Health and safety product Data sheet eternit Fibre cement Corrugated Sheets
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Health and Safety Product Data Sheet Eternit Fibre Cement Corrugated Sheets 1. Identification of the substance/ preparation and of the company/ undertaking Trade name: Trade name: Eternit Farmtec Eternit UrbanPro Fibre cement corrugated sheets with polypropylene strips in certain corrugations. It is composed of cement, fibre, pulp, water and additives. Coating is acrylate based. Product details: Fibre Cement Sheets are light textured rigid corrugated sheets. Available in natural grey or a factory applied surface coating in various colours. Manufacturer: Etex Iberia Eternit B.V Haven, Exteriors A-601 12, 7471 LV Goor, Lm, 21 PE Portillo Netherlands 47160 Gate, Spain Distributor for the UK market: Etex (Exteriors) UK Ltd Wellington Road, Burton-On-Trent DE14 2AP Tel: (+44) 1283 501 505 Monday to Thursday from 08:00 to 17:00 and Friday from 8:00 to 15:00 Email: infouk@etexgroup.com Website: www.eternit.co.uk 2. Composition/information on ingredients Description: This product is not a substance or a preparation, but a finished product. Application: Roofing / Cladding UAB “Eternit Baltic” J.Dalinkevičiaus g. 1Naujoji Akmenė, BosLT-85118, Lithuania 3. Hazards identification Description of hazards: If cut or machined mechanically, fibre cement sheets will release dust. Inhalation of high concentrations of dust may irritate the airways. The dust may also cause irritation of the eyes and/or skin. Profiled sheets are reinforced with polypropylene strips to improve their impact resistance. No fibre cement product should be walked on, as this will affect its long-term durability, crawling boards must be used. Dangers from mechanical processing (drilling, sawing, grinding, etc.) of the product: • Temporary irritation of eyes, throat and bronchial • Prolonged skin contact may cause slight skin irritation in sensitive individuals • As with most organic and non-organic dusts, prolonged inhalation of excessive dust concentrations can cause chronic bronchitis. • As this product is mainly made from natural raw materials, it may contain traces of quartz. When the product is mechanically processed (cutting, grinding, drilling, etc.), the dust produced may contain quartz

Health and Safety Product Data Sheet Eternit Fibre Cement Corrugated Sheets General information: There are no specific requirements when using fibre cement other than the appropriate treatment of minor injuries. Handling: When handling the fibre cement sheets, the aim is to avoid dust during mechanical processing through technical and organizational measures such as e.g: Inhalation: In case of health problems, remove to fresh air and if necessary, consult a doctor. Damage to skin: wash with water and apply sterile dressing. If skin irritation persists, consult a doctor. Dust in mouth or...

Health and Safety Product Data Sheet Eternit Fibre Cement Corrugated Sheets 8. Exposure controls/personal protection 9. Physical and chemical properties Fibre cement products have edges that are hard and can be abrasive to the skin, therefore suitable gloves should be worn when handling. When handling wet sheets, impervious PVC or Nitrile gloves should be worn. Other suitable personal protective equipment should also be worn to prevent contact with the wet sheets surface, which may become alkali. After handling wet profile sheets clothing that has become wet may have traces of cement...

Health and Safety Product Data Sheet Eternit Fibre Cement Corrugated Sheets Inhalation: Acute over-exposure to dust can cause irritation of the respiratory tract (eyes, throat, bronchi). General notes: No special precautions required. Skin Contact: Prolonged or repeated contact may cause mild irritation. Prolonged handling of new wet sheets may cause mild cement burns to people with sensitive skin. General notes: Classified as non-hazardous for conveyance and supply. Skin Absorption: No known hazards Ingestion: Mild discomfort Additional information on mechanical processing (drilling,...

Health and Safety Product Data Sheet Eternit Fibre Cement Corrugated Sheets 16. Other Information The recommendations for mechanical processing and installation of the above product must be followed according to the manufacturer’s instructions. General notes: In accordance with the Management of Health & Safety at Work Regulations, employers must carry out a risk assessment to ensure the health and safety of their employees and non-employees who may be affected by their undertaking. National Legislation: Health and Safety at Work etc Act 1974, Control of Substances Hazardous to Health...