PROBOND UltraFR

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

OSHA Exercise caution in handling all edges.

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Aviod dust formation. PROBOND UltraFR® is defined as an article under the OSHA Hazard

Storage

Requirements Communications standard. The standard applies to “chemicals” Store material in a flat dry area, protect against moisture. but it does not apply to any substance, which is an “article”. The term “article” is defined in the OSHA warning rule, as 8 EXPOSURE CONTROLS a manufactured item: This product is not considered to be a health hazard in it’s original 1) which is formed to a specific design during manufacture, solid form and when used for the intended application. If the product 2) which has end use function(s) dependent in whole is altered through mechanical processing - such as edging, milling, or in part upon its’ shape or design use during end use, drilling, melting, welding - or any other manner that causes the and 3) which does not release, or otherwise result in exposure release of fumes or dusts, hazardous levels of fumes or dusts may to hazardous chemical under normal conditions of use. be generated from these materials or constituents of these materials. Further hazards to man and environment: Aluminum fumes or dust are subject to the reporting requirements By the intended use of the material there is no danger of section 313 of Title III of the Superfund Amendments and to health or environment is expected. Reauthorization Act of 1986 and 40 CFR Part 372. 3 COMPOSITION/PHYSICAL QUALITIES Personal protection equipment: Respiratory: In case of dust formation: fine dust mask Chemical composition: CAS Number % by Weight Hand protection: Use gloves while handling material Non-Organic Fillers Not applicable 40-50% Eye protection: Recommendation protective goggles Aluminium 7429-90-5 30-45% 9 PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES 4 FIRST-AID MEASURES Appearance: Solid sheet, sandwich construction General information: Colour: Various This product is not considered to be a health hazard in it’s original Odour: Odourless solid form and when used for the intended application. If the product Melting point : Aluminium > 477°C, Core > 99°C is altered through mechanical processing - such as edging, milling, Boiling point: No data drilling, melting, welding - or any other manner that causes the Flash point: Composites – (ASTM D-1929) > 417°C release of fumes or dusts, hazardous levels of fumes or dusts may Evaporation rate: NA be generated. Flammability: Not Flammable If contact with skin or eyes, wash immediately under water for at Upper/lower least 15 minutes. explosive limit: NA Vapor Pressure: NA For inhalation exposure, remove to fresh air. Contact a physician. Vapor Density: NA No product related accidents or illnesses are known. Specific Gravity: Aluminum 2.70-2.73 g/ccm range Core 1.5 – 1.7 g/ccm range 5 FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES Solubility: Insoluble in water Suitable extinguishing media: Partition Water, foam, CO2, dry chemical powder coefficient: NA Special firefighting procedure: Auto-Ignition: Composite – (ASTM D-1929) > 417°C Self-contained breathing apparatus should be worn. Core – N/A Thermal decomposition: Decomposition May produce water, carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, temperature: No Data and smoke upon combustion. Viscosity: NA ® 10 STABILITY AND REACTIVITY 16 OTHER INFORMATION General information: The product/s itself contains no dangers for health or environment. If stored and handled in accordance with standard industrial Dangers in the industrial applications can only arise through practices no hazardous reactions are known. mechanical processing (edging, milling, drilling, etc.) due to dust, Stability: Stable shavings and sharp edges. Incompatibility: None known Further information: Decomposition products: The enclosed information describes exclusively the safety Reference: “Thermal decomposition”, Section V requirements of the product/s and is based on present-day knowledge. 11 TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION It does not represent a guarantee for the properties of the product/s No information available described in terms of the legal warranty regulations. Properties of the product are to be found in the respective product leaflet. 12 ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION Data Sheet issued by: No information available PROBOND Architectural General information: 130 Broderick Road, Lara VIC 3214 According to present knowledge no adverse influence to environment expected.