MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
SECTION 1: IDENTIFICATION OF PRODUCT AND SUPPLIER
Product Name: CSR Lightweight Columns
CSR Cemintel Columns
Generic Name: Composite building structures
containing wood fibre and particles
within Polypropylene matrix
Trade Names:
Manufacturer's Uses:
none Structural building
Product Code element
Manufacturer: Telephone:
CSR Building materials
Address: Website: www.csr.com.au
SECTION 2: HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
Product as supplied is NON-HAZARDOUS, NON-DANGEROUS GOOD
Dust from cutting, sanding, routing or abrading these columns, particularly using power tools, is
classified as a HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE according to the criteria of the Australian Safety and
Compensation Council ASCC (formerly NOHSC) Approved Criteria For Classifying Hazardous Substances
[NOHSC:1008] 3rd Edition. .
Risk Phrases (applies to dust only) Safety Phrases
R36/37/38: Irritating to eyes, respiratory system S22: Do not breath dust
and skin
R48/20: Harmful: danger of serious damage to S38: In case of insufficient ventilation wear
health by prolonged exposure through inhalation suitable respiratory equipment
R49 May cause cancer by inhalation S36/37/39: Wear suitable protective clothing,
gloves and eye/face protection
SECTION 3: COMPOSITION / INGREDIENT INFORMATION
Solid building material comprised of wood chip particles, embedded in solid Polypropylene, coated with a
polysiloxane plastic finish. CSR Cemintel Columns are extruded solid articles which consist of a high
percentage of natural wood fibre and polypropylene which serves as binder, blended and processed to a
temperature reaching at least 140掳C.
Dust from cutting, machining or sanding of CSR Cemintel Columns contains wood dust and
polypropylene and may contain dust of polysiloxane plastic coating. Some respirable dust may be
generated dependent on methods of abrasion of the solid product.
Substance Name Proportions CAS Number
Cellulosic fibres (wood fibre) 60-80% 9004-34-6 (cellulose)
Polypropylene 20-40% 9003-07-0
Carboxylated Polypropylene (included in above) 0-1.5% 25722-45-6
colour pigment RAL Masterbatch Grey 1081 0-3%
Wood fibre: Natural wood fibre from softwood trees such as Pine (Picea abies) and some hardwood e.g
Rubber Tree (Ficus elastica). Chemically wood fibre contains Alfa Cellulose & Pentosans (80%) and
Lignin (20%) Mesh size 30-40.
Surface Coatings: Water Based Primer 鈥? UNAXOL PVC Sealer. Rapid two part component water-based
modified Polysiloxane. Wet thickness: 100 microns; Dry thickness: 40-50 microns.
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SECTION 4: FIRST AID MEASURES
If First Aid is required following exposure to dust
Swallowed: Wash mouth with water. Give plenty of water to drink. Do not induce vomiting.
Seek medical advice if symptoms persist.
Eyes: Flush thoroughly with flowing water for 15 minutes to remove all traces. If
symptoms or irritation persist, seek medical attention.
Skin: Wash with soap and water.
Inhaled: Remove to fresh air, away from dusty area. If symptoms persist, seek medical
attention.
First Aid Facilities: Eye wash station.
Advice to Doctor: Treat symptomatically.
Poisons Information Centre: call from anywhere in Australia 13 11 26
SECTION 5: FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
Fire/Explosion Hazard: None
Hazchem Code: None allocated
Flammability: Not flammable. Product is combustible in fire situation.
Extinguishing Media: Use extinguishing media that are appropriate for the
surrounding fire.
Hazards from combustion products: Under conditions of fire and combustion of columns,
dense acrid smoke may be emitted which is highly irritant
and contains carbon monoxide.
Special precautions and equipment for As for any fire involving wood and polypropylene.
fire fighters:
SECTION 6: ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Spills: None applicable
SECTION 7: HANDLING AND STORAGE
Handling: Manual handling of columns should be in accordance with Manual Handling
Regulations and Codes.
Storage: Store in dry conditions.
Incompatibilities: None
SECTION 8: EXPOSURE CONTROL/PERSONAL PROTECTION
Australian Safety & Compensation Council (ASCC) formerly National
Exposure Standards:
Occupational Health & Safety Commission (NOHSC)
3 3
Wood dust 鈥? (softwood) 5 mg/m TWA, STEL 10 mg/m (Sensitiser).
3
Wood dust 鈥? (hardwood) 1 mg/m TWA (Sensitiser).
Polypropylene and Polysiloxane plastic coating 鈥? No OES allocated.
3
Nuisance Dust OES 10 mg/m TWA is applicable
Engineering Work with these products should be carried out in such a way as to minimise
Controls: the generation of and exposure to dust. Exposures by inhalation to high levels
of dust are regulated under the Hazardous Substances Regulations (State) as
they are applicable to all wood dust, requiring exposure assessment and
control.
Ventilation: None required unless large amounts of dust are generated in areas with poor
natural ventilation. Work with power tools generating dust may need to be
done under powered extraction ventilation to avoid exposure of operators to
fine dust.
