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SAFETY DATA SHEET

FILE NO.: SDS.NATURALSTONE.01

NATURAL STONE SDS DATE: January 2015

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SECTION 1: IDENTIFICATION

PRODUCT NAME: Natural Stone Products (Tiles, Trim, Decoration)

SYNONYMS: Marble, Onyx, Travertine, Limestone

PRODUCT CODES: All current product references

PRODUCT USE: Residential & Commercial Construction Applications

CHEMICAL NAME: N/A

CHEMICAL FAMILY: Inorganic Compound

CHEMICAL FORMULA: Natural occurring Calcium Carbonate Mixture

MANUFACTURER: Anatolia Tile & Stone (Designer & Importer)

DIVISION: Corporate Office

ADDRESS: 8300 Huntington Road, Vaughan, ON Canada L4L 1A5

EMERGE NCY PHONE: 905-771-3800

CHEMTREC PHONE:

OTHER CALLS:

FAX PHONE: 905-771-6300

PREPARED BY: Diana Vacca

SECTION 2: HAZARD(S) IDENTIFICATION

CARCINOGEN IRRITANT / REPIRATORY TRACT IRRITATION

NOTES: Not applicable for intact stone products. Excessive exposure to dust can cause discomfort and mechanical irritation.

Long term exposure to silica dusts can lead to silicosis.

EMERGENCY OVERVIEW:

OSHA LISTS THESE AS CATEGORY “B” STONES (CONTAINING LESS THAN 1% CRYSTALLINE SILICA), CONSIDRED TO BE A

NUISANCE PARTICULATE FROM DUST THAT CAN ACCUMULATE IN THE LUNGS. AVOID DUST PRODUCTION BY CUTTING UNDER

WATER, AND USE PROTECTIVE BREATHING APPARATUS AND EYE PROTECTION, AS OUTLINED IN SECTION 8.

POTENTIAL HEALTH EFFECTS

EYES: Mechanical stress through eye rubbing if exposed to dust or airborne particulates

SKIN: Skin irritation if exposed to dust or airborne particulates

INGESTION: Potential choking hazard if exposed to airborne particulates

INHALATION: Mechanical stress from inhalation of dust or airborne particulates

ACUTE HEALTH HAZARDS: No further relevant information available.

CHRONIC HEALTH HAZARDS: No further relevant information available

Summary of content (8 pages)

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SAFETY DATA SHEET FILE NO.: SDS.NATURALSTONE.
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SAFETY DATA SHEET FILE NO.: SDS.NATURALSTONE.01 SDS DATE: January 2015 NATURAL STONE SECTION 2: HAZARD(S) IDENTIFICATION - CONTINUED MEDICAL CONDITIONS GENERALLY AGGRAVATED BY EXPOSURE: No further relevant information available CARCINOGENICITY *: The composition of SiO2 may be up to 100% crystalline silica. (R): Respirable (T): Total §: Crystalline silica is normally measured as respirable dust.
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SAFETY DATA SHEET FILE NO.: SDS.NATURALSTONE.01 SDS DATE: January 2015 NATURAL STONE SECTION 5: FIRE-FIGHTING MEASURES FLAMMABLE LIMITS IN AIR, UPPER: (% BY VOLUME) LOWER: FLASH POINT: F: N/A C: N/A METHOD USED: Not Flammable Not Flammable No Data Available AUTOIGNITION TEMPERATURE: F: N/A C: N/A EXTINGUISHING MEDIA: Suitable: Unsuitable: No Data Available Limestone does not burn. Use extinguishing media appropriate to surrounding fire conditions.
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SAFETY DATA SHEET FILE NO.: SDS.NATURALSTONE.01 SDS DATE: January 2015 NATURAL STONE SECTION 7: HANDLING AND STORAGE PRECAUTIONS FOR SAFE HANDLING Respirable crystalline silica-containing dust usually appears during processing, cutting, drilling, routing, storage, and removal. Do not breathe dust. Always wear protection from breathing dust while processing. Use the personal protection and controls identified in Section 8 of this MSDS as appropriate. Avoid contact with skin and eyes.
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SAFETY DATA SHEET FILE NO.: SDS.NATURALSTONE.01 SDS DATE: January 2015 NATURAL STONE SECTION 8: EXPOSURE CONTROLS / PERSONAL PROTECTION - CONTINUED SKIN PROTECTION: Wear dust proof protective gloves, boots, and long sleeved clothing. OTHER PROTECTIVE CLOTHING OR EQUIPMENT: None required WORK HYGIENIC PRACTICES: Do not eat, drink or smoke when working. Wash hands and if necessary shower before breaks and after work to remove adherent product. Avoid contact with eyes and skin.
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SAFETY DATA SHEET FILE NO.: SDS.NATURALSTONE.01 SDS DATE: January 2015 NATURAL STONE SECTION 10: STABILITY AND REACTIVITY DATA STABILITY: The product is STABLE under normal conditions of storage and use. Contact with incompatible materials should be avoided. CONDITIONS TO AVOID (STABILITY): Avoid contact with incompatible materials (see below) and exposure to crystalline silica (quartz) dust particles, usually generated while cutting, crushing, and/or sawing.
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SAFETY DATA SHEET FILE NO.: SDS.NATURALSTONE.01 SDS DATE: January 2015 NATURAL STONE SECTION 11: TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION - CONTINUED EFFECTS OF ACUTE EXPOSURE TO PRODUCT SKIN Direct contact may cause irritation by mechanical abrasion. Some components of material may cause mild corrosive effects to skin and mucous membranes. Skin absorption usually is not a significant route of exposure.
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SAFETY DATA SHEET FILE NO.: SDS.NATURALSTONE.01 SDS DATE: January 2015 NATURAL STONE SECTION 15: REGULATORY INFORMATION Carcinogenicity Reproductive Effects Teratogenicity Mutagenicity Limestone is not listed as a carcinogen by the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC), the National Toxicology Program (NTP), or the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA).