Material Safety
Data Sheet *1
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MSDS Number: CT 10107-1
DATE PREPARED: May 02, 2008
1. CHEMICAL PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION
Product/Trade Name:
Color MaxTM Prefinished Fibercement Coating
ColorMaxTM Touch Up Kit
Chemical Name: Mixture
CAS #: Not Applicable
Common Name: None
Product Use: Liquid prefinish coating applied to fibercement products and fibercement
siding paint touch-up kit. Touch-up kit distributed in 1-quart containers.
MANUFACTURER INFORMATION: TELEPHONE AND E-MAIL:
CertainTeed Corporation (610) 341-7000 9 AM ?5 PM
P.O. Box 860 (Eastern Time ?USA)
Valley Forge, PA 19482-0101 CertainTeed-EHS@saint-gobain.com
EMERGENCY TELEPHONE: CHEMTREC (800) 424-9300
OUTSIDE OF THE U.S. CHEMTREC (703) 527-3887
2. HAZARD IDENTIFICATION
Emergency Overview
May cause slight irritation to the respiratory system, eyes, and skin. This product may be harmful
if it is swallowed. Contains a material which may cause damage to the longs. Possible cancer
hazard based on animal data.
Summary:
Do not ingest. Wash thoroughly after handling. Risk of cancer depends on duration and level of
exposure.
Routes of Exposure: Inhalation, ingestion, skin, and eye contact.
Potential Health Effects: Eyes:
This product may cause slight irritation to the eyes. Symptoms may include redness.
Potential Health Effects: Skin:
This product may cause slight irritation to the skin. Symptoms may include defatting of skin
tissue.
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Potential Health Effects: Ingestion: This product may be harmful if it is swallowed.
Potential Health Effects: Inhalation
This product may cause slight irritation to the respiratory system. Symptoms may include cough,
impaired lung function and shortness of breath.
Medical Conditions Aggravated by Exposure:
Pulmonary conditions, eye disorders and respiratory conditions.
HMIS Ratings: Health: *1 Fire: 1 Physical Hazard: 0
Hazard Scale: 0 = Minimal 1 = Slight 2 = Moderate 3 = Serious 4 = Severe * = Chronic hazard
3. COMPOSITION / INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
CAS # Component Percent*
13463-67-7 Titanium dioxide 1 - 25
7631-86-9 Silica, amorphous 0.1 - 5
100-41-4 Ethyl benzene 0.1 - 1
1897-45-6 Chlorothalonil 0.1 -1
1333-86-4 Carbon black 0.1 - 1
Component Information/Information on Non-Hazardous Components
This product may be regulated, have exposure limits or other information identified as the
following: Titanium compounds.
This product is considered hazardous under 29 CFR 1910.1200 (Hazard Communication).
This material is a controlled product under Canadian WHMIS regulations
*Concentration ranges do not fall under the prescribed WHMIS ranges. Stated concentrations
represent maximum variation of each batch of product.
4. FIRST AID MEASURES
First Aid: Eyes
Immediately flush eyes with water for at least 15 minutes, while holding eyelids open. Seek
medical attention if irritation persists.
First Aid: Skin
Wash exposed areas with soap and water for at least 15 minutes. Remove contaminated
clothing. If irritation develops or persists, seek medical attention. Launder contaminated clothing
before reuse.
First Aid: Ingestion
If the material is swallowed, get immediate medical attention or advice -- Do not induce vomiting.
First Aid: Inhalation
If inhaled, remove the affected person to fresh air. If symptoms persist, get medical attention.
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5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
General Fire Hazards:
See Section 9 for Flammability Properties.
This product is combustible at high temperatures.
Hazardous Combustion Products:
Combustion products may include: carbon oxides, sulfur oxides, halogenated compounds and
some metallic oxides.
Extinguishing Media:
Dry chemical, carbon dioxide (CO2), water spray, fog or foam. Do not use water jet.
Fire Fighting Equipment/Instructions
Firefighters should wear full-face, self contained breathing apparatus and impervious protective
clothing.
NFPA Ratings: Health: 1 Fire: 1 Reactivity: 0
Hazard Scale: 0 = Minimal 1 = Slight 2 = Moderate 3 = Serious 4 = Severe
6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Containment Procedures:
Wear appropriate personal protective equipment. Stop the flow of material, if this is without risk.
Do not allow product to enter sewer or waterways.
Clean-Up Procedures:
Absorb spill with inert material. Shovel material into a sealable, liquid-proof container for
disposal. Wear appropriate protective equipment and clothing during clean-up as described in
Section 8.
