SDS#: 15-01 SAFETY DATA SHEET Section 1: Product Names: Product Use: Product and Company Identification ProRoc Spark-Perf Drywall Joint Tape ProRoc Spark-Perf 94# Heavyweight Drywall Joint Tape ProRoc Flex Corner Plastic Drywall Corner Tape ProRoc Flex Corner Metal Drywall Corner Tape Drywall joint tapes and flex corner reinforcing strips Supplier: CertainTeed Gypsum, Inc. 4300 W. Cypress St., Suite 500 Tampa, FL 33607 USA Web Site: www.certainteed.com Phone Number: Professional: 800-233-8990 Consumer: 800-782-8777 CertainTeed Gypsum Canada, Inc. 2424 Lakeshore Road West, Mississauga, Ontario, Canada L5J 1K4 Web Site: www.certainteed.com 24-hour Emergency Number: In case of an emergency call Team-1 Environmental Services Inc. 1-800-32 SPILL; 1-800-327-7455 (24 hrs) Section 2: Hazards Identification NFPA (USA) WHMIS (Canada) Transport Symbol Not Controlled Not Regulated for Transportation Emergency Overview: ProRoc Drywall Joint Tape and Corner Tape products do not present an inhalation, ingestion, or contact health hazard. Appearance, Color and Odor: Solid composite article. White tape roll or corner strips, odorless. USA: This product is not considered hazardous by the OSHA Hazard Communication Standard (29 CFR1910.1200). Canada: This product is not controlled under WHMIS. While this product is not considered hazardous, this SDS contains valuable information critical to the safe handling and proper use of the product. This SDS should be retained and available for employees and other users of this product. Potential Health Effects: Relevant Route(s) of Exposure: Inhalation: Ingestion: Skin: Eye: ACUTE (short term): see Section 8 for exposure controls Skin contact Inhalation of dusts from this product is not an expected route of exposure when the products are used for their intended purpose. Not an applicable route of exposure. The components of these products have low oral toxicity. Ingestion may cause gastrointestinal problems. Contact with the edges of the tape may cause paper cuts to the skin. Direct contact with the eyes may cause reversible irritation, as a foreign object in the eye. Page 1 of 5
Section 2: Hazards Identification, continued CHRONIC (long term): see Section 11 for additional toxicological data There are no known long-term health effects resulting from exposure to this product. Medical Conditions Aggravated by Exposure: Interactions With Other Chemicals: Potential Environmental Effects: No adverse effects known. No adverse effects known. Section 3: Composition / Information on Ingredients Hazardous Ingredients: No hazardous ingredients by OSHA and WHMIS criteria. Section 4: Inhalation: Eye Contact: Skin Contact: Ingestion: First Aid Measures If symptoms develop, remove source of contamination or move victim to fresh air. Obtain medical advice. Do not allow victim to rub eyes. Let the eyes water naturally for a few minutes. Have victim look right and left, and then up and down. If particle/dust does not dislodge, flush with lukewarm, gently flowing water for 5 minutes or until particle/dust is removed, while holding the eyelids open. If irritation persists, immediately obtain medical attention. DO NOT attempt to manually remove anything stuck to the eye. No health effects expected. If irritation does occur, flush with lukewarm, gently flowing water for 5 minutes. If irritation persists, obtain medical advice. If irritation or discomfort occurs, obtain medical attention immediately. Section 5: Fire Fighting Measures Flammable Properties: Suitable extinguishing Media: Unsuitable extinguishing Media: Explosion Data: Sensitivity to Mechanical Impact: Sensitivity to Static Discharge: Specific Hazards arising from the Chemical: Protective Equipment and precautions for firefighters: Product can burn if involved in a fire but does not ignite readily. Use water or other extinguishing media appropriate for the surrounding fire. Not sensitive Not sensitive If involved in a fire, combustion of the product is expected to produce carbon dioxide, carbon monoxide, oxides of sulfur, oxides of nitrogen and other irritating, and potentially toxic, fumes and smoke. As for any fire, evacuate the area and fight the fire from a safe distance. Wear a pressuredemand, self-contained breathing apparatus and full protective gear. Fight fire from a protected location or a safe distance. NFPA Health: 0 Flammability: 0 Instability: 0 Page 2 of 5
