1. IDENTIFICATION OF THE SUBSTANCE/MIXTURE AND SUPPLIER Product Name Synonyms Recommended uses Supplier Address Telephone 136 135 Website Emergency Emergency (A/H) Recycled Concrete Recycled Concrete Road Base, Recycled Concrete Aggregates, Recycled Concrete Materials, Recycled Concrete Dust Drainage Aggregate, Concrete Aggregate, Road Base, Fill Material, Bedding Material, Backfill Material Alex Fraser Group - (trading as Alex Fraser Queensland and Recycling Industries Victoria) 50 Parkwest Drive, Derrimut, VIC 3030, Australia www.alexfraser.com.au 136 135 (Business hours) 13 11 26 (Poison Information Centre) 2. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE according to SAFE WORK AUSTRALIA (applicable in NSW & QLD) NOT CLASSIFIED AS A HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE according to NOHSC: 1008 (2004) (applicable in VIC) NOT CLASSIFIED AS A DANGEROUS GOOD according to the 7.4 Australia Code for the Transport of Dangerous Goods by Road and Rail Label elements Signal Word Pictograms WARNING Hazard Statements H317 May cause an allergic skin reaction H333 May be harmful if inhaled Prevention Statements P260 Do not breathe dust P272 Contaminated clothing should be thoroughly laundered before reuse P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye and face protection Response Statements P302 + P352 IF ON SKIN: wash with plenty of soap and water 3. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS Chemical Nature Ingredients Recycled concrete is composed of rock fragments coated with cement with or without sands/ fillers produced in a controlled manner to close tolerances of grading and minimum foreign material content Content Aggregate - containing crushed stone, rock fragments, gravel, slag, sand Balance to 100% Water < 20% Portland Cement < 10% http://www.alexfraser.com.au/ Page 1 of 5
4. FIRST AID MEASURES Eye Inhaled Swallowed Notes to Doctor Flush eyes with plenty of water for 15 minutes. Keep rotating the eyes to ensure complete flushing of all particles. Contact Poison Information Centre or a doctor if irritation persists or any abrasions/ burns occur Remove contaminated clothing. Wash skin thoroughly with cool water and mild soap. Launder contaminated clothing before re-use. Contact Poison Information Centre or a doctor if rash, irritation or dermatitis occurs Remove affected person promptly to fresh air. Contact Poison Information Centre or a doctor for discomfort or if coughing or other symptoms do not subside For advice, contact Poison Information Centre or a doctor. Due to product form and application, ingestion is considered unlikely Treat symptomatically 5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES Extinguishing media Fire fighting procedures Hazardous Decomposition Products Use extinguishing media appropriate for surrounding fire The product is non-combustible and will not burn. Avoid breathing dust. Crushed concrete does not pose a fire-related hazard. Firefighters must wear self-contained breathing apparatus to limit exposure to combustion products when fighting any fire None 6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES General Measures Waste Disposal Methods Precautions for Safe Handling Conditions for Safe Storage Dampen spills, if possible. Sweep up spilled material and place in a container. Avoid actions that cause the material to become airborne. Avoid inhalation. Prevent run-off into drains and waterways. Wear appropriate PPE as described in Section 8. Reuse crushed concrete wherever possible Dispose of crushed concrete according to federal, state or local regulations Ensure adequate load-bearing capacity of ground, floors or platforms when storing material Avoid actions that cause the material to become airborne; such as dry sweeping or using compressed air. Do not store near food or beverages 7. HANDLING AND STORAGE Precautions for Safe Handling Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities. Specific end use(s) Before use, read the SDS. The use of safe work practices are recommended to avoid eye or skin contact and inhalation. Observe good personal hygiene, including washing hands before eating Avoid breathing dust. Respirable dust can be generated during processing, handling and storage. When stockpiling and handling large quantities of products, care should be taken to avoid having the face of the stockpile steeper than the natural angle of repose of the material. Steep faces can fall without warning and trap persons resulting in injury and possibly suffocation. This product is recycled through the system Not applicable http://www.alexfraser.com.au/ Page 2 of 5
8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION National occupational exposure standards Exposure to material should be kept as low as practicable. The product contains low levels of crystalline silica (< 15%), with <0.05% of respirable quartz in the respirable fraction of the dust Substance TWA STEL Reference Crystalline silica (quartz) 0.1 mg/m3 None allocated Safe Work Australia Particulates (dust) 10 mg/m3 None allocated Safe Work Australia Engineering controls Ventilation Maintenance Considerations Avoid inhalation. Use in well ventilated area. Where an inhalation risk exists, wet down the product or use mechanical extraction ventilation to keep dust levels below exposure standards. Wear PPE as listed below Where possible, wet down all plant, equipment and the work area prior to maintenance. If not possible, wear PPE as listed below PPE should meet recommended national standards, check with PPE suppliers Eye/Face Respiratory Wear safety glasses or dust-proof googles when handling material to avoid contact with eyes Wear gloves and long sleeves to avoid skin contact Where an inhalation risk exists wear a Class P1 (Particulate) respirator, dependent on site specific risk assessment 9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES Appearance Grey, granular solid with no odour Boiling Point Melting Point Vapour pressure Bulk density: approx Aggregate: 1200 kg/m3 (20 C), dust: 1500kg/m3 (20 C) Maximum Dry Density Dust: approx. 1900 kg/m3 (20 C) Flash Point Not flammable Flammability Limits Not flammable Auto ignition temperature Solubility in water Insoluble 10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY Chemical stability Hazardous reactions Incompatible materials Conditions to avoid Hazardous decomposition products Stable None known None known Dust generation None http://www.alexfraser.com.au/ Page 3 of 5
11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION Eye Inhaled Swallowed Concrete dust may cause dry skin, discomfort, irritation and dermatitis. Concrete dust, in association with sweat and friction, can lead to skin irritation and dermatitis. affected by dermatitis may include symptoms such as redness, itching, rash, scaling and cracking. Irritant dermatitis is caused by the physical properties of concrete dust such as abrasion Airborne dust may cause immediate or delayed irritation or inflammation. Eye contact with large amounts of concrete dust can cause moderate eye irritation and abrasion. Eye exposures require immediate first aid and medical attention to prevent significant damage to the eye Breathing dust may cause nose, throat or lung irritation, including choking, depending on the degree of exposure. Individuals with an existing lung disease (e.g. bronchitis, emphysema, COPD, pulmonary disease) can be aggravated by exposure Unlikely under normal occupational exposures. Although ingestion of small quantities of concrete is not known to be harmful, large quantities can cause distress to the digestive tract Chronic Risk of injury depends on duration and level of exposure. The product contains crystalline silica. Prolonged or repeated inhalation of respirable crystalline silica can cause silicosis, a seriously disabling and fatal lung disease See Section 8 for further information. 12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION Ecotoxicity Persistence and degradability Mobility in soil Not expected to be toxic to aquatic organisms The product is resistant to degradation and will persist in the environment The product contains non-volatile materials that will sink in water and form a solid on the surface of the ground. Not expected to be mobile in landfill 13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS Disposal Method Dispose of waste and containers in compliance with applicable federal, state and local regulations. Suitable for disposal to landfill sites. Keep out of stormwater and sewer drains 14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION Road and Rail Transport (Australian Dangerous Goods Code 7.4) Marine Transport (International Maritime Dangerous Goods Code) Marine Pollutant Air Transport (International Air Transport Association Dangerous Goods Regulations) No 15. REGULATORY INFORMATION Australian Inventory of Chemical Substances (AICS) Standard for the Uniform Scheduling of Drugs and Poisons (SUSDP) All components are either listed on the inventory or are exempt under the Industrial Chemicals (Notification and Assessment) Act 1989 Not scheduled http://www.alexfraser.com.au/ Page 4 of 5
16. OTHER INFORMATION Australian Standards References AS/NZS 1336:2014 AS/NZS 1715:2009 AS/NZS 1716:2012 AS/NZS 2161:2008 Eye and Face Protection Guidelines Selection, Use and Maintenance of Respiratory Protective Devices Respiratory Protective Devices Occupational Protective Gloves Prepared By Hodson & Associates Pty Ltd Phone: 03 9572 130 Fax: 03 9572 1393 Issue Date 14 October 2016 supercedes May 2010 Description Regulatory revision and change of contact details This Safety Data sheet is valid for 5 years from the date of issue and may be withdrawn and revised any time prior to that date. Please ensure that you are using the latest issue. This SDS summarises at the date of issue, our best knowledge of the health and safety hazard information of the product, and in particular how to safely handle and use the product in the workplace. Since Alex Fraser Group cannot anticipate or control the conditions under which the product may be used, each user must, prior to usage, review this SDS in the context of how the user intends to handle and use the product in the workplace. If clarification or further information is needed to ensure that an appropriate assessment can be made, the user should contact this company. Our responsibility for product sold is subject to our standard terms and conditions, a copy of which is sent to our customers and is also available upon request. http://www.alexfraser.com.au/ Page 5 of 5