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Safety Data Sheet

Issue Date: May 19, 2015

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(Reproduce locally) Page 1

Section 1 – Identification

Product Identification: Medium Density Fiber Board (Cellulose Based)

Product Name: 440 Homasote, 440 Sound Barrier (S/B) PINacle440, ComfortBase, 4-Way

Floor Deck, Easy-Ply Roof Deck, Homex 300

Recommended Use: Building Material

Manufacturer: Homasote Company

P.O. Box 7240

West Trenton, NJ, 08628-0240

Telephone: 609-883-3300. Fax: 609-883-3497

Emergency Phone: Toll Free: 800-257-9491 Ext. 1500

Section 2 – Hazards Identification

The primary health hazard posed by this product is exposure to cellulose dust. See section 8.

Primary route of exposure (dust): Inhalation and/or eye contact.

Medical Conditions generally aggravated by exposure: Cellulose dust may aggravate existing respiratory

conditions or allergies.

Target Organs: Eyes and respiratory system

Signs or symptoms of exposure: Irritation or redness

Acute Health Hazard: Not applicable for product in purchased form. Dust may be a mechanical

irritant to the eyes.

Cellulose dust may pose a combustible dust explosion hazard if dust is sufficient concentration in an

enclosed area and in proximity to an ignition source. As supplied and shipped, this product does not

constitute a combustible dust explosive hazard.

Section 3 – Composition/Information on Ingredients

Component CAS Weight %

Paper Cellulose 65996-61-4 94-98

Wax (paraffin) 8002-74-2 1-6

Copper Metaborate 39290-85-2 <0.1

Section 4 – First Aid Measures

Ingestion: Not applicable for product in purchased form.

Eye Contact: Dust may mechanically irritate the eyes, resulting in redness or watering. Treat dust in the

eye as a foreign object. Flush with water to remove dust particles. Get medical help if irritation

persists.

Skin Contact: No anticipated problem for product as purchased. Wash with water and mild soap.

Skin Absorption: Product is not absorbed through the skin

Inhalation: Excessive dust concentrations may cause dryness or unpleasant obstruction in the nasal

passages. Remove to fresh air. Get medical help if persistent irritation, severe coughing, or

breathing difficulty occurs.

HMIS Rating (0-4): Health = 0 Fire = 1 Physical Hazard = 0

Summary of content (4 pages)

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Safety Data Sheet Issue Date: May 19, 2015 Page 1 of 4 Section 1 – Identification Product Identification: Product Name: Telephone: Medium Density Fiber Board (Cellulose Based) 440 Homasote, 440 Sound Barrier (S/B) PINacle440, ComfortBase, 4-Way Floor Deck, Easy-Ply Roof Deck, Homex 300 Building Material Homasote Company P.O. Box 7240 West Trenton, NJ, 08628-0240 609-883-3300. Fax: 609-883-3497 Emergency Phone: Toll Free: 800-257-9491 Ext.
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Safety Data Sheet Issue Date: May 19, 2015 Page 2 of 4 Section 5 – Fire Fighting Measures Flash Point: Not available for finished product Extinguishing Media: Water, carbon dioxide (CO2), dry chemical, or foam as appropriate for surrounding fire. Autoignition Temperature: 450 to 572 °F Unusual Fire and Explosion Hazards: Fiberboard processing may result in the release of cellulose fibers. This product as shipped is unlikely to release sufficient dust to constitute a combustible dust explosive hazard.
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Safety Data Sheet Issue Date: May 19, 2015 Page 3 of 4 Section 9 – Physical and Chemical Properties Form: solid board Color: gray Odor: none pH: NA Melting Point: NA Boiling Point: NA o Ignition Temperature: 450 F Flash Point: NA Density: 20 to 30 lb/ft3 Solubility in water: negligible Explosion Limit – Lower: 40 grams of dust per cubic meter air for cellulose dust Section 10 – Stability and Reactivity Reactivity: None Stability: Stable Conditions to avoid: Avoid open flame, sparks, and other sources of i
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Safety Data Sheet Issue Date: May 19, 2015 Page 4 of 4 Section 15 – Regulatory Information CERCLA: This product does not contain any chemicals subject to reporting as a CERCLA hazardous substance under 40 CFR 302.4 EPCRA: This product does not contain any chemicals subject to reporting as a toxic chemical under EPCRA Section 313. Section 16 – Other Information Date Prepared: 4/30/2015 Revised: 5/19/2015 Website: www.homasote.