WonderBoard Backerboard 1/4" & 1/2"

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

29 CFR 1910.1200) EMERGENCY OVERVIEW CAUTION Cutting, sanding, or otherwise working with this product may generate large amounts of dust. Dust can be irritating to the eyes, skin, and respiratory system.

Potential health effects

See Section 11 for more information

Principle Routes of Exposure

Skin contact, eye contact, and inhalation Eye: Dust may cause eye irritation. Skin: Dust may cause skin irritation. Ingestion: May be harmful if swallowed. May cause stomach distress, nausea or vomiting. Inhalation: Dust may cause respiratory tract irritation.

Potential chronic health

Prolonged or repeated contact may dry skin and cause irritation Signs and Symptoms: Symptoms may include discomfort or pain, excess blinking and tear production, with marked redness and swelling of the conjunctiva. Symptoms may include redness, edema, drying, defatting and cracking of the skin.

Medical Conditions Generally Aggravated by Exposure

Because of irritating properties, dust and glass fibers may aggrevate preexisting skin, eye, and respiratory conditions. Target Organs: Skin, eyes and respiratory system. This product is a "Hazardous Chemical" as defined by the OSHA Hazard Communication Standard, 29 CFR 1910.1200.

Environmental effects

May cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic environment. See Section 12 for more information.