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Color Hardener & Release Agents

 

COLOR HARDENER (CH) FACT SHEET
Tech-Data Bulletin C1.11 (partial)
 
HAZARDS:       Inhalation of dust, abrasion to eyes, drying of skin.
 
SAFETY:          Wear NIOSH/OSHA approved dust mask for silica bearing sands. Handle with                             gloves. Use eye protection. Control dust in the environment with ventilation. If                                   eye irritation occurs flush with water. Do not rub eyes. See a doctor if any                              problem persists.                      
 
USE:                Topically coloring of freshly poured cast-in-place concrete.
 
COVERAGE:    100 square feet or 9 square meters for standard colors per 60 lb. pail. White and
                        off-white colors will require more Color Hardener for hiding.
 
SUBSTRATE:   Typical ready-mix design is 5.5 sacks cement/cubic yard of concrete for flat and                            broom finish, 6.0 sacks cement/cubic yard of concrete for stamp mix.
 
FINISH:                        Smooth, broom, sweat or stamped.
 
COLORS:         36 standard colors. Custom color matching available. Many popular cross-over                            matches are available.
 
APPLICATION: Fluff product with drill mixer in two pails. Cast by hand about 2/3 of material to be
                        used onto fresh concrete that has been screeded and floated and allow the Color                           Hardener to absorb bleed water. Float Color Hardener into surface with a                                            wood float or “mag” float. Cast more Color Hardener on any “bald” spots and                           repeat finishing.
 
CURING:          Water base cures will discolor colored concrete if used during the first 24 hours.                            Covers will discolor colored concrete unless heated blankets. 
                        Generally use a petroleum based curing compound for exterior colored flatwork.
                        Stamped concrete should cure for 72 hours or more before washing and sealing.                           Antique Release Agent Powder has some curing properties. Liquid Release Agent                        has very little curing property.
                       
SEALING:         When fully cured use either Permaglaze Lacquer Sealer or Permashield-                                        Permaseal water based products. See Tech-Data Bulletins S-3.10 and S-3.20                                   for sealers. Using solids content higher than 15% for the first coat of solvent                             borne sealer will result in poor penetration and bond. Sealing too early will                           also prevent sealer from penetrating and bonding well because it will not                               displace the water in the concrete capillaries.
 
STORAGE:       Keep dry and closed, out of direct sunlight and inaccessible to children.

MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET for:
ABSOLUTE CONCRETE COLORS OVERCOAT (OC), COLOR HARDENER (CH), THIN OVERLAY (OLT), OVERLAY SYSTEM (OLS)
 
ABSOLUTE CONCRETE COLORS, INC.
110 West Marine Drive, Kalama, WA 98625
 
Section 1 Identification
Product Name:              Absolute Concrete Colors Concrete Overcoat, Color Hardener, Thin Overlay, or Overlay Systems
Chemical Name:            A Portland Cement Product
Emergency Telephone: 360-261-3166
DOT Hazard Class:        Not Regulated.
Hazard Rating:              (see Section 2) Fine Particulate Respiratory Hazard
Section 2 Hazardous Ingredients
Silica, Crystalline Quartz: OSHA PEL=10 mg/m3, ACGIH TLV=0.1 mg/m3, CAS NO. 14808-60-7.
Nuisance Dusts (cement): OSHA PEL=5 mg/m3, ACGIH TLV=5 mg/m3, CAS NO. (NONE)
Section 3 Physical/Chemical Data
Boiling Point:                NA                                Odor: Not Appreciable
Vapor Pressure:            NA                                Specific Gravity: Approx 3
Vapor Density:              NA                                Melting Point: NA
Solubility: Negligible in water.                           Evaporation Rate: NA
Appearance: Colored Sandy Powder.
Section 4 Fire and Explosion Hazard
Product is not flammable.
Use standard fire fighting procedures without regard to product.
Section 5 Reactivity Data
Product is stable.
Under normal conditions it slowly hydrates in a non hazardous way.
Incompatibility:              Product will react with organic and inorganic acids (Strong Oxidants)
Hazardous Decomposition or by products:         None
Hazardous Polymerization:                                 Will not occur
Conditions to Avoid:                                         None
Section 6 Health Hazard Data
Route of Entry:             Inhalation.
Health Hazards:             (Acute and Chronic): Prolonged exposure may result in chronic lung injury. Acute silicosis may develop in short time with heavy exposure. Silicosis can be progressive and may cause death.
Carcinogenicity:            NTP=NO,              IARC              Monographs=Yes              OSHA
Regulated=No
Symptoms of Exposure: Skin=Dry, itchy, rash, prolonged unprotected exposure may result from prolonged unprotected exposure.
Medical Conditions Vulnerable to Exposure: Respiratory limitations
Emergency First Aid: Skin: Rinse free of material then wash with soap and water. If irritation persists, see a physician.
                                    Eyes: DO NOT RUB! Rinse with water fifteen minutes and see a physician immediately.
                                    Ingestion: Drink 2 glasses of water and get medical attention.
                                    Inhalation: Remove to fresh air. If respiratory symptoms persist or develop, see a doctor.
Section 7 Use and Handling Precautions
Spills and Disposal:      Collect spilled powders and place in containers. Avoid generation of dust. Dispose in accordance with local, state, and federal regulations for disposal of non-hazardous wastes.
General Precautions:     Avoid dust, skin and eye contact. Avoid dust inhalation.
Section 8 Control Measures
Respiratory Protection: When working with or near this product, all personnel must wear MSHA-NIOSH approved respirators. Refer to OSHA standards in 29 CFR 1910.134.   Use local exhaust to keep exposures below OSHA PEL’s for silica and nuisance dusts. 
                                    Personal Protective Equipment: Goggles or glasses, gloves and aprons
 
