Merkrete

pdf (236 KB) SDS

Safety Data Sheet for Merkrete pdf (236 KB), revised 2024-12-03.

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Hazards

• H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
• H317 May cause an allergic skin reaction.
• H335 May cause respiratory irritation.
• H350 May cause cancer by inhalation.
• H372 Causes damage to organs (Lungs) through prolonged or repeated exposure.

Protective equipment

• Use a properly fitted NIOSH approved air-purifying or air-fed respirator complying with an approved standard if a risk assessment indicates this is necessary.
• Chemical-resistant, impervious gloves complying with an approved standard should be worn at all times when handling chemical products if a risk assessment indicates this is necessary.
• Safety eyewear complying with an approved standard should be used when a risk assessment indicates this is necessary.
• Choose body protection in relation to its type, to the concentration and amount of dangerous substances, and to the specific work-place.

First aid

• Eyes: Small amounts splashed into eyes can cause irreversible tissue damage and blindness. Rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice. Continue rinsing during transport to hospital. Remove contact lenses. Keep eye wide open while rinsing.
• Skin: Take off contaminated clothing and shoes immediately. Wash off with soap and plenty of water. Immediate medical treatment is necessary as untreated wounds from corrosion of the skin heal slowly and with difficulty.
• Swallowed: Clean mouth with water and drink afterwards plenty of water. Do not induce vomiting without medical advice. Do not give milk or alcoholic beverages. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Take victim immediately to hospital.
• Breathing it in: Move to fresh air. Consult a physician after significant exposure.

Fire

Use extinguishing measures appropriate to local circumstances and the surrounding environment. Collect contaminated fire extinguishing water separately; do not discharge into drains. In the event of fire, wear self-contained breathing apparatus.

Spills

Use personal protective equipment and avoid breathing dust. Deny access to unprotected persons. Do not flush into surface water or sanitary sewer system. Pick up and arrange disposal without creating dust, keeping the material in suitable, closed containers for disposal.

Summary taken from the SDS and checked by IDSDS. The full SDS is the official document.