HMGKCM - Tile Grouts

 I. PRODUCT AND SUPPLIER

Product name : CEMENT-BASED TILE GROUTS
Brand name: HOAN MY
Other names: VC CIRCUITS POWDER
Product code: VC
Name of manufacturing or importing unit: HOAN MY CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS PRODUCTION TRADING JOINT STOCK COMPANY
Address: No. 148 Louis II Street. Louis City Dai Mo Urban Area, Nam Tu Liem. Hanoi Vietnam
Intended use: For grouting joints between tiles, such as encaustic tiles, terrazzo, mosaic, ceramic, natural stone, marble,...

II. PRODUCT INFORMATION

III. DETERMINING THE DANGEROUSNESS OF THE PRODUCT 
1. Classification level as hazardous (according to available data on the validity of national testing organizations. For example: EU, US, OSHA...):
VC tile grouts is not a dangerous ingredient
 2. Warning: 
• Health hazards:
- May be hazardous in contact with skin, eyes, respiratory system and digestive system.
- It can affect mucous membranes, eyes, mouth and respiratory tract.
- Prolonged contact with skin can cause skin corrosion and allergies.
- Irritation of the respiratory system (cough, difficulty breathing, ...) when inhaling product dust.
- Do not contact, store or use.
• Labor safety:
- Use labor protection tools to protect the body such as gloves, boots, goggles, masks when working and using products.
- Use gloves, clothing, and protective glasses when coming into contact with the product.
• Preserve
- Products are contained in sealed plastic bags or paper bags, stored in a covered warehouse, in a dry place, away from contact with water and moisture and cannot be stacked in more than 10 bags.
- Lock and store carefully.
• Handle
Product handling and storage facilities must be located where appropriate for storage or recovery/recycling in accordance with local/national regulations.
3. Route of exposure and symptoms
• Eye
Signs and symptoms of eye irritation may include burning sensation, redness, swelling, or blurred vision.
• Respiratory system
Dust will be a product of respiratory irritation such as coughing and difficulty breathing. Inhalation can cause a lot of bronchitis and pneumonia. Excessive and long-term inhalation can cause lung cancer.
• Skin
Signs and symptoms of a skin allergy may include a burning sensation, and corroded or damaged skin.
• Respiratory system
Affects the stomach, causing bloating, indigestion and stomach pain if large amounts of the product enter the digestive tract.
IV. FIRST AID
1. In case of accidental contact with eyes (splashing or splashing in eyes): Rinse eyes immediately with clean water very carefully. Remove contact lenses, if present, for easier washing. Then continue rinsing with water for more than 15 minutes while the eyelids are still open. Go to the nearest medical facility for further treatment.
2. In case of skin accident (contact with skin): remove contaminated gloves, shoes, and clothing. Wash exposed parts with clean water or neutral soap if possible. See your doctor immediately if you have signs of rash or skin damage.
3. Exposure to respiratory accident (breathing): Remove to fresh air. If there are no signs of early recovery, the patient must be taken to the nearest medical facility for further treatment. Hold in the most comfortable breathing position.
4. In case of accident with the digestive tract (eating, drinking): Rinse with clean water. Call a doctor or ambulance. Do not force vomiting. If vomiting occurs, keep your head lower than your body to avoid swallowing.
5. Note to doctors: Learn the symptoms. Wet cement can burn and corrode skin. Do not treat the wound with acidic substances because it will make the cause worse.