Section 9 Special Precautions
Good industrial practice requirest that employee exposure be maintained below the recommended TLV and as low as possible.
This is achieved by use of the approved respirators at all times and good hygiene, namely washing or bathing after each use and
Washing clothing after each use.
 
D.O.T. Classification—non-hazardous. Not required. Class 55.

ANTIQUE RELEASE AGENT (RA) FACT SHEET
Tech-Data Bulletin R-2.20 (Partial)
 
HAZARDS:       Dust inhalation, eye irritation, drying skin.
 
SAFETY:          Wear NIOSH/OSHA approved dust mask for fine particulates, wear gloves, wear
                        eye protection. Control dust in the environment with ventilation. If eye
                        irritation occurs flush with water. Do not rub eyes. See a doctor if any problem                             persists.
 
USE:                Prevents texture mats from sticking to the concrete, imparts fine details of the                               pattern to the fresh concrete and provides a secondary antiquing color to the                                    concrete surface.
 
COVERAGE:  500 to 1000 square feet, 50 to 90 square meters, depending on how well “fluffed”                           and the application methods.
 
SUBSTRATE:   Stampable concrete design.
 
FINISH:                        Stamped or textured concrete.
 
COLORS:         Available in 36 standard colors. Many popular shades are also available. Custom                         color matching is available.
 
APPLICATION: Divide pail into two pails and fluff each with drill mixer. Cast Antique Release                               Agent in a thin uniform film to completely cover the surface to be imprinted about                               two courses ahead of the imprinting process. Imprint.
 
                        When concrete is cured sufficiently to avoid damage to imprinted surface remove
                        all Antique Release Agent by broom, floor buffer, pressure washer or scrubbing                              before sealing. 
 
                        No release powder should remain as it will act as a bond breaker for the sealer.                            The antique color should come from color leaching from the Antique Release                           Powder during the first few days of curing time.
 
CURING:          Imprinted surface must be cured sufficiently to accommodate the selected sealer                           in order to avoid moisture entrapment and unsightly stains. See complete Tech-                               Data Bulletins C-1.11 and R-2.2.
 
SEALING:         When fully cured seal with Permaglaze Concrete Lacquer or Permashield/                                     Permaseal water based products. See Tech-Data Bulletins 3.10 and 3.20 for                                     sealers.
 
STORAGE:       Keep dry and closed, out of direct sunlight and inaccessible to children.



MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET for:
ABSOLUTE CONCRETE COLORS RELEASE AGENT (RA)
 
ABSOLUTE CONCRETE COLORS, INC.
1265 Hendrickson Drive, Kalama, WA 98625
 
MSDS No.  Mineral / No. 2
Hazardouse Material Identification System:
            HEALTH HAZARD: 1 – Slight
 FLAMMABILITY HAZARD: 0 – Minimal
      REACTIVITY HAZARD: 0 – Minimal
        PERSONAL HAZARD: E – Glasses, Gloves, Dust Respirator
Section 1 Identification
Product Name:              Absolute Concrete Colors Release Agent
Description:                  A Proprietary Blend of Limestone, clays, synthetic iron oxides, stearic acid, calcium stearate and trace amounts of flow and anti-caking ingredients.
Section 2 Ingredients and Hazards
All components are finely ground powders and as such can constitute a dust hazard.
The lowest exposure limit for any of the products is listed.
ACGIH TLV: 10 mg/M3
Total Dust: OSHA PEL: 5 mg/M#, Respirable .15 mg/M3 Total Dust. There are extremely small but detectable amounts of substances regulated under California’s Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act (Proposition 65).
Arsenic:           less than 2 ppm
Cadmium:        less than 2 ppm
Chromium (VI): less than 0.1 ppm
Lead:                4-6 ppm
These levels are typical and may vary slightly from year to year. The term “less than” indicates that the substance was detected, but the amount was less than the quantifiable limit.
Section 313 Supplier Information
This product does not contain toxic chemicals subject to the reporting requirements of Section 313 of the Emergency Planning and Community Right-To-Know Act of 1986 and of 40 CFR 372.
Section 3 Physical/Data
Appearance: Fine powders of various colors.
Odor: No Odor.
Solubility: Insoluable in H20.
Specific Gravity: Varies, approximately 1.0 to 1.5.
Section 4 Fire and Explosion Data
Flash Point (method): Non-flammable.
Extinguishing Media: Non-flammable. As appropriate for surrounding combustibles.
Unusual Fire or Explosion hazards: None.
Special Fire-Fighting procedures: None.
Section 5 Reactivity Data
Product is stable.                 Hazardous polymerization will not occur. 
Chemical incompatibilities: Reacts with acid to form carbon dioxide gas.
Conditions to Avoid:           None known
Hazardous Decomposition or by products:         None
Section 6 Health Hazard Data
Summary of risk: Release Agent is a “Nuisance Particulate”. The components have a long history of little adverse effect on skin or lungs and they do not produce significant organic disease or toxic effect when the exposures are kept under reasonable control. (ACGIH TLV) As with any dust the components may cause eye or skin irritation.
Primary Entry Routs:                 Inhalation, sin and eye contact or ingestion.
Chronic effects: Abrassiveness may cause skin or eye irritation.
First Aid:                      Eye Conctact: Flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes. If irritation persists, seek medical help. Leave the exposure area.
                                    Skin Contact: Wash from skin with mild soap and water.
                                    Ingestion: Ingestion should not cause any significant health problems. If a large amount is ingested and if conscious, give large quantities of water to induce vomiting. Get medical attention.
                                    Inhalation: Remove from exposure area.
 
 
 
 
MSDS for RAs page 2
 
Section 7 Spill, Leak and Disposal Procedures
Those involved in clean-up of spills should use respiratory protection for airborne dust. Vacuum or scoop or broom up spilled
Material for recovery and disposal. Avoid dusting conditions. Use good ventilation. Wetting the spill with a water mist may limit
the airborne dust level.
Waste management/ Disposal: The components of this product are not considered to be RCRA hazardous wastes. Dispose in
site suitable for industrial wastes. Comply with all local, state, and federal regulations. Do not dispose in streams, wells,
lakes,rivers, ocean or sewers.
EMERGENCY PHONE NUMBER: (360) 261-3166
Section 8 SPECIAL PROTECTION INFORMATION
Personal Protective Equipment: 
      Goggles: glasses or dust-tight goggles
      Gloves:    rubber, leather, cloth or plastic gloves.
      Respirator: If exposure limits are exceeded, a NIOSH approved dust respirator is required, (TC-21C-132 or better). Since
                         dust levels are not easily known to workers, a respirator (NIOSH No. TC-21C132 or better) should be worn in all
                         possible exposure areas when working with the product in manufacture or use.
Work Place Considerations: 
     Ventilation: Provide adequate exhaust ventilation to meet TLV requirements. If using indoors, an exhaust filter system may be
                         required.           
Section 9 Special Precautions
Other precautions: Good industrial practice requires that employee exposure be maintained below the recommended TLV or as
low as possible. This is achieved through the use of the approved respirator and good hygiene, namely washing or bathing after each use and washing clothing after each use.
D.O.T. Classification—non-hazardous. Not required. Class 50
 

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