SAFETY DATA SHEET

ENVIROCore 100
1. Identification
Product Names: ENVIROCore 100 UN Number: Not Applicable

Recommended Use: Proper Shipping Name: Not Applicable

Other names: Ground Granulated Blast Furnace Slag, Slag cement, GGFBS

Supplier:
Name: Holcim NZ Ltd
Phone: 0800 HOLCIM (465 246)
Address: Unit 1, Show Place,
Addington
Christchurch, 8024
Website: www.holcim.co.nz

Emergency Contacts: Emergency Services (Fire, Ambulance, Police) – Dial 111

National Poisons Information Centre – 0800 764 766 (0800 POISON)
Company Contact – 0800 HOLCIM (465 246)

2. Hazard Identification
Statement of Hazardous Nature:
This preparation is not classified as a health or environmental hazard according to the Hazardous Substances (Minimum Degrees
of Hazard) Notice 2017.
Not classified as a Dangerous Good according to NZS 5433

Other hazards: Dust of product can cause mechanical irritation to the eyes and respiratory system. Leachate may show alkalinity
of pH 9 – 11, after long-term contact with water.

3. Composition & Information on Ingredients

Ingredient CAS Number Concentration (%)
Blast furnace slag 65996-69-2 100%

Granulated blast furnace slag is an amorphous substance, but the following ingredients may crystallise in part
Melilite - Not confirmed
Calcium silicate 1344-95-2 Not confirmed

4. First Aid Measures

New Zealand Poisons & Hazardous Chemicals National Eyes: IF IN EYES, rinse cautiously with water for several
Information Centre minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do.
phone 0800 POISON – 0800 764 766 Continue rinsing. If irritation persists, seek medical attention.
Ingestion: IF SWALLOWED, rinse mouth and lips with
Inhalation: IF INHALED, remove victim to fresh air and water. Do not induce vomiting. If you feel unwell, seek
keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. If you medical advice.
feel unwell or experience breathing difficulties, seek medical Advice to Doctor: Treat symptomatically.
advice.
Skin: IF ON SKIN, wash with plenty of soap and water.
Take off contaminated clothing and wash before re-use.

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5. Fire Fighting Measures

Flammability: Product is non-flammable. Hazardous Combustion products: Carbon and nitrogen
Extinguishing media: Use appropriate for surrounding oxides may be formed in any fire.
materials. Prevent contamination of drains or water ways. Instructions to firefighters: None specified.

6. Accidental Release Measures

Spills: This product is solid. Avoid inhalation of dust and contact with skin. Recover material by sweeping in collecting in suitable
containers. Wet sweeping or vacuuming techniques can be used to minimise airborne dust generation. If airborne dust occurs, wear
appropriate protective equipment (e.g.protective gloves, safety glasses, particulate respirator etc). Collect and place in sealable,
labelled containers for later use or disposal.
Environmental precautions: Prevent spill from entering storm water/ sewer drains and watercourses. Leachate from this product
may cause an increase in water pH if it flows into surrounding water areas (rivers, lakes etc).

7. Handling & Storage

Safe Handling
Avoid breathing dust. Certified Handler: Not required.
Wear appropriate protective equipment to avoid eye and skin
contact. Ensure adequate ventilation if handling material Storage: Avoid generation or occurrence of dust in storage
indoors, or use respiratory protection. areas. Care should be made so that leachate does not
Wash hands and any exposed skin thoroughly after directly flow into surrounding water bodies (e.g. rivers, lakes)
handling. Prohibit eating, drinking, and smoking in work as leachate may disrupt alkalinity levels.
areas.

8. Exposure Controls & Personal Protection

Exposure Standards
If you are unsure whether dust levels will exceed the exposure standards consult an occupational hygienist.
Workplace Exposure Standards (WES):
Ingredient CAS Number TWA
Dust (not otherwise classified) - 10 mg/m3
- Inhalable 3 mg/m3
- Respirable

Biological Exposure Indices (BEI): No biological limit allocated.

Engineering Controls
Ventilation: Ensure adequate ventilation – optimise natural airflows. Local exhaust ventilation should be used to prevent excessively
dusty conditions and to maintain dust levels below exposure levels, where necessary. Work areas should be cleaned regularly.

Personal Protection (PPE)

Eyes/Face: If generation of airborne dust is likely, protective eyewear (e.g. Safety glasses with side shields, safety goggles) is
recommended. Safety eyewear should comply with AS/NZS 1337.
Skin: If generation of excessive dust is likely, the use of protective gloves is recommended. Consult your glove supplier for additional
information on glove selection. Gloves should be selected in accordance with AS/NZS 2161.
Respiratory protection: May be required dependant on use. If engineering controls are insufficient to control airborne dust exposure,
the use of a suitable Class P2 or P3 particulate respirator is recommended. At high dust levels, greater protection may be required.
Respiratory protection must comply with AS/NZS 1716 and be maintained in accordance with AS/NZS 1715

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9. Physical & Chemical Properties

Appearance: Granulated, ash white solid. Upper Flammability Limit (UEL): Not applicable
Odour: none Vapour pressure: Not applicable.
Odour threshold: Not applicable. Vapour density (Air =1): Not applicable.
pH: Leachate may show alkalinity of pH 9-11, after long Specific gravity (H2O=1): Not applicable.
term contact with water. Solubility (water): Low with water
Boiling point: No data available. Viscosity (dynamic): Not applicable.
Melting point: Not applicable. Viscosity (kinematic): Not applicable.
Flash point: Not applicable. Evaporation rate: Not applicable
Autoignition Temp: Not applicable. Mass of unit volume: 1.3 – 1.9 t/m3
Decomposition Temp: Not applicable. Partition coefficient (n-octanol/water):
Flammability: Not classified as a flammable substance. No Data Available
Lower Flammability Limit (LEL): Not applicable

