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Date of Issue: April ‘ 03

Ref: MSDS – 385

Material Safety Data Sheet

SikaGrout® Ultra
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HAZARDOUS ACCORDING TO CRITERIA OF WORKSAFE AUSTRALIA

COMPANY DETAILS

COMPANY: Sika Australia Pty. Limited A.C.N. 001 342 329

Sika New Zealand Limited
ADDRESS: 55 Elizabeth Street, Wetherill Park, NSW 2164 (AUS)
85-91 Patiki Road, Avondale, Auckland (NZ)
TELEPHONE: (02) 9725 1145 (AUS)
(09) 828 7002 (NZ)
EMERGENCY TELEPHONE NO.: (02) 9757 5634 or (02) 9757 5625 (AUS)
0800 734 607 (NZ)
EMERGENCY AFTER HOURS: 1 800 033 111 (AUS)
0800 734 607(NZ)
FAX NUMBER: (02) 9725 3330 (AUS)
(09) 828 4091 (NZ)

IDENTIFICATION
PRODUCT NAME: SikaGrout® Ultra
OTHER NAMES: None
MANUFACTURER'S PRODUCT CODE: None
U.N. NUMBER: None assigned
DANGEROUS GOODS CLASS: None assigned
HAZCHEM CODE: None assigned
POISONS SCHEDULE NUMBER: None assigned
USE: Portland cement based shrinkage compensated flowable grout for
grouting machine base plates and other voids in buildings and civil
structures.
PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION/PROPERTIES:
APPEARANCE: A grey cement coloured free flowing powder with aggregate to 2mm
diameter.
BOILING POINT / MELTING POINT: Not relevant
VAPOUR PRESSURE: Not relevant
BULK DENSITY OF DRY POWDER: ~ 1.0Kg / L
FLASH POINT: Not relevant
FLAMMABILITY LIMITS: Not relevant
SOLUBILITY IN WATER: Negligible

ADVICE NOTE:
The information contained in this Material Safety Data Sheet corresponds to our best knowledge at
the time of publication. Each user should read the MSDS and Technical Data Sheet prior to
handling and use.
This product is sold subject to our latest standard terms and conditions.
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OTHER PROPERTIES

pH (VISCOUS SLURRY WITH WATER): 12 to 14

IGNITION TEMPERATURE: > 350°C

INGREDIENTS:
Chemical Name: CAS Number: Proportion:
Portland Cement 65971-15-1 30 – 60 %
Silica sand 14808-60-7 30 – 60 %
Non-hazardous ingredients - to 100%

HEALTH HAZARD INFORMATION

HEALTH EFFECTS:
Swallowed: Mild irritant due to caustic nature of all cement based products.
Eye: Mild irritant due to caustic nature of all cement based products.
Skin: Prolonged exposure will cause drying of skin and possible
dermatitis.
Inhaled: As with all products containing silica sands, caution should be
exercised to minimise dust inhalation. Irritant nuisance dust.

FIRST AID:
Swallowed: Do not induce vomiting and seek immediate medical attention if
irritation persists. Drink water to remove from mouth and throat.
Eye: Irrigate eye with copious quantities of water for 10-15 minutes.
Seek medical attention if irritation persists.
Skin: Wash affected areas with soap and water. Seek medical advice if
irritation continues.
Inhaled: As with any product containing cement, irritation can occur. Seek
medical attention if irritation occurs.

ADVICE TO DOCTOR: Treat symptomatically.

PRECAUTIONS FOR USE

EXPOSURE LIMITS:
Portland cement 10mg/m³ TWA Worksafe
Silica Fume 2 mg/m³ TWA Worksafe
Crystalline Silica 0.2mg/m³ TWA Worksafe
Total inspirable dust 10mg/m³ TWA Worksafe

ENGINEERING CONTROLS: Local ventilation not normally necessary but should be considered if
used in poorly ventilated or very confined spaces.

PERSONAL PROTECTION: Rubber or plastic gloves and safety glasses are recommended to
minimise any skin or eye contact. If used in poorly ventilated or
very confined spaces a Standard disposable dust mask or a
respiratory protection mask fitted with a type P1 filter should be
used that complies with AS 1716 Respiratory Devices and used in
accordance with AS 1715 which describes use and maintenance.
Do not store or consume food, drink or tobacco in an area where
they may become contaminated with this material. Wash thoroughly
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before eating, smoking, applying cosmetics etc. Thoroughly launder
work clothes before reuse.

SAFE HANDLING INFORMATION

STORAGE & TRANSPORT: No restrictions. Store in dry location.

SPILLS & DISPOSAL: Sweep up excess and dispose of at an approved waste disposal
site. After mixing with a limited amount of water to produce a
flowable mortar and having allowed it to set for 24 hours.

FIRE/EXPLOSION HAZARD: SikaGrout Ultra is a Class “A” grout and when wet in an
underground mine can liberate small quantities of hydrogen gas
which may present an explosion risk.

OTHER INFORMATION:
Risk Phrases: R36/37/38 Irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin
R20/48 Harmful: danger of serious damage to health by
prolonged exposure through inhalation
Safety Phrases: S22 Do not breathe dust
S24/25 Avoid contact with skin and eyes
S37/39 Wear suitable gloves and eye/face protection

CONTACT POINT: Responsible Care Co-ordinator or Laboratory Manager

(02) 9725 1145 (AUS)

Operations Manager (09) 828 7002 or (09) 820 1432 (NZ)