Portland cement poses several hazards, including:

• Carcinogenicity: May cause cancer through chronic inhalation.
• Skin Corrosion: Causes severe skin burns.
• Eye Damage: Causes serious eye damage.
• Skin Sensitization: May cause an allergic skin reaction.
• Specific Target Organ Toxicity: Causes damage to lungs through prolonged or repeated inhalation and may cause respiratory irritation. [2]

Precautionary measures include:

• Obtain special instructions before use.
• Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood.
• Avoid breathing dust/ fume/ gas/ mist/ vapors/ spray.
• Wash skin thoroughly after handling.
• Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area.
• Wear protective gloves/ protective clothing/ eye protection/ face protection.

[1] In case of exposure:

• If on skin: Wash with plenty of soap and water. If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/ attention. Take off contaminated clothing and wash before reuse.
• If inhaled: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. Call a POISON CENTER/ doctor if you feel unwell.
• If in eyes: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. Immediately call a POISON CENTER/ doctor.
• If exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/ attention.

[1] [1] Store Portland cement in a well-ventilated place and keep the container tightly closed and locked up and dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant in accordance with regulations. [1]