Material SAFETY DATA SHEET

Trowelite WP
1: PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION

Product Name: Trowelite WP

Description: Integral liquid waterproofing admixture for mortars
Manufacturer: Don Construction Products
P.O. Box 24839, Doha, Qatar
Tel. + 974 4 411 4004 Fax: + 974 4 411 4014
www.dcp-int.com
Date Prepared: 09.06.16
MSDS Number: DCP/01/01/02

2: COMPOSITION / INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS

Composition: Water, silicic acid, potassium salt.

Hazardous Ingredient(s) Symbol Risk Phrases CAS No. %
Water - - 7732-18-5 60 - 80
Silicic acid, sodium salt C, Xi R34, 36/37/38, 41 1312-76-1 15 – 30

Refer to Section 8 for Occupational Exposure Limits.

3: HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION

Hazard Information: Causes burns.

Irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin.
Risk of serious damage to the eyes.
Classification: C, Xi. R34, 36/37/38, 41

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4: FIRST AID MEASURES

Eyes: Immediately flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15minutes. Lifting
upper and lower eye lids occasionally. Get medical attention immediately.
Skin: Immediately flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15minutes.
Remove contaminated clothes and shoes. Get medical attention. Wash
clothes before reuse.
Inhalation: Remove to fresh air. If not breathing give artificial respiration. If
breathing is difficult give oxygen. Get medical attention.
Ingestion: Do not induce vomiting. Give large quantities of water. Never give
anything by mouth to unconscious person. Get medical attention
immediately.

5: FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES

Extinguishing Media: Carbon dioxide, powder, foam or water. Don’t Use water jets.
Personal Protective Equipment: Self-contained breathing apparatus and full protective clothing.

6: ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES

Personal Precautions: Caution! Floor and other surfaces may be slippery. Ventilate area of leak
or spill. Wear suitable protective clothing, gloves and eye/face protection.
Environmental Precautions: Prevent entry into drains, sewers and water courses.
Decontamination Procedures: Recover liquid when possible, collect liquid in appropriate container or
soak up with inert absorbent such as sand. Gather into labeled containers.
Dispose off as applicable regulations.

7: HANDLING AND STORAGE

Handling: Maintain good standards of personal hygiene. Avoid skin and eye contact.
Do not eat, drink or smoke whilst using this product. Ensure adequate
ventilation. In case of insufficient ventilation, wear suitable respiratory
equipment.
Storage: Keep container tightly closed in a cool dry area away from sources of heat
and out of direct sunlight to avoid pressure build up. Store in conformity
with local fire regulations. Store away from sources of ignition.

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8: EXPOSURE CONTROLS AND PERSONAL PROTECTION

Eye Protection: Use chemical safety goggles and/or a full face shield where splashing is
possible.
Skin Protection: Wear impervious clothing, including boots, gloves, lab coats, aprons or
coveralls.
Respiratory Protection: A system of local and/or general exhaust is recommended to keep
employee below the Airbone Exposure Limit. If the exposure limit is
exceeded, a half-face dust/mist respirator may be worn for up to ten
times the exposure limit or the maximum use concentration specified by
the appropriate regulatory agency or respiratory supplier.
Hygiene Measures: Change contaminated clothing and clean before re-use.
Engineering Controls: Use only in well ventilated areas. Local exhaust ventilation is
recommended.
Exposure Guidelines: OSHA PEL
Sodium silicate 80 mg/m3

9: PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES

Form: Liquid
Colour: Pink
Odour: Odourless
Relative Density (@25oC): 1.03 - 1.05
Water Solubility: Soluble

10: STABILITY AND REACTIVITY

Stability: Stable under normal conditions.

Chemical Incompatibility: Fluorine, mineral acids, organic acids, organic materials.
Hazardous Polymerization: Will not occur.

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11: TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION

The following toxicological assessment is based on knowledge of the toxicity of the product’s components.
Acute Oral effect LD50 > 2000 mg/kg (rat).
Health Effects
On Eyes: A strong alkaline irritant. Alkaline exposures produce severe irritation with
effects similar to dose of dilute caustics. Inflammation or burns with
possible damager to the eye tissues can occur together with tearing and
considerable pain.
On Skin: A strong alkaline irritant. Causes severe irritation. Symptons include
redness, itching and pain. Dries to form a glass film which can cut skin.
Solid sodium silicate: dermal contact with alkaline corrosives ma produce
pain, redness, severe irritation or full thickness burns.
By Inhalation: A strong alkaline irritant. Inhalation can cause severe irritation of mucous
membranes and upper respiratory tract. Sumptons may include burning
sensation, coughing, wheezing, laryngitis, shortness of breath, headache,
nausea and vomiting. High concentrations may cause long damage.
By Ingestion: A strong alkaline irritant. Causes irritation to the gastrointestinal tract.
Symptons may include nausea, vomiting and diarrhea. Solid sodium
silicate: Alkaline corrosive ingestion may produce burns to the lips,
tongue, oral mucosa, upper airway, esophagus and occasionally stomach.

12: ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION

Environmental Assessment: Not determined.

Mobility: Viscous liquid.
Degradability: Not determined.
Bioaccumulation: Not determined.
Environmental Toxicity: 96hr LC50 Lepomis macrochirus: 301 – 478 mg/ltr.
96hr LC50 Brachydanio rerio: 3185 mg/ltr.
96hr LC50 Daphnia magna: 216 mg/ltr.

13: DISPOSAL CONSIDERATION

Disposal must be in accordance with local and national legislation.

Unused Product: Dispose off through an authorized waste contractor to a licensed site.
Used/ Contaminated Product: As for unused product.
Packaging: Must be disposed off through an authorized waste contractor.

14: TRANSPORT INFORMATION

This product is not classified as dangerous for transport.

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15: REGULATORY INFORMATION

Hazard Label Data: Xi C

Harmful Corrosive

Risk Phrases:
R34 Causes burns
R36/37/38 Irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin.
R41 Risk of serious damage to the eyes.
Safety Phrases:
S24/25 Avoid contact with skin and eyes.
S26 In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with
plenty of water and seek medical advice.
S36/37/39 Wear suitable protective clothing, gloves and eye/face
protection.

16: OTHER INFORMATION

Issue Date: 09/06/2016 Revised Date: 29.11.2017

Disclaimer: The information contained herein is derived from the best available sources and is
believed to be accurate. However, no guarantee is expressed or implied regarding
the accuracy of the data given in the use of this product.

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