PRISM JOHNSON LIMITED

(Formerly Prism Cement Limited)

H&R Johnson India Division
Industrial Product and Natural Resources
Unit II: Village Khar Devli, Gadab, Mumbai-Goa Raod, Taluka Pen, Dist Raigad-402107

MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET

1. IDENTIFICATION OF THE MATERIAL AND SUPPLIER
Product Name Superplast 4408
Recommendation of Superplasticizing admixture for concrete
product
Company Name Prism Johnson Limited
(Formerly Prism Cement Ltd.)
H & R JOHNSON (INDIA) DIVISION
Address Village Khar Devli, Gadab, Mumbai – Goa Road, Tel.-Pen, Dist.-Raigad
– 402 107, Maharashtra, India.
Telephone number 02143 – 274476, 274101 – 104
Fax 02143 – 274476 / 274100

2. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
a. Safety hazards and Not Classified
Health Hazard Elicitation - EUH208
b. Label elements

c. Environmental Aquatic Acute 1 - H400 Aquatic Chronic 1 - H410

hazards

3. COMPOSITION / INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS

a. Chemical Sodium naphthalene sulphonate formaldehyde polymer.
Characterization
b. GHS hazard Not Available
statements
c. GHS precautionary Not Available
statements
c. CAS No Not Available
d. Hazard symbols Not Available
4. FIRST AID MEASURES
a. Inhalation Move affected person to fresh air at once.
Get medical attention.
Move affected person to fresh air and keep warm and at rest in a
position comfortable for breathing.
When breathing is difficult, properly trained personnel may assist
affected person by administering oxygen.
b. Eye contact Flush eyes with water as a precaution.
Remove contact lenses.
Keep eye wide open while rinsing.
c. Skin Remove affected person from source of contamination. Remove
contaminated clothing.
Wash skin thoroughly with soap and water.
Get medical attention promptly if symptoms occur after washing.
d. Swallowing Do not induce vomiting without medical advice.
Rinse mouth with water.
Do not give milk or alcoholic beverages.
Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person.

5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES

a. Suitable Use extinguishing measures that are appropriate to local circumstances
extinguishing media and the surrounding environment.
b. Special Hazard No hazardous combustion products are known
c. Precautions and In the event of fire, wear self-contained breathing apparatus.
equipment for fire
fighters

6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES

a. Personal Not Available
precautions, protective
equipment and
emergency
procedures
b. Environmental No special environmental precautions required
precautions
c. Cleaning up Wipe up with absorbent material (e.g. cloth, fleece).
Keep in suitable, closed containers for disposal.

7. HANDLING AND STORAGE

a. Conditions for safe Store in tightly-closed, original container in a dry, cool and well-
storage location ventilated place. Keep only in the original container.
b. Precaution for Avoid spilling. Provide adequate ventilation. Avoid inhalation of vapours.
Handling Use approved respirator if air contamination is above an acceptable
level. Avoid contact with skin and eye
c. Storage No Data Available
incompatibilities
d. Fire Prevention Not Available

8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS / PERSONAL PROTECTION

a. Exposure standards Not available
b. Engineering Provide adequate general and local exhaust ventilation.
controls
c. Personal Protective Pictogram(s) indicating the obligation of wearing personal protective
Equipment equipment (PPE)

d. Respiratory No specific recommendations. Respiratory protection must be used if the

protection airborne contamination exceeds the recommended occupational
exposure limit.
e. Glove type Use protective gloves.
f. Eye protection The following protection should be worn: Chemical splash goggles.
g. Clothing Wear appropriate clothing to prevent any possibility of liquid contact and
repeated or
prolonged vapour contact.
h. Other Not Available

9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES

a. Appearance Liquid.
b. Colour Dark Brown
c. Freezing N.D
temperature (°C)
e. Boiling point (°C) N.D
d. Melting point (°C) N.D
e. Vapour pressure N.A
f. Vapour density N.A
g. Solubility in Soluble
water(g/L)
h. Specific gravity@ 1.220 – 1.240
250C
i. Flash point (°C) N.A
j. Flammability limits UEL – N.A.
(%) LEL – N.A.
k. pH 6.0 min.

10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY

a. Reactivity There are no known reactivity hazards associated with this product.
b. Hazardous Under normal conditions of storage and use, no hazardous reactions will
reactions occur. Does not decompose when used and stored as recommended
c. Chemical stability Stable at normal ambient temperatures
e. Hazardous Does not decompose when used and stored as recommended
decomposition
products
Conditions to avoid There are no known conditions that are likely to result in a hazardous
situation.
11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
a. Acute Ingestion Ingestion of large amounts may cause unconsciousness.
b. Eye May cause eye irritation.
c. Skin May cause an allergic skin reaction.
e. Inhalation No specific health hazards known.

12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION

a.Toxicity Not Available
b. Persistence and Not Available
Degrability
c. Bioaccumulative Not Available
Potential
d. Mobility in soli Not Available

13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS

a. Disposal Methods Dispose of waste to licensed waste disposal site in accordance with the
requirements of the local Waste Disposal Authority.
b. Waste The generation of waste should be avoided or minimized wherever
possible. Empty containers or liners may retain some product residues.
This material and its container must be disposed of in a safe way.
Dispose of surplus and non-recyclable products via a licensed waste
disposal contractor. Disposal of this product, solutions and any by-
products should at all times comply with the requirements of
environmental protection and waste disposal legislation and any regional
local authority requirements. Avoid dispersal of spilled material and
runoff and contact with oil, waterways, drains and sewers.
c. Packaging Not Available

14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION

a. UN number Not Applicable
b. UN proper shipping Not Applicable
name
c. Transport hazard Not Applicable
class
d. Packing group Not Applicable
e. Poisons schedule Not Applicable
f. Hazchem code Not Applicable

15. REGULATORY INFORMATION

a. National regulations The Chemicals (Hazard Information and Packaging for Supply)
Regulations 2009 (SI 2009 No. 716).
b. EU legislation Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 of the European Parliament and of the
Council of 16 December 2008 on classification, labelling and packaging
of substances and mixtures (as amended).
c. Guidance Workplace Exposure Limits EH40.
Introduction to Local Exhaust Ventilation HS(G)37.
CHIP for everyone HSG228.
Approved Classification and Labelling Guide (Sixth edition) L131.
d. Chemical Safety No chemical safety assessment has been carried out.
Assessment
 e. Safety phrase(s) Not Applicable
f. Other regulations Not Applicable

16. OTHER INFORMATION

Since the user's working conditions are not known by us, the information supplied on this safety
data sheet is based on our current level of knowledge and on national and community regulations.
It is at all times the responsibility of the user to take all necessary measures to comply with legal
requirements and local regulations.
The information in this safety data sheet must be regarded as a description of the safety
requirements relating to the substance and not as a guarantee of the properties thereof.
In compliance with directives 67/548/EEC, 1999/45/EC and their amendments

This MSDS summarizes our best knowledge of the health and safety hazard information of the
product and how to safely handle and use the product in the workplace. Each user should read this
MSDS and consider the information in the context of how the product will be handled and used in
the workplace including in conjunction with other products. If clarification or further information is
needed to ensure that an appropriate risk assessment can be made, the user should contact this
company. Our responsibility for products sold is subject to our standard terms and conditions, a
copy of which is sent to our customers and is also available on request. All information contained
in this MSDS is as accurate and up-to-date as possible. No warranty expressed or implied is made
as to its accuracy, reliability or completeness.