SAFETY DATA SHEET. Mixtures This product contains no substances classified as hazardous to health or the environment according to NMX-R-019-SCFI-2011.

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1 SAFETY DATA SHEET Issue date: 7-July Identification of the product GHS product identifier Other means of identification Common name(s), Fiberglass Tape synonym(s) SDS number Recommended use of the chemical and restrictions on use Recommended use Exterior use. Recommended restrictions Use in accordance with manufacturer's recommendations. Suppliers details Company name USG México S.A. de C.V. Address Paseo de Tamarindos 4-B 1er Piso México D.F. 512, Mex. Telephone +(52 55) Website Emergency phone number Hazard identification Classification of the substance or mixture Physical hazards Not classified. Health hazards Not classified. Environmental hazards Not classified. GHS label elements, including precautionary statements Hazard symbols Signal word Hazard statement Precautionary statement Prevention Observe good industrial hygiene practices. Response Get medical attention/advice if you feel unwell. Storage Store as indicated in Section 7. Disposal Dispose of in accordance with local, state, and federal regulations. Other hazards which do not None known. result in classification 3. Composition/information on ingredients Mixtures This product contains no substances classified as hazardous to health or the environment according to NMX-R-19-SCFI First-aid measures Description of necessary first-aid measures Inhalation Due to the physical nature of this product, inhalation is unlikely. There are no known health effects due to inhalation. Skin contact Direct, prolonged or repeated contact with the skin may cause irritation. Rinse area with plenty of water. Get medical attention if irritation develops and persists. Eye contact Direct contact can cause irritation of eyes. Immediately flush eye(s) with plenty of water. If burning, redness, itching, pain or other symptoms persist or develop, consult physician. Ingestion Due to the physical nature of this product, ingestion is unlikely. There are no known health effects due to ingestion Version #: 1 Issue date: 7-July / 5

2 Issue date: 7-July-215 Most important symptoms/effects, acute and delayed Indication of immediate medical attention and special treatment needed General information 5. Fire-fighting measures Suitable extinguishing media Unsuitable extinguishing media Specific hazards arising from the chemical Special protective actions for firefighters Fire fighting equipment/instructions Specific methods Mechanical irritation of skin, eyes and respiratory system. Provide general supportive measures and treat symptomatically. Ensure that medical personnel are aware of the material(s) involved. Use fire-extinguishing media appropriate for surrounding materials. Not a fire hazard. Selection of respiratory protection for firefighting: follow the general fire precautions indicated in the workplace. Self-contained breathing apparatus and full protective clothing must be worn in case of fire. Use standard firefighting procedures and consider the hazards of other involved materials. Cool material exposed to heat with water spray and remove it if no risk is involved. 6. Accidental release measures Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures For non-emergency See Section 8 of the SDS for Personal Protective Equipment. personnel For emergency responders Avoid formation of dust. Use personal protection recommended in Section 8 of the SDS. Environmental precautions Avoid discharge to drains, sewers, and other water systems. Methods and materials for No specific clean-up procedure noted. For waste disposal, see Section 13 of the SDS. containment and cleaning up Other issues relating to spills Clean up in accordance with all applicable regulations. and releases 7. Handling and storage Precautions to ensure safe handling Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities Avoid contact with skin and eyes. Wear appropriate personal protective equipment. Wash hands after handling. Observe good industrial hygiene practices. Store away from incompatible materials. Protect product from physical damage. 8. Exposure controls/personal protection Control parameters Occupational exposure limits No exposure limits noted for ingredient(s). Biological limit values No biological exposure limits noted for the ingredient(s). Control banding approach Not available. Appropriate engineering Ventilation is not normally required. controls Individual protection measures, such as personal protective equipment Eye/face protection Wear approved safety goggles. Skin protection Hand protection It is a good industrial hygiene practice to minimize skin contact. For prolonged or repeated skin contact use suitable protective gloves. Other Respiratory protection Thermal hazards General hygiene considerations Normal work clothing (long sleeved shirts and long pants) is recommended. Not necessary under normal conditions. Always observe good personal hygiene measures, such as washing after handling the material and before eating, drinking, and/or smoking. Routinely wash work clothing and protective equipment to remove contaminants. Observe any medical surveillance requirements Version #: 1 Issue date: 7-July / 5

