Protec III: Original
Submittal Documents
Safety Overview.
Safety Summary:
Product Safety and Handling.
When applying Protec III: Original:
1: Wear protective glasses.
2: Avoid skin contact or allowing product to absorb through clothing.
As the product is alkaline contact causes irritation, especially if it gets in your eyes.
After applying Protec III: Original:
1: The product does not produce silica dust or air quality hazards.
2: The product does not off-gas.
The product is LEED 4.1 certified (meaning no volatile organic compound content, and no off-gassing), and does not contain any compounds in California Prop. 65.
Safety Information.
Section 1: Product Identification.
Product Identification:
Product Identifier: “Protec lll: Original — Concrete Trowel Aid, Cure,
and Hardener".
Manufacturer: Cornerstone Coatings and Materials, inc.
Product Use: Concrete Trowel Aid, Concrete Cure, Concrete Hardener, Concrete
Densifier.
Restrictions on Use: Not for use on frozen concrete surfaces.
Corporate Mailing Address: Suite 241 | #100, 111 - 5 Ave SW, Calgary, AB T2P
3Y6.
Section 2: Hazard Identification.
Hazard Identification:
H319: Causes serious eye irritation.
H319: Causes skin irritation.
Section 3: Chemical Composition.
Chemical Composition:
The product composition is proprietary, but is not flammable, or hazardous, and contains no
solvents or VOCs (LEED 4.1, tested to CDPH Standard Method v1.2-2017, Section 01350 standards),
contains no resin, polymers, waxes, acrylics, chlorinated rubbers, or otherwise toxic,
dangerous, or hazardous materials.
This product has a high pH, with an average pH of 10.9, however it is not
corrosive.
Section 4: First-Aid Measures.
First-Aid Measures:
The Product Is Alkaline and Drying.
P264: Wash skin thoroughly after handling.
P280: Wear protective gloves, clothing, eye and face protection.
P362: Take off contaminated clothing and wash before reuse.
P303*351*353: IF ON SKIN
(Or hair) — Take
off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water, or shower.
P337*313: If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice or attention.
P337*338: IF IN EYES —
Rinse continuously
with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses if present and easily removed, continue
rinsing.
P337*313: If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice or attention.
Section 5: Fire-Fighting Measures.
Fire-Fighting Measures:
The product is not flammable, and treated materials become less flammable.
This product is a mild flame retardant.
Section 6: Accidental Release Measures.
Accidental Release Measures:
This product has an average pH of 10.9, and is not toxic to wildlife.
Discharge of this product to sewage treatment is dependent on local regulations with regards to
pH controls.
Use liquid-resistant gloves, protective clothing, and eye protection when handling any large
spills.
If spilled on any polished metal surface, glass, or aluminum clean up immediately as
etching can occur.
Section 7: Handling - Care - Storage.
Handling - Care - Storage:
Ensure that all opened containers are closed after opening.
Prevent debris from entering any containers.
This product does not need to be mixed unless it has previously been frozen.
Section 8: Personal Protection.
Personal Protection:
Wear protective safety glasses or disposable eye protection.
Wear disposable nitrile gloves or gloves that are washable and that are not liquid permeable.
Limit exposure to bare skin with protective clothing to prevent any skin irritation or drying.
No respiratory protection needed during or after application.
No ventilation is needed after product application.
Section 9: Physical Chemical Properties.
Physical Chemical Properties:
Physical State: Water-based Liquid.
pH: 10.9 – Not Corrosive.
Flashpoint: None.
Product Can Freeze: Yes, Mix After Fully Melted.
Food-safe: Yes.
VOC Content: 0g/L – LEED 4.1 Certified.
CDPH Standard Method v1.2-2017, Section
01350 Results.
ASTM C309: Non-membrane Forming Product.
Odor: Sweet, Near Odorless.
Color: Transparent Amber Liquid. – Dries Clear.
Specific Gravity: 1.03
Solubility: Water Soluble.
Boiling Point: ~100° Degrees C (212° F)
Section 10: Stability - Reactivity.
Stability - Reactivity:
This product will react with certain salts and chemicals while in a liquid state, however, once the product has dried it will not react.
Section 11: Toxicological Information.
Toxicological Information:
Ingestion: All symptoms of acute toxicity are due to high alkalinity.
Skin Contact: Material will cause irritation.
Eye Contact: Material will cause severe irritation. Risk of serious damage to
eyes.
Inhalation: Mist is a mild irritant to the respiratory tract. – All symptoms of
acute toxicity are due to high alkalinity.
Sensitization: Not sensitizing.
Mutagenicity: No evidence of genotoxicity. In vitro/in vivo negative.
Carcinogenicity: No structural alerts.
Reproductive Toxicity: No evidence of reproductive toxicity or developmental
toxicity.
STOT (Specific Target Organ Toxicity) Single Exposure: Not classified.
STOT (Specific Target Organ Toxicity) Repeated Exposure: Not classified.
Section 12: Ecological Information.
Ecological information:
Persistence and Degradability: Inorganic.
Bioaccumulative Potential: Inorganic. The substance has no potential for
bioaccumulation.
Mobility In Soil: Not applicable.
Results of PBT and vPvB Assessment: Not classified as PBT or vPvB.
Other Adverse Effects: The alkalinity of this material may have a local effect
on ecosystems sensitive to changes in pH.
Section 13: Disposal Consideration.
Disposal Consideration:
The product packaging is general non-hazardous construction waste when packaged in pails or
bulk containers.
IBCs and other bulk containers can usually be refurbished, recycled, or sold.
Section 14: Transportation Information.
Transportation Information:
Proper Shipping Name: “Protec lll:
Original”.
Waste Treatment Methods: Discharge of this product to sewage treatment is
dependent on local regulations with regards to pH controls.
UN Number: Not applicable.
Environmental Hazards: Not classified as a Marine Pollutant.
Transport Hazard Class: Not applicable.
Transport in bulk according to Annex Il of MARPOL 73/78, and the IBC Code: Not
applicable.
Applicable HTS/HS Codes: 2839.90 or 2839.19
or 2839.11.
Shipping Precautions: Ship via temperature-controlled trucks to prevent
freezing if applicable.
Section 15: Regulatory Information.
Regulatory Information:
This product is not hazardous, dangerous, or toxic and is not a regulated product or substance.
Section 16: Other Information.
Other Information:
Protec III: Original has the following certification:
CDPH Standard Method v1.2-2017, Section
01350.
Protec lll: Original — Safety Data Sheet (SDS/MSDS) Revision Date: February 23,
2024.