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ChemWatch Material Safety Data Sheet CHEMWATCH 23014
Date of Issue: Mon 7-Dec-1998 Page 1 of 6
IDENTIFICATION
STATEMENT OF HAZARDOUS NATURE
HAZARDOUS ACCORDING TO WORKSAFE AUSTRALIA CRITERIA
SUPPLIER
Company: Tyco International Ltd
Address:
81 B Jedda Road 47 Gilby Road
Hoxton Park Notting Hill
NSW 2171 VIC 3168
Australia
Telephone: (02) 9607 6133
(03) 9538 7650
Fax: (02) 9608 4224
CHEMWATCH HAZARD RATINGS
Flammability:
Toxicity:
Body Contact:
Reactivity:
Chronic:
SCALE: Min/Nil=0 Low=1 Moderate=2 High=3 Extreme=4
Product Name: Tyco Supalux Board
CAS RN No(s): None
UN Number: None
Packaging Group: None
Dangerous Goods Class: None
Subsidiary Risk: None
Hazchem Code: None
Poisons Schedule Number: None
USE
Used as a soffit in fire-rated doors. It is also used for commercial building
construction in addition to other fire-rated applications.
PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION/PROPERTIES
APPEARANCE
Solid grey 鈥? beige flat, odourless sheet. Insoluble in water
Does not contain any synthetic mineral fibres or asbestos. [Manufacturer]
Boiling Point (deg C): Not applicable.
Melting Point (deg C): Not applicable
Vapour Pressure (kPa): Not applicable
Specific Gravity: 0.87
Flash Point (deg C): Non Combustible
Lower Explosive Limit Not applicable
Upper Explosive Limit Not applicable
Solubility in Water (g/L): Not applicable
INGREDIENTS
NAME CAS RN %
calcium silicate 1344-95-2 10-60
(tobermorite)
vermiculite 1318-00-9 10-60
mica 12001-26-2 10-60
NOTE: Manufacturer has provided full ingredient
information to allow CHEMWATCH assessment.
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HEALTH HAZARD
ACUTE HEALTH EFFECTS
Hazard relates to dust released by sawing, cutting, sanding,
trimming or other finishing operations.
SWALLOWED
Considered an unlikely route of entry in commercial/industrial environments.
The dust is discomforting to the gastro-intestinal tract and may be harmful if
swallowed in quantity.
Ingestion may result in nausea, abdominal irritation, pain and diarrhoea.
EYE
The dust is discomforting and may be abrasive to the eyes and may cause
redness and swelling.
SKIN
The dust is discomforting to the skin if exposure is prolonged
and may cause drying of skin, which may lead to dermatitis
from repeated exposures over long periods.
INHALED
The dust may be discomforting to the upper respiratory tract and lungs
and may be harmful from repeated exposures over long periods.
Inhalation of dust may aggravate a pre-existing condition
such as asthma, bronchitis, emphysema.
Persons with impaired respiratory function, airway diseases and conditions
such as emphysema or chronic bronchitis, may incur further disability if
excessive concentrations of particulate are inhaled.
Effects on lungs are significantly enhanced in the presence of respirable
particles.
CHRONIC HEALTH EFFECTS
Primary route of exposure is usually by inhalation of generated dust.
Long term exposure to high dust concentrations may cause changes
in lung function i.e. pneumoconiosis; caused by particulates less than
0.5 micron penetrating and remaining in the lung. Prime symptom is
breathlessness; lung shadows how on X-ray.
Prolonged skin contact may cause sensitisation in some individuals
and may lead to redness
FIRST AID
SWALLOWED
DO NOT induce vomiting.
Observe the patient carefully. Never give liquid to a person
showing signs of being sleepy or with reduced awareness,
i.e. becoming unconscious. Give water (or milk) to rinse
out mouth. Then provide liquid slowly and as much as
casualty can comfortably drink. Seek medical advice.
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EYE
If this product comes in contact with the eyes:
Immediately hold the eyes open and wash with fresh running water.
Ensure irrigation under the eyelids by occasionally lifting upper and lower
lids. If pain persists or recurs seek medical attention.
Removal of contact lenses after an eye injury should only be undertaken by
skilled personnel.
SKIN
Brush off dust.
If product comes in contact with the skin:
Wash affected areas thoroughly with water (and soap if available).
Seek medical attention in event of irritation.
INHALED
If dust is inhaled, remove to fresh air.
Encourage patient to blow nose to ensure clear breathing passages. Rinse
mouth with water. Consider drinking water to remove dust from throat.
If irritation or discomfort persists seek medical attention.
ADVICE TO DOCTOR
Treat symptomatically.
PRECAUTIONS FOR USE
EXPOSURE STANDARDS
None assigned. Refer to individual constituents.
containing no asbestos and <1% crystalline silica:
ES TWA: 10 mg/m3 inspirable dust
TLV TWA: 10 mg/m3 total dust (synthetic nonfibrous) A4
NOTE: This substance has been classified by the ACGIH as A4
NOT classifiable as causing Cancer in humans.
