SDS

Allura™ Lap & Vertical Siding, Soffit, Shakes and Trim & Fascia Board, Fiber Cement Underlayment & BackerBoard
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Preparation Date: 15 Sep 2017
Format: GHS Language: English (US)
WHMIS, OSHA HCS 2012
Carcinogenic Effects
• When used under normal conditions, this product is not considered a carcinogen. This product
contains crystalline silica. IARC Monographs on Evaluation of Carcinogenic Risk of Chemicals
to Humans (Monograph 68, 1997) concludes that there is sufficient evidence for the
carcinogenicity of crystalline silica to humans, IARC (Group I). Crystalline Silica is classified
as a known Carcinogen, according to the NTP. Bentonite contains small quantities of
crystalline silica and should be factored when using the product.
CARCINOGENIC EFFECTS
CAS IARC
NTP
Titanium dioxide
13463-67-7 Group 2B-Possible Carcinogen Not Listed
Quartz
(Silica) 14808-60-7 Group 1-Carcinogenic Known Human Carcinogen
Reproductive Effects
• None Known
Other Information
• This product is not toxic in its intact form. Temporary irritation may be observed in the upper
respiratory system, eyes, and skin. Inhalation of dusts/fumes from this product may cause a
scratchy throat, congestion, and slight coughing.
Key to abbreviations
MLD
= Mild
TC
= Toxic Concentration
Section 12: Ecological Information
Toxicity
• Material data lacking.
Persistence and degradability
• No information available for the product.
Bio accumulative potential
• No information available for the product.
Mobility in Soil
• Material data lacking.
Other adverse effects
Ecological Fate
• The product is not biodegradable
Potential Environmental Effects
• Fiber Cement boards do not present an environmental risk in the intact (whole) state, i.e.,
when installed or in packaging.
Waste Treatment Methods
Product waste • This product, as supplied, is not regulated as a hazardous waste by the U.S. Environmental
Protection Agency (EPA) under Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) regulations.
Comply with state and local regulations for disposal. If you are unsure of the regulations,
contact your local public health department, or the local office of the EPA. Dispose of waste
material according to Local, State, Federal, and Provincial Environmental Regulations.
Packaging waste • Dispose of content and/or container in accordance with local, regional, national,and/or
international regulations.
Section 13: Disposal Conditions