COBALT BLUE
PRODUCT NAME

1. IDENTIFICATION OF THE MATERIAL AND SUPPLIE Supplier Name BLUE CIRCLE SOUTHERN CEMENT LIMITE Address Clunies Ross Street, Prospect, NSW, AUSTRALIA, 2148
Telephone (02) 9033 4000
Fax (02) 9033 4055
Emergency 1800 033 111
Email
Web Site http://www.bluecirclesoutherncement.com.au

Synonym(s) BLUE CIRCLE SOUTHERN CEMENT COBALT BLUE, MINOX CB, LIGHT BLUE 100, BAYER LIGHT BLUE
100, BLUE CIRCLE SOUTHERN CEMENT LIGHT BLUE 100
Use(s) ASPHALT ADDITIVE, CONCRETE ADDITIVE, MORTAR ADDITIVE, PIGMENT

2. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
NOT CLASSIFIED AS HAZARDOUS ACCORDING TO NOHSC CRITERIA

NOT CLASSIFIED AS A DANGEROUS GOOD BY THE CRITERIA OF THE ADG CODE
UN No. None Allocated Hazchem Code Pkg Group
None Allocated None Allocated
DG Class None Allocated Subsidiary Risk(s) EPG None Allocated
None Allocated


3. COMPOSITION / INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Ingredient Formula Conc. CAS No.
C.I. PIGMENT BLUE 36 Not Available 100% 68187-11-1


4. FIRST AID MEASURES
Eye Flush gently with running water. Seek medical attention if irritation persists.
Inhalation If over exposure occurs leave exposure area immediately. If irritation persists, seek medical attention.
Skin Gently flush affected areas with water. Seek medical attention if irritation develops.
Ingestion For advice, contact a Poisons Information Centre on 13 11 26 (Australia Wide) or a doctor. If swallowed, do not
induce vomiting.
Advice to Treat symptomatically
Doctor

5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
Flammability Non flammable. No fire or explosion hazard exists.

Fire and Non flammable. No fire or explosion hazard exists.
Explosion
Extinguishing Non flammable.
Hazchem Code None




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6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Spillage If spilt (bulk), wear dust-proof goggles, PVC/rubber gloves and a Class P1 (Particulate) respirator (where a dust
inhalation risk exists). Ventilate spillage area. Collect and place in sealable containers for disposal. Avoid
generating dust.

7. STORAGE AND HANDLING
Storage Store in cool, dry area, removed from foodstuffs. Ensure containers are labelled, protected from physical damage
and sealed when not in use.
Handling Before use carefully read the product label. Use of safe work practices are recommended to avoid eye or skin
contact and inhalation. Observe good personal hygiene, including washing hands before eating. Prohibit eating,
drinking and smoking in contaminated areas (eg. if container is damaged).

8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS / PERSONAL PROTECTION
Ventilation Do not inhale dusts. Maintain well ventilated areas.

Exposure C.I. PIGMENT BLUE 36 (68187-11-1)
ES-TWA: 0.05 mg/m3 (as Cobalt)
Standards



PPE Wear dust-proof goggles and rubber or PVC gloves. At high dust levels, wear a Class P1 (Particulate) Respirator.
When using large quantities or where heavy contamination is likely, wear coveralls.




9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Appearance: BLUE POWDER Solubility (water): INSOLUBLE
Odour: ODOURLESS Specific Gravity: NOT AVAILABLE
pH: NOT AVAILABLE % Volatiles: NOT AVAILABLE
Vapour Pressure: NOT AVAILABLE Flammability: NON FLAMMABLE
Vapour Density: NOT AVAILABLE Flash Point: NOT RELEVANT
Boiling Point: > 1000 C Upper Explosion Limit: NOT RELEVANT
Melting Point: > 1000 C Lower Explosion Limit: NOT RELEVANT
Evaporation Rate: NOT AVAILABLE Autoignition Temperature: NOT AVAILABLE
Exposure Standard: NOT AVAILABLE




12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Environment This product is not anticipated to cause adverse effects to animal or plant life if released to the environment in
small quantities. Not expected to bioaccumulate.

