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Material Safety Data Sheet

MSDS No: GB-1504

Page 1 of 6

PermaBase

BRAND Cement Board Products

Date: July 23,2012

Supersedes Date: July 1,2009

1. PRODUCT AND COMPANY INFORMATION

Manufacturer Information: For Emergency Product Information Call:

National Gypsum Company Director Quality Services

2001 Rexford Road (704) 551-5820 - 24 Hour Emergency Response

Charlotte, NC 28211 Website: www.nationalgypsum.com

Product Name:

PermaBase

PermaBase Flex

PermaBase UltraBacker

Use: Underlayment for Ceramic Tile on floors, countertops, EIFS systems.

Generic Descriptions: Gray cementitious material sandwiched between two layers of a fiberglass

mesh scrim or a fiberglass mat laminate with a reinforced edge.

2. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION

Appearance and Odor: Gray solid with slight organic odor upon opening that dissipates quickly.

Contains no asbestos. HMIS Hazard Class No. 1, 0, 0.

Emergency Overview

PermaBase

BRAND Cement Board Products do not present an inhalation, ingestion, or contact health

hazard unless subjected to operations such as sawing, sanding or machining which result in the

generation of airborne particulate. Dust generated is alkaline, and could cause corrosive damage to skin,

tissues, and eyes. Wear eye and skin protection. This product also contains quartz (crystalline silica) as a

naturally occurring contaminant. It is recommended that a NIOSH approved particulate respirator be worn

whenever working with this product results in airborne dust exposure exceeding the prescribed limits.

(See Section 11 - Toxicological Information)

OSHA Regulatory Status

While this material is not considered hazardous by the OSHA Hazard Communication Standard (29CFR

1910.1200), this MSDS contains valuable information critical to the safe handling and proper use of the

product. This MSDS should be retained and available for employees and other users of this product.

Summary of content (6 pages)

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MSDS No: Material Safety Data Sheet PermaBase® BRAND Cement Board Products 1. Date: Supersedes Date: Page 1 of 6 July 23,2012 July 1,2009 PRODUCT AND COMPANY INFORMATION Manufacturer Information: National Gypsum Company 2001 Rexford Road Charlotte, NC 28211 2. GB-1504 For Emergency Product Information Call: Director Quality Services (704) 551-5820 - 24 Hour Emergency Response Website: www.nationalgypsum.
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PermaBase® BRAND Cement Board Products 2. MSDS No.: Dated: GB-1504 July 23, 2012 HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION (CONTINUED) Potential Health Effects Primary Routes of Entry: Inhalation, Dermal contact Target Organs: Respiratory system, skin, eyes. Inhalation: Acute exposure to airborne dust concentrations in excess of the PEL/TLV may result in coughing, dyspnea, wheezing, and a burning irritation of the nose, throat, and upper respiratory tract, along with possible impaired pulmonary function.
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PermaBase® BRAND Cement Board Products 5. MSDS No.: Dated: GB-1504 July 23, 2012 FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES Flammable Properties  Not flammable or combustible  NFPA Hazard Class No: 0/0/0 Extinguishing media  Dry chemical, foam, water, fog or spray Protection of firefighters  Standard protective equipment and precautions Fire and Explosion Hazards  None Hazardous Combustion Products  None known 6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES Not applicable, as product is an article composite.
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PermaBase® BRAND Cement Board Products 8. MSDS No.: Dated: GB-1504 July 23, 2012 EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION Exposure Guidelines Exposure Limits Component OSHA PEL (mg/m3) 15 (T) 5 (R) 10 (T) 5 (R Portland Cement High Alumina Cement ACGIH TLV (mg/m3) 10 (T) 10 (T) Pozzolan Sand Naphthalene Sulfonate Crystalline Silica (Quartz) Fiberglass Scrim 0.1 (R) 0.
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PermaBase® BRAND Cement Board Products 10. MSDS No.: Dated: GB-1504 July 23, 2012 STABILITY AND REACTIVITY Chemical stability: Stable in dry environments. Conditions to avoid: Contact with strong acids Incompatibility: None Hazardous decomposition: None known Hazardous polymerization: Will not occur. 11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION Human Data There is no information on toxicokinetics, metabolism and distribution.
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PermaBase® BRAND Cement Board Products 15. MSDS No.: Dated: GB-1504 July 23, 2012 Regulatory Information (Continued) State Regulations California Prop 65: Respirable crystalline silica is known to the state of California to cause cancer. Industrial hygiene monitoring during recommended use of this product failed to identify any respirable crystalline silica. Canada WHMIS All components of this product are included in the Canadian Domestic Substances List (DSL).