SAFETY DATA SHEET

Icoment 503 Part A

Date of issue - 22/03/2001. ICM53A

PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION

Product Code ICM53A

Product Name Icoment 503 Part A
Product Description 2-component polymer modified lightweight cementitious repair mortar.

Manufacturer/Supplier Sika Limited

Watchmead
Welwyn Garden City
Hertfordshire.
AL7 1BQ
tel. 01707 394444
Fax. 01707 329129

COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON THE COMPONENTS

Hazardous Components in Product The product does not contain any substances classified as hazardous
under current regulations.
Chemical Characteristic Aqueous dispersion of an acrylate copolymer in combination with
mineral fillers and plasticisers.

HAZARD IDENTIFICATION

Main Hazards Not classified as hazardous.

FIRST AID MEASURES

Eye Contact Immediately flood the eye with plenty of water for at least 10 minutes,
holding the eye open.
Eyelids should be held away from the eyeball to ensure thorough
rinsing.
Obtain medical attention if soreness or redness persists.

Skin Contact Wash skin thoroughly with soap and water.

If material proves difficult to remove, use suitable skin cleanser (not
solvent).
Contaminated clothing should be washed or dry-cleaned before re-use.

Ingestion Wash out mouth with water.

Have victim drink 240-300ml of water. If vomiting occurs naturally, rinse
mouth and repeat administration of water.
Obtain medical attention.

Inhalation Remove from exposure.

Unlikely to occur.However provide symptomatic medical treatment if
required.

FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES

Extinguishing Media Not combustible.

Select extinguishing agent appropriate to other materials involved.
Special Hazards of Product Combustion will produce smoke,carbon dioxide and carbon monoxide.
Protective Equipment for Fire-Fighting Wear self contained breathing apparatus.

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ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES

Personal Precautions Wear appropriate protective clothing.

Environmental Precautions and Try to prevent the material from entering drains or water courses.
Clean-up Methods
Spillages Contain and absorb using earth, sand or other inert material.
Transfer into suitable containers for recovery or disposal.
Small spillages may be flushed with large quantities of water.

HANDLING AND STORAGE

Handling Use in well ventilated area.

Avoid contact with eyes, skin and clothing.
Keep container tightly closed when not in use.

Storage Storage area should be: cool. dry.

Store in original containers. Protect from extremes of cold.
Storage temperature should be controlled to between 5 and 25 °C.

EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION

Occupational Exposure Standards None assigned.

Engineering Control Measures Use of the basic principles of Industrial Hygiene will enable this
material to be used safely.
Respiratory Protection Respiratory protection not normally required.
Hand Protection Wear suitable impervious gloves.
Eye Protection Wear safety glasses if risks of accidental contamination are possible
during application.

PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES

Physical State Viscous liquid.

Color Grey. - Green.
Odor Characteristic.
pH 9.5 (typical)
Flash Point °C Not applicable.
Solubility - Water Emulsifies.
Vapor Pressure ( kPa ) Approx. 2.0 at 25 °C.
Density (kg/m3) Approx. 1.10 at 20 °C.
Autoignition Temperature °C Not auto-flammable.
Viscosity ( at 20°C ) Viscous liquid at ambient temperatures.

STABILITY AND REACTIVITY

Stability Stable under normal conditions.

Conditions to avoid Protect from frost
Materials to avoid None under normal conditions.
Hazardous Decomposition Products After evaporation of water, combustion will generate: oxides of carbon.
acrylic monomers, acrid smoke and irritating fumes.

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TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION

Acute toxicity Low order of acute toxicity.

Eye irritation May cause slight transient irritation.
Skin irritation Frequent or prolonged skin contact may cause some local short term
skin irritation.

ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION

Mobility Mobile liquid. Emulsifiable in water.

Persistence/degradability The product is expected to be readily biodegradable.
Bioaccumulative potential Product is not expected to bioaccumulate.
Ecotoxicity The product is expected to be non-hazardous to aquatic species.

DISPOSAL

Product Disposal Arrange for disposal via a licensed waste contractor.

