Section 1 - CHEMICAL PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION

PRODUCT NAME

KUBATEC BETONAMIT

NFPA

PRODUCT USE

Silent, non- explosive demolition agent, used by pouring water slurry into holes drilled
in rock or concrete and allowing to dry and expand. Never peek directly into the bored
hole for at least 3 hours after pouring. Immediately after the pouring, place a cover over
the work.

SYNONYMS

"Betonamit Demolition Agent", "Demolition Agent Betonamit", "demolition facilitating
substance", "swelling explosive", "non-explosive demolition agent", "non-explosive
cracking agent", "Betonamit R", "Betonamit S"

Section 2 - HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION

CANADIAN WHMIS SYMBOLS

EMERGENCY OVERVIEW

RISK

Causes burns.
Risk of serious damage to eyes.

POTENTIAL HEALTH EFFECTS

ACUTE HEALTH EFFECTS

SWALLOWED

  The material can produce chemical burns within the oral cavity and gastrointestinal tract following ingestion.  Considered an unlikely route of entry in commercial/industrial environments.  

EYE

  The material can produce chemical burns to the eye following direct contact. Vapors or mists may be extremely irritating.  If applied to the eyes, this material causes severe eye damage.  

SKIN

  The material can produce chemical burns following direct contactwith the skin.  

INHALED

  If inhaled, this material can irritate the throat andlungs of some persons.  

CHRONIC HEALTH EFFECTS

  Principal routes of exposure are usually by inhalation of dust and  skin/eye contact.  Hazard from pressure development in confined spaces similar to conventional  explosive. Gases developing pressure are non-toxic.  The major ingredient, calcium oxide, is a strong alkali and corrosive to all  body tissues.  Skin contact may result in irritation, reddening, skin rash.  CAUTION : Chronic health effects of silica, amorphous are under review. Use  good occupational hygiene practices to limit all personal contact.