GAF MATERIALS CORPORATION
MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
MSDS # : 2076
MSDS DATE: 7/21/05
Revision: 1
PRODUCT NAME:
CanyonRock
TM
SECTION 1: PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION
TRADE NAME:
CHEMICAL NAME:
CHEMICAL FAMILY:
MANUFACTURER:
ADDRESS:
CanyonRockTM
N/A
N/A
GAF Materials Corporation (GAFMC)
1361 Alps Road, Wayne, NJ 07470
24 HOUR EMERGENCY
PHONE (CHEMTREC):
800-424-9300
INFORMATION ONLY:
PREPARED BY:
APPROVED BY:
DATE:
800-766-3411
L. Baeder
P. Curry
7/21/05
SECTION 2: COMPOSITION / INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
CHEMICAL NAME
CAS #
Pumice
Silica, Crystalline Quartz
Iron Oxide
Portland Cement
1332-09-8
14808-60-7
1309-37-1
65997-15-1
Approximate %
(BY WT)
40-50
10-15
1-3
35-45
OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS
OSHA (PEL)
ACGIH (TLV)
30mg/m3
30mg/m3
10mg/m3
15 mg/m3
0.05 mg/m3
0.05 mg/m3
5mg/m3
10mg/m3
SECTION 3: HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
HEALTH EFFECTS
PRIMARY ROUTE OF EXPOSURE:
SIGNS & SYMPTONS OF EXPOSURE:
ACUTE EFFECTS:
CHRONIC EFFECTS:
IARC MONOGRAPHS:
Skin, Inhalation
Eyes: Irritation, itching
Skin: Irritation, itching
Ingestion: Unlikely. Observe to ensure intestinal obstruction does not occur
Inhalation: Dust. Irritation.
Irritation
Inhalation of high levels of dust over long periods of time may cause lungs to be more
vulnerable to pneumoconiosis.
Silica, Crystalline Quartz as dust is considered a Group 1 carcinogen.
SECTION 4: FIRST AID MEASURES
FIRST AID PROCEDURES:
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Eyes: Immediately flush eyes with water. If irritation persists, seek medical attention.
Skin: Flush with large amounts of water. If irritation persists, seek medical attention.
Ingestion: Unlikely, but if it does occur, watch the person to make sure intestinal obstruction
does not occur. Do not induce vomiting. Seek medical attention.
Inhalation: Remove person to fresh air. If irritation persists, seek medical attention.
GAF MATERIALS CORPORATION
MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
MSDS # : 2076
MSDS DATE: 7/21/05
Revision: 1
SECTION 5: FIRE-FIGHTING PROCEDURES
None
N/A
N/A
Product is non-combustible
None
Use any extinguishing media appropriate for the surrounding fires.
FLASH POINT:
METHOD USED:
AUTO-IGNITION TEMPERATURE:
SUITABLE EXTINGUISHING MEDIA:
HAZARDOUS COMBUSTION PRODUCTS:
RECOMMENDED FIRE FIGHTING
PROCEDURES:
UNUSUAL FIRE & EXPLOSION HAZARDS:
NFPA HAZARD RATING:
1
0
0
None
OSHA HAZARDOUS:
None
HMIS HAZARD RATING:
1
0
0
None
Health
Flammable
Reactive
Special Hazards
Yes:
No:
X
SECTION 6: ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES:
Scoop, sweep, or vacuum up materials for disposal in an appropriate container.
Avoid dispersion of dust.
SECTION 7: HANDLING AND STORAGE
HANDLING AND STORAGE
STEPS TO BE TAKEN IN CASE MATERIAL IS
RELEASED OR SPILLED:
PRECAUTIONS TO BE TAKEN IN HANDLING
AND STORAGE:
Avoid dispersion of dust in the air. Sweep up material and place in an appropriate
container for disposal. Wash spill area but do not wash into storm drains or
waterway. Wear appropriate protective equipment.
If dust is generated, avoid inhailing dust. Wear appropriate work gloves and
protective equipment that complies with ANSI Z87.1. Avoid dust contact with eyes
and skin.
SECTION 8: EXPOSURE CONTROLS / PERSONAL PROTECTION
ENGINEERING CONTROLS
VENTILATION:
RESPIRATORY PROTECTION:
EYE PROTECTION:
SKIN PROTECTION:
OTHER PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT:
WORK HYGIENIC PRACTICES:
ADDITIONAL EXPOSURE GUIDELINES:
Provide ventilation as necessary to maintain exposures below occupational exposure
limits.
If dust is generated, use an appropriate filter respirator.
Safety glasses with side shields.
Wear appropriate work gloves.
N/A
Wash thoroughly and launder clothing after use.
Do not inhale dust. Wash affected areas with soap and water.
SECTION 9: PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
APPEARANCE AND ODOR:
EVAPORATION RATE:
pH (undiluted product):
SOLUBILITY IN WATER:
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Cured concrete product of
varying shapes, sizes and colors
N/A
N/A
Insoluble
BOILING POINT:
N/A
MELTING POINT:
SPECIFIC GRAVITY:
VAPOR PRESSURE:
N/A
N/A
N/A
GAF MATERIALS CORPORATION
MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
MSDS # : 2076
MSDS DATE: 7/21/05
Revision: 1
SECTION 10: STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
THERMAL STABILITY:
CONDITIONS TO AVOID (STABILITY):
INCOMPATIBILITY (MATERIAL TO AVOID):
HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION OR BY-PRODUCTS:
HAZARDOUS POLYMERIZATION:
STABLE X
None identified.
None identified.
None identified
None
UNSTABLE
SECTION 11: TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION:
No data available
SECTION 12: ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Keep out of sewers and waterways. Dispose in approved landfill in accordance with Federal, State
and Local regulations.
ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION:
SECTION 13: DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
Sweep or vacuum all spills. Dispose of in accordance with Federal, State and Local regulations.
WASTE DISPOSAL METHOD:
SECTION 14: TRANSPORT INFORMATION
U.S. DOT Transportation
PROPER SHIPPING NAME:
CLASSIFICATION
PACKAGING
REQUIREMENTS:
QUANTITY LIMITATIONS:
CAST STONE, NOI
NMFC 90500 CLASS 50
NA
SECTION 15: REGULATORY INFORMATION
REFERENCES (USED TO
CONSTRUCT DOCUMENT):
California Prop. 65:
Other Regulations:
New product.
This product contains chemicals known to the state of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or
other reproductive harm.
Canadian Hazardous Products Act: This product contains iron oxides.
SECTION 16: OTHER INFORMATION
ADDITIONAL COMMENTS:
DATE OF PREVIOUS MSDS:
CHANGES SINCE PREVIOUS MSDS:
None
New MSDS
New product, new MSDS.
This information relates to the specific material designated and may not be valid for such material used on combination with any
other materials or in any process. Such information is to the best of our knowledge and belief accurate and reliable as of the date
compiled. However, no representation, warranty or guarantee, expressed or implied, is made as to its accuracy, reliability, or
completeness. It is the user’s responsibility to satisfy himself as to the suitability and completeness of such information for his
particular use. We do not accept liability for any loss or damage that may occur from the use of this information. Nothing herein
shall be construed as a recommendation for uses which infringe valid patents or as extending a license of valid patents.
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