Skin Protection: Where dust is generated wear protective standard duty leather or equivalent
gloves (AS 2161), loose comfortable clothing, and boots. Long-sleeved shirts
and long trousers are recommended if skin irritation occurs. Wash skin with
mild soap and water immediately after working with these materials. Wash
work clothes regularly.
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Eye Protection: If dust is generated, wear eye protection conforming with Australian & New
Zealand Standards (AS/NZS 1336).
Respiratory If dust is generated, wear a P1 or P2 respirator suitable for particulates
Protection: conforming with Australian & New Zealand Standards AS/NZS 1715 and
AS/NZS 1716 in regard to selection, fit-testing, use & maintenance.
SECTION 9: PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Appearance: Dense solid structure in form of columns
Odour: Non specific odour
Melting Point: Above 165掳C (polypropylene component)
Flash Point: Above 350掳C
Explosive Properties: Not applicable
SECTION 10: STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Chemical Stability: Stable
Incompatible Materials: None
SECTION 11: TOXICOLOGY INFORMATION
Acute toxicity: No specific toxicology data available for this product. Polypropylene/Wood
dust mixture of this type and its Polysiloxane water-based plastic coating
would be expected to be of very low toxicity with LD50 >10000mg/Kg.
Health Effects: The following applies to dust from this product arising following cutting,
sanding or machining of the solid product. The product as delivered is
Non-Hazardous. Any risks to health arise only when dust is generated and
breathed in or contaminates the skin. Risk to health arises only from the
wood dust component which may be irritant or allergenic (sensitizing) or
carry risk of cancer, depending on types of wood used to make up product.
The wood fibre/polypropylene mix product is manufactured at temperatures
well above 100掳C, under conditions of very high pressure, and is free from
living insects, larvae, eggs or fungi, and is bacteriologically sterile at the
time of production.
Acute:
Swallowed: Unlikely under normal conditions except in very minor amounts.
Swallowing large quantity of dust may cause nausea.
Eye: The dust from this product may be irritating to the eyes resulting in redness
and watering.
Skin: Dust from cutting sawing or sanding of this product may cause skin
irritation and dermatitis and may exacerbate existing skin disorders.
Inhaled: Inhalation of high levels of dust from these products may be irritating to the
upper respiratory tract and may aggravate or cause hay fever and asthma
in susceptible persons.
Chronic: Risks of respiratory effects such as irritation, bronchitis or allergic asthma
may arise from breathing in high levels of any wood dust. Increased
complaints of cough may occur in persons who repeatedly inhale the dusts.
All wood dust derived from hardwoods is classified as carcinogenic by
ASCC and inhalation of hardwood dust carries risk of causing cancers
including cancer of the nasal sinuses. There is epidemiological evidence
from Australia and overseas studies of cancer risk to workers exposed to
wood dust. This product is mostly softwood but may include a small
proportion of hardwood. Repeated and heavy skin contact with any wood
dust may result in skin irritation and in some people may lead to skin
sensitization, dermatitis or skin infection. Polypropylene and Polysiloxane
plastic dust is not known to give rise to any health risks.
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SECTION 12: ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Ecotoxicity: No data available.
Persistence and No data available. Product contains wood fibre and particles which are
degradability: biodegradable and polypropylene which is relatively persistent solid waste.
Mobility in soil: No data available.
SECTION 13: DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
Reuse material, or dispose of in accordance with local authority guidelines.
SECTION 14: TRANSPORT INFORMATION
Store in a dry area. If transporting by road, bulk loads should be covered.
UN number: None allocated
Hazchem code: None allocated
Incompatibilities: None
Proper Shipping Name: None allocated
Marine Pollutant: No
SECTION 15: REGULATORY INFORMATION
Dust arising from the cutting grinding routing or sawing of this product is Classified as Hazardous
according to the criteria of the Australian Safety & Compensation Council (ASCC)* Approved Criteria For
Classifying Hazardous Substances [NOHSC:1008] 3rd Edition
* formerly National Occupational Health and Safety Commission (NOHSC)
Poisons Schedule: None Allocated
SECTION 16: OTHER INFORMATION
Additional information:
Australian Standards References:
AS/NZS 1336 Recommended Practices for Occupational Eye Protection.
AS/NZS 1715 Selection, Use and Maintenance of Respiratory Protective Devices.
AS/NZS 1716 Respiratory Protective Devices.
AS 2161 Industrial Safety Gloves and Mittens (excluding electrical and medical gloves).
This MSDS was correct at the time it was prepared (see below for the date). CSR, as part of its Health and Safety Programme,
updates MSDSs when its ongoing review process indicates a need for a change to be made. You should make sure that the MSDS
you are reading and relying on is current. You can do this by contacting CSR at the above address.
MSDS Revision Summary
Supersedes Issue Date: Not Applicable 鈥? first issue
Reasons for Issue: new product 2005
CSR MSDS No.: MSDS-00
Further Information can be obtained from:
09/2005
Issue Date:
This MSDS was correct at the time it was prepared (see above for the date). CSR, as part of its Health and Safety Programme,
updates MSDSs when its ongoing review process indicates a need for a change to be made. You should make sure that the MSDS
you are reading and relying on is current. You can do this be accessing CSR's web site at www.csr.com.au or by contacting CSR at
the above address.
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