13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
Waste Disposal Ensure product is covered with moist soil to prevent dust generation and dispose of to approved Council landfill.
Contact the manufacturer if additional information is required.
Legislation Dispose of in accordance with relevant local legislation.




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10. STABILTY AND REACTIVITY
Reactivity Compatible with most commonly used materials.
Decomposition May evolve toxic gases if heated to decomposition.
Products

11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Health Hazard Low toxicity. Under normal conditions of use adverse health effects are not anticipated. This product is generally
considered to be of low toxicity, however over exposure to any dust should be avoided. Use safe work practices to
Summary
avoid direct eye contact or prolonged skin contact and dust generation or inhalation.
Eye Low to moderate irritant. Exposure may result in irritation, pain and redness.
Inhalation Low irritant. Over exposure may result in mucous membrane irritation of the nose and throat with coughing.
Skin Low irritant. Prolonged and repeated exposure to dust may result in irritation and dermatitis.
Ingestion Low toxicity. Ingestion from hand to mouth contamination may result in gastrointestinal irritation and nausea.
Toxicity Data No LD50 data available for this product.



14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION
Shipping Name None Allocated

UN No. None Allocated Hazchem Code None Allocated Pkg Group None Allocated
DG Class None Allocated Subsidiary Risk(s) None Allocated EPG None Allocated

15. REGULATORY INFORMATION
Poison A poison schedule number has not been allocated to this product using the criteria in the Standard for the
Schedule Uniform Scheduling of Drugs and Poisons (SUSDP).
AICS All chemicals listed on the Australian Inventory of Chemical Substances (AICS).

16. OTHER INFORMATION
Additional RESPIRATORS: In general the use of respirators should be limited and engineering controls employed to avoid
exposure. If respiratory equipment must be worn ensure correct respirator selection and training is undertaken.
Information
Remember that some respirators may be extremely uncomfortable when used for long periods. The use of air
powered or air supplied respirators should be considered where prolonged or repeated use is necessary.

ABBREVIATIONS:
mg/m3 - Milligrams per cubic metre
ppm - Parts Per Million
TWA/ES - Time Weighted Average or Exposure Standard.
CNS - Central Nervous System
NOS - Not Otherwise Specified
pH - relates to hydrogen ion concentration - this value will relate to a scale of 0 - 14, where 0 is highly acidic and
14 is highly alkaline.
CAS# - Chemical Abstract Service number - used to uniquely identify chemical compounds.
M - moles per litre, a unit of concentration.
IARC - International Agency for Research on Cancer.




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PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT GUIDELINES:
The recommendation for protective equipment contained within this Chem Alert report is provided as a guide
only. Factors such as method of application, working environment, quantity used, product concentration and the
availability of engineering controls should be considered before final selection of personal protective equipment is
made.

HEALTH EFFECTS FROM EXPOSURE:
It should be noted that the effects from exposure to this product will depend on several factors including:
frequency and duration of use; quantity used; effectiveness of control measures; protective equipment used and
method of application. Given that it is impractical to prepare a Chem Alert report which would encompass all
possible scenarios, it is anticipated that users will assess the risks and apply control methods where appropriate.
Report Status This document has been compiled by RMT on behalf of the manufacturer of the product and serves as the
manufacturer's Material Safety Data Sheet ('MSDS').

It is based on information concerning the product which has been provided to RMT by the manufacturer or
obtained from third party sources and is believed to represent the current state of knowledge as to the
appropriate safety and handling precautions for the product at the time of issue. Further clarification regarding
any aspect of the product should be obtained directly from the manufacturer.

While RMT has taken all due care to include accurate and up-to-date information in this MSDS, it does not
provide any warranty as to accuracy or completeness. As far as lawfully possible, RMT accepts no liability for any
loss, injury or damage (including consequential loss) which may be suffered or incurred by any person as a
consequence of their reliance on the information contained in this MSDS.
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Last Reviewed: 01 May 2006
Date Printed: 25 May 2006

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