SDS

Conforms to OSHA HazCom 2012 Standard and WHMIS
SAFETY DATA SHEET
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VersaBond Fortified Thin-Set Mortar Print Date: 21-Oct-14
irritation, and dermatitis.
Inhalation:
May cause respiratory tract irritation. Causes damage to organs
through prolonged or repeated exposure. This product contains
crystalline silica. Prolonged or repeated inhalation of respirable
crystalline silica from this product can cause silicosis, a serious
disabling and fatal lung disease. Please see section 4.3 for further
information.
Ingestion:
May be harmful if swallowed. Ingestion may cause discomfort
and/or distress, nausea or vomiting.
4.3 INDICATION OF IMMEDIATE MEDICAL ATTENTION AND SPECIAL TREATMENT NEEDED
Note to Physicians:
The three types of silicosis include:
 Simple chronic silicosis – which results from long-term
exposure (more than 20 years) to low amounts of
respirable crystalline silica. Nodules of chronic
inflammation and scarring provoked by the respirable
crystalline silica form in the lungs and chest lymph nodes.
This disease may feature breathlessness and may
resemble chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).
 Accelerated silicosis – occurs after exposure to larger
amounts of respirable crystalline silica over a shorter period
of time (5-15 years). Inflammation, scarring, and symptoms
progress faster in accelerated silicosis than in simple
silicosis.
 Acute silicosis – results from short-term exposure to very
large amounts of respirable crystalline silica. The lungs
become very inflamed and may fill with fluid, causing
severe shortness of breath and low blood oxygen levels.
Progressive massive fibrosis may occur in simple or accelerated
silicosis, but is more common in the accelerated form. Progressive
massive fibrosis results from severe scarring and leads to the
destruction of normal lung structures.
Special Treatments:
In case of accident or if you feel unwell, seek medical advice
immediately (show the label or SDS where possible).
Section 5: FIRE-FIGHTING MEASURES
5.1 FLAMMABILITY
Flammability:
Not Flammable by WHMIS/OSHA HAZCOM2012 Criteria