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SAFETY DATA SHEET

Effective May 2015 Page 1 of 10 MS-6.4-061 Rev B

US GreenFiber LLC

Product Name: Cellulose Insulation, Loose Fill Borate Formula

Product Identifier: INS 765LD, INS770LD, Cel-Pak, ProCell Blue

Manufacturer: US GreenFiber LLC

2500 Distribution Street, Charlotte, NC 28203, USA

Emergency Telephone Number: 800-666-4824 (8 am - 5 pm EST Mon-Fri)

Hazard Overview: GreenFiber Cellulose Insulation is a gray (or beige), odorless cellulosic fiber

insulation material treated with boric acid imparting flame retardant properties.

The product is not combustible, flammable, or explosive, and it presents no

unusual hazard if involved in a fire. GreenFiber Insulation has relatively low

acute toxicology via oral, dermal and inhalation routes of exposure (see

“Toxicological Information” section for more information). Care should be taken

to minimize the amount of this product released to the environment to avoid

ecological effects.

Classification: Classification According to OSHA Hazard Communication Standard (29 CFR

1910.1200): Toxic to Reproduction Category 2

Signal Word: Warning

Hazard Statement: H361: Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child. A human study of

occupationally exposed Borate worker population showed no adverse

reproductive effects. Animal studies of similar organic Borates demonstrated

reproductive effects in males.

Other Hazards: Cellulose fiber is a combustible dust when not treated with fire retardant

Precautionary Statements:

Prevention: Obtain special instruction before use. Do not handle until all

safety precautions have been read and understood. Use personal

protective equipment as required per section 8.

Response: If exposed or concerned, get medical advice/attention.

Disposal: Dispose of in accordance to local and state regulations.

Symbols:

SECTION 1 – IDENTIFICATION

SECTION 2 – HAZARD IDENTIFICATION

Summary of content (11 pages)

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SAFETY DATA SHEET SECTION 1 – IDENTIFICATION Product Name: Cellulose Insulation, Loose Fill Borate Formula Product Identifier: INS 765LD, INS770LD, Cel-Pak, ProCell Blue Manufacturer: US GreenFiber LLC 2500 Distribution Street, Charlotte, NC 28203, USA Emergency Telephone Number: 800-666-4824 (8 am - 5 pm EST Mon-Fri) SECTION 2 – HAZARD IDENTIFICATION Hazard Overview: GreenFiber Cellulose Insulation is a gray (or beige), odorless cellulosic fiber insulation material treated with boric acid imparting
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SAFETY DATA SHEET SECTION 3 – COMPOSITION AND INGREDIENT INFORMATION COMPONENT CAS# % BY WEIGHT EXPOSURE LIMITS Newsprint (Cellulose Fiber) #65996-61-4 Up to 85% See Section 8 for Occupational Exposure Limits Boric Acid H3BO3 #10043-35-3 Not more than 15% See Section 8 for Occupational Exposure Limits Sodium Polyborate 183290-63-3 Not more than 7.5% See Section 8 for Occupational Exposure Limits Sodium Tetraborate Pentahydrate #11130-12-4 Not more than 7.
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SAFETY DATA SHEET Unsuitable extinguishing media: None Known Special hazards arising from the chemical: Combustible: Material may decompose on contact with extreme temperatures and open flames. Special protective equipment and precautions for fire fighters: If possible, isolate the fire by moving other combustible materials. If the fire is small, use a hose-line or extinguisher rated for a Type A fire. If possible, dike and collect water used to fight fires.
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SAFETY DATA SHEET Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities: • Storage Temperature: Ambient • Storage Pressure: Atmospheric • Special Sensitivity: None SECTION 8 – EXPOSURE CONTROLS AND PERSONAL PROTECTION Control parameters: This product is listed/regulated by OSHA and Cal/OSHA as “Particulates Not Otherwise Regulated” or “Nuisance Dust.” This product is list by ACGIH as “Particulates Not Otherwise Specified.
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SAFETY DATA SHEET • • • • • Respiratory Protection: If housekeeping and engineering controls do not maintain nuisance levels below regulatory limits or dust concentration is unknown, use a NIOSH-approved mask. Eye Protection: Wear ANSI Z.87.1 approved eye protection if environment is excessively dusty. Hand Protection: If skin is broken or sensitive, use gloves. Other Protective Clothing: If skin is broken or sensitive, cover with appropriate clothing. Work/Hygienic Practices: Standard hygienic practices.
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• • • • • • SAFETY DATA SHEET Sub chronic: None Reported Chronic: None Reported Teratology: None Reported Reproduction: None Reported Germ Cell Mutagenicity: None Reported Carcinogenicity: None Reported BORIC ACID: • Eye Irritation: Not irritating, corneal involvement or irritation clearing in 7 days. Classification: Based on mean scores < 1, and the effects were fully reversible within 7 days, the classification criteria are not met.
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• • • SAFETY DATA SHEET Reproduction: NOAEL in rats for developmental effects on the foetus including foetal weight loss and minor skeletal variations is 55 mg boric acid/kg bw or 9.6 mg B/kg. Classification: Reproductive Toxicity Category 2 (Hazard statement: H361: Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child.) Germ Cell Mutagenicity: Not mutagenic. Based on the available data, the classification criteria are not met. Carcinogenicity: No evidence of carcinogenicity.
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SAFETY DATA SHEET Numerical measures of toxicity (such as acute toxicity): None. This product is a mixture. SECTION 12 – ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION NEWSPRINT (Cellulose Fiber): • Ecotoxicity: Biodegrades slowly in water (half-life range 1 month – 1 yr in freshwater and coastal seawater).
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SAFETY DATA SHEET DISTILLATE MINERAL OIL: • Ecotoxicity: NOEC 0.098 mg/l, fish, 14 days. • Persistence and degradability: Not available • Bioaccumulative potential: Not available • Mobility in soil: Not available • Other adverse effects (such as hazardous to the ozone layer): None known SECTION 13 – DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS Dispose as a non-hazardous waste in accordance with all local, state, and federal regulations. SECTION 14 – TRANSPORT INFORMATION May be shipped normally as a non-hazardous material.
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SAFETY DATA SHEET • OSHA/Cal/OSHA: This SDS document meets the requirements of both OSHA and Cal/OSHA hazard communication standards. Refer to Section 8 for regulatory exposure limits. • IARC: The International Agency for Research on Cancer (of the World Health Organization) does not list or categorize this product as a carcinogen. • NTP Annual Report on Carcinogens: Not listed.
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SAFETY DATA SHEET ABBREVIATIONS: CAS Chemical Abstract Services (identifies specific chemical) mg/m3 Milligrams per cubic meter LCLo Lethal concentration low LDLo Lethal dose low LC50 Lethal concentration 50% LD50 Lethal dose 50% LOAEL Lowest Observed Adverse Effect Level mg/l/H Milligrams per liter per hour mg/kg Milligrams per kilogram mg/ m3 Milligrams per cubic meter OSHA PNOR PNOS PEL ppm RfD RTECS TDLo TLV TWA Occupational Safety and Health Administration Particulates Not Otherwise Regulated Particu