Material Safety Data Sheet
Section 1. Chemical Product and Company Identification
Wilsonart(R) Pearlescent Design Laminate
Common Name USA16446
Code
16446
MSDS#
WILSONART INTERNATIONAL INC.
Supplier
P.O. BOX 6110 - 2400 Wilson Place, Temple, TX 76503 Validation Date 06/10/1999
Telephone: 800-433-3222 (USA) or 254-207-7000
08/24/2000
Print Date
Not applicable.
Synonym
Responsible Name Wilsonart International Inc.
Wilsonart(R) Pearlescent Design Laminate
Trade name
Decorative laminate.
Material Uses
CHEMTREC:
In Case of
800-424-9300 (USA)
Emergency
WILSONART INTERNATIONAL INC.
Manufacturer 703-527-3887 (International)
P.O. BOX 6110 - 2400 Wilson Place, Temple, TX 76503
Telephone: 800-433-3222 (USA) or 254-207-7000
Section 2. Composition and Information on Ingredients
CAS #
Name % by Weight Exposure Limits
Titanium dioxide 13463-67-7 0 - 10 Not available.
Section 3. Hazards Identification
Solid.
Physical State and
Appearance
Emergency Overview
Dust generated during machining of product may cause mechanical irritation of eyes, skin, and
respiratory system.
Eye contact. Inhalation. Skin contact.
Routes of Entry
Potential Acute Health Effects
Eyes Dust may cause mechanical irritation to eye.
Skin Dust may cause mechanical irritation.
Inhalation Inhalation of dust will produce irritation to respiratory tract, characterized by sneezing and coughing.
Ingestion Not an expected route of entry.
Repeated or prolonged inhalation of dust may lead to chronic respiratory irritation.
Potential Chronic Health
Effects
Asthmatic conditions may be aggravated by uncontrolled airborne dust exposures.
Medical Conditions
Aggravated by Overexposure:
Skin inflammation is characterized by itching, scaling, reddening. Inflammation of the eye is
Overexposure
characterized by redness, watering, and itching.
/Signs/Symptoms
See Toxicological Information (section 11)
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Section 4. First Aid Measures
Upon contact with nuisance dust particles, flush eyes immediately with large amounts of water for a
Eye Contact
minimum of 15 minutes.
Not expected to be a problem. Repeated exposure to dust particles during machining, may cause skin
Skin Contact
sensitization. Gently and thoroughly wash the contaminated skin with running water and non-abrasive
soap. If irritation persists, seek medical attention.
Allow the victim to rest in a well ventilated area. Seek immediate medical attention.
Inhalation
Not applicable.
Ingestion
Notes to Physician No additional information.
Section 5. Fire Fighting Measures
Non-flammable.
Flammability of the Product
Not applicable.
Auto-ignition Temperature
Not applicable.
Flash Points
Not applicable.
Flammable Limits
Not applicable.
Products of Combustion
Not applicable.
Fire Hazards in Presence of
Various Substances
Not considered as a product presenting risks of explosion.
Explosion Hazards in
Presence of Various
Substances
Non-flammable.
Fire Fighting Media
and Instructions
Protective Clothing (Fire) Fire fighting requires the use of a self contained breathing apparatus with a full face piece and
pressure-demand or other positive-pressure mode.
No additional remark.
Special Remarks on Fire
Hazards
No additional remark.
Special Remarks on
Explosion Hazards
Section 6. Accidental Release Measures
Use appropriate tools to put the spilled solid in a convenient waste disposal container.
Small Spill and Leak
Not applicable.
Large Spill and Leak
Section 7. Handling and Storage
After handling, always wash hands thoroughly with soap and water. If user operations generate dust
Handling
use ventilation to keep exposure to airborne contaminants below the exposure limit.
Store in a dry, well ventilated area. Small amounts of residual formaldehyde may be released in
Storage
measureable quantities when laminate is shipped or stored in bulk quantities.
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Section 8. Exposure Controls/Personal Protection
If user operations (machining, routing, or cutting) generate dust, use ventilation to keep exposure to
Engineering Controls
airborne contaminants below the exposure limit.
Personal Protection
Eyes Safety glasses with side shields.
Body No special protective clothing is required. Keep dust contact with skin to a minimum.
Respiratory If case of insufficient ventilation, approved/certified disposable filtering facepiece (particulate dust
mask).
Hands Gloves suitable for protection against cuts from rough, sharp edges are recommended.
Feet No special precautions are necessary if used as intended.
Protective Clothing
(Pictograms)
Personal Protection in Case of Not applicable.
a Large Spill
Exposure Limits
Product Name
Not available.
Titanium dioxide
Consult local authorities for acceptable exposure limits.
Section 9. Physical and Chemical Properties
Solid.
Physical State and Odorless.
Odor
Appearance
Taste Not available.
Not applicable.
Molecular Weight
Varies.
Color
Not applicable.
Molecular Formula
Not applicable.
pH (1% Soln/Water)
Not available.
Boiling/Condensation Point
1855掳C (3371掳F) based on data for: Titanium dioxide
Melting/Freezing Point
Not available.
Critical Temperature
0.81 (Water = 1) based on data for: Titanium dioxide
Specific Gravity
Vapor Pressure Not available.
Not available.
Vapor Density
Not available.
Volatility
Not available.
Odor Threshold
Not available.
Evaporation Rate
Not applicable.
VOC
Not available.
Viscosity
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Not available.
LogKow
Not available.
Ionicity (in Water)
Dispersion Properties Is not dispersed in cold water, hot water, methanol, acetone.
Insoluble in water.
