Technical Specifications

MATERIAL INFORMATION SHEET
NFPA 704: Health 0 (Ratings use five divisions from 0 to 4:
Flammability 1 0 = No special hazard; 4 = Severe hazard)
Reactivity 0
Issued By: F. Joseph Ehrhardt, Ph.D.
Vice President – Quality, Research and Development
I. Product Information
A. Product Name: Congoleum Carefree Plank SmartLink Glueless System
B. Description and Ingredient Information: Carefree plank matte urethane wear surface
is intended for use in residential and light commercial environments. Carefree Plank
is produced in a variety of designs, colors and surface texture.
C. This product represents no known formaldehyde hazard.
II. Miscellaneous Information
A. Carefree Plank is classified as an “article” according to Title 29 of the Code of
Federal Regulations OSHA Hazard Comm. Standard 1910.1200(c). This product is
manufactured to Congoleum Finished Material Specifications. It is formulated to pass
standard flammability tests.
B. Removal of existing, installed resilient floor covering may result in exposure to
asbestos materials.
The Resilient Floor Covering Institute warns: Do not sand, dry sweep, dry scrape,
drill, saw, beadblast, or mechanically chip or pulverize existing resilient flooring,
backing, lining felt, asphaltic “cutback” adhesive or other adhesive. These products
may contain asbestos fibers and/or crystalline silica. Avoid creating dust. Inhalation
of such dust is a cancer and respiratory tract hazard. Smoking by individuals exposed
to asbestos fibers greatly increases the risk of serious bodily harm.
This information applies strictly to Congoleum products; other manufacturers should
be contacted for information on their products.
This Material Information Sheet is provided in lieu of a Material safety Data sheet. An MSDS is not
required for “articles” as defined by the OSHA Standard 1910.1200(c).
3500 Quakerbridge Road • Post Office Box 3127 • Mercerville, New Jersey 08619 • [phone] • www.congoleum.com
Rev. 1-13-14