Section 1 - CHEMICAL PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION

PRODUCT NAME

USG ACOUSTICAL PANELS AND TILES

NFPA

PRODUCT USE

Used as noise- absorbing, decorative ceiling tiles and panels, for suspended or direct
mounted ceilings, in domestic, commercial, public and industrial buildings.

SYNONYMS

"AURATONE TILES", "ACOUSTONE TILES", "acoustic ceiling tiles", "Slagwool fibres
compressed", "bonded rockwool tiles", "AURATONE CEILING Panels", "bonded slagwool tiles",
"mineral fibre panels", "sound deadener panels", "mineral fiber panels"

Section 2 - HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION

CANADIAN WHMIS SYMBOLS

EMERGENCY OVERVIEW

RISK

POTENTIAL HEALTH EFFECTS

ACUTE HEALTH EFFECTS

SWALLOWED

  Although ingestion is not thought to produce harmful effects, the material may still be damaging to the health of the individual following ingestion, especially where pre-  existing organ (e.g. liver, kidney) damage is evident. Present definitions of harmful or toxic substances are generally based on doses producing mortality (death) rather than those producing morbidity (disease, ill-health). Gastrointestinal tract discomfort may produce nausea and vomiting. In an occupational setting however, ingestion of insignificant quantities is not thought to be cause for concern.  Considered an unlikely route of entry in commercial/industrial environments.  Not normally a hazard due to the physical form of product. The material is a physical irritant to the gastrointestinal tract.  

EYE

  There is some evidence to suggest that this material can causeeye irritation and damage in some persons.  · Hazard relates to dust released by sawing, cutting, sanding, trimming or other finishing operations.  

SKIN

  The material is not thought to produce adverse health effects or skin irritation following contact (as classified using animal models). Nevertheless, good hygiene practice requires that exposure be kept to a minimum and that suitable gloves be used in an occupational setting.  · Hazard relates to dust released by sawing, cutting, sanding, trimming or other finishing operations.  

INHALED

  The material is not thought to produce adverse health effects or irritation of the respiratory tract (as classified using animal models). Nevertheless, good hygiene practice requires that exposure be kept to a minimum and that suitable control measures be used in an occupational setting.  The dust may produce upper respiratory tract discomfort. Nose and throat discomfort may be transitory. Cutting and trimming may result in fiber dislodgment and dust production.  

CHRONIC HEALTH EFFECTS

  Principal routes of exposure are usually by skin contact with the material and inhalation of generated dust.