10. Stability & Reactivity

Stability: Stable under normal conditions of use and United Nations Manual of Test and Criteria, Part 3, Section
storage. Product may consolidate in case of long-term 37 (data provided in HNB003 SDS Granulated blast furnace
storage in the presence of water/moisture. slag, 5th edition, 29.10.2018).
This product is not classified as a metal corrosive substance. Conditions to avoid: Excessive dust generation.
The corrosion surface of aluminium and steel test specimen Incompatible / Materials to avoid: No data available.
exposed to steel-making skag were max. 0.19 mm/year and
0.06 mm/year, respectively; not exceed 6.25 mm/year when Hazardous decomposition products: No data available.
tested in accordance with immersion corrosion test of metal, Hazardous polymerisation: No data available.

11. Toxicological Information

Health Effects / Symptoms of Exposure
Acute Exposure (short term) Chronic Exposure (long term)
Overview: Excessive exposure to airborne dust may reduce Respiratory or Skin sensitisation: Not classified.
visibility and/or cause unpleasant deposits in the eyes, ears Mutagenicity: Not classified to be a mutagen.
and nose. Prolonged and continuous exposure to excessive
concentrations of dust of any kind may have an adverse Carcinogenicity: Not classified as a carcinogen.
pulmonary effect on some people. Reproductive Toxicity: Not classified as a reproductive
Inhalation: May cause mechanical irritation to the respiratory toxicity substance/product.
system. Specific Target Organ Toxicity (STOT): Not classified as a
Skin: No data available. reproductive toxin.
Eyes: May cause mechanical irritation to the eyes.
Ingestion: No data available.
Aspiration hazard: This product is a solid and aspiration
hazards are not expected to occur.

Toxicological Data
No toxicological data available for the product or its ingredients.

Biological Exposure Indices

No biological exposure indices allocated.

12. Ecological Information

Take necessary measure for the environment, including preventing material from entering waterways as leachate may influence the
alkalinity of waterbodies in contact with water. No negative ecological effects from product are expected according to present state
of knowledge.

Persistence in environment: No data available. Bioaccumulation: No evidence for bioaccumulation

Biodegradability: No data available. potential.
Mobility: No data available

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Ecotoxicological Data
Blast furnace slag LC50 (Leuciscus idus, 96-hr) = >100 mg/L
EC50 (Daphnia magna, 48-hr) = >100 mg/L
LD50 (Pseudokirchneriella subcapitata, 72-hr) = >100 mg/L
Data source: HNB003 SDS Granulated blast furnace slag, 5th edition, 29.10.2018

13. Disposal Considerations

If practicable, spilled materials should be returned to the container for later use if it is not contaminated. Small amounts of material
can be disposed of as trade waste or landfill in accordance with local authority guidelines. Bulk or contaminated product may be
disposed of through an approved hazardous waste contractor. Disposal waste contractors must comply with the New Zealand
Hazardous Substances (Disposal) Notice 2017. Containers/packaging may only be recycled if clean and free of residue as to be
non-hazardous. Prevent material from entering storm water and sewer drains.

14. Transport Information

Not classified as a Dangerous Good according to NZS 5433:200

15. Regulatory Information

HSNO Approval
HSNO Group Standard: Not Applicable, the product is considered non-hazardous.
All ingredients are listed on the NZIoC.

16. Other Information

Abbreviations / Terminology:
AS/NZS Joint Australian New Zealand Standard
AS/NZS 1337 Personal eye-protection
AS/NZS 1715 Selection, use and maintenance of respiratory protective equipment
AS/NZS 1716 Respiratory protective devices
AS/NZS 2161 Occupational protective gloves
CAS# Chemical Abstract Service number (a unique identifier for chemicals)
EC50 Median effect concentration, being a statistically derived concentration of a substance that can be expected to
cause an adverse reaction or reduction in growth/growth rate in 50 percent of organisms.
HSNO (New Zealand) Hazardous Substances and New Organisms Act
LC50 Median lethal concentration, being a statistically derived concentration of a substance that can be expected to
cause death in 50 percent of organisms.
NZIoC New Zealand Inventory of Chemicals
NZS 5433 Transport of Dangerous Goods on Land
TWA Time Weighted Average
WES Workplace Exposure Standard

Prepared with reference to: Hazardous Substances (Safety Data Sheets) Notice 2017 published by Environmental Protection
Authority, New Zealand.

Current Version: 24 March 2021

Revision Information:
SDS may be revised from time to time, please ensure you have a current copy.
This revision: Updated overseas SDS to NZ requirements.
Previous revision dated: 29 October 2018

Disclaimer:
This safety data sheet attempts to describe as accurately as possible the potential exposures associated with normal use of the
product described herein. Health and safety precautions in the data sheet may not be adequate for all individuals and/or situations.
Users have the responsibility to evaluate and use this product safely and to comply with all applicable laws and regulations.
Whilst the information contained in this document is based on data, which, to the best of our knowledge, was accurate and reliable
at the time of preparation, no warranty or responsibility can be accepted by us for errors and omissions. The provision of this
information should not be construed as a recommendation to use any of our products in violation of any patent rights or in breach of

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any statute or regulation. Users are advised to make their own determination as to the suitability of this information in relation to
their particular purposes and specific circumstances. Since the information contained in this document may be applied under
conditions beyond our control, no responsibility can be accepted by us for any loss or damage caused by any person acting or
refraining from action as a result of this information.
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