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SAFETY DATA SHEET Updated October 3, 2012

1: PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION

Product Name: Paver with Rock Aggregate

Product Use:
Company Identification:
Customer Service,
Product Information:
Emergency Telephone:
A cast or molded product using a variety of aggregate
components (such as sand, marble, cement, and color pigments)
mixed together in a designed configuration
Wausau Tile, Inc.
9001 Bus. Hwy 51
Rothschild, WI 54474
(715) 359-3121
(800) 424-9300 - Chemtrec

2: HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION

Emergency Overview
Intact product is not classified as hazardous per OSHA GHS 29 CFR 1910, 1915, 1926. Hazards
associated with exposure to broken pavers or components released during cutting or removing installed
pavers (from dust) are as follows:

OSHA Hazards Target Organ Effect - Lungs

GHS Classification Specific target organ toxicity – repeated exposure (Category 2)

Pictogram

Signal Word Warning

Hazard Statement(s)
H373 May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure if inhaled.

Precautionary Statement(s)
P261 Avoid breathing dust.
P264 Wash thoroughly after handling.
P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection
P302 + P352: IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap and water.
P304 + P340: IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for
breathing
P305 + P351 + P338: IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact
lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue Rinsing.
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Potential Health Effects:

Inhalation: Dust may be harmful if inhaled. May cause respiratory tract irritation. Long-term,
continual exposure to respirable crystalline silica may lead to the development of silicosis. Use
only with adequate ventilation and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
Ingestion: Dust may be harmful if swallowed. Do not take internally. Wash thoroughly after
handling.
Skin contact: Dust may cause skin irritation. Avoid contact with skin and clothing. Wash
thoroughly after handling.
Eye contact: Dust may cause eye irritation. Avoid contact with eyes. Wash thoroughly after
handling.

HMIS Ratings: Health: 1* Fire: 0 Physical Hazard: 0

Hazard Scale: 0 = Minimal 1 = Slight 2 = Moderate 3 = Serious 4 = Severe * = Chronic hazard

3: COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS

CAS# Component %
NA Rock Aggregate Various Sizes Proprietary
NA Concrete Sand Proprietary
65997-15-1 Portland Cement Proprietary
1317-65-3 Filler Powder (White marble) Proprietary
NA Inorganic Metal Oxide Pigment Proprietary

4: FIRST AID MEASURES

Eye Contact: In case of eye contact, flush eyes with water as a precaution.
Skin Contact: In case of skin contact, wash off with soap and plenty of water. Consult a physician.
Ingestion: Rinse mouth with water. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Consult a
physician.
Inhalation: If inhaled, move person into fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. Consult a
physician.

5: FIRE-FIGHTING MEASURES

General Fire Hazards

This product is not flammable, though dust may form explosive mixtures in air.

Hazardous Combustion Products

Silicon oxides
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Rock Aggregate
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Extinguishing Media
Use water spray, alcohol-resistant foam, dry chemical, or carbon dioxide.

Fire Fighting Equipment/Instructions

Wear NIOSH/MSHA approved self-contained breathing apparatus and full fire-fighting protective clothing.

NFPA Ratings: Health: 1 Fire: 0 Reactivity: 0

Hazard Scale: 0 = Minimal 1 = Slight 2 = Moderate 3 = Serious 4 = Severe

6: ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES

Containment Procedures
Prevent dust/debris from entering drains, sewers or streams.

Clean-Up Procedures
Use appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE). Carefully shovel or sweep up spilled material and
place in suitable container. If appropriate, moisten first to prevent dusting. Wash away remainder with
plenty of water. Dispose of all contaminants according to federal, state, and local regulations.

Evacuation Procedures
Isolate area. Keep unnecessary personnel away.

Special Procedures
None

7: HANDLING AND STORAGE

Handling Procedures
Handle in accordance with good hygiene and safety procedures. Wear appropriate personal protective
equipment. Avoid contact with eyes, skin and clothing. Avoid breathing dusts. Wash hands thoroughly
after handling.

Storage Procedures
Keep this and other substances out of reach of children. Store between 50°F (10°C.) and 100°F (38°C).

8: EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION

Component Exposure Limits

Chemical Name CAS # ACGIH TLV (TWA) OSHA PEL (TWA) NIOSH REL (TWA)
3 3
3 5 mg/m respirable, 15 5 mg/m respirable, 10
Portland cement 65997-15-1 1.0 mg/m respirable 3 3
mg/m total. mg/m total.
3 3
Crystalline silica, 0.025 mg/m 10 mg/m respirable, 3
14808-60-7 3 0.05 mg/m
quartz respirable 30 mg/m total.
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3 3
Calcium carbonate 5 mg/m respirable, 15 5 mg/m respirable, 10
1317-65-3 Not established 3 3
(white marble) mg/m total. mg/m total.

Engineering Controls
Ensure adequate ventilation.

PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT

Eyes: Safety glasses with side shields or goggles.
Skin: Protective gloves and clothing to prevent exposure.
Respirator: Where dust exceeds permissible exposure levels, use a NIOSH-approved, air-
purifying respirator with high-efficiency particulate filter.
Hygiene measures: Handle substance in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety
practices. Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work.

