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Safety Data Sheet SDS No. GB-1504

PermaBase® BRAND

Cement Board Products

Product Name

PermaBase® BRAND Cement Board Products

Product Identifiers

PermaBase PermaBase UltraBacker

PermaBase Flex PermaBase Plus

Other means of identification

Tile Backer Board, Cementitous Backer Board (CBU)

Recommended Use

Underlayment for ceramic tile on floors, countertops, EIFS systems. Use per manufacturer’s recommendations.

Restrictions on Use

Use in well-ventilated area and avoid breathing dust.

Avoid skin contact.

Manufacturer/Supplier Details

National Gypsum Company

2001 Rexford Road

Charlotte, NC 28211

Emergency Telephone Number

Director Quality Services

(704) 551-5820 - 24 Hour Emergency Response

Website: www.nationalgypsum.com

United States (US)

According to OSHA 29CFR 1910.1200 (HCS)

GHS Classification of the substance or mixture

Carcinogenicity - Category 1A - (H-350)

Specific target organ toxicity, repeated exposure – Category 1 (H-372)

Acute toxicity, inhalation - Category 4 (H-332)

Skin corrosion/irritation Category 2 (H315)

Serious eye irritation – Category 2A (H-319)

GHS Label Elements

Pictogram

Signal Word Danger

Hazard Statements

H-350 May cause cancer.

H-332, 372 Harmful if inhaled. Causes damage to organs (lungs) through prolonged or repeated

exposure.

H-315, 319 Causes skin irritation and serious eye irritation

Precautionary Statements

Prevention

Obtain special instructions before use.

Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood.

Do not breathe dust.

Use personal protective equipment as required. (See Section 8)

Use engineering controls and wet methods to minimize dust.

Section 1: Product and Company Identification

Section 2: Hazards Identification

Summary of content (6 pages)

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SDS No. GB-1504 PermaBase® BRAND Cement Board Products Safety Data Sheet Section 1: Product and Company Identification Product Name PermaBase® BRAND Cement Board Products Product Identifiers PermaBase PermaBase Flex PermaBase UltraBacker PermaBase Plus Other means of identification Tile Backer Board, Cementitous Backer Board (CBU) Recommended Use Underlayment for ceramic tile on floors, countertops, EIFS systems. Use per manufacturer’s recommendations.
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SDS No. GB-1504 PermaBase® BRAND Cement Board Products Safety Data Sheet Section 2: Hazards Identification (Continued) Response If breathing is difficult, remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. If on skin, wash with plenty of soap and water. If skin irritation occurs, get medical attention. If in eyes, rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
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SDS No. GB-1504 PermaBase® BRAND Cement Board Products Safety Data Sheet Section 6: Accidental Release Measures Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures Product is an article composite. General recommendations: Wear appropriate Personal Protective Equipment. (See Section 8) Maintain proper ventilation. Environmental precautions This product could be toxic to fish due to its high alkalinity from the Portland Cement.
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SDS No. GB-1504 PermaBase® BRAND Cement Board Products Safety Data Sheet Exposure Controls Appropriate Engineering Controls Work/Hygiene Practices: Utilize methods to minimize dust production. Utilize wet methods, when appropriate, to reduce generation of dust. Ventilation: Provide local and general exhaust ventilation sufficient to maintain a dust level below the PEL/TLV.
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SDS No. GB-1504 PermaBase® BRAND Cement Board Products Safety Data Sheet Symptoms related to the physical, chemical and toxicological characteristics Acute exposure to airborne dust concentrations in excess of the PEL/TLV may result in coughing, dyspnea, wheezing, and a burning irritation of the nose, throat, and upper respiratory tract, along with possible impaired pulmonary function. Chronic exposures may result in lung disease.
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SDS No. GB-1504 PermaBase® BRAND Cement Board Products Safety Data Sheet State Regulations California Prop 65: Respirable crystalline silica is known to the state of California to cause cancer. Canada WHMIS All components of this product are included in the Canadian Domestic Substances List (DSL).