HEBRON BRICK COMPANY Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS)

1000 WASHINGTON AVE E For additional information contact: Date Completed: November 1, 1994
Pete Polansky, Plant Manager Latest Revision: November 1, 2006
HEBRON, ND 58638 (701) 878-4428

SECTION I – PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION

Chemical Family: Predominately Aluminum Silicates

Product Name: Brick Formula: Mixture

SECTION II – HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS

Ingredients CAS # % Weight Exposure Limits

OSHA PEL ACGIH TLV
3 3
mg/m mg/m
Aluminum Silicates Various 50 – 85 15 10

Quartz 14808-60-7 Varies 10 / %SiO2 + 2 0.025

(respirable)
(respirable)
Chromium compounds Various 0–3 Not available Not available

Manganese compounds Various 0–3 Not available Not available

Iron Compounds as granular body Various 0–3 Not available Not available
additives

Calcium compounds Various 0–3 Not available Not available

The above chemistries are provided for industrial hygiene and environmental purposes and are not intended to represent product
specifications. This information has been compiled from data believed to be reliable. Elements such as aluminum, arsenic, boron,
calcium, chromium, cobalt, copper, lead, molybdenum, nickel, tin, titanium, vanadium, and zirconium may be present in trace
amounts. Brick products as shipped do not present an exposure hazard.

SECTION III – PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL CHARACTERISTICS

Boiling Point: NA Melting Point: NA Specific Gravity: 2.6

Vapor Pressure: NA Vapor Density: NA Solubility in Water: Negligible
Appearance and Odor: Granular solid, essentially odorless. Bricks come in a wide range of colors.

SECTION IV – FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD DATA SECTION V – REACTIVITY

Bricks as shipped do not pose a fire or explosion hazard. Bricks as shipped are not reactive

SECTION VI – HEALTH HAZARD DATA

Bricks as shipped do not present an inhalation, ingestion or contact hazard. However, operations such as sawing and grinding may result in the
following effects.

ACUTE EFFECTS OF OVEREXPOSURE:

Eye: May cause irritation by abrasion with dust or chips.

Skin: Brick dust or chips may cause allergic reactions in hypersensitive individuals; May cause cuts and skin abrasions.

Inhalation: Brick dust or chips may cause congestion and irritation in nasal and respiratory passages.

Ingestion: No known acute effects.

CHRONIC EFFECTS OF OVEREXPOSURE:

Excessive exposures to respirable particulates (dust) over an extended period of time may result in the development of pulmonary diseases such as
silicosis.
 SECTION VI – HEALTH HAZARD DATA (continued)

CARCINOGENICITY:

The following carcinogenicity classifications for crystalline silica have been established by the following agencies:
OSHA: Not regulated as a carcinogen
IARC: Group 1 carcinogenic in humans
NIOSH: Carcinogen, with no further categorization
NTP: Known carcinogen

WARNING: Brick dust may contain crystalline silica, a chemical that has been determined by the agencies listed above to cause
cancer and other chemicals known to cause cancer, birth defects and other reproductive harm. Inhalation of brick dust above
established or recommended exposure levels should be avoided by use of wet sawing or shaping and/or use of a NIOSH and/or MSHA
approved respirator. Always stack and store bricks in a stable manner to avoid falling hazards.

SECTION VII – PRECAUTIONS FOR SAFE HANDLING AND USE

Ventilation: Provide adequate ventilation to maintain exposures below the OSHA PEL and ACGIH TLV for quartz and other
substances.
Respiratory Protection: For airborne concentration exceeding the OSHA PEL or ACGIH TLV use a NIOSH and/or MSHA approved respirator.
Other Protective Equipment: Eye and Face: Face shields should be used when sawing brick.
Skin: Use gloves and or protective clothing if abrasions or allergic reactions are experienced.
Other: Use of steel toe shoes is recommended when handling brick.
Other controls: Use of wet sawing methods is recommended anytime that bricks must be cut.

SECTION VIII – FIRST AID AND MEDICAL

Inhalation: Remove from exposure to airborne particulates. Consult a physician if breathing does not return to normal.

Skin: Wash with soap and water. If an allergic reaction causes a rash that does not heal with in a few days consult a
physician. Treat abrasions as any other scrape or cut with disinfectants and bandages.

Eye: Flush with running water. Obtain medical assistance if irritation continues.

Medical Conditions Excessive dust exposure may aggravate any existing respiratory disorders or diseases. Possible complications or
Aggravated by Exposure: allergies resulting in irritation to skin, eyes, and respiratory tract may occur from excessive exposure to dusts.

SECTION IX – OTHER REGULATIONS

RCRA: Brick in its solid form is typically considered a non-hazardous waste for disposal, but local regulation may vary, therefore
all waste must be disposed/recycled/reclaimed in accordance with federal, state, and local environmental control
regulations. Water containing brick solids, such as from wet sawing operations, should also be disposed of in
accordance with federal, state and local environmental regulation. Brick waste should not be used as a blasting agent.

EPCRA Section 311/312: Bricks as shipped are not a Section 311/312 reportable product.

EPCRA Section 313: Bricks as shipped are not subject to the Section 313, Toxic Chemical Release Inventory reporting requirements.

DOT: Bricks as shipped are not hazardous materials per DOT regulations.

SECTION X – OTHER INFORMATION

Hebron Brick Company considers our product an “article” as defined in 30 CFR 1200(b)(g)(iv) and 40 CFR 372.38. As an article, an MSDS is not
required and the product is exempt from all other requirements of the hazard communication standard. OSHA requires an MSDS for brick because it is
occasionally dry sawed. We recommend only wet sawing of brick.

This MSDS was prepared with information believed accurate at the time of preparation and was prepared and provided in good faith. However, Hebron
Brick Company assumes no responsibility as to the accuracy or suitability of such information and no warranty expressed or implied is made.