MATERIAL AND SAFETY DATA SHEET

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1 MATERIAL AND SAFETY DATA SHEET Section 1 IDENTIFICATION OF THE S / COMPANY INFORMATION IDENTIFICATION: AGGLOMERATE STONE SLABS COMPANY INFORMATION: MODERN QUARTZ 1355 PALMYRITA AVE. RIVERSIDE, CA (800) sales@modernquartz.com Section 2 COMPOSITION / INFORMATION OF INGREDIENTS Chemical: Quartz embedded in 7% polyester resin with 4everclean additive Section 3 HAZARD IDENTIFICATION Detailed Hazards: Machining the material, sawing, drilling, routing and polishing may generate dust. Dust contains particles of crystalline silica. The prolonged inhalation of airborn silica may cause the respiratory disease silicosis. The risk of lung disease increases if smoking is combined with silica inhalation. Always use a respirator or particular mask NIOSH approved N95, when cutting or abrading this material, and always use water as lubricant, if symptoms develop, seek medical assistance immediately. Section 4 FIRST AID PROCEDURES known effect. EYE CONTACT: Use standard eye washing method to flush particles from the eyes. Always use eye protection with side shields when cutting or abrading this material. INHALATION. Machining the material, sawing, drilling and polishing may generate dust. If large amounts of dust are inhaled, seek medical advice if cough, shortness of breath or other respiratory problems occur.

2 Section 5 FIRE AND EXPLOSION DATA IS THE FLAMMABLE? IF YES, UNDER WHAT CONDITIONS? METHOD OF EXTINGUISHING? FLAME POINT (oc) METHOD UPPER FLAMMABILITY LIMIT LOWER FLAMMABILITY LIMIT ( % by vol ) N/A HAZARDOUS COMBUSTION BY S AUTO-IGNITION TEMPERATURE (oc) EXPLOSION UPON IMPACT SENSITIVITY STATIC DISCHARGE EXPLOSION SENSITIVITY? Section 6 ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES Personal precautions: Environmental precautions: Methods for cleaning up: LEAK & SPILL RESPONSE PROCEDURES: Section 7 HANDLING AND STORAGE HANDLING EQUIPMENT & PROCEDURES: Observe local handling procedures. Handle with care. ENGINEERING CONTROLS: ASTME Standard practice for Health Requirements Relating to Occupational Exposure to Dust STORAGE REQUIREMENTS: special requirements SPECIAL SHIPPING REQUIREMENT: Package and palletize tiles with appropriate banding material. Palletize slabs on A-frame with appropriate banding material. Section 8 PERSONAL PROTECTION / EXPOSURE CONTROL PERSONAL PROTECTION: GLOVES FOOTWEAR RESPIRATOR CLOTHING EYE PROTECTION OTHER Use gloves to protect hands / skin and secure handling of material Use steel toed footwear when handling slabs or tile bundles Use respirator or particular mask when cutting or abrading material (NIOSH-N95) Use good hygiene practices when handling this material including changing and laundering work clothing after use. Use eye protection with side shields when cutting or abrading material Additional information is available in ASTME

3 EXPOSURE CONTROLS: Engineering Controls: Due to hazard associated with inhalation exposure during cutting and polishing which may generate dust, work in a well ventilated area and proper respiratory protection shall be worn. Exposure limits may be applicable when cutting or grinding of the product. 10 mg/m mg/m3 Respirable %Silica+2 (respirable) 8 hr. TWA HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS % BY WT % BY VOL. CAS # OTHER LIMITS QUARTZ (Respirable) MMPPFC mg / M QUARTZ (Total Dust) 30 mg / M3 PHYSICAL STATE Solid VAPOR PRESSURE FREEZING POINT COLOR Varied VAPOR DENSITY MISCIBILTY APPEARANCE Mono colors, variated, Granite or Marble EVAPORATION RATE SPECIFIC GRAVITY ODOR Odorless ROTTING POINT OTHER DATE Section 9 PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES CHEMICAL DATA: IS THIS CHEMICALLY STABLE? Yes IF NOT UNDER WHAT CONDITIONS? N/A IMCOMPATIBILITY WITH OTHER SUBSTANCES? IF YES, WHAT ARE THESE SUBSTANCES? Yes, bleaching of coloration Hydroxides (i.e. sodium, potassium) spills should be removed immediately REACTIVITY WITH OTHER SUBSTANCES IF YES Degradation of materials hydrofluoric acid spills should be removed immediately. HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION S ne IS THE FLAMMABLE? IF YES, UNDER WHAT CONDITIONS?, not applicable. METHOD OF EXTINGUISHING?, not applicable. FLAME POINT (oc) METHOD UPPERFLAMABILITY LIMIT LOWER FLAMMABILITY LIMIT? N/A ( % by vol) N/A (% by vol) N/A HAZARDOUS COMBUSTION BY S AUTO-IGNITION TEMPERATURE (oc). EXPLOSION UPON IMPACT SESITIVITY STATIC DISCHARGE EXPLOSION SENSITIVITY?.

