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Safety Data Sheet

Section 1 - Identification

Material Name: Porcelain Fired Tile

Other Designations: None

Manufacturer’s Name: Florim USA, Inc.

Manufacturer’s Address: 300 International Boulevard

Clarksville, TN 37040

Telephone Number (for information): 1-931-553-7500

Telephone Number (for emergencies): 1-931-553-7500

Recommended Use: Architectural application for floors and walls

Restrictions for Use: None

Section 2 – Hazard(s) Identification

Summary/Overview of Hazards

Solid flat rectangles. Dust or powder (particulates), which typically results from cutting,

crushing, or otherwise breaking fired tile, can cause irritation of the eyes or respiratory

system through eye contact or inhalation. Contains crystalline silica (quartz). When

exposed to high temperatures, free quartz can change crystal structure to form tridymite

(above 870

C.) or cristobalite (above 1470

C.) which have greater health hazards than

quartz due to their more fibrogenic characteristics. Manufacturers who crush and grind

ceramic bodies fired to high temperatures should recognize the possible presence of

tridymite and/or cristobalite.

The following hazards are of minimal concern as long as the material (fired tile) is not

being cut, crushed, or otherwise broken, as exposure to particulates should not occur.

Potential Routes of Exposure: Inhalation, eye contact.

Target Organs: Eyes, respiratory system.

Symptoms of Overexposure (by route):

Inhalation: Mild irritation of nose and throat.

Eye Contact: Mild irritation of eyes.

Acute Effects: Irritation of eyes and/or respiratory tract as noted above.

Chronic Effects: This material contains crystalline silica which may cause delayed

respiratory disease (silicosis) if inhaled over a prolonged period of time. IARC

MONOGRAPH VOLUME 68, 1997 concludes that there is sufficient evidence that

inhaled crystalline silica causes cancer in humans.

Summary of content (5 pages)

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Safety Data Sheet Section 1 - Identification Material Name: Porcelain Fired Tile Other Designations: None Manufacturer’s Name: Florim USA, Inc. Manufacturer’s Address: 300 International Boulevard Clarksville, TN 37040 Telephone Number (for information): 1-931-553-7500 Telephone Number (for emergencies): 1-931-553-7500 Recommended Use: Architectural application for floors and walls Restrictions for Use: None Section 2 – Hazard(s) Identification Summary/Overview of Hazards Solid flat rectangles.
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The NTP, in the Sixth Annual Report on Carcinogens, 1991, has added crystalline silica to its list of substances that are “reasonably anticipated to be carcinogens”. This product contains Titanium Dioxide (TiO2). Inhalation may cause damage to the respiratory system. TiO2 is identified as a potential carcinogen by NIOSH. The OSHA TWA for TiO2 is 15 mg/m3.
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Section 6 - Accidental Release Measures Recommended Spill / Leak Response Procedures: Large Spills: Clean up and collect spilled material. Use wet sweeping compound or water to minimize particulates. Do not exceed recommended PEL or TLV. Avoid breathing particulates. If particulates are involved, evacuate the area of unprotected personnel during cleanup and wear an appropriate respirator. Small Spills: Clean up and collect spilled material. Use wet sweeping compound or water to minimize particulates.
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Recommended Administrative Controls: Train employees on the hazards of fired tile particulates. Recommended Personal Protective Equipment (PPE): Wear goggles if there is likelihood of contact with eyes. Utilize NIOSH-approved respiratory protective equipment as necessary in atmospheres containing concentrations of respirable silica in excess of the PEL.
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Section 13 - Disposal Considerations EPA Waste Codes: If this material becomes a waste, it is not a RCRA (40 CFR Part 261) hazardous waste. Recommended Disposal Methods/Technologies: A disposal method should be selected based upon environmental acceptability in the following order of preference: 1) Recycle or rework if feasible. 2) Landfill at an approved facility. Contact the appropriate government environmental agencies if further disposal guidance is required.