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Safety Data Sheet

Issue Date: May 20, 2015

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(Reproduce locally) Page 1

Section 1 – Identification

Product Identification: Fire Resistant Cellulose Based Fiber Board

Product Name: N.C.F.R. Homasote, PINacleNCFR, N.C.F.R.Wall Shield

Recommended Use:

Building Material

Manufacturer: Homasote Company

P.O. Box 7240

West Trenton, NJ, 08628-0240

Telephone: 609-883-3300. Fax: 609-883-3497

Emergency Phone: Toll Free: 800-257-9491 Ext. 1500

Section 2 – Hazards Identification

The primary health hazard posed by this product is exposure to cellulose dust. See section 8.

Primary route of exposure (dust): Inhalation and/or eye contact.

Medical Conditions generally aggravated by exposure: Cellulose dust may aggravate existing respiratory

conditions or allergies.

Target Organs: Eyes and respiratory system

Signs or symptoms of exposure: Irritation or redness

Acute Health Hazard: Not applicable for product in purchased form. Dust may be a mechanical

irritant to the eyes.

Cellulose dust may pose a combustible dust explosion hazard if dust is sufficient concentration in an

enclosed area and in proximity to an ignition source. As supplied and shipped, this product does not

constitute a combustible dust explosive hazard.

Section 3 – Composition/Information on Ingredients

Component CAS Weight %

Paper Cellulose 65996-61-4 50-60

Wax (paraffin) 8002-74-2 1-6

Starch 9005-75-8 1-6

Aluminum Trihydrate 21645-51-2 30-40

Copper Metaborate 39290-85-2 <0.1

Summary of content (4 pages)

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Safety Data Sheet Issue Date: May 20, 2015 Page 1 of 4 Section 1 – Identification Product Identification: Product Name: Recommended Use: Manufacturer: Telephone: Fire Resistant Cellulose Based Fiber Board N.C.F.R. Homasote, PINacleNCFR, N.C.F.R.Wall Shield Building Material Homasote Company P.O. Box 7240 West Trenton, NJ, 08628-0240 609-883-3300. Fax: 609-883-3497 Emergency Phone: Toll Free: 800-257-9491 Ext.
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Safety Data Sheet Issue Date: May 20, 2015 Page 2 of 4 Section 4 – First Aid Measures Ingestion: Not applicable for product in purchased form. Eye Contact: Dust may mechanically irritate the eyes, resulting in redness or watering. Treat dust in the eye as a foreign object. Flush with water to remove dust particles. Get medical help if irritation persists. Skin Contact: No anticipated problem for product as purchased. Wash with water and mild soap.
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Safety Data Sheet Issue Date: May 20, 2015 Page 3 of 4 Section 8 – Exposure Controls/Personal Protection As produced and sold, no control or personal protection equipment for exposure is necessary. If sawing or sanding, protection from dust is the primary concern. RESPIRATORY PROTECTION – Use NIOSH approved filtering face piece respirator (dust mask) and goggles when processing this material. PROTECTIVE GLOVES – Not required.
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Safety Data Sheet Issue Date: May 20, 2015 Page 4 of 4 Section 13 – Disposal Considerations Waste Disposal Method: Dispose in accordance with federal, state, and local regulations. This material is not listed under any sections of the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act. Section 14 – Transportation Information Not regulated as a hazardous material by the U.S. Department of Transportation.