Unilock Pavers, Slabs & Walls (MSDS)

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Material Safety Data Sheet Summary for Unilock Architectural Pavers and Retaining Walls

Section I: Identification
Manufacturer: Unilock, 401 The West Mall, Suite 610, Toronto, ON, Canada M96 5J5
Emergency Contact: (905) 873-0312
Date Prepared: December 15, 2014

Section II: Hazardous Ingredients
Contains Portland Cement and Quartz (Crystalline Silica). Exposure limits are specified for respirable and total dust. Prolonged exposure may lead to respiratory issues.

Section III: Physical/Chemical Characteristics
Boiling Point: 4046°F, Melting Point: 3110°F, Insoluble in water. Appearance: Concrete pavers with various colors and textures, no discernable odor.

Section IV: Fire and Explosion Data
No specific fire hazards. Non-flammable.

Section V: Reactivity Data
Stable under normal conditions. Avoid powerful oxidizers and certain chemicals. Dust may be produced during sawing or drilling.

Section VI: Health Hazard Data
Routes of Entry: Inhalation. Acute exposure can cause irritation; chronic exposure may lead to silicosis. Carcinogenicity: Contains substances known to cause cancer.

Section VII: Precautions for Safe Handling and Use
No special storage requirements. Handle with care due to weight. Implement industrial hygiene monitoring to control dust exposure.

Section VIII: Control Measures
Respiratory Protection: Use appropriate respirators based on dust concentration levels. Ventilation: Use local exhaust ventilation. Protective Equipment: Gloves and ANSI-approved safety glasses recommended. Work Practices: Use wet methods to reduce dust, maintain hygiene, and clean work surfaces regularly.

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Material Safety Data Sheet IDENTITY Unilock Architectural Pavers and Retaining Walls Section I Manufacturer’s Name and Address Emergency Telephone Number Unilock 401 The West Mall, Suite 610 Toronto, ON Canada M96 5J5 (905) 873-0312 Telephone Number for Information (905) 873-0312 Fax (905) 873-2366 Date Prepared December 15, 2014 Section II - Hazardous Ingredients/Identity Information H a z a r d o u s C o m p o n e n ts Na me Portland Cement 5 mg/m3 (respirable dust) 15 mg/m3 (total dust) Quartz (Crystalline Silica) Section III - Physical/Chemical Characteristics Boiling Point Melting Point Evaporation Rate (Butyl Acetate = 1) Concrete pavers or retaining walls with various colors and textures depending on application. No discernable odor. Section IV - Fire and Explosion Data Flash Point (Method Used) Extinguishing Media Special Fire Fighting Procedures Unusual Fire or Explosion Hazards Flammable Limits

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Section V - Reactivity Data Stability Incompatibility (Materials to Avoid) Powerful oxidizers: fluorine, chlorine trifluoride, manganese trioxide, oxygen difluoride, hydrogen peroxide, etc.; acetylene; ammonia Hazardous Decomposition or Byproducts Sawing, drilling or other abrasion may produce dust. Employers should use appropriate industrial hygiene methods to determine magnitude of exposure and appropriate control methods. Hazardous Polymerization Conditions to Avoid None Section VI - Health Hazard Data Route(s) of Entry: Health Hazards (Acute and Chronic) Acute: Dust can produce mechanical...

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Section VIII - Control Measures Respiratory Protection (Specify Type) Respirator Recommendations (NIOSH) Up to 0.5 mg/m3: (APF = 10 ) Any air-purifying respirator with a high-efficiency particulate filter Up to 1.25 mg/m3: (APF = 25) Any powered, air-purifying respirator with a high-efficiency particulate filter/(APF = 25) Any supplied-air respirator operated in a continuous-flow mode Up to 2.5 mg/m3: (APF = 50) Any air-purifying, full-facepiece respirator with a high-efficiency particulate filter/(APF = 50) Any powered, air-purifying respirator with a tight-fitting facepiece and a high-efficiency...

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Unilock Pavers, Slabs & Walls (MSDS)

Unilock Pavers, Slabs & Walls (MSDS)

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