General Information
Revision date
2010-11-02
Product name
Diamondback Tile Backer
Chemical name
Calcium sulfate (gypsum) core with embedded fiberglass mats and a protective coating on one face
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
Interior tile backer used in the construction of buildings
supplier name
CertainTeed Gypsum, Inc
Emergency telephone
In case of an emergency call
Icons in SDS
Company Information
company name
CertainTeed Gypsum, Inc
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
29 CFR 1910.1200) NFPA (USA) WHMIS (Canada) Transport Symbol Not Controlled Not Regulated for Transportation Emergency Overview: CertainTeed Diamondback™ Tile Backer 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.
Appearance/Odor
Solid composite article. Boards with white core and one gray surface, odorless. USA: While this product is not considered hazardous by the OSHA Hazard Communication Standard (29 CFR1910.1200), this SDS contains valuable information critical to the safe handling and proper use of the product. This SDS should be retained and available for employees and other users of this product. Canada: While this product is not regulated under WHMIS, this SDS contains valuable information critical to the safe handling and proper use of the product. This SDS should be retained and available for employees and other users of this product.
Potential health effects
ACUTE (short term): see Section 8 for exposure controls
Principle Routes of Exposure
Inhalation, Skin contact, Eye contact Inhalation: High concentrations of dust from cutting, sawing, sanding or machining, may cause coughing and mild, temporary irritation following a short-term exposure. Long-term inhalation exposure to dusts can have respiratory effects (see Chronic health effects below). Ingestion: Component substances are not acutely toxic. Swallowing particulates may cause gastrointestinal problems. Skin: Dusts of this product may cause irritation. continued Eye: Direct contact with the eyes may cause temporary irritation as a foreign object in the eye.
Long term hazards
see Section 11 for additional toxicological data Heavy prolonged industrial exposure to high airborne concentrations of dust may cause impaired lung function. Chronic bronchitis, pulmonary fibrosis and respiratory tract lesions have also been reported with high level inhaled dust exposures.
Medical Conditions Generally Aggravated by Exposure
Skin contact may aggravate an existing dermatitis. by Exposure:
Interactions with other chemicals
Tobacco smoking in combination with long-term high dust exposures may increase both smoking and dust-related pulmonary health problems.
Environmental effects
No adverse effects known.