Solubility
Physical Chemical Comments Not available.
Section 10. Stability and Reactivity
The product is stable.
Stability and Reactivity
No additional remark.
Conditions of Instability
Incompatibility with Various Non-reactive with oxidizing agents, reducing agents, combustible materials, organic materials, metals,
moisture.
Substances
Products of combustion include: carbon oxides (CO, CO2)
Hazardous Decomposition
Products
Will not occur.
Hazardous Polymerization
Section 11. Toxicological Information
This product has not been tested for animal effects.
Toxicity to Animals
No additional information.
Chronic Effects on Humans
Skin contact (irritant), eye contact (irritant).
Other Toxic Effects on
Humans
No additional remark.
Special Remarks on Toxicity
to Animals
Special Remarks on Chronic No additional information.
Effects on Humans
No additional information.
Special Remarks on Other
Toxic Effects on Humans
Section 12. Ecological Information
Not available.
Ecotoxicity
Not available.
BOD5 and COD
Not available.
Biodegradable/OECD
Not available.
Mobility
Not applicable.
Toxicity of the Products of
Biodegradation
No additional remark.
Special Remarks on the
Products of Biodegradation
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Section 13. Disposal Considerations
Waste must be disposed of in accordance with federal, state and local environmental control
Waste Information
regulations.
Not available.
Waste Stream
Consult your local or regional authorities.
Section 14. Transport Information
Not a DOT controlled material (United States).
DOT Classification
Not a Marine Pollutant.
Marine Pollutant
No additional remark.
Special Provisions for
Transport
Not controlled under ADR (Europe).
ADR/RID Classification
Not controlled under IMDG.
IMO/IMDG Classification
Not controlled under IATA.
ICAO/IATA Classification
Section 15. Regulatory Information
Not an HCS controlled material in USA.
HCS Classification
TSCA 8(b) inventory: All ingredients are listed.
U.S. Federal Regulations
SARA 302/304/311/312 extremely hazardous substances: No products were found.
SARA 302/304 emergency planning and notification: No products were found.
SARA 302/304/311/312 hazardous chemicals: No products were found.
SARA 311/312 MSDS distribution - chemical inventory - hazard identification: No products were found.
SARA 313 toxic chemical notification and release reporting: No products were found.
Clean water act (CWA) 307: No products were found.
Clean water act (CWA) 311: No products were found.
Clean air act (CAA) 112 accidental release prevention: No products were found.
Clean air act (CAA) 112 regulated flammable substances: No products were found.
Clean air act (CAA) 112 regulated toxic substances: No products were found.
International Regulations
Not available.
EINECS
Not controlled under DSCL (Europe).
DSCL (EEC)
No products were found.
International Lists
State Regulations No products were found.
California Prop. 65: WARNING! This product contains formaldehyde, a substance known to the State of
California to cause cancer.
[Small amounts of residual formaldehyde may be released in measureable quantities when laminate is
shipped or stored in bulk quantities.]
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Section 16. Other Information
Dust generated during machining of product may cause mechanical irritation of eyes, skin, and
Label Requirements
respiratory system.
Hazardous Material 0 National Fire
Health
Fire Hazard
0
Information System 0 Protection
Fire Hazard
0 0
(U.S.A.) Association (U.S.A.) Health Reactivity
0
Reactivity
Specific Hazard
A
Personal Protection
-SAX, N.I. Dangerous Properties of Industrial Materials. Toronto, Van Nostrand Reinold, 6e ed. 1984.
References
-Manufacturer's Material Safety Data Sheet.
GLOSSARY:
ACGIH - American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists
ASTM - American Society for Testing and Materials
ADR - Agreement on Dangerous Goods by Road (Europe)
BOD5 - Biological Oxygen Demand in 5 days
CAS - Chemical Abstract Services
CEPA - Canadian Environmental Protection Act
CERCLA - Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act
CFR - Code of Federal Regulations
DOT - Department of Transportation
DSCL - Dangerous Substances Classification and Labeling (Europe)
DSL - Domestic Substance List (Canada)
EEC/EU - European Economic Community/European Union
EINECS - European Inventory of Existing Commercial Chemical Substances
HCS - Hazard Communication System
HMIS - Hazardous Material Information System
IARC - International Agency for Research on Cancer
LD50/LC50 - Lethal Dose/Concentration kill 50%
LDLo/LCLo - Lowest Published Lethal Dose/Concentration
NFPA - National Fire Prevention Association
NIOSH - National Institute for Occupational Safety & Health
NTP - National Toxicology Program
OSHA - Occupational Safety & Health Administration
PEL - Permissible Exposure Limit
RCRA - Resource Conservation and Recovery Act
SARA - Superfund Amendments and Reorganization Act
STEL - Short Term Exposure Limit (15 minutes)
TDG - Transportation of Dangerous Goods (Canada)
TLV-TWA - Threshold Limit Value-Time Weighted Average
TSCA - Toxic Substances Control Act
WHMIS - Workplace Hazardous Material Information System
Other Special No additional remark.
Considerations
Validated by Wilsonart International Inc. on 06/10/1999. Verified by Wilsonart International Inc..
Printed 08/24/2000.
CHEMTREC:
800-424-9300 (USA)
703-527-3887 (International)
Notice to Reader
To the best of our knowledge, the information contained herein is accurate. However, neither the above named supplier nor any of its
subsidiaries assumes any liability whatsoever for the accuracy or completeness of the information contained herein.
Final determination of suitability of any material is the sole responsibility of the user. All materials may present unknown hazards and should
be used with caution. Although certain hazards are described herein, we cannot guarantee that these are the only hazards that exist.
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