Concrete Pharmacy® DARK — MSDS
Concrete Color Additive
March 2007
SECTION I — GENERAL INFORMATION
1. CTS Cement Manufacturing Corporation | Rapid Set® Products
11065 Knott Avenue, Suite A
Cypress, CA 90630
2. Emergency Phone Number: (800) 929-3030
3. Website: www.ctscement.com or www.rapidset.com
4. Chemical Name and Synonyms: N/A
5. Trade Name and Synonyms: DARK
6. Material No.: 1317-61-9
7. Class: Additive
SECTION II — PHYSICAL DATA
8. Freezing/Melting Point: 2982˚F
9. Vapor Pressure: N/A
10. Vapor Density: N/A
11. Specific Gravity: 5.18 (water = 1)
12. H2O Soluble: Insoluble in water
13. Evaporation Rate: N/A
14. pH: N/A
15. Appearance and Odor: Black solid with no reported odor
SECTION III — FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD DATA
16. Flash Point: (Method Used) N/A
17. Explosive Limits: N/A
18. Auto-ignition Temperature: N/A
19. Extinguishing Media: Use extinguishing media most appropriate for the surrounding fire.
20. Special Fire-Fighting Procedures: Wear self-contained breathing apparatus in pressure-demand, NIOSH/MSHA-approved or equivalent, and full protective gear. Combustion generates toxic fumes.
21. Unusual Fire and Explosion Hazards: N/A
SECTION IV — HEALTH HAZARD DATA
22. Effects of Overexposure:
- Eyes — May cause eye irritation. Exposure to iron particles may cause toxic effects.
- Skin — May cause skin irritation.
- Inhalation — May cause respiratory tract irritation. Inhalation of fumes may cause metal fume fever, which is characterized by flu-like symptoms with metallic taste, fever chills, cough, weakness, chest pain, muscle pain and increased white blood cell count. The toxicological properties of this substance have not been fully investigated.
- Ingestion — May cause gastrointestinal irritation with nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea. The toxicological properties of this substance have not been fully investigated.
SECTION V — EMERGENCY AND FIRST-AID PROCEDURES
24. Eyes — Flush with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes, occasionally lifting the upper and lower lids. Seek medical attention.
25. Skin — Flush skin with plenty of soap and water for at least 15 minutes while removing contaminated clothing and shoes. Get medical aid if irritation develops or persists.