Although in vitro studies indicate that calcium silicate is more toxic than
substances described as 鈥渘uisance dusts鈥? it is thought that adverse
health effects which might occur following exposure to 10-20 mg/m3
Are likely to be minimal. The TLV-TWA is thought to be protective
against the physical risk of eye and upper respiratory tract irritation in
workers and to prevent interference with vision and deposition of
particulate in the eyes, ears, nose and mouth.
vermiculite, containing no asbestos, as mica:
TLV TWA: 3 mg/m3 respirable dust.
The concentration of respirable dust for application of this limit is to
be determined from the fraction that penetrates a separator whose size
collection efficiency is described by a cumulative lognormal function with
a median aerodynamic volume of 4.0 urn (+-) 0.3 urn and with a geometric
standard deviation of 1.5 urn (+-) 0.1 urn, i.e. less than 5 um.
ES TWA: 2.5 mg/m3 inspirable dust (Under review)
TLV TWA: 3 mg/m3 respirable dust.
ES TWA: 2.5 mg/m3 inspirable dust.
The TLV-TWA is thought to be sufficiently low to prevent changes in
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pre-employment chest X-ray findings in employees exposed, in some cases,
to decades of exposure. The limit is protective against disabling
pneumoconiosis.
**for the following**
The concentration of respirable dust for application of this limit is to
be determined from the fraction that penetrates a separator whose size
collection efficiency is described by a cumulative lognormal function with
a median aerodynamic volume of 4.0 um (+-) 0.3 um and with a geometric
standard deviation of 1.5 um (+-) 0.1 um, i.e. less than 5 um.
ENGINEERING CONTROLS
Use in a well-ventilated area.
Hazard relates to dust released by sawing, cutting, sanding, trimming
or other finishing operations.
If exposure to workplace dust is not controlled, respiratory protection
is required; wear SAA approved dust respirator.
General exhaust is adequate under normal conditions.
If risk of overexposure exists, wear SAA approved dust respirator.
Correct respirator fit is essential to obtain adequate protection.
Avoid generating and breathing dust.
Good ventilation and effective dust extraction is required when using
cutting tools or when sanding.
Wear a disposable dust mask AS 1715-1991 Class P1 or P2 when machining
PERSONAL PROTECTION
EYE
When sawing, machining or sanding use safety glasses with side shields.
Contact lenses pose a special hazard; soft lenses absorb irritants and all lenses
concentrate them.
HANDS/FEET
Barrier cream and Cotton gloves or
Protective gloves, e.g. leather.
Wear safety footwear.
OTHER
Overalls.
Eyewash unit.
Loose fitting protective clothing, overalls, long sleeve shirts.
When working above head height, use head covering, dust mask, and goggles.
Minimise dust generation by using sharp hand cutting tools where possible.
Powered tools (eg saws etc.) should only be used if fitted with dust
extraction and containment equipment.
Vacuum cleaners should be available for fibre/dust removal.
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RESPIRATOR
Selection of the Class and Type of respirator will depend upon the level of
breathing zone contaminant and the chemical nature of the contaminant.
Protection Factors (defined as the ratio of contaminant outside and inside
the mask) may also be important.
Breathing Zone Maximum Half-face Full-Face
Level ppm (volume) Protection Factor Respirator Respirator
1000 10 -AUS P -
1000 50 - -AUS P
5000 50 Airline * -
5000 100 - -2 P
10000 100 - -3 P
100+ - Airline**
*Continuous Flow **- Continuous-flow or positive pressure demand.
The local concentration of material, quantity and conditions of use determine
the type of personal protective equipment required. For further information,
consult site specific CHEMWATCH data (if available), or your Occupational
Health and Safety Advisor.
SAFE HANDLING
STORAGE AND TRANSPORT
SUITABLE CONTAINER
Supplied as flat sheet.
STORAGE INCOMPATIBILITY
None known.
STORAGE REQUIREMENT
Store flat in load designed racking.
Store under cover. Keep dry.
TRANSPORTATION
No restrictions.
SPILLS AND DISPOSAL
MINOR SPILLS
Wear gloves and safety glasses.
Avoid generating dust. If required, wet to prevent dusting.
Collect dust with vacuum cleaner. Otherwise sweep if damp.
MAJOR SPILLS
Not applicable.
DISPOSAL
Recycle wherever possible. Bury residue in an authorised landfill.
FIRE/EXPLOSION HAZARD
Non combustible.
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CONTACT POINT
CONTACT
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Dunedin :- (03) 479 1200 (Normal Hours)
:- (03) 474 0999 (Emergency)
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Date of Preparation: Mon 7-Dec-1998
Print Date: Mon 7-Dec-1998
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