Portland cement

Synonyms & Trade Names

Cement, Hydraulic cement, Portland cement silicate [Note: A class of hydraulic cements containing tri- and dicalcium silicate in addition to alumina, tricalcium aluminate, and iron oxide.]

CAS No.

65997-15-1

RTECS No.

VV8770000

DOT ID & Guide

Formula

Conversion

IDLH

5000 mg/m³
See: 65997151

Exposure Limits

NIOSH REL

TWA 10 mg/m³ (total) TWA 5 mg/m³ (resp)

OSHA PEL

TWA 50 mppcf See Appendix C (Mineral Dusts) See Appendix G

Measurement Methods

NIOSH 0500;
OSHA ID207
See: NMAM or OSHA Methods

Physical Description

Gray, odorless powder.

Molecular Weight

Boiling Point

Melting Point

Solubility

Insoluble

Vapor Pressure

0 mmHg (approx)

Ionization Potential

Specific Gravity

Flash Point

Upper Explosive Limit

Lower Explosive Limit

Noncombustible Solid

Incompatibilities & Reactivities

None reported

Exposure Routes

inhalation, ingestion, skin and/or eye contact

Symptoms

irritation eyes, skin, nose; cough, expectoration; exertional dyspnea (breathing difficulty), wheezing, chronic bronchitis; dermatitis

Target Organs

Eyes, skin, respiratory system

Personal Protection/Sanitation

(See protection codes)
Skin:Prevent skin contact
Eyes:Prevent eye contact
Wash skin:When contaminated
Remove:When wet or contaminated
Change:No recommendation

First Aid

(See procedures)
Eye:Irrigate immediately
Skin:Soap wash promptly
Breathing:Fresh air
Swallow:Medical attention immediately

Respirator Recommendations

NIOSH

Up to 50 mg/m³:
(APF = 5) Any quarter-mask respirator.
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Up to 100 mg/m³:
(APF = 10) Any particulate respirator equipped with an N95, R95, or P95 filter (including N95, R95, and P95 filtering facepieces) except quarter-mask respirators. The following filters may also be used: N99, R99, P99, N100, R100, P100.
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(APF = 10) Any supplied-air respirator

Up to 250 mg/m³:
(APF = 25) Any supplied-air respirator operated in a continuous-flow mode
(APF = 25) Any powered, air-purifying respirator with a high-efficiency particulate filter.

Up to 500 mg/m³:

(APF = 50) Any air-purifying, full-facepiece respirator with an N100, R100, or P100 filter.
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(APF = 50) Any supplied-air respirator that has a tight-fitting facepiece and is operated in a continuous-flow mode
(APF = 50) Any powered, air-purifying respirator with a tight-fitting facepiece and a high-efficiency particulate filter
(APF = 50) Any self-contained breathing apparatus with a full facepiece
(APF = 50) Any supplied-air respirator with a full facepiece

Up to 5000 mg/m³:
(APF = 1000) Any supplied-air respirator operated in a pressure-demand or other positive-pressure mode

Emergency or planned entry into unknown concentrations or IDLH conditions:
(APF = 10,000) Any self-contained breathing apparatus that has a full facepiece and is operated in a pressure-demand or other positive-pressure mode
(APF = 10,000) Any supplied-air respirator that has a full facepiece and is operated in a pressure-demand or other positive-pressure mode in combination with an auxiliary self-contained positive-pressure breathing apparatus

Escape:

(APF = 50) Any air-purifying, full-facepiece respirator with an N100, R100, or P100 filter.
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Any appropriate escape-type, self-contained breathing apparatus

Important additional information about respirator selection

Portland cement

NIOSH REL

OSHA PEL

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