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SAFETY DATA SHEET

1. Identification

Product identifier DUROCK® Cement Board Next Gen

Other means of identification

SDS number

14000010001

Synonyms

Cement Underlayment Board, Cement Panels

Recommended use

Interior use.

Recommended restrictions

Use in accordance with manufacturer's recommendations.

Manufacturer / Importer / Supplier / Distributor information

Company name

United States Gypsum Company

Address

550 West Adams Street

Chicago, Illinois 60661-3637

Telephone

1-800-874-4968

Website

www.usg.com

Emergency phone number

1-800-507-8899

2. Hazard(s) identification

Not classified.

Physical hazards

Category 2Skin corrosion/irritation

Health hazards

Category 1Serious eye damage/eye irritation

Category 1Sensitization, skin

Category 1ACarcinogenicity

Category 3 respiratory tract irritationSpecific target organ toxicity, single exposure

Not classified.

Environmental hazards

Not classified.

OSHA defined hazards

Label elements

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statement

Causes skin irritation. Causes serious eye damage. May cause an allergic skin reaction. May

cause cancer. May cause respiratory irritation.

Precautionary statement

Prevention

Obtain special instructions before use. Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read

and understood. Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. Avoid

breathing dust. Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. Wash thoroughly after handling.

Contaminated work clothing must not be allowed out of the workplace.

Response

If exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention. If inhaled: Remove person to fresh air and

keep comfortable for breathing. Call a poison center/doctor if you feel unwell. If on skin: Wash

with plenty of water. If skin irritation or rash occurs: Get medical advice/attention. Take off

contaminated clothing and wash before reuse. If in eyes: Rinse cautiously with water for several

minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. Immediately call a

poison center/doctor.

Storage

Store locked up. Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed.

Disposal

Dispose of in accordance with local, state, and federal regulations.

Hazard(s) not otherwise

classified (HNOC)

None known.

Supplemental information

Not applicable.

3. Composition/information on ingredients

Mixtures

DUROCK® Cement Board Next Gen SDS US

917305 Version #: 01 Revision date: - Issue date: 05-March-2014

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Summary of content (7 pages)

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SAFETY DATA SHEET 1. Identification Product identifier DUROCK® Cement Board Next Gen Other means of identification SDS number 14000010001 Synonyms Cement Underlayment Board, Cement Panels Recommended use Interior use. Recommended restrictions Use in accordance with manufacturer's recommendations.
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Chemical name CAS number % Portland Cement 65997-15-1 < 50 Class C Fly ash 68131-74-8 < 15 Calcium sulfate dihydrate (alternative CAS 10101-41-4) 13397-24-5 < 10 Perlite 93763-70-3 < 10 Continuous filament glass fiber 65997-17-3 <5 CAS number % 14808-60-7 < 0.5 Impurities Chemical name Crystalline silica (Quartz) Composition comments All concentrations are in percent by weight unless ingredient is a gas.
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Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities Store all DUROCK© Panels flat. Store in an enclosed materials shelter providing protection from damage and exposure to the elements. 8. Exposure controls/personal protection Occupational exposure limits US. OSHA Table Z-1 Limits for Air Contaminants (29 CFR 1910.1000) Components Type Value Form Calcium sulfate dihydrate (alternative CAS 10101-41-4) (CAS 13397-24-5) PEL 5 mg/m3 Respirable fraction.
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Biological limit values No biological exposure limits noted for the ingredient(s). Appropriate engineering controls Provide sufficient ventilation for operations causing dust formation. Observe occupational exposure limits and minimize the risk of exposure. Individual protection measures, such as personal protective equipment Wear approved safety goggles.
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Chemical stability Material is stable under normal conditions. Possibility of hazardous reactions Hazardous polymerization does not occur. Conditions to avoid Contact with incompatible materials. Incompatible materials Strong oxidizing agents. Hazardous decomposition products Calcium oxides. Sulfur oxides. 11. Toxicological information Information on likely routes of exposure Ingestion may cause irritation and stomach discomfort.
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13. Disposal considerations Disposal instructions Dispose in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local regulations. Recycle responsibly. Local disposal regulations Dispose of in accordance with local regulations. Hazardous waste code Not regulated. Waste from residues / unused products Dispose of in accordance with local regulations. Contaminated packaging Dispose of in accordance with local regulations. 14. Transport information DOT Not regulated as dangerous goods.
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US. Pennsylvania Worker and Community Right-to-Know Law Calcium sulfate dihydrate (alternative CAS 10101-41-4) (CAS 13397-24-5) Class C Fly ash (CAS 68131-74-8) Crystalline silica (Quartz) (CAS 14808-60-7) Perlite (CAS 93763-70-3) Portland Cement (CAS 65997-15-1) US. Rhode Island RTK Not regulated. US. California Proposition 65 WARNING: This product contains a chemical known to the State of California to cause cancer.