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MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
| 1. PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION |
| Product Name: | Tuxedo Board |
| Use: | Underlayment for Ceramic Tile on floors, countertops, shower surround, wallboard. |
| Generic Description: | Mineral board, white in color, reinforced with fiberglass mesh fabric (scrim)
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| 2. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS |
| Chemical Identity | CAS No. | PEL TLV |
| | (mg/m3) | (mg/m3) |
| magnesium oxide (dust) | 01309-48-4 | No Data Available |
| magnesium chloride (dust) | 7786-30-3 (Anhydrous)
7791-18-6 (Hexahydrous) | No Data Available |
| fiberglass mesh (scrim) | 65997-17-3 | 5 | 5 |
| CONTAINS NO ASBESTOS |
| 3. HEALTH HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION |
| Route(s) of Entry: | Inhalation and Dermal |
| Potential Health Effects: | Skin and Eye Irritant |
| MAGNESIUM OXIDE IS NOT CONSIDERED CARCINOGENIC BY OSHA. |
| MAGNESIUM CHLORIDE IS NOT CONSIDERED CARCINOGENIC BY OSHA. |
| EMERGENCY OVERVIEW: | Product contains mechanical irritants to skin, eyes and respiratory tract and may present a nuisance dust hazard when shaping or cutting with a dry power saw or machining. The recommended method of cutting this material is to score and snap. If dust is generated, use local exhaust ventilation and wear a NIOSH approved particulate respirator and protection for eyes and skin.
- Skin Contact: Continued and prolonged contact with dust generated from power cutting or machining product may result in dryness and irritation to the skin.
- Eye Contact: Contact with the dust generated from power cutting or machining this product may result in mechanical abrasion.
- Inhalation: Target Organ: respiratory system. Exposure to dust generated from power cutting and machining this product may result in impaired lung function.
- Signs and Symptoms of Exposure to Airborne Dust: Continued and prolonged exposure to airborne dust concentrations may result in cough, dyspnea, wheezing and impaired pulmonary function.
- Medical Conditions Generally Aggravated by Exposure: Overexposure would generally aggravate respiratory dysfunction.
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| 4. FIRST AID MEASURES |
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First Aid Procedures: |
| Eye: | Immediately flush eyes with water for 15 minutes and get medical attention. |
| Skin: | Flush and wash skin with mild soap and water. Get medical attention if irritation persists. |
| Breathing: | Move the exposed person to fresh air at once. If not breathing, initiate pulmonary resuscitation. Get medical attention.
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| 5. FIRE HAZARDS |
- Not Combustible
- Special Fire Fighting Procedures: Wear full protective equipment and an approved pressure demand self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA).
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| 6. PRECAUTIONS FOR SAFE HANDLING |
- Steps to be taken in Case Material Is Released or Spilled: Pick up to avoid tripping hazard.
- Waste Disposal Method: Dispose of in accordance with applicable federal, state and local regulations.
- Precautions to be taken in Handling and Storing: Keep clean, dry, flat and away from standing water.
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| 7. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY |
- Stability and Reactivity: Tuxedo Board is stable and hazardous polymerization will not occur.
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| 8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION |
- Work/Hygiene Practices: Avoid creating dust. Use the score and snap method of cutting.
Avoid cutting with a dry power saw.
- Ventilation: Provide local exhaust or general ventilation to maintain low dust levels.
- Respiratory Protection: A NIOSH approved particulate respirator is recommended if cutting the product with a dry power saw or machining.
- Eye Protection: Safety glasses or goggles when applying the product; goggles if cutting the product with a power saw or machining.
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| 10. OTHER INFORMATION |
The information and recommendations contained herein are based upon data believed to be correct. However, no guarantee or warranty of any kind expressed or implied is made with respect to the information contained herein. This material safety sheet was prepared to comply with OSHA Hazard Communication Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200) and with the Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS). This supersedes any previous information.
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| 11. DISCLAIMER OF LIABILITY |
As the conditions or methods of use are beyond our control, we do not assume any responsibility and expressly disclaim any liability for any use of the material. Information contained herein is believed to be true and accurate, but all statements or suggestions are made without any warranty, express or implied, regarding accuracy of the information, the hazards connected with the use of the material or the results to be obtained for the use thereof.
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