg/cu m 8 hr. TWA

7. PHYSIOLOGICAL EFFECTS SUMMARY

ACUTE: Wet cement can dry skin and cause alkali burn. Cement and silica dust can irritate eyes and
upper respiratory system.
CHRONIC: Cement and silica dust can cause inflammation of lining tissue of interior of the nose and
inflammation of the cornea. Prolonged exposure can lead to conditions of pneumoconiosis or silicosis.
Hypersensitive individuals may develop an allergic dermatitis (may contain traces of hexavalent chromium).

8. PRECAUTIONS FOR SAFE HANDLING

Avoid breathing dust. Use dust mask if TLV or PEL for airborne dust is exceeded. See OSHA 29 CFR 1000.34.
 Avoid prolonged skin contact.

9. PROTECTION AND CONTROL MEASURES

Protective Equipment: Use of gloves and/or barrier cream is recommended for skin protection.
Respiratory Protection: Use NIOSH approved dust masks. See OSHA 29 CFR 1000.134.
Ventilation: Use local exhaust ventilation as primary dust control method.

10. EMERGENCY AND FIRST AID PROCEDURES

For gross inhalation: remove to fresh air, give artificial respiration as needed.
For eye contamination: irrigate eyes with water.
For skin contact: wash affected areas of the body with soap and water.
Contact physician as needed for any of the above occurrences.

11. SPILL AND DISPOSAL PROCEDURES

Not a RCRA hazardous waste. Use vacuum to clean up spillage. Dispose of according to state and local regulations.

For Additional Information Contact:

Office of Environmental Affairs 1-800-882-1896
EPRO Services, Inc.
PO Box 347
Derby, KS 67037

Information presented herein has been compiled from sources considered to be dependable and is accurate and reliable to
the best of our knowledge and belief but is not guaranteed to be so. Nothing herein is to be construed as recommending
any practice or any product in violation of any patent or in violation of law or regulation. It is the users responsibility to
determine for himself the suitability of any material for a specific purpose and to adopt such safety precautions as may be
necessary. We make no warranty as to the results to be obtained in using any material and, since conditions of use are not
under our control, we must necessarily disclaim all liability with respect to the use of any material supplied by us.