Health & Safety Data Sheet — Version 1.0 15/06/2015 WEATHER DEFENCE 2G BOARD 1. IDENTIFICATION OF THE PRODUCT AND COMPANY Weather Defence Board 2G Supplier: Siniat Limited Marsh Lane Easton-in-Gordano Bristol BS20 0NF T: 01275 377 773 E: technical.siniat@etexbp.co.uk 2. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION This product is not classified as hazardous under the EU CLP Regulation (European Regulation EC/ 1272/2008 on the classification, labelling and packaging of substances and mixtures). Mechanical actions on Weather Defence will generate gypsum dust and release glass fibres, which may irritate skin, eyes and the respiratory system. Please see sections 8 and 11 below. 3. COMPOSITION/ INFORMATION OF INGREDIENTS General composition: Weather Defence board: Calcium sulphate dihydrate encased within impregnated cellulose and glass fibre facers. Additionally nominal amounts of additives such as: starch, fungicide, glass fibre, wax or silicone and clay. 4. FIRST AID MEASURES Inhalation: Remove person to fresh air and seek medical advice. Skin contact: Using clean water, rinse and then wash. using soap and water. No allergic reactions are known. Eye contact: Rinse with plenty of clean water, lifting lower and upper eyelids occasionally. Seek medical advice if irritation occurs. Ingestion: Wash out month and drink plenty of clean water. Do not induce vomiting. Please note: Should any symptoms persist obtain medical assistance. 5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES Weather Defence board is fully non-combustible; however packaging may burn. All standard fire extinguishers are suitable, using normal fire fighting procedures. 6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES Prevent these products from contaminating drains, watercourses, ground or soil. Avoid the generation of dust. 7. HANDLING AND STORAGE Handling When manually handling plasterboards, use suitable manual handling techniques to limit risk, according to the Manual Handling Operations Regulations 1992. Mechanical handling aids may be used to reduce the risk of injury. Weather Defence is supplied shrink wrapped on a composite wood bearers. Packs should be moved using a folk lift truck or hydraulic trolley, care should be taken to ensure that the machinery is safely capable of such movements and that the operator is trained and competent. ETEX BUILDING PERFORMANCE LIMITED Gordano House, Marsh Lane, Easton-in-Gordano, Bristol, BS20 0NE Technical Services T 0800 145 6033 or +44 (0)1275 377 789 | F +44 (0)1275 377 456 E technical.siniat@etexbp.co.uk www.siniat.co.uk Page 1 of 4
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