3 Issue date: 7-July Physical and chemical properties Appearance Physical state Form Color Solid. Fibrous tape White. Red. Blue. Odor Slight. Hydrocarbon. Odor threshold ph Melting point/freezing point Initial boiling point and boiling range Flash point Evaporation rate Flammability (solid, gas) Upper/lower flammability or explosive limits Flammability limit - lower (%) Flammability limit - upper (%) Explosive limit - lower (%) Explosive limit - upper (%) Vapor pressure Vapor density Relative density Solubility(ies) Partition coefficient (n-octanol/water) Auto-ignition temperature Decomposition temperature Viscosity Other information Bulk density VOC (Weight %) 1. Stability and reactivity Reactivity Chemical stability Possibility of hazardous reactions Conditions to avoid Incompatible materials Hazardous decomposition products The product is stable and non reactive under normal conditions of storage and transport. Material is stable under normal conditions. Hazardous polymerization does not occur. Contact with incompatible materials. Hydrofluoric acid. Thermal decomposition of coating materials may produce an irritating smoke mixture. May emit carbon dioxide, carbon monoxide, carbon and traces of hydrogen cyanide during pyrolysis. At more than 175 C polyvinyl acetate may decompose to water, carbon dioxide, carbon monoxide, and acetic acid that could generate vinyl acetate monomers. This product contains low levels of volatile organic that could be emitted or released in application processes involving the use of heat. 11. Toxicological information Information on likely routes of exposure Inhalation Not likely, due to the form of the product. Skin contact Direct, prolonged or repeated contact with the skin may cause irritation. Eye contact Direct contact may cause mechanical irritation of the eyes Version #: 1 Issue date: 7-July / 5

4 Ingestion Symptoms Under normal conditions of intended use, this material does not pose a risk to health. May cause mechanical irritation of skin and eyes. Information on toxicological effects Acute toxicity None known. Skin corrosion/irritation Prolonged skin contact may cause temporary irritation. Serious eye damage/eye Direct contact with eyes may cause temporary irritation. irritation Respiratory or skin sensitization Respiratory sensitization No data available. Skin sensitization Not a skin sensitizer. Germ cell mutagenicity Not expected to be mutagenic. Carcinogenicity Not expected to cause cancer. Reproductive toxicity Not expected to be a reproductive hazard. Specific target organ toxicity - No data available, but none expected. single exposure Specific target organ toxicity - No data available, but none expected. repeated exposure Aspiration hazard Due to the physical form of the product it is not an aspiration hazard. Other information No other specific acute or chronic health impact noted. 12. Ecological information Ecotoxicity Persistence and degradability Bioaccumulative potential Mobility in soil Other adverse effects 13. Disposal considerations Disposal methods Disposal instructions Local disposal regulations Hazardous waste code Waste from residues / unused products Contaminated packaging 14. Transport information SCT DOT ADR RID ADN IATA IMDG Issue date: 7-July-215 The product components are not classified as environmentally hazardous. However, this does not exclude the possibility that large or frequent releases can have a harmful or damaging effect on the environment. No data available. Bioaccumulation is not expected. The product is not mobile in soil. None expected. Dispose in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local regulations. Recycle responsibly. Not regulated Version #: 1 Issue date: 7-July / 5

5 Issue date: 7-July-215 Transport in bulk according to Annex II of MARPOL 73/78 and the IBC Code This product is a solid. Therefore, bulk transport is governed by IMSBC code. 15. Regulatory information Safety, health and environmental regulations specific for the product in question This safety data sheet was prepared in accordance with the Official Mexican Standard (NOM-18-STPS-2). Mexico. Substances subject to reporting for the pollutant release and transfer registry (PRTR) Not listed. International regulations Montreal Protocol Stockholm Convention Rotterdam Convention Kyoto protocol Basel Convention International Inventories Country(s) or region Inventory name On inventory (yes/no)* United States & Puerto Rico Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) Inventory Yes *A "Yes" indicates this product complies with the inventory requirements administered by the governing country(s). A "No" indicates that one or more components of the product are not listed or exempt from listing on the inventory administered by the governing country(s). 16. Other information Revision date List of abbreviations Further information NFPA ratings - NFPA: National Fire Protection Association. NFPA Ratings: Health: Flammability: Physical hazard: Hazard Scale: = Minimal 1 = Slight 2 = Moderate 3 = Serious 4 = Severe Disclaimer This information is provided without warranty. The information is believed to be correct. This information should be used to make an independent determination of the methods to safeguard workers and the environment Version #: 1 Issue date: 7-July / 5