Concrete Mix

Dingo Concrete Mix is suitable for a wide variety of general concreting, pathways, small concrete slabs, garden edging, posts and footings.

A dry mix combination of aggregate, sand and cement, ready for the addition of water.

Empty bag into a wheelbarrow or on to a non porous surface. If you want to colour your concrete you should ass colour oxide in the prescribed manner
Add clean water (one bag requires 2.1-2.6 litres) slowly and mix until a stiff, but workable consistency is achieved. Too much water will make the concrete weak
For best results, compact the concrete well after placements, screed level with a board, trowel smooth if required and then keep mist for seven days

RISK
– Cements may cause respiratory, skin and eye irritation
– Wet cements can be irritating and corrosive to the eyes and skin; and may cause skin sensitation (dermatitis)
– Repeated inhalation of dust containing silica may cause bronchitis, silicosis (scarring of the lung), lung cancer, and increases the risk of sclerodemna

THINGS TO WATCH
– Avoid contact with eyes and skin from wet and dry cement
– Do not breathe in dust
– Wear suitable protective clothing, including glove or barrier cream and eye protection
– Wear a P1 or P2 dust mask suitable for particulates when exposed to dust
– When cutting or abrading concrete, keep it wetted with water to avoid creation of hazardous dust
– Wash thoroughly after handling. Wash work clothes regularly

FIRST AID
– Irrigate eyes with plenty of water for 15 minutes and seek medical attention
– If inhaled, remove from dusty area. Seek medical attention if symptoms persist
– Wash skin with water

SPILLS/LEAKS
– Keep out of sewers and storm water

DISPOSAL
– Follow above safety instructions and collect in containers for disposal as trade waste in accordance with local authority guidelines

MANUAL HANDLING
– This bag contains 20kg of product. It is recommended that all manual handling of this bag be undertaken by load shifting equipment
– Manual handling of this product without due care and attention could result in personal injury. Any manual handling should be understaken as a team lift. Prior to manual handling it is recommended that a manual handling risk assessment be undertaken