V. MEASURES TO HANDLE FIRE
1. Rating for flame (flammable, flammable or extremely flammable, non-flammable, difficult to burn...)
- Establish the flammability of the product: no fire.
- Auto-ignition temperature: not applicable.
- Arrangement of flammability: Not flammable
2. Specific hazards arising from chemicals: Not dangerous under normal conditions.
3. Products generated during fire: None
4. Fire and explosion agents: none
5. Fire-causing agents and fire-fighting instructions, combining different methods.
- Do not apply
6. Protective equipment and clothing when fighting fires
- Do not apply
7. Special notes on fires and explosions
- Do not apply

VI. BECAUSE. PREVENTION AND RESPONSE MEASURES
Comply with all relevant local and international regulations. Isolate dangerous areas and do not allow unauthorized or unprotected people to be in this area. Stay downwind and away from low areas. Stop leaks if possible and not hazardous. Use absorbent materials (absorbent products or fire extinguishing water) to avoid environmental pollution. Prevent spread or entry into drains, ditches or rivers by using sand, soil or other suitable barriers.
- To avoid dust generated, the equipment uses a suction device to clean up spilled products.
- To comply with occupational and personal hygiene control measures (see Part VIII) during clean-up operations.
- Keep the product away from contact with water and humidity, and take measures to protect the product during wind and rain (if it gets wet, the product will be damaged due to the cement curing).

VII. PACKAGING AND STORAGE REQUIREMENTS
1. Measures and conditions applicable when using and manipulating the product
- Use masks, gloves, and protective shoes that meet national standards when working to avoid inhaling dust and contact with skin, eyes, and respiratory tract.
2. Storage methods and conditions - C V sealant is stored in a sealed plastic bag or paper bag and stored in a covered warehouse in a dry place, avoiding contact with moisture. Products are stored at normal temperature and pressure (should not be stacked more than 10 bags high).
- Tools after working with products such as clothing, labor tools, labor protection equipment, etc. should be washed immediately after use.

VIII. IMPACT FROM PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT AND REQUIREMENTS
1. Occupational exposure limits according to the National Occupational Health and Safety Committee (NOHSC) Australia:
- The lowest limit of dust concentration according to OES is as follows: Dust containing crystalline silica (quartz) ~ 0.1 mg /m3 TWA (average value) is inhalable (particle size ~ 7 microns).
- For components containing Portland cement: 10mg/m3 TWA (average value) is the possible value. Cr+6 (6-valent) ~ 0:05 mg/m3.
2. Labor control:
The product is in dry powder form so during use it is necessary to minimize dust generation and skin contact. When transporting VC  it is necessary to use a dry system, vacuuming dust from the working environment. When transporting large quantities or packaged powder, a pump system or trough must be used. When the mold carries the flour bag, use a fan to blow away the dust. Professional working and control methods aim to avoid dust, especially moist dust, and avoid skin contact (such as cement dust). Clean when not working.
3. Personal protective equipment when working
Equip personal protective equipment that meets national or international standards:
-  Skin protection: contact as little as possible, during work with low-chain C V glue   in powder form or mixed with water. Gloves, protective clothing, and shoes should be used to protect against dust and chemicals.
- When working in a wet environment, wear PVC protective shoes to avoid contact with mortar (according to standards AS/NZS 4501 and AS 2161 of Australia and New Zealand). Change gloves, shoes and protective clothing when contaminated with dust and mortar. Personal hygiene, wash off dust and mortar, dry hands, feet, and face before resting, eating, drinking, or smoking.
- Eye protection: Safety eyewear (for example, according to Australian and New Zealand standard AS/NZ 1336) must be used to prevent dust and glue from coming into contact with the eyes when working.
Ignoring respiratory protection: When not controlling the allowable silica dust and cement dust components in the working environment, you must use a dust mask or anti-toxic mask (as standard AS / NZS 1715 or AS/NZS 1716 of Australia and New Zealand). Use only protective equipment and maintain it to a standard appropriate to the method of use.
4. Monitoring method: Monitor the concentration of the product in worker breathing zones or common work areas for OEL compliance and adequate exposure control. Some biological products require appropriate controls. Some examples of recommended methods for air monitoring are given below or contact your supplier. Could be a national method. US National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH): Analytical Methods Manual http://www.cdc.gov/niosh/nmam/nmammenu.html Department of Occupational Safety and Health United States (OSHA): Sampling and Analytical Methods http://www. OSHA - slc. gov/dts/sltc/methods/toc.html. UK Health and Safety Executive (HSE): Methodology for identifying hazardous factors http://hls.gov.uk/search.html

