MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
M I N E R A L IT E C E I L I N G P A N E L S
SECTION I - Product Information
Product Name (s): Mineral fibre ceiling panels.
Brand Name (s): BP LifeStyles Mineralite Ceiling Panels.
Manufacturer: Building Products of Canada Corp.
9510 St. Patrick Street
LaSalle, Quebec, Canada, H8R 1R9
Emergency Phone Numbers: Maritimes (514) 364-0161 Manitoba (403) 466-1135
Quebec Saskatchewan
Ontario Alberta
U.S.A. British Columbia
Product Uses: Use as lay-in panels to finish or redecorate ceilings.
SECTION II - Preparation Information
Prepared by; Building Products of Canada Corp.
9510 St. Patrick Street
LaSalle, Quebec, Canada, H8R 1R9
Date of preparation: March 1995
Date of revision: August 2, 2007
SECTION III - Hazardous material
Ingredient CAS # ACGIH-TLV LD50
Mineral Fibre n/a 10 mg/m鲁 15 mg/m鲁
Silica 14808-60-7 0.1mg/m鲁 0.1mg/m鲁
SECTION IV - Physical Data
1. Thickness: 1/2鈥欌?? to 3/4鈥欌??
Odour - None. Appearance - Rigid board. The core is whitish-grey or yellowish colour.
2. Odour and appearance:
The expose surface is fissured or micro-perforated prior to painting.
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SECTION V - Fire and explosion data
Flash point: Not applicable.
Flammability: Non-combustible. The flame spread classification rating is under 25 when tested to
CAN/ULC S-102 or ASTM E84, while its smoke development rating is under 10
when tested to the same procedures indicated above.
Auto-ignition temperature: Not applicable.
Fire and explosion hazards: None.
Extinguishing method: None. Product non-combustible.
Fire fighting procedures: None.
SECTION VI - Reactivity Data
Stability: Stable.
Materials to avoid: None.
Hazardous decomposition: None.
Hazardous polymerization: Cannot occur.
SECTION VII - Environmental and disposal information
If any of this material is spilled, pick it up as in a normal clean up operation. If product is in the form of dust or in small pieces,
sweep up or vacuum and place in a suitable container for disposal. Dispose of container in approved landfill in accordance with all
local, provincial, state or federal regulations.
SECTION VIII - Health Hazard Data
Toxicity data: Overexposure to excessive amounts of dust may cause irritation to the eyes, nose and
throat.
Inhalation - Long-term exposure to excessive amounts of dust during cutting and
Effects of over exposure:
installation without proper protection may increase the risk of lung cancer or other
lung diseases. Skin and Eyes - Dust may cause irritation. For the eyes, dust may
cause corneal injury due to mechanical action. Ingestion - Ingestion is unlikely due
to state of product.
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SECTION IX - First Aid
Skin - Wash gently in warm water using mild soap. Eyes - Irrigate immediately with
Emergency and first aid procedures:
water for at least 15 minutes. Contact physician if required. Inhalation - Evacuate to
fresh air. Physician assessment if necessary. Ingestion - Unlikely due to physical
state of product.
SECTION X - Handling precautions
Ventilation - Use adequate ventilation. When cutting with a saw, use a dust collector attached to the saw. Respiratory protection -
If the TLV or PEL is exceeded, wear NIOSH or 3M 8710 approved dust respirator (or equivalent). Skin - If dust is irritating, wear
loose-fitting clothing, closed at the wrist and neck. Wear tight-fitting gloves. Eyes - Use safety glasses or face shield, especially for
overhead work.
SECTION XI - Additional Information
Since this product is a 鈥渕anufactures article鈥?, Building Products of Canada Corp. is not required by law to produce a material safety
data sheet. This document is provided as a customer service information. The recommendations and data presented are believed to
be correct. However, no warranty is expressed or implied regarding the accuracy of the data or the results obtained from the use of
this information.
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