MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET ( MSDS ) OF CEMENT

SECTION 1: PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATON

Product Name : Quartz Sandstone
Other Names : sandstone sand
Company Name : PT Sinar Tambang Arthalestari
Company Address : Head Office: Wisma 46 Kota BNI,36 Fl. No. 06 –
08Jl. Jend Sudirman Kav 1 Jakarta 10220

SECTION 2: HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION

Hazard Classifications: HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE. NON-DANGEROUS GOODS.
This product containscrystalline silica. Crystalline silica dust is classified as a Hazardous
substance according to the Approved Criteria for Classifying Hazardous Substances
[NOHSC:1008(2004) 3RDED]

SANDSTONE USES BECOMES MORE HAZARDOUS WHEN CRUSHING, BLASTING & GRINDING

SECTION 3: COMPOSITION/INFORMATON ON INGREDIENTS

Product : Quartz Sandstone

CAS Number : 14808-60-7
Major Ingredients : Quartz (Crystalline Silica) 50-95%
Impurities (clay, kaoliniteetc.) : 0-10%
Origin : Naturally occurring extractive and extracted
material

SECTION 4: FIRST AID MEASURES

Inhalation : Inhalation of dust from this product may have an immediate or delayed effect to
irritate, inflame or sensitivities to the nose, throat and lungs and exacerbate pre
existing conditions such as asthma and bronchitis. The repeated inhalation of
dust from these products may lead to asthma, bronchitis, cancer, pneumonia,
silicosis. Remove the affected party or remove the source of contamination
Skin Contact : Remove heavily contaminated clothing. Wash off skin thoroughly with water.
Use a mild soap if available. Shower if necessary. Seek medical attention for
persistent redness, irritation or burning of the skin
Eye Contact : If in eyes, hold eyelids apart and flush the eye continuously with running
water Continue flushing until advised to stop by the Poisons Information Centre
or a doctor or for at least 15 minutes. Ensure complete irrigation of the eye
bykeeping eyelids apart an away from eye and moving the eyelids by
occasionally lifting the upper and lower lids. Seek medical attention without
delay if symptoms such as irritation or redness or pain persists
Ingestion : Swallowing this product may cause immediate or delayed abdominal discomfort
and potentially increase the risk of gastro intestinal infections. Rinse mouth and
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 lips with water. Do not induce vomiting. If symptoms persist seek medical
attention
First Aid Facilities: Eye wash and normal washroom facilities. Contact Poisons Information
Centre

SECTION 5: FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES

Flammability: Not flammable

Hazards from Combustion products: None
Suitable Extinguishing Media: Not applicable
Special protective precautions and
Equipment for fire fighters: Not applicable
Hazchem code: None allocated

SECTION 6: ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES

Personal Precautions, Protective

Equipment & Emergency Procedure : Refer to Section 8
Environmental Precautions : □ Do not discharge into sewer or waterways
□ Advise the relevant environmental authorities if
a spill occurs
Methods & material for containment
And cleaning up : □ Secure the sitebycovering thematerial with a
sheet/tarpaulin secured to the ground in order
to protect against dust emissions and
gravitational flows into waterways
□ Bundingthearea andcover drainstoprotect
againstovergroundrunoffin waterways,
surrounding land and drainage systems
□ Dust is best cleaned up by vacuum device to
avoid making dust airborne. Wetting down
before sweeping up dust to avoid making dust
airborne may be a useful control measure
□ Re-use where possible
□ Advise the RMS if a spill occurs from a
transport vehicle 132 701
□ Refer to Section 8 for Exposure Controls and
Personal Protection

SECTION 7: HANDLING AND STORAGE

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 Safe Handling : □ Use in a well-ventilated area
□ Wearpersonalprotective equipment whenhandling (P1or P2mask,
eyeprotection)
□ Applying wateras nearas possibleto thepoint wheredust is generated to
prevent it from becoming airborne
□ Limit exposure to the product if dusty and windy
□ Regularly vacuum enclosed areas and/or install a dust extraction
system
Storage Precautions : No special storagerequirements
Transport : Not classified as a Dangerous Goods, according to the Australian Code
for the Transport of Dangerous Goods by Road and Rail (6thEdition)

SECTION 8: EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION

Exposure Standards
As set out by the Australian Safety and Compensation Committee (ASCC), the Occupational
Exposure Limit (OEL) for Respirable Crystalline Silica, using the Time Waited Average (TWA)
are as follows:
Respirable Dust : 3mg/m³
Respirable Crystalline Silic : 0.1mg/m³
Inhalable Dust : 10mg/m³
Engineering Controls
Work Area □ Use in a well-ventilated area
□ Consider a Local Exhaust Ventilation (LEV) system
□ Practice good housekeeping
□ Avoid dry sawing, cutting, trimming or grinding of the solid
matter. Use of water suppressionand/or wetcutting, wetgrinding
aregoodcontrolmethodsforthedust generated by the above
activities.
Personal Protection
Eye Protection : Safety glasses with side shields or safety goggles (AS/NZ 1336)
Skin Protection : Long sleeves, long pants and see below hands & feet protection
Hands/Feet Protection : Cotton gloves, leather gloves, safety footwear (steel caps)
Inhalable Protection : Avoid breathing generated dust, If unavoidable, wear P1 or P2
respirators (AS/NZ 1715)

