EarthElements™ Safety Data Sheet

Section 1. Product and Company Identification

Restrictions on Use: For recommended applications as a surfacing material. 

Section 2. Hazards Identification 

Emergency Overview 

The product as such is not hazardous. The hazards of this product are associated mainly with its processing. Operations such as sawing, routing, drilling and sanding can generate dust. Wet dust generated during fabrication of Composite Products is non-hazardous. Mixture is judged to be non-hazardous based on known acute toxicity of ingredients it may contain. 

Warning symptoms: 

Potential Health Effects: 

Eyes: ———– Wet or dry dust contact with the eyes can lead to mechanical irritation 

Inhalation: — Gross overexposure may cause: Breathing difficulties, Fever, Cough, and possibly Lung damage. May be fatal if inhaled in large quantities. Follow OSHA safety guidelines for Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) to be worn during conversion of slabs. 

Section 3. Composition/Information on Ingredients 

Component Information/Information on Non-Hazardous Components 

Frits (CAS# 65997-18-4) are a mixture of inorganic compounds that are melted together, rapidly cooled to produce flakes and may then be milled to form powders. This product contains hazardous components that are essentially insoluble. The substance’s nature greatly or totally reduces the hazards of the ingredients. 

Section 4. First Aid Measures 

First aid measures are not required when exposed to just slabs of material.
Always seek medical assistance if necessary or if you have questions. In situations of exposure to particulates when cutting, grinding, machining the slabs, always follow OSHA or State guidelines for exposure limits and the wearing of Personal Protective Equipment!

Health Reminders:
Inhalation issues: Move individual to fresh air, seek medical assistance if individual experiences breathing difficulty.
Skin contact: Wash exposed areas with soap and water.
Eye contact: Flush eyes with water for at least 5 minutes. Do not rub eye. Seek Medical attention if individual experiences irritation after eye flushing.
Ingestion: Material is non-hazardous.
Protection of First aiders: No applicable data available
Notes to Physicians: No applicable data available

Section 5. Fire-fighting measures

Suitable Extinguishing Media: The product itself does not burn. Use extinguishing measures that are appropriate to local situation and circumstances and the surrounding environment.
Hazardous Combustion Products: If heated to excess temperatures, this material will proceed to a liquid and will form irritating and toxic gaseous metallic oxides at extremely high temperatures.
Firefighting Instructions: Wear full protective clothing, including helmet, self-contained positive pressure or pressure demand breathing apparatus, protective clothing and face mask.

Section 6. Accidental Release Measures

NOTE: Review FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES and HANDLING (PERSONNEL) sections in this document before proceeding with clean-up. Use appropriate PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT during clean-up as recommended.
Safeguards (Personnel) – Wear personal protective equipment.
Spill Cleanup – Not applicable
Accidental Release Measures – Not applicableion Products: If heated to excess temperatures, this material will proceed to a liquid and will form irritating and toxic gaseous metallic oxides at extremely high temperatures.
Firefighting Instructions: Wear full protective clothing, including helmet, self-contained positive pressure or pressure demand breathing apparatus, protective clothing and face mask.

Section 7. Handling and Storage

Storage: Material does not require special storage instructions. It is recommended material be stored in an area protected from the environment.
Handling: Wear appropriate Personal Protective Equipment such as hand protection and footwear.
Wash hands before breaks and at the end of the workday.

Section 8. Exposure Controls/Personal Protection

The product is composed of inorganic mineral fillers. The occupational exposure levels are provided for information purposes. Consult a health and safety professional or local authorities if you have questions.
Engineering controls: Provide appropriate exhaust ventilation at places where dust is formed.
Exposure Limit Values: Not appropriate for material shipped from manufacturer. When cutting or grinding, for example, workers should seek from their employer appropriate personnel protective equipment as required by the government, the work environment conditions and equipment to process the material safely.
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
Eye/Face protection: Wear appropriate safety glasses with side shields
Hand Protection: For additional protection, wear protective gloves.
Foot Protection: Safety shoes are recommended when handling material.

Respiratory Protection: In case of insufficient ventilation, wear suitable respiratory equipment. Respiratory protection is required under normal use of this product where there are cutting or grinding operations that may generate wet dust. It is required that all manufacturing operations be done in wet conditions. Respiratory protection is necessary even if engineering controls are used to reduce wet dust generation during cutting or grinding operations. If respiratory protection is deemed necessary from exposure monitoring data, follow OSHA regulation 29 CFR 1910, 134 or other local regulations. Always use a NIOSH or other approved respirator when necessary.

Exposure Guidelines – Exposure Limit Values