Evacuation Procedures:
Isolate area. Keep unnecessary personnel away.
Special Procedures: No additional information available.
7. HANDLING AND STORAGE
Handling Procedures:
Use this product with adequate ventilation. Avoid contact with skin and eyes. Wash thoroughly
after handling. Use good industrial hygiene practices in handling this material.
Storage Procedures:
Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area.
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8. EXPOSURE CONTROL / PERSONAL PROTECTION
A: Component Exposure Limits
Titanium dioxide (13463-67-7)
ACGIH: 10 mg/m3 TWA
OSHA: 15 mg/m3 TWA (total dust)
Silica, amorphous (7631-86-9)
OSHA: 20 mppcf TWA; ((80)/(% SiO2) mg/m3 TWA)
NIOSH: 6 mg/m3 TWA
Ethyl benzene (100-41-4)
ACGIH: 125 ppm STEL
100 ppm TWA
OSHA: 100 ppm TWA; 435 mg/m3 TWA
NIOSH: 125 ppm STEL; 545 mg/m3 STEL
100 ppm TWA; 435 mg/m3 TWA
Carbon Black (1333-86-4)
ACGIH: 10 mg/m3 TWA
OSHA: 15 mg/m3 TWA (total dust)
NIOSH: 3.5 mg/m3 TWA 10-hour
Engineering Controls:
Provide adequate local exhaust ventilation to maintain worker exposures below exposure limits.
PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT
Personal Protective Equipment: General
Use appropriate personal protective equipment when handling this product. Eye wash fountain
and emergency showers are recommended in areas where this product may be handled.
Personal Protective Equipment: Eyes/Face
Safety glasses with side shields or chemical goggles are recommended to prevent splashing of
material in eyes.
Personal Protective Equipment: Skin
Wear impervious gloves such as Viton? Work clothing sufficient to prevent all skin contact
should be worn.
Personal Protective Equipment: Respiratory
If ventilation is not sufficient to effectively prevent build-up of vapors, appropriate NIOSH-
approved (or equivalent) respiratory protection must be provided with NIOSH-approved (or
equivalent) cartridges for protection against organic vapors and a P100 HEPA filter.
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9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Appearance: Odor:
Liquid (Various colors) Not available
Physical State: pH:
Liquid 8.5 to 9
Vapor Pressure: Vapor Density:
Highest known value is Lighter than air
2.3 pKa (17.5 mm
Hg)(20C) (water)
Boiling Point: Melting Point:
100 to 260 C (212 to Not Applicable
500F)
Solubility (H2O): Specific Gravity:
Not available 1.287
Evaporation Rate: Percent Volatile:
Highest known value is 47.48% (w/w)
<1 (water) compared to
butyl acetate
o o
Flash Point: Flash Point Method:
>93.3 C (>199.9 F) Closed Cup
Lower Flammability Upper Flammability
Not Available Not Available
Limit: Limit:
Auto Ignition Temp.: Burning Rate:
Not Available Not Available
10. CHEMICAL STABILITY AND REACTIVITY INFORMATION
Chemical Stability: Stable under normal conditions.
Conditions to Avoid:
Keep away from heat, ignition sources and incompatible materials. Avoid dusty conditions.
Incompatibility: Strong oxidizers and acids.
Hazardous Decomposition: None identified.
Possibility of Hazardous Reactions: Will not occur.
11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Acute Dose Effects
A: General Product Information:
May cause slight irritation to the respiratory system, skin and eyes. This product may be
harmful if swallowed.
B: Component Analysis - LD50/LC50
Titanium dioxide (13463-67-7)
Oral LD50 Rat: >10000 mg/kg
Silica, amorphous (7631-86-9)
Oral LD50 Rat: >5000 mg/kg; Dermal LD50 Rabbit: >2000 mg/kg
Ethyl benzene (100-41-4)
Inhalation LC50 Rat: 17.2 mg/L/4H; Oral LD50 Rat: 3500 mg/kg; Dermal LD50 Rabbit:
15354 mg/kg
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Chlorothalonil (1897-45-6)
Inhalation LC50 Rat: 0.217 mg/L/4H; Inhalation LC50 Rat: 0.310 mg/L/1H; Oral LD50
Rat: 10 g/kg; Dermal LD50 Rabbit: >2000 mg/kg
Carbon Black (1333-86-4)
Oral LD50 Rat: >8000 mg/kg
Repeated Dose Effects:
Reports show repeated and prolonged overexposure to solvents has been associated
with permanent brain and nervous system damage. Intentional misuse by deliberately
concentrating and inhaling the contents of this package may be harmful or fatal.