SECTION 9: PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES

Appearance : Ranges from fine grain crushed sandstone to landscape pavers to
large boulders/blocks. The colour can vary from white, yellow, light
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 browns and dark browns
Odour : No odour
pH : 3 -10
Electrical Conductivity : Not determined
Vapour Pressure : Not determined
Vapour Density : Not determined
Boiling Point/Range : Not determined
Freezing/Melting Point : Not determined
Solubility : Not soluble
Specific gravity/Density : 2.0 – 2.6 Tonnes per Cubic Metre (t/m3)
Flash Point : Not applicable
Flammability Limits : Not flammable
Particle Size : Dust may be respirable i.e. below 10 microns

SECTION 10: STABILITY AND REACTIVITY

Reactivity : See Section 7
Chemical Stability : Product is considered stable
Conditions to Avoid : Dust generation
Incompatible Materials : None
Hazardous Decomposition Products: None
Hazardous Reactions : None

SECTION 11: TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION

Acute health Effects (Short Term)

Ingestion : Isunlikelyduetothephysicalform of theproduct. However, swallowinganyamountof
this product may potentially increase the risk of gastro intestinal infections.
Eyes : Dust can be irritating to the eyes. Exposure to dust may aggravate and irritate
the eye causing redness, watering and possible infection.
Skin : Dustmaybe irritatingand drying to theskin.Dustmaylead toimmediate ordelayed
skin irritations, sensitisation, dermatitis and/or infection
Inhalable : Inhalation of dustmaycausean immediateor delayed effect toirritate, inflameor
sensitise the nose, throat and lungs. Pre-existing conditions such as asthma and bronchitis may
beaggravated. Prolonged inhalation of dust (respirable of a particle size <5 microns 0.005mm)
can cause cancer or pneumoconiosis (silicosis), a disease that results in formation of fibrotic
tissue in the lungs. Refer to Section 8 on Exposure Standards.

Chronic Health Effects (Long Term)

Inhalable : Long term repeated exposure to high dust concentrations may lead to
respiratory irritation, inflammation or sensitisation and illnesses such as asthma,
bronchitis, cancer, pneumonia or other pneumonia like illnesses.

Long term exposureabovetheOccupational Exposure Limit (OEL) for respirable

crystallinesilica (RCS)carriestheriskofcausingseriousandirreversiblelungdiseases,
including bronchitis and silicosis, including acute and/or accelerated silicosis.
The International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) has classified
Respirable
Crystalline Silica (RCS) as being a Group 1 Carcinogen for lung cancer, chronic
obstructive pulmonary disease.

SECTION 12: ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION

Ecotoxicity : Natural quarry products pose no ecology risk. They are

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 non-toxic to aquatic and terrestrial organisms and are not
biodegradable
Persistence & Degradability : This product is persistent and is non-degradable
Mobility : Only mobile in significant wind and water

SECTION 13: DISPOSAL CONSIDERATION

Product / Packaging Disposal : □ Recycle wherever possible by engaging licenced recycling
tip sites and local facilities
□ Consult manufacturer for recycling options
□ Ensure safe disposal practices when exposed to dust. Refer
to Section 7 and Section 8

SECTION 14: TRANSPORT INFORMATION

UN Number : None
UN Proper Shipping Name : None
Class andSubsidiary Risk : None
Packing Group : None
Hazchem Code : None
Special Precautions for User : Trucks to use a tarpaulin to cover the load when carting
crushed sandstone

SECTION 15: REGULATORY INFORMATION

Crystalline Silica is found on the following regulatory lists:

□ Australia Inventory of Chemical Substances (AICS

□ American Standard Testing and Material (ASTM International)

SECTION 16: OTHER INFORMATION

Revision Date : 20/03/2024
Initial Date : 20/03/2019

Definitions and Abbreviations :

mg/m³ - Milligrams of substancepercubic metreof air
TWA – Time Weighted Average
OEL – Occupational Exposure Limit
IARC – International Agency for Research on Cancer
RCS – Respirable Crystalline Silica
Inhalable Dust – Particles are less than 0.1mm in diameter and can be easily seen. Particles are
breathed in but trapped in the mouth, nose or upper part of the respiratory tract
Respirable Dust–Particles (non-classified)arelessthan0.005mm andareinvisibleto thenakedeye.
Particles are breathed in and retained in the lung and penetrate deep into the lung (alveolar
region) where gas exchange take place.
Respirable Crystalline Silica – Quartz is the most common form of crystalline silica and is the
second most common mineral ontheearth’s surface. Crystalline forms of silica havebeen
associated with a varietyof diseases primarilyaffecting the lungs. RCS is the respirable dust
fraction of crystalline silica
Important Note: This SDS is a hazard communication tool and should be used to assist in the
Risk Assessment. We believe the information contained in this SDS is accurate and is given
in good faith, but no warranty is expressed or implied is made. This SDS is uncontrolled
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