ENERGY CONTROL II INSULATION

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

EMERGENCY OVERVIEW: ENERGY CONTROL II® INSULATION is a gray, odorless wood fiber insulation material. The product is not flammable, combustible, or explosive, and it presents no unusual hazard if involved in a fire. Care should be taken to minimize the amount of ENERGY CONTROL 1I® INSULATION released to the environment to avoid ecological effects. POTENTIAL ECOLOGICAL EFFECTS: Large amounts of ENERGY CONTROL II® INSULATION can be harmful to boron and/or ammonium-sensitive plants and other ecological systems.

Principle Routes of Exposure

Inhalation is the most significant route of exposure in occupational and other settings. This product does contain ammonium sulfate which can be absorbed by eye or-skin contact. Inhalation: Mild irritation of nose and throat may occur from inhalation of ENERGY CONTROL II® INSULA nON dusts at levels greater than 10 mg/m-'. Eye Contact: ENERGY CONTROL II® INSULATION may cause moderate irritation to eyes during application. Skin Contact: ENERGY CONTROL II® INSULA nON may cause mild skin irritation. Ingestion: ENERGY CONTROL II® INSULATION is not intended for ingestion. Small amounts (e.g. 3 teaspoonfuls) swallowed accidentally are not likely to cause effects; swallowing amounts larger than that may cause gastrointestinal symptoms. Cancer: ENERGY CONTROL II® INSULATION is not considered a carcinogen. Reproductive: Long-term, high dose animal ingestion studies of similar inorganic borate chemicals at significantly higher concentrations have demonstrated reproductive effects in male animals. A human study of occupational exposure to borate dust showed no adverse effect to reproduction. Developmental: High dose animal ingestion studies of similar inorganic borate chemicals at significantly higher concentrations have demonstrated developmental effects in fetuses of pregnant animals, including fetal weight loss. Target Organs: No target organ has been identified in humans for boric acid. High dose animal ingestion studies of similar inorganic borate chemicals at significantly higher concentrations indicate the testes are the target organs in male animals. If ingested, ammonium sulfate may target the gastro intestinal tract cause ulceration or hemorrhage. Signs and Symptoms of Exposure: Symptoms of accidental over-exposure to borate products have been associated with ingestion or by absorption through large areas of damaged skin. These may include gastric upset, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea, with delayed effects of skin redness and peeling. Systemic ammonia poisoning is possible if sufficient ammonia absorbtion occurs. Refer to Toxicology Information Section for details on Toxicological Data.