4 ENTRY THROUGH SKIN CONTACT? ACUTE EXPOSURE EFFECTS? SENSITAZATION? REIVE ENTRY THROUGH EYE CONTACT? CHRONIC EXPOSURE EFFECTS? Yes, (See section 7 & 8) CARNINOGENECITY Probable See Section 7 SYNERGISTICS BY S ENTRY THROUGH SKIN ABSORPTION? EXPOSURE LIMIT See section 7 & 8 TERATOGENECITY? OTHER DATA ENTRY THROUGH INHALATION? Yes, (See section 7 & 8) IRRITANCE See section 7 & 8 MUTOGENECITY? Section 10 STABILITY AND REACTIVITY Stability: Product is stable under normal conditions Hazardous decomposition of By-products: Thermal decomposition can release various hydrocarbons, carbon monoxide, and water. Mineral fumes and metal oxides could also be released. Hazardous Polymerization: Will not occur Chemical Incompatibility: Incompatible with hydrofluoric acid. Section 11 TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION Crystalline Silica Silicosis: caused by the inhalation and retention of respirable crystalline silica dust. Carcinogenicity: The American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienist (ACGIH), noted in the TLV & BEIs book, version of 2011, that silica, crystalline (respirable) and cristobalite is A2 (Suspected Human Carcinogen human data are accepted as adequate in quality but are conflicting or insufficient to classify the agent as a confirmed human carcinogen). The National Toxicology Program (NTP), in its Ninth Annual Report on Carcinogens, concluded that silica, crystalline (respirable) is known to be a carcinogen, based on sufficient evidence in experimental animals and in humans. The International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) concluded that crystalline silica inhaled in the form of quartz or cristobalite from occupational sources is carcinogenic to humans (Group 1). The U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) does regulate crystalline silica (quartz) as a carcinogen. The American Thoracic Society s position on the issue of silica carcinogenicity was published in Adverse Effects of Crystalline Silica Exposure, American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, Vol. 155, pp (1997). The official statement concluded that The available data support the conclusion that silicosis produces increased risk for bronchogenic carcinoma. The cancer risk may also be increased by smoking and other carcinogens in the workplace. Carcinogenicity Information: The following components are listed as carcinogens Material: Silica, Crystalline (Quartz) NTP IARC OSHA X 1 Yes

5 Section 12 ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION Routes of Entry: Inhalation Health Hazards (Acute and Chronic): This product is not hazardous as shipped. However, grinding and cutting may generate dust containing crystalline silica. High concentrations may cause irritation to the eyes, nose and respiratory tract. Continued overexposure to respirable crystalline silica-containing scar tissue which forms in the lungs. Symptoms of silicosis include cough, shortness of breath, wheezing, non-specific chest illness and progressive impairment of pulmonary function. This disease is aggravated by smoking. Individuals with pre-existing conditions of the lungs may have increased susceptibility. Medical Conditions Generally Aggravated by Exposure: Disorders or diseases of the respiratory system may be aggravated by exposure to high concentrations of crystalline silica. Section 13 DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS Waste Disposal Method: Dispose of according to local, state and federal regulations. Section 14 TRANSPORTATION INFORMATION t classified as dangerous in the mining of transport regulations. Section 15 REGULATORY INFORMATION Finished product is not regulated. Section 16 OTHER INFORMATION The opinions expressed herein are those of qualified experts within Modern Quartz. We believe that the information contained herein is current as the date of the MSDS sheet. Since the use of this information and these conditions of use of the product are not within the control of Modern Quartz, it is the user s obligation to determine the conditions of safe use of the product.