IX. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL COMPOSITION OF THE PRODUCT 

X. PRODUCT STABILITY AND LEVEL OF STABILITY 

1. Stability: VC sealant  is a stabilizer, compatible with most construction materials.

2. Reactivity: reacts with incompatible materials.
3. Conditions to avoid: Avoid exposure to water and moisture during storage.

4. Hazardous decomposition products: VC sealant  does not decompose into hazardous products and does not participate in polymerization reactions.

XI. HAZARDOUS PRODUCT INFORMATION 

1. Eye contact: VC dust  contacting the eyes can cause burning, redness and swelling.

2. Skin contact: VC dust  when repeatedly exposed causes skin irritation, skin burns, allergic rashes, corrosion and uncomfortable tears caused by the cement components in the material.

3. Respiratory system exposure: VC dust  is silica dust that when inhaled can cause respiratory irritation such as coughing and difficulty breathing. Regular inhalation will lead to lung diseases such as bronchitis, pneumonia... If the respiratory system is infected with silica dust for a long time, the most dangerous thing is that it can lead to cancer.

XII. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION

Toxicity: When mixed VC  with water forms a mortar that is alkaline but then the mortar hardens: concrete block.
Durability and decomposition: The product (concrete) is an inorganic material and is very durable and cannot be decomposed.
Fluidity:  changes slowly as material piles up into a mass.

XIII. REQUIREMENTS FOR HANDLING  

1. Information on destruction regulations (legal information)
Comply with regulations according to 06/2007/QH12 dated November 21, 2007. Article 25 and Article 35: Handling and disposal of chemical residues, waste and chemical equipment.

2. VC waste classification:  Non-hazardous waste
3. Products of combustion and remedies
Poor quality PVC glue is strictly controlled and handled right at the factory. In addition, it can be treated as normal waste, dumped in the right place, protected from rain and wind, and avoided being discharged into the drainage system.
4. Material handling
Recover or recycle if possible. Do not discharge into the environment, sewers or waterways. Waste must not contaminate soil or water.
Local regulations: enforce local regulations more strictly than regional or national requirements.

  
XIV. SHIPPING REQUIREMENTS   

VC tile grouts is packaged before shipping. Can be transported by water, rail, truck or air.

 XV. TECHNICAL AND LEGAL COMPLIANCE STANDARDS
1. Status reports and registrations in regional countries around the world (List the list of country reports and status reports that have been conducted)

2. Hazard classification according to national reports, VC  is a cement-based product, not a hazardous commodity. This classification is based on the criteria of the State Committee on Occupational Safety and Health (According to the National Occupational Safety and Health Committee - NOHSC: 1008 version no. 3).

XVI. OTHER IMPORTANT INFORMATION  

Other important information: Product safety data sheet (MSDS) of VC joint sealant - new product of TVIE AN compiled based on valid and latest knowledge on hazardous chemicals and must be used for Take measures to prevent risks and accidents. It is important for users to know that when water reacts with the ingredients inside the product it causes irritation to the human body (in addition to having adverse effects on the eyes and respiratory tract upon contact it can cause allergies and skin corrosion...) rather than dry products. The information provided in this document is basic safety information necessary for the use of the product, however this document does not cover situations, circumstances of use and exposure to Problems that may occur when using materials. Therefore, those who want to use it need to have experience in using the product. In all cases, the information in the MSDS should be used and taken seriously by those with experience and knowledge of the product.
Before using this product, carefully read the technical instructions, understand and apply them strictly in construction work. In case of self-construction, consultation with the technical department of Hoan My Company is required to avoid errors when using the product. Need any information, please contact with the information provided in part I.