Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists
EC/CAS
14808-60-7
Name of the chemical
Silica, crystalline
Concentration
N/A
General Information
Revision date
2018-11-06
Product name
FireDefender Universal Core
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
Edge banding, blocking, mineral core and components for fire doors and frames
Emergency telephone
Emergency
Icons in SDS
Company Information
company name
Georgia-Pacific Gypsum LLC
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
MSDSREQ@GAPAC.COM
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
OSHA defined hazards Emergency overview This product is not hazardous in the form in which it is shipped by the manufacturer but may become hazardous by downstream activities such as cutting, sanding, or otherwise working with this product that generate large amount of dusts. Those hazards associated with large amount of dusts are described below.
Physical hazards
Not classified.
Health hazards
Skin irritation Category 2 Serious eye damage Category 1 Sensitization, skin Category 1 Carcinogenicity Category 1A Specific target organ toxicity, repeated Category 1 (lung) exposure
Environmental hazards
Not classified. OSHA defined hazards Not classified.
Signal word
Danger
Hazard statements
Causes skin irritation. May cause an allergic skin reaction. Causes serious eye damage. May cause cancer. Causes damage to organs (lung) through prolonged or repeated exposure.
Prevention
Obtain special instructions before use. Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood. Do not breathe dust. Wash thoroughly after handling. Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. Contaminated work clothing must not be allowed out of the workplace. Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
Response
If in eyes: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. Immediately call a poison center/doctor. If on skin: Wash with plenty of water. If skin irritation or rash occurs: Get medical advice/attention. Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse. Specific treatment (see section 4 on the SDS).
Storage
Store away from incompatible materials (see Section 10 of the SDS).
Disposal
Dispose of contents/container in accordance with applicable regulations. Hazard(s) not otherwise None known.
Additional information
None.