PRODUCT NAME: HOMASOTE BOARD* RECYCLED PAPER

(CELLULOSE) FIBER 300, 350, 400, 440

Telephone 609-883-3300

Creation Date: 4/11/00

Manufactured by :

HOMASOTE COMPANY

EMERGENCY TELEPHONE

609-883-3300

PO BOX 7240

WEST TRENTON, NJ 09628

IDENTIFICATION  NAME:  HOMEX 300

HAZARDOUS COMPONENTS

(Specific Chemical Identity, Common Name(s)

OSHA

PEL

ACGIH

TLV

Other Limits

Recommended

%

Paraffin Wax (CAS 8002-74-2)

2 MG/M3

1 to 2

The following components may be

subject to annual reporting. See

Section 313 of Title III SARA

Copper Compounds

<0.1

Boiling Point:

N/A

Vapor Pressure:

N/A

Appearance and Odor:

Grey Board Comprised Of Interlocking Paper Fibers, Odor  - NONE

Specific Gravity:

     (H20 = 1) : 0.3 - 0.6

Vapor Density:

N/A

Melting Point:

N/A

Evaporation Rate:

N/A

Solubility in Water:

% Volatile by Volume:

N/A

REVISION DATE: 041800

Flash Point:

N/A

Flammable limits in air by volume:

N/A

Extinguishing Media:

WATER, CO2, SAND

Special Firefighting Procedures:

Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus Recommended

Unusual Fire and Explosion Hazards:

Depending On Moisture Content, And Particle Diameter Dust May

Explode. An Airborne Concentration Of 40 Grams Of Dust Per Cubic

Meter Of Air Is Often Used As The LEL For Cellulose Dust.

Stability:

Stable

Conditions to avoid:

Incompatibility  (Materials to Avoid):

Avoid Open Flame. Product May Ignite At Temperatures In Excess Of 450° F.

Hazardous decomposition or byproducts:

Thermal - Oxidation Degradation Produces Irritating And Toxic Fumes And

Gases Including CO And CO2

Hazardous Polymerization:

Will Not Occur

Route(s) of Entry

INHALATION?

SKIN?

INGESTION?

YES

NO

NO

Health Hazards (Acute and Chronic)

Dust Can Cause Eye Irritation And Nasal Dryness. Control Dust Per OSHA Regulation 29 CFR 1910 For Cellulose And Particulates.

Carcinogenicity

NPT?

IARC  MONOGRAPHS?

OSHA REGULATED?

          N/A

N/A

N/A

Medical Conditions Generally Aggravated by Exposure

Dust May Cause Eye Irritation, Nasal Dryness And Obstructions

Signs and Symptoms of Exposure:

Eyes And Nasal Irritation, Rash

EMERGENCY AND FIRST AID PROCEDURES:

Eye Contact:

Treat As A Foreign Object

Skin:

If Rash Or Persistent Irritation Occurs Get Medical Advice

Inhalation:

Remove To Fresh Air; If Persistent Coughing Or Difficult Breathing Occurs Seek Medical

Attention

Steps to be taken in case material is released or spilled:

N/A

Waste Disposal Method:

In Accordance With Federal, State And Local Regulations.

Precautions To Be Taken in Handling and Storage:

No Special Handling Precautions Required

Other Precautions:

See Sections VI And VII In Regards To Dust

Respiratory Protection:

Wear A Respirator Approved By NIOSH If Dust Conditions Exceed OSHA

Rules And Regulations

Ventilation:

Local Exhaust

Recommended For Sanding, Sawing And Other Machining

Mechanical (General)

Recommended At The Source Of Any Mechanical Cutting

Special

N/A

Other

N/A

Eye Protection:

Recommended For Sanding, Sawing And Other Machining

Work/Hygienic Practices

No Special Practices Required. Follow Normal Work/Hygienic Practices

This MSDS Is Based Upon The Corresponding MSDS Created By HOMASOTE COMPANY

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However, the information is provided without any representation or warranty, expressed or implies regarding the accuracy

or correctness.

The conditions or methods of handling, storage, use and disposal of the products are beyond our control and may be

beyond our knowledge. For this and other reason, we do no assume any responsibility and expressly disclaim liability for

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