Container Disposal Dispose of containers with care. Containers should be cleaned by
appropriate methods and then re-used or disposed of by landfill or
incineration as appropriate.
Empty packaging should be removed by a licensed waste contractor.

TRANSPORT INFORMATION

UN : UN number Not classified as hazardous.

UN : Class Not listed.

REGULATORY INFORMATION

Risk Phrases None assigned.

Safety Phrases The following are considered as advisory.

Keep out of reach of children.
In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and
seek medical advice.
Wear suitable gloves and eye/face protection.

OTHER INFORMATION

First Issue Date 14.11.1995

Revisions Highlighted Future revisions will incorporate such information as is required but
which is not available at this time.

Uses and Restrictions Customers are urged to ensure that the product is entirely suitable for
their own purpose.It is the customer`s responsibilty to ensure that a
suitable and sufficient assessment of the risks created by the use of
the product is undertaken.

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UK Legislation Health and Safety at Work etc Act, 1974, and relevant Statutory
Provisions.
SI 1993/1746: Chemicals (Hazard Information and Packaging)
Regulations, 1993.
SI 1999/437: The Control of Substances Hazardous to Health
Regulations
SI No 2839 1991 Environmental Protection (Duty of Care) Regulations.

UK Guidance Publications General Approved Code of Practice to COSHH Regulations, HSE.

Footnote The information contained in this SDS corresponds to our level of

knowledge at the time of publication.All warranties are excluded.Our
most current General Sales Conditions shall apply. Please consult the
Technical Data Sheet prior to use.
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Icoment 503 Part B
Date of issue - 22/03/2001. ICM53B

PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION

Product Code ICM53B

Product Name Icoment 503 Part B
Product Description 2-component polymer modified lightweight cementitious repair mortar.
Manufacturer/Supplier Sika Limited
Watchmead
Welwyn Garden City
Hertfordshire.
AL7 1BQ
tel. 01707 394444
Fax. 01707 329129

COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON THE COMPONENTS

Preparation - Hazardous ingredients ( Europe )

Component Concentration Classification Risk Phrases
1) Calcium hydroxide 1.00 - 5.00 % Xi R38, R41
2) Portland Cement 15.00 - 35.00 % Xi R41

HAZARD IDENTIFICATION

Main Hazards Risk of serious damage to eyes.

Dry cement powders in normal use have no harmful effect on the dry
skin However when cement is mixed with water or becomes
damp,alkalies are released which can be harmful.
Contact with wet cement or wet mortar may cause irritation,dermatitis
or burns.

Health Effects - Eyes Dust will cause conjunctival irritation and possibly corneal damage.
Health Effects - Skin Repeated and/or prolonged contact may lead to dermatitis.
Repeated or prolonged contact may cause chemical burns.
Health Effects - Inhalation Exposure to dust at high concentrations may have the following
effects:-
irritation of nose, throat and respiratory tract.
Respirable silica dusts if inhaled over a prolonged period could
constitute a health hazard.(see Sect.8)

FIRST AID MEASURES

Eye Contact Immediately flood the eye with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes,
holding the eye open.
Obtain medical attention urgently.

Skin Contact Wash skin thoroughly with soap and water.

Obtain medical attention if blistering occurs or redness persists.
Contaminated clothing should be washed or dry-cleaned before re-use.

Ingestion Do not induce vomiting. Wash out mouth with water.

Inhalation Remove from exposure.

In cases of possible respiratory irritation or if feeling unwell in cases of
prolonged exposure,obtain medical attention.

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FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES

Extinguishing Media Not combustible.

Select extinguishing agent appropriate to other materials involved.

ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES

Personal Precautions Wear appropriate protective clothing.

Spillages Avoid creating a dust.
Sweep up into suitable containers for recovery or disposal.

HANDLING AND STORAGE

Handling Avoid inhaling dust.

Exposure by inhalation or skin contact should be minimised by good
Industrial Hygenie practices.
Use in well ventilated area.
Storage Storage area should be: cool. dry.

EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION

Occupational Exposure Limits - GB

1) Calcium hydroxide UK EH40: OES 5mg/m3 8h TWA.
2) Portland Cement UK EH40: OES 10mg/m3 8h TWA. Dust, total inhalable:
UK EH40: OES 5mg/m3 8h TWA. Dust, respirable:
Engineering Control Measures Use of the basic principles of Industrial Hygiene will enable this
material to be used safely.
Every effort should be made to prevent airborne dusts arising during
mixing operations.
Respiratory Protection If limits are exceeded use an approved dust mask.
Hand Protection Wear suitable impervious gloves.
Eye Protection Dust tight goggles.
Body Protection Protective clothing should be worn which ensures that cementitious
materials do not come into contact with the skin. Particular care should
be taken to ensure that wet mortar does not enter boots/footwear.

PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES

Physical State Powder.

Color Grey.
Odor None.
pH Approx. 12 in water.
Flash Point °C Not applicable.
Explosion Limits ( % ) Not determined.
Solubility - Water Partially soluble.
Density (kg/m3) Approx. 1.5. (loose)

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STABILITY AND REACTIVITY

Stability Stable under normal conditions.

Materials to avoid Strong mineral acids.
Hazardous Decomposition Products None known.

TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION

Acute toxicity Low order of acute toxicity.

Eye irritation Cement is a severe eye irritant.
Gross exposures or untreated mild exposures can lead to chemical
burning and ulceration of the eye.

Skin irritation Cement and/or water/cement mixtures may cause irritant contact
dermatitis, allergic (chromium) dermatitis,and/or burns.

ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION

Mobility The product is sparingly soluble in water.

Persistence/degradability Inorganic basis,therefore non biodegradable.
Bioaccumulative potential Product is not expected to bioaccumulate.
Ecotoxicity The product is expected to be non-hazardous to aquatic species.

DISPOSAL

Product Disposal As an inert material it may be disposed of via an approved solid waste
disposal facility.
Container Disposal Empty packaging may be disposed along with normal builders waste
via an authorised waste contractor.

TRANSPORT INFORMATION

UN : UN number Not classified as dangerous for transport.

ADR/RID :Substance Identification Not classified.
Number
ADR/RID :Proper shipping name Not listed.
IMDG : Proper shipping name Not classified.
IATA : Proper shipping name Not classified.

REGULATORY INFORMATION

Label Requirements Irritant

Risk Phrases Risk of serious damage to eyes.

BCA recommended risk phrases:

Contact with wet cement,wet concrete or wet mortar may cause
irritation, dermatitis or burns.
Contact between cement powder and body fluids (eg sweat and eye
fluid) may also cause irritation, dermatitis or burns.

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Safety Phrases Keep out of reach of children.
In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and
seek medical advice.
After contact with skin, wash immediately with plenty of: soap and
water.
Wear suitable protective clothing, gloves and eye/face protection.

OTHER INFORMATION

First Issue Date 14.11.1995

Revisions Highlighted Future revisions will incorporate such information as is required but
which is not available at this time.

Uses and Restrictions Customers are urged to ensure that the product is entirely suitable for
their own purpose.It is the customer`s responsibilty to ensure that a
suitable and sufficient assessment of the risks created by the use of
the product is undertaken.

UK Legislation Health and Safety at Work etc Act, 1974, and relevant Statutory
Provisions.
SI 1993/1746: Chemicals (Hazard Information and Packaging)
Regulations, 1993.
SI 1999/437: The Control of Substances Hazardous to Health
Regulations
SI No 2839 1991 Environmental Protection (Duty of Care) Regulations.

UK Guidance Publications General Approved Code of Practice to COSHH Regulations, HSE.

EH40, Occupational Exposure Limits, HSE. Revised Annually.
EH44, Dust in the Workplace: General Principles of Protection, HSE.
EH26, Occupational Skin Diseases: Health and Safety Precautions,
HSE.
CONIAC Health Hazard Information Sheet No.26 (Cement)

Footnote The information contained in this SDS corresponds to our level of

knowledge at the time of publication.All warranties are excluded.Our
most current General Sales Conditions shall apply. Please consult the
Technical Data Sheet prior to use.