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SECTION 2: Hazards identification

OSHA As defined in the OSHA Hazard Communication Standard, 29 CFR 1910.1200, the products listed below are considered articles and do not require an SDS. In addition, articles are not included in the scope of the Globally Harmonization System (GHS). As such, the GHS labeling elements are not included on this SDS. All components listed for this product are bound within the product. When handled as intended and under normal conditions of use, there is no evidence that any of the ingredients are released in amounts that pose a significant health risk. Although these products are not subject to the OSHA Standard or GHS labeling elements, GAF would like to disclose as much health and safety information as possible to ensure that this product is handled and used properly. This SDS contains valuable information critical to the safe handling and proper use of the product. This SDS should be retained and be made available for employees and other users of this product. In addition, the recommendations for handling and use of these products should be included in worker training programs. ADDITIONAL HAZARD IDENTIFICTION INFORMATION:

Principle Routes of Exposure

Inhalation (occasional nuisance dust) – no exposure expected when handling under normal conditions. Dust exposure is possible when mechanical manipulation (sawing, cutting, etc.). SIGNS & SYMPTOMS OF EXPOSURE EYES: May cause mechanical irritation to the eyes. SKIN: May cause mechanical irritation to the skin. Product can have sharp edges which may cause abrasions to the skin. INGESTION: This product is not intended to be ingested. If ingested, it may cause temporary irritation to the gastrointestinal (digestive) tract. INHALATION: May cause irritation to the respiratory tract.

Acute Health Hazards

See above.

Health hazards

Long term exposure to silica can lead to significant health effects. Crystalline silica has been classified as a human carcinogen. Additionally, crystalline silica exposure can cause silicosis, which can be disabling or even fatal. Respirable silica dust can cause the formation of scar tissue which affects the lungs’ ability to take in oxygen. A person with silicosis is more susceptible to lung infections like tuberculosis. Smoking adds to the damage caused by breathing silica dust. CARCINOGENICITY: The International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) and the National Toxicology Program (NTP) have determined that there is sufficient evidence in humans for the carcinogenicity of inhaled crystalline silica in the form of quartz or cristobalite. In addition, IARC has determined that there is sufficient evidence for the carcinogenicity of quartz and cristobalite in experimental animals. Among individuals with silicosis, lung cancer occurs more frequently in those who smoke.