Carcinogenicity
A: General Product Information:
This product contains chlorothanonil which is classified as IARC 2B possibly carcinogenic
to humans by inhalation based on animal studies. This product also contains titanium
dioxide which human epidemiology studies do not suggest an increased risk of cancer in
humans for occupational exposure. According to the IARC summary on titanium dioxide,
"No significant exposure to titanium dioxide is thought to occur during use of products in
which titanium dioxide is bound to other materials, such as paint."
B: Component Carcinogenicity:
Titanium dioxide (13463-67-7)
ACGIH: A4 - Not Classifiable as a Human Carcinogen
NIOSH: potential occupational carcinogen
IARC: Monograph 93 posted, Monograph 47 [1989] (Group 2B (possibly carcinogenic to humans))
Silica, amorphous (7631-86-9)
IARC: Monograph 68 [1997], Supplement 7 [1987] (Group 3 (not classifiable))
Ethyl benzene (100-41-4)
ACGIH: A3 - Confirmed animal carcinogen with unknown relevance to humans
IARC: Monograph 77 [2000] (Group 2B (possibly carcinogenic to humans))
Chlorothalonil (1897-45-6)
IARC: Monograph 73 [1999], Supplement 7 [1987] (Group 2B (possibly carcinogenic to humans))
Carbon Black (1333-86-4)
ACGIH: A4 ?Not Classifiable as a Human Carcinogen
NIOSH: Potential occupational carcinogen
IARC: Monograph 73 [1999], Supplement 7 [1987] (Group 2B (possibly carcinogenic to humans))
Mutagenicity: None by OSHA standard.
Teratogenicity: None by OSHA standard.
Developmental Effects: No information available for the product.
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12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Ecotoxicity
A: General Product Information: This product has not been tested.
B: Component Analysis - Ecotoxicity - Aquatic Toxicity:
Silica, amorphous (7631-86-9)
Test & Species Conditions
96 Hr LC50 Brachydanio rerio 5000 mg/L Static
72 Hr EC50 Selenastrum capricornutum 440 mg/L
48 Hr EC50 Ceriodaphnia dubia 7600 mg/L
Ethyl benzene (100-41-4)
Test & Species Conditions
96 Hr LC50 Oncorhynchus mykiss 14.0 mg/L Static
96 Hr LC50 Pimephales promelas 9.09 mg/L Flow-through
96 Hr LC50 Lepomis macrochirus 150.0 mg/L Static
96 Hr LC50 Oncorhynchus mykiss 4.2 mg/L Static
96 Hr LC50 Lepomis macrochirus 32 mg/L Static
96 Hr LC50 Pimephales promelas 48.5 mg/L Static
96 Hr LC50 Poecilia reticulata 9.6 mg/L Static
72 Hr EC50 Selenastrum capricornutum 4.6 mg/L
96 Hr EC50 Selenastrum capricornutum >438 mg/L
30 min EC50 Photobacterium phosphoreum 9.68 mg/L
24 Hr EC50 Nitrosomonas 96 mg/L
48 Hr EC50 Daphnia magna 1.8-2.4 mg/L
Chlorothalonil (1897-45-6)
Test & Species Conditions
96 Hr LC50 Oncorhynchus mykiss 0.012 mg/L Semi-static
72 Hr EC50 Scenedesmus subspicatus 0.57 mg/L
48 Hr EC50 Daphnia magna 0.059 mg/L
Carbon Black (1333-86-4)
Test & Species Conditions
96 Hr LC50 Brachydanio rerio >1000 mg/L Static
72 Hr EC50 Scenedesmus subspicatus >10000 mg/L
24 Hr EC50 Daphnia magna >5600 mg/L
Environmental Fate: No information available for the product.
13. WASTE DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
US EPA Waste Number & Descriptions
A: General Product Information:
Material, if discarded, is not expected to be a characteristic hazardous waste under
RCRA. Wastes must be tested using methods described in 40 CFR Part 261 to
determine if it meets applicable definitions of hazardous wastes.
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B: Component Waste Numbers:
No EPA-listed Waste Numbers are being shown for this product's components.
Disposal Instructions:
Waste must be handled in accordance with all federal, state, provincial, and local regulations.
See Section 7 for Handling Procedures. See Section 8 for Personal Protective Equipment
recommendations.