Section 6: Accidental Release Measures Personal Precautions: Wear proper personal protective equipment as indicated in Section 8. Environmental Precautions: Methods for Containment: Methods for Clean-up: Prevent material from contaminating soil and from entering sewers or waterways. No special methods required. Pick up product for re-use or scoop up spilled material into an appropriate waste container for disposal. Collect all spilled material for proper disposal. Dispose in accordance with federal, state and local regulations. Section 7: Handling: Handling and Storage No special safe handling measures are required for normal use of this product. Storage: Protect from water, moisture and incompatible materials listed in Section 10. Section 8: Exposure Controls/Personal Protection Exposure Guidelines Consult local authorities for acceptable exposure limits. Measurable airborne concentrations of the component substances are not expected when the products are used for their intended purpose. Exposure Controls Engineering Controls: Personal Protection: Eye/Face Protection: Skin Protection: Respiratory Protection: General Hygiene Measures: General ventilation is adequate for application of product in its original form. Not required for normal use. Not required for normal use. Gloves may be worn as needed to protect the skin from cuts. Not required for normal use. A respiratory protection program that meets OSHA s 29 CFR 1910.134 and ANSI Z88.2 requirements or Canadian Standards Association (CSA) Standard Z94.4-02 must be followed whenever workplace conditions warrant a respirator s use. Section 9: Physical and Chemical Properties Physical State: Solid Flash Point & method: 233 C (451 F) for paper Appearance, Color and Odor: White tape roll or corner strip, odorless Autoignition Temperature: Odor Threshold: Flammability Limits in Air: ph: Vapor Pressure: Specific Gravity: Vapor Density: Partition coefficient: Evaporation Rate: Solubility: Insoluble Boilling Point/Range: Viscosity: Melting Point: Decomposition Temperature: Page 3 of 5
Section 10: Stability and Reactivity Chemical Stability: Conditions to Avoid: Incompatible Materials: Hazardous Decomposition Products: Possibility of Hazardous Reactions: Stable. Water, moisture Contact with moisture. Incompatible with strong acids, strong bases, strong oxidizing agents, sodium and other metallic anhydrides. From combustion, carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, aldehydes and other unidentified substances may be generated. None known Section 11: Toxicological Information Acute Toxicity Data Acute toxicity data are not available for this product. The product is not expected to release harmful substances when the products are used for their intended purpose. Chronic Toxicity Data Carcinogenicity: Irritation: Corrosivity: Sensitization: Neurological Effects: Genetic Effects: Reproductive Effects: Developmental Effects: Target Organ Effects: Normal use of this product will not result in exposure to substances that are considered carcinogens or potential carcinogens by ACGIH, OSHA, NTP or IARC. Section 12: Ecotoxicity: Ecological Information Persistence/Degradability: Bioaccumulation/Accumulation: Mobility: Section 13: Disposal Considerations Waste Disposal Method: Do NOT dump into any sewers, on the ground or into any body of water. Store material for disposal as indicated in Section 7 Handling and Storage. Dispose of in accordance with local, state/provincial and federal laws and regulations. Page 4 of 5
Section 14: Transport Information: U.S. Hazardous Materials Regulation (DOT 49CFR): Canadian Transportation of Dangerous Goods (TDG): ADR/RID: IMDG: Marine Pollutants: ICAO/IATA: Section 15: Regulatory Information USA Canada TSCA Status: SARA Title III Sec. 302/304: Sec: 311/312: Sec. 313: CERCLA RQ: WHMIS Status: New Substance Notification: National Pollutant Release Inventory: All ingredients in the product are listed on the TSCA inventory. None None This product has been classified in accordance with the hazard criteria of the Controlled Products Regulations and the SDS contains all the information required by the Controlled Products Regulations. Not controlled All substances in this product are listed on Canada s Domestic Substances List (DSL). There are no NPRI reportable substances in this product. Section 16: Other Information Prepared by: LEHDER Environmental Services Limited Telephone: (519) 336-4101 www.lehder.com Revision date: July 18, 2008 Disclaimer: Manufacturer s Disclaimer: While LEHDER Environmental Services Limited believes that the data set forth herein is accurate, as of the date hereof, LEHDER makes no warranty with respect thereto and expressly disclaims all liability for reliance thereon. Such data is offered solely for your consideration, investigation and verification. Information listed is believed to be accurate but not warranted or guaranteed. Page 5 of 5