9: PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES

Appearance: Paver Odor: NA

Physical State: Solid pH: NA
Vapor Pressure: NA Vapor Density: NA
Boiling Point: NA Melting Point: NA
Solubility (H2O): NA Specific Gravity: NA
Evaporation Rate: NA VOC: NA
Octanol/H2O Coeff.: NA Flash Point: NA
Flash Point Method: NA Upper Flammability Limit (UFL): NA
Lower Flammability Limit (LFL): NA Burning Rate: NA
Auto Ignition: NA

10: STABILITY AND REACTIVITY

Reactivity
Not reactive under recommended use and storage conditions.

Chemical stability
Stable under recommended storage conditions.

Possibility of hazardous reactions

Dust may form explosive mixtures in air.

Conditions to avoid
No data available

Materials to avoid
No data available

Hazardous decomposition products

No data available.
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11: TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION

Acute toxicity
Acute oral toxicity
No data available

Acute inhalation toxicity

No data available

Acute dermal toxicity

No data available

Skin corrosion/irritation
No data available

Serious eye damage/eye irritation

No data available

Respiratory or skin sensitization

No data available

Mutagenicity
No data available

Carcinogenicity

Crystalline silica (Quartz)

CAS# 14808-60-7
IARC 1 – carcinogenic to humans
OSHA Not listed
ACGIH A2 – suspected human carcinogen
NTP 1 – known carcinogen

Reproductive toxicity
No data available

Specific target organ toxicity – single exposure

No data available

Specific target organ toxicity – repeated exposure

No data available

Potential health effects

Inhalation Material may be irritating to mucous membranes and upper respiratory
tract as dust. Long-term or repeated exposure to dust may result in
fibrosis (silicosis) and/or cancer.
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Ingestion May be harmful if swallowed.

Skin May cause skin irritation as dust.
Eyes May cause eye irritation as dust.

Additional Information
RTECs: not available

12: ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION

Toxicity
No data available

Persistence and degradability

No data available

Bioaccumulation potential
No data available

Mobility
No data available

PBT and vPvB assessment

No data available

Other adverse effects

No data available

13: DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS

Waste treatment methods

Comply with all applicable local, state, and federal regulations for disposal of unusable or contaminated
materials.

Contaminated packaging
Dispose of packaging/containers in accordance with local, state, and federal regulations.

14: TRANSPORT INFORMATION

DOT
This substance is non-regulated for transport.

IMDG
This substance is non-regulated for transport by sea.

IATA
This substance is non-regulated for air transport.
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15: REGULATORY INFORMATION

SARA Ext. Haz. Subst.

No components are subject to reporting levels established by SARA Title III, Section 302.

SARA Section 313

No components are subject to reporting levels established by SARA Title III, Section 313.

SARA Classifications
Chronic health hazard

Massachusetts Right To Know Components

Portland cement CAS# 65997-15-1
Crystalline silica, quartz CAS# 14808-60-7
Filler powder, white marble CAS# 1317-65-3

Minnesota Hazardous Substance Components

Portland cement CAS# 65997-15-1
Crystalline silica, quartz CAS# 14808-60-7
Filler powder, white marble CAS# 1317-65-3

Pennsylvania Right To Know Components

Portland cement CAS# 65997-15-1
Crystalline silica, quartz CAS# 14808-60-7
Filler powder, white marble CAS# 1317-65-3

New Jersey Right To Know Components

Portland cement CAS# 65997-15-1
Crystalline silica, quartz CAS# 14808-60-7
Filler powder, white marble CAS# 1317-65-3

California Prop. 65 Components

This product contains Crystalline silica, quartz CAS# 14808-60-7, which is known to the State of
California to cause cancer, birth defects, or any other reproductive harm.

16: OTHER INFORMATION

Paver products are mixtures of naturally occurring minerals that have been mixed with water and
cured. Pavers are manufactured in various shapes, sizes, and colors. These pavers do not contain
asbestos or polychlorinated biphenyls. Under normal conditions these products do not release
hazardous materials after installation and are not considered hazardous waste should disposal be
necessary. The pavers are odorless, stable, nonflammable, and pose no immediate hazard to health.
However, respiratory, hand and eye protection may be needed to prevent excess exposure to
airborne particulates if dust is produced by cutting pavers or if dust is produced by any other
operation, including removal.
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SAFETY DATA SHEET Updated October 3, 2012

This Safety Data Sheet (SDS) has been reviewed to fully comply with the guidance contained in the
ANSI MSDS standard (ANSI Z400.1Z129.1-2010).

This information is furnished gratuitously and independent of the sales of the product without
warranty, expressed or implied, except that it is accurate to the best knowledge of Wausau Tile Inc.
NO WARRANTY, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, WHETHER OF MERCHANTABILITY OF
FITNESS OF ANY NATURE OR OTHERWISE WITH RESPECT TO THE PRODUCT OR TO THE
DATA HEREIN IS MADE HEREUNDER. The data in this Safety Data Sheet relates only to the
specific material designated herein. It does not relate to use in combination with any other material or
in any process.