14. TRANSPORTATION INFORMATION
US DOT Information:
Shipping Name: This product is not classified as a hazardous material for transport.
TDG Information
Shipping Name: This material is not classified as a dangerous good for transportation.
15. REGULATORY INFORMATION
US Federal
A: General Product Information:
Components of this product have been checked against the non-confidential TSCA
inventory by CAS Registry Number. Components not identified on this non-confidential
inventory are either exempt from listing (i.e. polymers, hydrates) or are listed on the
confidential inventory as declared by the supplier.
B: CERCLA :
This material contains one or more of the following chemicals required to be identified
under CERCLA (40 CFR 302.4).
Ethyl benzene (100-41-4)
CERCLA: 1000 lb final RQ; 454 kg final RQ
Acute Health: Yes Chronic Health: Yes Fire: No Pressure: No Reactive: No
State Regulations
A: General Product Information:
Other state regulations may apply. Check individual state requirements.
B: Component Analysis ?State:
The following components appear on one or more of the following state hazardous
substances lists:
Component CAS # CA MA MN NJ PA RI
Titanium dioxide 13463-67-7 No Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Silica, amorphous 7631-86-9 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No
Ethyl benzene 100-41-4 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Chlorothalonil 1897-45-6 Yes Yes No Yes Yes No
Carbon Black 1333-86-4 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
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C: California Safe Drinking Water and Toxics Enforcement Act (Proposition 65):
The following statement(s) are provided under the California Safe Drinking Water and
Toxic Enforcement Act of 1986 (Proposition 65):
WARNING! This product contains a chemical known to the state of California to cause cancer.
Canadian WHMIS Information
A: General Product Information: WHMIS Classification:
WHMIS Class D2A - Carcinogenicity
D2B ?Irritation to eyes/skin/inhalation; harmful by ingestion
B: Component Analysis ?WHMIS IDL:
The following components are identified under the Canadian Hazardous Products Act
Ingredient Disclosure List:
CAS # Minimum Concentration
Component
Silica, amorphous 7631-86-9 1%
Ethyl benzene 100-41-4 0.1 %
Carbon black 1333-86-4 1%
WHMIS Classification:
WHMIS Class D2A - Carcinogenicity
D2B ?Irritation to eyes/skin/inhalation; harmful by ingestion
Additional Regulatory Information
A: General Product Information: No additional information available.
B: Component Analysis ?Inventory:
Component CAS # TSCA DSL EINECS
Titanium dioxide 13463-67-7 Yes Yes Yes
Silica, amorphous 7631-86-9 Yes Yes Yes
Ethyl benzene 100-41-4 Yes Yes Yes
Chlorothalonil 1897-45-6 Yes Yes Yes
Carbon Black 1333-86-4 Yes Yes Yes
16. ADDITIONAL COMMENTS
Other Information
Disclaimer: Supplier gives no warranty of merchantability or of fitness for a particular purpose.
Any product purchased is sold on the assumption the purchaser will make his own tests to
determine the quality and suitability of the product. Supplier expressly disclaims any and all
liability for incidental and/or consequential property damage arising out of the use of this product.
No information provided shall be deemed to be a recommendation to use any product in conflict
with any existing patent rights. Read the Material Safety Data Sheet before handling product.
Acronyms/definitions used in this MSDS:
ACGIH American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists;
CAS # Chemical Abstracts Services Number;
CERCLA Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act;
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CFR Code of Federal Regulations;
EPA Environmental Protection Agency;
HMIS Hazardous Material Identification System;
IARC International Agency for Research on Cancer;
LFL Lower Flammable Limit;
mg/m3 Milligrams per cubic meter;
NFPA National Fire Protection Association;
NIOSH National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health;
NTP National Toxicology Program;
OSHA Occupational Safety and Health Administration;
ppm Parts per million;
PEL Permissible Exposure Limit;
REL Recommended Exposure Limit;
SARA Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act;
RCRA Resource Conservation and Recovery Act;
Title III Emergency Planning and Community Right to Know Act;
Section 302- Extremely Hazardous Substances;
Section 313- Toxic Chemicals;
TLV Threshold Limit Value;
TWA Time Weighted Average;
UFL Upper Flammable Limit.
MSDS History
MSDS Revision Summary:
Date MSDS No. Comments
07/27/2007 CT 10107-1 New MSDS
01/28/2008 CT 10107-1 Document review
03/04/2008 CT 10107-1 Addition of component
Document review
05/02/2008 CT 10107-1 Inclusion of coating used for
prefinished fibercement
This is the end of MSDS # CT 10107-1
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